How to DJ | Phrase Mixing with Kittens

Guitar Center Lessons invited Kittens to give us an overview of DJ basics. Here she talks about the importance of hearing phrases and artfully creating a conversation between the two tracks, while demonstrating some basic techniques for phrase matching.

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[traumadnb]

One of the better tutorials I’ve seen. Clearly explained and demonstrated. If I was a noob/novice I can see how this would be helpful. I’ve watched a few tutorials over the years, mainly to see what bad advice these so called tutors are giving to new DJs. I was pleased to hear and see you know exactly what you’re talking about. Spot on 👌

[oshaymusicgroup]

only thing different i would've considered is to take out the melody from song on the left deck using stems when bringing the other song in since they're in different keys and you could hear the clash. Other than that, solid video and good job teaching!

[beanerama]

Absolutely easy to understand.
Though, I think what all are missing out is that you actually need to hot-cue basically much of every single one of your songs to actually KNOW when are these phrases exactly at, right?

[tajl.]

That was really well done. Very clear.

[helderalmeida]

Thnk you Kitten. I'm learning phrases and your lesson was really good.

[kashukichu]

Sometimes vocals on vocals work because it's about the energy of the vocals.

[richardcates]

Would have been a lot better for educational purposes if you mixed in the new track when track A was ending, as this is what we'd actually be doing when DJing, not mixing in 2 intros. Or am I missing something? Apart from that, I do like your explanation, as it has given me a lot more insight, so thank you!

[noounoo]

Very helpful tutorial, clearly explained. Thank you

[nicholasharalambidis]

Even with house music it's like that? You mix when the first song phrase ends and the next song phrase begins?

[sarkar]

You are damm good teacher thank you I learned something new today

[peppyp]

this is good, just missing key mixing (mixing in key)

[njoy_]

EXAMPLE: 1/4-1/32 roll out of song then put a hot que in Skrillex bangarang where it 😤BANGARANG😤.

[stuartrogers]

she’s like the most beautiful female DJ I’ve ever saw!!!! what was the lesson again?

[miriamshenasi]

Sorry the music of choice is not good for this lesson.

[adriantaylor]

learn on vinyl people then you can properly mix 😎i use record box just as a record box.

[TheGravygun]

why do they sell DJ equipment at Guitar Center it's not even a legitimate instrument it's a piece of s***