The 5 must-know Levels of House Mixing from beginner to Pro DJ

In this video, we're going to be teaching you the 5 levels of house mixing. This will help you from beginner to pro-DJ in no time!

If you're looking to learn how to mix house music, then this is the video for you! In this video, we'll be teaching you the basics of house mixing at the 5 different levels so that you can become a pro DJ in no time! From beginner to advanced, this video has everything you need to start mixing house music like a pro!

Comment your level below...

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:19 Level 1
02:16 Level 2
03:59 Level 3
05:17 Level 4
07:27 Level 5

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[Crossfader]

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In my opinion the level of mixing is not about using more effects or loops. You maybe need a bit more skill for the higher levels, but thats not what djing is about. Its about the fact at which position of the track you mix and how you maintain the attention of the dancers. If u get the crowd with your „Level 1 or 2 Mixing“ then its Level 5 Mixing. Anyways you showed some nice techniques how to mix. You should have called it „5 ways of mixing house“.

[Dreamergo]

Level 3 for me. But I feel like Level 1 and 2 are the safest bet if you don't know the songs too well. It's also the most "seamless" transition, so personally, I like it more. For Level 3 onwards, you definitely need a lot of practice. (Maybe Sync helps too

[MichaelBobb]

❤ I am at level five for the past 18 years and it have thousands of ways to mix songs just
Love what you doing
And you will get it right I am from Trinidad and Tobago.

[anthonynesbeth]

I’ve been DJing for around 25 years on vinyl. Then moved to digital over the last 10 years, I would say I’m on level 2 because I feel it’s a safe bet. As a rare groove Dj with a bit of house thrown in I really get to know the tracks I play before I begin to make translations with them. Would really love to move to stage 3-4, will need a lot of practice time to feel comfortable to step up to those levels. Keep up the good work, you’re teaching style is second to none.

[charliesupremedj]

As I’ve been DJing for 15 years, I would say I’m in between Level 4-5 (4.5). Even for someone like me, it takes a lot of confidence to master mixing with “Fader cuts” to a high level like James Hype on a consistent basis. But just like with anything, practice comes consistency over time. I would say I’m still someone that’s learning to perfect “fader cutting”.
I add a lot of loops to my mixes as I like the creative side to looping tracks and mixing with them - and the more you get better at it, the easier DJing becomes.
For anyone learning how to DJ or even DJing already, the biggest takeaway you can do is by consistently watching other DJ’s on YouTube (and just focus on the music and watch their hands). Aside from that, definitely join Crossfader DJ courses!

[craigamato]

5 props to Jamie I’ve been DJing for over 35+ and had many mentors, contemporaries and teachers. He explains mixing House just about as good as anyone #fairplay

[Acapellex]

I've been a bedroom DJ for 3 years now, and I feel like I'm still in level one with slow blend mixing, but after watching this video and taking you guys (Crossfader) How to Mix House Music course, I'm in now in level 2 and working on all the way to level 5.

[glenndoncer]

I started not too long ago, so I'm probably a 2. Hearing 4-5 gives me motivation to continue delving into/attempting/practicing these advanced techniques!

[mateuscastro]

FLX4 arrived yesterday in the post so you guys couldn’t have dropped this video at a better time - much love 🔥❤

[robertgarvansnyder]

I feel like you left out some options:

- the long blend: finding two tracks that really marry well together, and then riding the EQ/Filter to make it work

- the quick cut: sometimes a quick fader swap makes the biggest impact, especially if mixing in something with a different rhythmic pattern (ie, electro, breaks)

- keep the loop going: set a shorter loop of the outgoing track, ideally something more minimal and percussive, to keep it going and bring something new to the incoming track. Also works well as a way to tease the next track for a while before it comes in.

To my ears, #5 is grating and showy, more of a performance trick than something that enhances the mix sonically, but to each, their own.

[DJTHRILLER]

I usually loop the track that I’m bringing in to avoid clashing. Can be tricky sometimes though. Thanks for the tips as always guys. I wouldn’t know half the stuff I k ow if it wasn’t for y’all and others on YouTube ❤️

[paulnewman]

I mix tech house just as my hobby and have done for years, I always watch your videos and really enjoy them Jamie a massive respect to you, after watching this one I feel like I have so much to learn and am interested to do so . On this basis I put myself at level 1 back to a total beginner.

[djerikfox]

..first learn all the technical features of the cdj's and the mixer, then use your imagination, sky is the limit....😃

[ggpeteq]

Amazing video, having all the levels laid out side by side gives us a roadmap on what to work on and tools to add to our kit. In between levels 2 to 3 currently!

[KONDRAA]

3 years in and still level 1 :) Thank you for the video. It was very informative

[FuturJuice]

There's so much content in this 9 min video for any Dj out there looking to learn or even take a step back to the basics! Jaime is a Master at showing multiple ways of taking 2 songs and making something completely new. -- Juice Out!

[AlexSVK-JDJ]

A very clear demonstration of basic transitions. Very helpful. Thank you.

[kvlcyhx]

I’m a newish DJ. Bought my first deck during Covid and have just recently really started getting serous about practicing. I played a few times in my camp at Burning Man and recently at a house party. People told me they loved the sets, and I was actually surprised how well I did! I would say i am currently a 2 or 3 but really loving playing around and learning new techniques. Have learned a lot from watching the excellent videos from #WeAreCrossfader. Thanks Jamie!

[luvigjsati]

Id say after 11 years i could do all of these things but looping is such a good skill to perfect. Takes your mixing to a new planet