Technics DJ Academy

For Aspiring DJs

Boost your creativity with Technics DJ Academy

Introducing DJ Academy, presented by Technics, a driving force in DJ culture. This easy-to-follow instructional video series covers DJ basics and scratch techniques for beginning DJs and experienced DJs who want to take their technique to new heights.
Discover the joy of playing music on turntables and creating your own unique music world with skills honed through Technics DJ Academy.

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Instructor

DJ Kentaro
2002 DMC World DJ Champion

The first world champion from Asia who won the world’s largest battle, “DMC World Final 2002.” He received the highest score in the history of the event, setting a Guinness world record. He has been performing as a DJ and turntable artist at events around the world and is an active sound creator.

We have compiled 18 video lessons that cover a range of scratch techniques for DJs of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Please practice as you watch these video lessons that explain the essentials, including how to move the record and how to operate the mixer.

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Lesson 9 ~ Lesson18

Lesson 9: Stabs

Lesson 10: Transform

Lesson 11: Chirp

Lesson 12: Flare

Lesson 13: Crab

Lesson 14: Flare EX

Lesson 15: Loop juggling

Lesson 16: Beat down

Lesson 17: Combination

Lesson 18: Beat down EX

Lesson 1 ~ Lesson 8

Lesson 1: Baby

Lesson 2: Scribble

Lesson 3: Uzi

Lesson 4: Tear

Lesson 5: Forward

Lesson 6: Backward

Lesson 7: Chops

Lesson 8: Reverse Chops

Recommended for people who want to start DJing, these three video lessons explain DJ basics, essential DJ equipment, and how to make everything work together. You’ll also learn how to mix music.