About the course
With countless sets at some of the biggest clubs and festivals in the world, Archie Hamilton knows what it takes to deliver on the top stages – preparation. In this DJ course, he shows how he mixes up his approach for each show, picks the perfect tracks and gets them ready in rekordbox. He also does a mini-mix and breaks it down to demonstrate each mixing technique and shows how he’s using a 4 deck setup.
What you’ll learn
Get your DJ-ing ready for the main stage with Archie Hamilton as you’ll learn what top DJs do to prepare for the big shows. Archie dives into how he’s getting ready for a set at the world-famous fabric club in London – including picking the tunes, tailoring your approach for each show and getting the most out of your setup.
Archie uses rekordbox, Pioneer DJ CDJ3000s and the V10 mixer throughout the course, but you can follow along with whatever you use.
Get ready to start DJ-ing like the pros as you’ll learn:
- Advice for up-and-coming DJs on finding gigs and getting heard
- How to change your approach to suit the style of where you’re playing
- How to shortlist and pick the right tracks for your set
- How to use rekordbox to get your tracks to work for you
- Archie’s approach to mixing and how it varies from track to track
Who’s this course for
Suitable for Beginner experience levels.
Designed for beginner DJs seeking to break into the industry. You'll learn the art of selecting and curating tracks that resonate with your audience and elevate your sets and strategies for finding gigs, gaining exposure, and building your brand.
Archie Hamilton
Archie Hamilton's signature spin on minimal House and Techno has seen him become one of the most in-demand and respected artists in the underground dance scene. His DJ sets often act as a showcase for the talent on his labels, interwoven neatly with classics from the 90s and his own productions. As a DJ, Archie shows his ability to effortlessly get a crowd moving without relying on massive drops. In his own words – "music for the head and feet".