Training Camp with DJ Rob Swift

 

DJ Training Camp with DJ Rob Swift

Training Camp hosted and curated by DJ Rob Swift is the place for practice sessions. When it comes to DJing, learning a new skill can be challenging. It’s that beginning stage of the learning process when you’re likely to struggle the most and make mistakes. As a result, you may doubt yourself and your abilities. The good news is there is a solution to closing the gap between you and your goals. It is practice! If you commit to practice and believe in the power of training, practice will reward you!

DJ Training Camp Breakdown:

  1. Baby, Scribble and Tear Scratch Training Camp
  2. Forward Release, Stab and Drag Scratch Training Camp
  3. Reverse Drag, Transformer and Chirp Scratch Training Camp
  4. 9 Cornerstone scratches Training Camp
  5. Improving Fader Grip
  6. The Mixmaster Ice Scratch
  7. A Guide to Composing a Battle Routine
  8. Applying the Mixmaster Ice Scratch
  9. Articulating the Orbit Flare Scratch
  10. Articulating the Crab Scratch
  11. Articulating the Boomerang Scratch
  12. Combining multiple scratching patterns in a solo
  13. Scratch Phrasing
  14. Listen and Modify
  15. Negative Space Perception

More on the way!

DJ Training Camp is for students who have foundations in the techniques of DJing. The best way to learn to DJ is step by step, building your skills one block at a time, taking the time to learn about each technique with intensity. Check out our other courses such as Basic DJing, Basic Scratching and or the 10 Root Moves of Beat Juggling if you’re looking to develop your foundations before setting off on improving fluency.

Have a question? send us an email to and one of our team members, or Rob Swift himself will help you out!

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