DJ Class: A Technical Introduction

In this course students will be introduced to the technical aspects of DJing, including cueing, blending, scratching, and transitions. We will explore the psychology of the dance floor, including crowd dynamics, energy management, and performance strategies. Students will learn foundational mixing techniques such as digital music organization, beatmatching, set construction, and how to grow their song library. Through hands-on workshops and collaborative practice sessions, we will develop the musical listening skills and technical fluency necessary to perform a live DJ set. Students will work both individually and in small groups. The course will culminate in a live DJ performance where students will perform a short, mixed set for an audience.



DJ Serena Kim was one of the first female club DJs in New York City in the 1990s. She has rocked the dance floor at legendary dance clubs and held a two-night residency at Veruka, where she DJed for the Yankee’s 1999 World Series celebration party. She has DJ’ed alongside Mark Ronson, Q-Tip, and Kool Herc. In addition, DJ Serena Kim served as features editor for Vibe magazine and has been a prolific music journalist with publication credits in nearly every hip-hop magazine, as well as the LA Times, the Washington Post, and many others.