Intermediate DJ Scratching

• Master next-level scratch techniques to elevate your DJ sets and battle skills.
• Sharpen timing, precision, and creativity with advanced patterns and combos.
• Learn directly from a seasoned scratch battle champ with deep performance insight.
• Build the confidence and skillset to stand out in any performance or competition.

Topics

• Scratch Techniques and Patterns
  • Learn tears, chirps, 1‑click flares, double‑ups, triple‑ups, and military scratch with clean articulation.
• Backspins and Timing Mastery
  • Practice 1/2‑bar, 1‑bar, and 1‑beat backspins to tighten playback control and phrasing.
• Combo Construction and Phrasing
  • Build transitions between patterns and lock in 1‑bar and 2‑bar phrases for flow.
• Trick Mixing and FX Integration
  • Use filters, echoes, and reverb to design creative blends and exits.
• Looping and Routine Design
  • Apply loop rolls and cue juggling to structure intros, fills, breaks, and endings.
• Microtiming and Groove
  • Develop accent control, swing, and rhythmic space for polished execution.
• Artist Identity and Branding
  • Shape a signature style and performance presence for battles, livestreams, and clubs.

Goals

• Perform a custom live scratch routine 3 to 5 minutes long using at least three intermediate techniques.
• Execute backspins at 1/2‑bar, 1‑bar, and 1‑beat lengths with consistent alignment across 90 to 120 BPM.
• Combine tears, chirps, and 1‑click flares into smooth 2‑bar phrases with clean fader timing.
• Integrate trick mixing and FX to create musical transitions that support set narrative.
• Deliver double‑ups and intro‑level triple‑ups with clear accents and steady tempo control.
• Record a performance‑ready take suitable for peer review and portfolio sharing.