Scratch with DJ Qbert
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Master the Instrument with DJ
Each lesson builds on the last, taking you from zero to hero!
Master turntablism with legend DJ Qbert. 375 lessons covering scratching, beat juggling, digital DJ software, and advanced turntable techniques.
Battles
Explore the art of DJ battles and learn how to prepare, perform, and engage with confidence.
Training Dojo
Practice with Qbert and guests to develop call-and-response fluency and expressive skratching.
Setup & Gear
Learn turntable care, setup, and fader preferences to keep your gear in top shape.
Helpful Hints
Develop skills in mixing, sampling, and troubleshooting with guidance from pros.
Get Personal Feedback with Video Exchange
Get custom video lessons from your instructor by sending a video of your playing.
How It Works?
1. Submit Your Video
Record and upload directly through our platform. No technical skills required.
2. Get Expert Feedback
Receive personal video responses from DJ Qbert with tips to improve!
3. Learn from Community
Browse exchanges from other students to learn from their questions.
Join Students Thriving with DJ Qbert!
ArtistWorks is a great place for musicians. The teachers are excellent and the structure of the lessons leads to improvement.
Reinhard
Student for 13 years
Above everything else though, the teachers through their passion and expertise, have instilled in me, a permanent joy of playing the piano and have connected me to family, friends and other people in the most positive of ways!
Janet P.
Student for 12 years
I wanted to start lessons again and I wanted quality lessons that were well organized, comprehensive as well as affordable and flexible with the ability to get personalized feedback from a professional. ArtistWorks hit all the markers. I highly recommend this company.
Leah
Student for 2 yearsAbout Scratch with DJ Qbert
What ultimately sets these DJ scratch lessons apart from other offerings is the library of videos submitted by students using the ArtistWorks Video Exchange Learning® platform. DJ Qbert reviewed each submission and recorded a video response, offering specific guidance to the student to take their scratching to the next level. All students can access the Video Exchange library and watch these interactions with the instructor. This comprehensive archive, combined with a library of guided, high quality video lessons, may contain the key to unlock your potential.
About DJ Qbert
DJ Qbert is widely considered to be one of the most influential DJs of all time. Qbert gained worldwide recognition for his ability to amaze audiences with his turntable skills and later pioneered performing as a turntable band. A former DMC World Champion, he has long been sought out by equipment companies to help develop innovative products for DJs. He was the first to develop an all in one turntable and mixer combination, the QFO, which sparked an explosion of products that catered to turntable musicians. As a recording artist, Qbert has released several concept albums which showcase his continued evolution in turntable music. Qbert has been teaching at ArtistWorks since we started in 2009.
What students are saying!
OG 100 Member Review
As one of the 'Original 100' members of QSU, Qbert's school offers so much for any level of DJ. His easy-going style and laid-back way of teaching make even the most difficult skra...
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