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Performance Tips

Armin van Buuren

Lesson time 11:59 min

A live performer has to do more than just play great music. Learn how to handle yourself on stage, how to connect with your crowd, and how to be respectful of your fellow DJs.

Students give MasterClass an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars

Topics include: Connect With Your Audience • Reading the Room • Using the Microphone • Know How to Seduce the Crowd • The "One On, One Off" Rule • Mind Your DJ Manners • Be Ready for Anything • Bring Exclusives and Rarities • The Dance Floor Always Comes First • If You Have Fun, They'll Have Fun

About the Instructor

Every week, Armin van Buuren puts 41 million listeners into A State of Trance on his radio show. In his first-ever online class, the platinum-selling DJ breaks down his hits and builds a track from scratch to show you how he produces, performs, and promotes dance music. You’ll learn his technical process for using samples and plug-ins, mixing, recording vocals, and how to DJ a set. Your crowd is waiting.

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