The iconic DJ and Roots drummer Questlove teaches you how to be a better DJ, deepen your love of music, and make a perfect playlist.
Where to Watch Questlove Teaches Music Curation and DJing
13 Episodes
Meet Your Instructor: Questlove
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Meet Your Instructor: QuestloveMeet Questlove, the four-time Grammy Award–winning musician, DJ, drummer for the Roots, and late-night TV star. He shares what he’ll be teaching you in his class.
A Questlove Setup: Equipment
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A Questlove Setup: EquipmentFind out about Questlove’s DJ setup and his equipment preferences.
Gathering Music: Organizing and Pruning
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Gathering Music: Organizing and PruningDeepen your music appreciation by learning how Questlove listens to and absorbs music.
A Questlove Flow: Technology
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A Questlove Flow: TechnologyLearn how to increase your artistry with Questlove’s favorite technology.
Hey Mr. DJ: DJ 101
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Hey Mr. DJ: DJ 101Questlove teaches you the fundamental skills of DJing.
DJing at the White House: Surviving Failure
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DJing at the White House: Surviving FailureQuestlove explains the value of failure and encourages you to take chances as a DJ.
Planning Your Set: Sequencing and Vibe Checking
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Planning Your Set: Sequencing and Vibe CheckingExplore Questlove’s approach to curating a playlist and building a musical experience for an audience.
Training Your Ears to Listen
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Training Your Ears to ListenQuestlove shows you how to listen to and search for music to find remarkable moments.
Advanced DJ Techniques
E9
Advanced DJ TechniquesLearn Questlove’s more advanced techniques for DJing.
Knowing Your Roots: The Art of Crate Digging
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Knowing Your Roots: The Art of Crate DiggingExpand your catalog and explore different music with tips from Questlove.
Finding Inspiration in Other DJs
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Finding Inspiration in Other DJsQuestlove pays tribute to pioneer DJs and highlights their unique techniques.
Musicology: Questlove’s Playlist
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Musicology: Questlove’s PlaylistWatch as Questlove breaks down the music in his playlist and explains the intricacy of his transitions.
Questlove’s MasterClass Mix (Bonus)
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Questlove’s MasterClass Mix (Bonus)Watch as Questlove performs his exclusive MasterClass playlist in an unedited DJ set.
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