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 MasterClass • 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
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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.
