Our Philosophy
Not Just Tutorials. A True Academy.
Authentic Turntablism
We don't just teach you how to press play. Learn the rich history, culture, and physical mechanics of true turntable manipulation.
Elite Mentorship
Get direct guidance, structured drills, and systematic training from an OG of the hip-hop game, DJ Rob Swift.
Global Community
Connect with a dedicated global network of DJs, collaborate, and compete in our exclusive members-only battles.
Featured Courses
Start Your Training Journey
Every course is included with an active Brolic Army membership. Progress at your own pace.
Basic DJing with Rob Swift
Fundamental DJ techniques — hand mechanics to basic mixing.
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Fundamentals of Beat Juggling
The 10 Root Movements of Beat Juggling from a pioneer of the artform.
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Advanced Scratching
Orbit Flare, Crab, Boomerang and more — advanced technique deep dives.
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Meet the DJ
The Mentor Behind the Curriculum
Learn from industry expertise that has shaped generations of DJs. Every lesson is designed to help you build confidence, creativity, and professional performance skills.
Rob Swift
Founder · Turntablism
An internationally renowned turntablist and educator, Rob Swift shares decades of experience to help you master the art of DJing.
Curriculum Focus
- Turntablism Fundamentals
- Mixing & Blends
- Beat Juggling
- Scratch Technique
The Brolic Community
The Annual Brolic Army Civil War
As a member, you get exclusive entry into our annual online DJ battle and seasonal showcases to put your skills to the test against DJs worldwide.
HD Video Library
Stream hundreds of tutorials in crisp HD from any device, anytime.
Battle Ready
Curriculum forged by champions — enter the Civil War annual online battle.
Live Showcases
Season showcases and community battles year-round.
"Learning from Rob Swift completely rewired how I look at the turntable. It's an athletic approach to music."
— Academy Student
New Release
The City of Hip-Hop
By Rob Swift & Rasul A. Mowatt · Routledge (1st Edition)
A unique conceptualization of the history of hip-hop — arguing that political, economic, and social forces of the 1970s produced the environment for hip-hop to grow in the geographies of New York City and the "Boogie Down" Bronx. A cultural reaction, a geographic specificity, and a story that deserves to be retold.
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The Legacy
Brolic Army Alumni
The Brolic Army has a host of accomplished alumni. Many began with little to zero knowledge of DJing, or had only experienced DJing on controllers. Rob Swift's school has transformed the abilities of thousands of DJs — from popular club DJs to nationally and internationally known battle champions.
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BATTLE CHAMPIONS
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Testimonials
What the Students Say
“Rob is an astonishing teacher, and DJ all in one. Rob is on a different level of DJing and that said, teaching his students in the Brolic Army this art form. After learning through Rob I am able to experiment and achieve so much more in the DJ world than I ever imagined.”
“No matter what level you are at, or think you are at, Rob will make you a better DJ. He has a rare blend of the ability to perform and teach. It’s like learning the blues from Muddy Waters, he is a true pioneer and who better to learn from than a pioneer of the craft. He will have you step your game up.”
“I randomly booked a one to one lesson with Rob Swift in hopes to obtain an additional perspective & approach for my beat juggling.
He asked me to freestyle juggle in order to evaluate what I can do, then immediately broke down some of my main strengths, weaknesses and showed me a juggle that I had never purposely done or tried to learn before. This one juggle instantly opened up a whole new vocabulary of beatjuggle technics, along with the fresh new approach I was looking for.
Being great at communicating, humble & most definitely knowing what he’s talking about, I would highly recommend Rob Swift as a teacher for turntable arts!”
“When I first started studying turntablism, I found the initial steps of juggling quite tricky on my own. I stumbled across a video of Rob Swift teaching students online and sent him a message to see if I could “enroll”. We would have live sessions via skype once a month as well as videos to follow up on what we went through and the rest is history.
What Rob taught me in those 2 years has led me to become Brolic Army Civil War Champ, Kame House Australian Champ and most recently, 2 x Australian DMC Champ.”
Where It All Began
A Life Behind the Wheels of Steel
After years of honing his skills under the tutelage of his older brother, father, and mentor, Rob Swift was tapped in 1991 by a Harlem-based DJ crew called the X-Men. Within a year, he won the coveted DMC East Coast title — the beginning of his global recognition as a masterful DJ.
The X-Ecutioners' major-label debut, Built From Scratch, generated the colossal hit "It's Goin' Down" featuring Linkin Park. As a solo artist, Rob has pushed the boundaries with genre-busting albums, collaborating with everyone from Herbie Hancock to the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Today, Rob teaches DJ art worldwide — from MIT and The New School to workshops across Colombia, Tajikistan and the UAE — and passes down the culture through the Brolic Army DJ School.
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