In-Person DJ Courses London
Breaking down the core concepts of DJing to eliminate the confusion of starting out and help you build a solid foundation of skills.
FROM Bedroom
to CLub
Our DJ courses aim to help aspiring DJs develop the confidence and skills to play their first live gigs. No prior experience is necessary, making our DJ courses suitable for both complete beginners, as well as intermediate DJs looking to elevate their skills and master professional DJ equipment.
We'll dive deep into all core DJ concepts, refining your style and learning advanced mixing techniques along the way.
DJ COURSE OPTIONS
We offer a range of DJ courses to suit your needs, from learning the basics to recording your first DJ mix, with experienced DJ tutors guiding you every step of the way.
4-Week Accelerated
DJ Crash Courses
Personalised 4-week intensive DJ courses designed to develop your desired skills in no time.
BENEFITS
Tailored courses to match your skill level and help you hit your goals faster
Instant feedback, tips and tricks to help refine your skills and learn the reasoning behind specific techniques
Get reassurance in your abilities and the confidence to perform at parties, bars and clubs
Learn how to develop your own signature sound and infuse your style in your mixing
Hone your skills on Pro DJ equipment worth thousands of pounds
BEST FOR
Beginner DJs looking to learn the basics the right way before going their own way
Intermediate DJs wanting to learn new skills and practice on pro DJ gear
Gig-goers and ravers inspired to learn to DJ so they can play their favourite tunes with mates
COURSE DURATION
4 Sessions x 2-3 Hours Each
8-12 Hours Learning Time
COURSE LOCATION
Pirate Studios - Earlsfield, Notting Hill, Camden, Dalston, Hackney, Greenwich
Your Home - London TfL Zones 1-3
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
1-4
PRICE
From £285
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8-Week Beginner to Pro
Solo DJ Course
A comprehensive 8-week DJ course teaching you all the essential skills needed to become a pro DJ.
BENEFITS
Dedicated attention and support with the sole focus on you and perfecting your skills
More hands-on time to dive deep and ensure you have a thorough understanding of all core DJ concepts
Launch your DJ career with expert guidance to prepare and record a seamless DJ mix
Accountability from your tutor to keep progressing and hit your goals
Master Pioneer DJ kit found in all major clubs and build the confidence to handle any situation
BEST FOR
Beginner DJs seeking ongoing support as they continue to develop their DJ skills
Bedroom DJs ready to step up to club setups and gain the confidence to play their first gigs
Emerging DJs looking to master set preparation and refine their knowledge and skills in all areas
COURSE DURATION
8 Sessions x 2 Hours Each
16 Hours Learning Time
COURSE LOCATION
Pirate Studios - Earlsfield, Notting Hill, Camden, Dalston, Hackney, Greenwich
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NUMBER OF STUDENTS
1
PRICE
From £684
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BEST VALUE
12-Week Beginner to Pro
Group DJ Course
A 12-week journey with like-minded DJs giving you the confidence and skills to achieve your goals.
BENEFITS
Over twice the total learning time of our other courses to help reinforce essential concepts
Ongoing motivation and support from your tutor and peers to ensure constant progress and skill development
Master industry-standard DJ gear and gain the confidence to perform in front of a crowd
Curate a pro-level DJ mix for promotion to help you build an audience and land gigs
Share the cost with the group and connect with other DJs at your level
BEST FOR
Beginner DJs wanting to build a solid foundation and cover the whole spectrum of DJing
Social DJs keen to network with other DJs and learn in a supportive environment
Aspiring DJs looking to gain practical experience and learn from pro DJs working in the industry
COURSE DURATION
12 Sessions x 3 Hours Each
A Massive 36 Hours Learning Time!
COURSE LOCATION
Pirate Studios - Camden, Dalston, Hackney, Greenwich, Notting Hill
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NUMBER OF STUDENTS
3
PRICE
One-time payment | £698
3x monthly payments | £744
Save £1300 vs 1-to-1 for 36 Hours! Over 65% Off!
Student Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! No prior experience is required to get started. In fact, this is often the best way to start as complete beginners won’t have potentially learnt incorrect habits.
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I primarily work with beginner or intermediate DJs as these people stand to benefit the most from lessons and have a lot to learn when starting out. I feel as though a lot of your growth once you pass these levels will come from experience, experimentation, and developing your own sound and style of mixing. While you can receive some guidance for this, it is quite personal and not necessarily something that can be taught, but rather discovered by the individual.
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Having your own DJ equipment helps, but is not essential to get started. You can start learning the basic concepts of DJing with online lessons, or get hands-on with the club-standard equipment at Pirate Studios if you don’t have your own yet.
Please note: You will need your own DJ equipment for home lessons as we do not bring our equipment to lessons.
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I primarily work with Pioneer DJ controllers, or Pioneer CDJs and DJM mixers at Pirate Studios. However, if you have your own equipment at home, we can work with all the major brands, including Pioneer DJ, Denon DJ, Native Instruments, Numark and Hercules DJ.
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I primarily work with Rekordbox. However, we can also work with the other major brands, including Virtual DJ, Traktor and Serato if you’re using one of these.
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I specialise in mixing Drum & Bass and generally work with electronic music genres, including House, Techno, Trance, Garage and Dubstep.
While I can still teach the basic concepts of DJing for more commercial genres such as Hip-Hop and Pop, these aren’t genres I regularly work with or mix myself. Depending on your needs, you may wish to find someone else specialising in these genres if they are what you’d like to mix.
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* The pirate studios referral code is currently only available to new students who haven’t previously created an account and booked a session at pirate studios.
Use referral code ‘ALEC256563’ when creating an account at Pirate.com to receive £20 of free studio credit. You’ll receive the credit in your account after booking and attending your first session.
Students must create an account and book the studio themselves to use the referral code.
You can find a video on how to create an account and book a studio here.
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You’re free to purchase lessons with whichever tutor you like, based on who you feel aligns with your needs. Feel free to check out each tutor’s profile for more info.
Please note: Our course option is currently only available with Alec. However, all tutors should be able to cover the same or similar areas over multiple lessons.
