£70 Off 12-Week Group DJ Courses for Ashley’s Return
Ashley’s back and available to book for lessons again, so we’re offering £70 off our 12-week group DJ courses to help get sessions up and running again. This offer’s available until 1st May 2026, so grab it while it lasts and learn to DJ in time for summer!
For those who don’t know, Ashley a.k.a Otik is a Rinse FM resident and has released music on labels such as Polydor, 3024, Future Classic, Aus Music, and !K7 Records, as well as running his own label Solar Body. He’s also performed at notable events and venues such as Magnetic Fields Festival in India, Glastonbury Festival, OHM Berlin, Four Tet's All Dayer and Amnesia in Ibiza.
Check out his tunes and latest mixes below, and get in touch if you’d like to book a session or DJ course with Ashley.
Book Lessons with Ashley
Our 4-week DJ crash courses are designed to help you quickly learn relevant concepts and techniques, based on your goals and skill level. Let us know all your questions and what you want to achieve, and we can create a custom 4-week DJ course to meet your specific needs, whether that’s just getting a solid grasp on the basics, or mastering professional DJ equipment and gaining the confidence to play your first gigs. The course structure allows you to practice and consolidate your knowledge and skills in between each session while receiving continued feedback and support as you progress.
Your tutor Ashley is a professional DJ and Producer, sharing his expertise from over 10 years in the game. Ashley is well-equipped to get you club-ready, having performed at notable events and venues such as Magnetic Fields Festival in India, Glastonbury Festival, OHM Berlin, Four Tet's All Dayer and Amnesia in Ibiza.
Times Available
Mon-Fri | 7pm-11pm
Pirate Studios DJ Courses
Save 25% on studio hire for all lessons at pirate studios
Save an extra 15% on studio hire for 3-hour sessions
Studio hire is included in the price for sessions at pirate studios and we take care of booking the studio for you.
Want some free credit to practice? Use our referral code ‘ALEC256563‘ when creating an account on the pirate website and receive £10 free studio credit in your account after booking and attending your first session. If you’d like to use the credit for one of the course sessions, we can reimburse the cost of the studio hire for any sessions you book.
Home DJ Courses
In-person home DJ courses are only available for those living within London TfL Zones 1-3.
Select ‘N/A - Your Home’ as the ‘Studio Type’ if booking a home DJ course.
Please note: You will need your own DJ equipment for home courses as we do not bring our own equipment to home sessions. We can provide music and headphones if required.
Payment Plans
We have automated payment plans available so you can pay in 2 instalments at no additional cost to you.
If you choose to pay in 2 instalments, payments are split as follows:
Initial deposit at checkout: 50% (Covers sessions 1–2)
Auto-charged after 2 weeks: 50% (Covers sessions 3-4)
Prices vary by location and studio type, so please view the payment plan details after choosing your options to view the exact instalment amounts.
Our 8-week beginner to pro solo DJ course is designed to introduce beginner DJs to the full spectrum of DJing, kick-starting your journey to become a pro DJ and helping you develop the foundation of skills required to play in a club.
You'll receive comprehensive tuition from experienced DJs, with detailed feedback and tips to improve your technique, enabling you to create and record a professional-sounding DJ mix at the end of the course.
Your tutor Ashley is a professional DJ and Producer, sharing his expertise from over 10 years in the game. Ashley is well-equipped to get you club-ready, having performed at notable events and venues such as Magnetic Fields Festival in India, Glastonbury Festival, OHM Berlin, Four Tet's All Dayer and Amnesia in Ibiza.
Times Available
Mon-Fri | 7pm-11pm
Pirate Studios DJ Courses
Save 25% on studio hire for all lessons at pirate studios
Studio hire is included in the price for sessions at pirate studios and we take care of booking the studio for you.
Want some free credit to practice? Use our referral code ‘ALEC256563‘ when creating an account on the pirate website and receive £10 free studio credit in your account after booking and attending your first session.
Payment Plans
We have automated payment plans available so you can pay in 3 instalments at no additional cost to you.
If you choose to pay in 3 instalments, payments are split as follows:
Initial deposit at checkout: 35% (Covers sessions 1–3)
Auto-charged after 3 weeks: 32.5% (Covers sessions 4-6)
Auto-charged after 6 weeks: 32.5% (Covers sessions 7-8)
Prices vary by location and studio type, so please view the payment plan details after choosing your options to view the exact instalment amounts.
Our 12-week beginner to pro group DJ course offers a fun and supportive learning environment with like-minded individuals, designed to help beginner DJs develop the confidence and skills to play at clubs and become a pro DJ.
You'll receive comprehensive tuition covering the spectrum of DJing, reinforcing the fundamental concepts and techniques, and enabling you to create and record a professional-sounding DJ mix at the end of the course.
Your tutor Ashley is a professional DJ and Producer, sharing his expertise from over 10 years in the game. Ashley is well-equipped to get you club-ready, having performed at notable events and venues such as Magnetic Fields Festival in India, Glastonbury Festival, OHM Berlin, Four Tet's All Dayer and Amnesia in Ibiza.
Times Available
Mon-Fri | 7pm-11pm
Pirate Studios DJ Courses
Save 25% on studio hire for all lessons at pirate studios
Studio hire is included in the price for sessions at pirate studios and we take care of booking the studio for you.
Want some free credit to practice? Use our referral code ‘ALEC256563‘ when creating an account on the pirate website and receive £10 free studio credit in your account after booking and attending your first session.
Payment Options
Pay in Full: £660
Pay in 3 Monthly Instalments: £220/month (No extra fees)
If you choose to pay in 3 instalments, payments are split as follows:
Initial deposit at checkout: £220 (Covers sessions 1–4)
Auto-charged after 1 month: £220 (Covers sessions 5–8)
Auto-charged after 2 months: £220 (Covers sessions 9–12)
Please note: Due to the discounted price, our group courses require 3 students to be enrolled to cover costs. As a result, there may be a wait time to start the course, until 3 students are enrolled. If you'd like to start straight away, we recommend getting in touch to check the current number of students enrolled in our next group course, or alternatively, check out our solo beginner to pro DJ course. The solo version of the course will follow a similar structure with the same goal outcomes, just with less total learning time than the group course, as all session time will be devoted to just one student.
Learn the fundamentals of DJing using your own DJ controller and setup at home, or prepare for your first gigs with personalised sessions using club-standard DJ equipment at pirate studios.
Ashley a.k.a. Otik is a Rinse FM resident and has performed at notable events and venues such as Magnetic Fields Festival in India, Glastonbury Festival, OHM Berlin, Four Tet's All Dayer and Amnesia in Ibiza.
With over a decade of experience, Ashley can help you learn the ropes, from the basics of beatmatching to the energy of a live performance.
Times Available
Mon-Fri | 7pm-11pm
Pirate Studios Lessons
Save 25% on studio hire for all lessons at pirate studios
Extra studio hire discounts - save 15% for 3-hour lessons or save 25% for lessons of 4+ hours
Studio hire is included in the price for sessions at pirate studios and we take care of booking the studio for you.
Want some free credit to practice? Use our referral code ‘ALEC256563‘ when creating an account on the pirate website and receive £10 free studio credit in your account after booking and attending your first session.
Home Lessons
In person home lessons are only available for those living within London TfL Zones 1-3.
Select ‘N/A - Your Home’ as the ‘Studio Type’ if booking a home DJ lesson.
Please note: You will need your own DJ equipment for home lessons as we do not bring our equipment to lessons.