Master DJ Skills with our
Beginner DJ Courses
in 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
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
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NUMBER OF STUDENTS
1
PRICE
From £825
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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 - Earlsfield, Notting Hill, Camden, Dalston, Hackney
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NUMBER OF STUDENTS
3
PRICE
One-time payment | £660
3x monthly payments | £220/month
Save £1000 vs 1-to-1 for 36 Hours! Over 60% Off!
Student Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! No prior experience is required to get started with our DJ courses. In fact, this is often the best way to start as complete beginners won’t have potentially learnt incorrect habits.
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We 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.
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 so you can practice between sessions, but it’s not essential to get started.
You can start learning the basic theory concepts of DJing with online lessons, or get hands-on with the club-standard equipment at Pirate studios. We’ll have everything you need for sessions at Pirate studios, including headphones and music, so you don’t need to bring anything if you don’t have any gear yet.
Please note: You will need your own DJ equipment for home lessons as we don’t bring our own equipment to home lessons, besides headphones and music if required.
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We 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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We 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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We work with all electronic music genres including Drum & Bass, Jungle, Breakbeat, House, Techno, Trance, Garage and Dubstep.
While we can still teach the basic concepts of DJing for more commercial genres such as Hip-Hop and Pop, these aren’t genres we regularly work with or mix often ourselves. Depending on your needs, you may wish to find a DJ tutor specialising in these genres if they’re what you’d like to mix.
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DJ courses in London can vary in length depending on the provider. We offer 4-week, 8-week and 12-week DJ courses so you can find an option that works for you and best suits your needs.
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Not at all, feel free to book each session at a time that best suits you, aligning with your tutor’s availability and studio availability at pirate studios.
You don’t need to take the sessions weekly either if preferred. They can be booked at any time to fit around your schedule if you're going away, or you just want some extra time to practice between sessions.
Please note: For the 12-week group course, it’s ideal to stick to a weekly schedule at the same time so it works for everyone, but this is of course flexible if things pop up.
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You’re free to purchase a course 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 12-week group DJ course option is currently only available with Ashley, while the 4-week and 8-week course options are available with both Alec and Ashley.
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The cost of DJ courses in London can vary greatly depending on the location and length of the course.
We have 4-week courses starting from £285 for DJ courses at your home, or from £338 for DJ courses at pirate studios. Prices include studio hire for sessions at pirate studio.
Our 8-week solo DJ courses start from £675 for 16 hours of studio time, while our 12-week group DJ courses are £667, which includes 36 hours of total learning time.
* Please note: prices fluctuate due to frequent pricing updates for pirate’s studio hire and may change from displayed price.
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, Wed, Thurs | 7pm-11pm - This is Ashley’s regular availability, but he does have availability outside these hours depending on schedule. Feel free to get in touch to check availability if the above hours don’t suit.
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.