DJ courses that end on a real stage.
Eight weeks, one-to-one with a working DJ, at home or online. Four courses from complete beginner to gig-ready, for kids, teens and adults. Every course finishes with a live graduation set.
Four DJ courses. One clear path.
Start at the level that fits and move up when you're ready. Every course is eight one-to-one sessions and costs the same.
Starter
For complete beginners who have never touched a set of decks. Learn the kit, beatmatching and your first clean mixes.
- Setting up the kit and finding your way around Rekordbox
- Organising your music and setting cue points
- BPM and beatmatching by ear
Selector
For people who can already mix and want to sound like a DJ: phrasing, keys, track selection and full sets.
- Longer, smoother blends and phrasing across whole tracks
- Musical keys and harmonic mixing
- Choosing tracks and building a crate for different crowds
Headliner
For confident DJs who want to perform: creative technique, reading a crowd and getting booked.
- Advanced and creative transitions
- Reading a crowd and changing direction mid-set
- Switching genres and tempos smoothly
Juniors
Our courses for young people aged 10 to 17, at Starter, Selector or Headliner level, with an Enhanced DBS-checked mentor.
- The same skills as our adult courses, pitched for their age
- Beatmatching, phrasing and clean mixes
- Choosing their own music and building a set
From first enquiry to first set
- Tell us about the learner. Age, experience and where you are.
- Free call with Stuart. We'll match you with a mentor near you (or online) and agree a start date.
- Eight one-to-one sessions. 90 minutes a week, built around your music.
- Graduate live. Play your set in front of family and friends.
8 × 90-minute one-to-one sessions and a live graduation set
Taught by people who actually play out
Every course is taught one-to-one by a working DJ from DJ Archie School's network of 54 mentors across the UK. You're matched with someone near you, or online.
Delivered by DJ Archie School
DJ Courses UK is run by DJ Archie School, founded around Archie: the world's youngest club DJ at four (Guinness World Records), and the youngest DJ ever to play Glastonbury (aged 8) and Tomorrowland (aged 9).
The School was set up to give other young people the same start: proper teaching from working DJs, and a real stage to aim for. We teach adults too, and support learners with additional needs, including autism, ADHD and anxiety.
Gift a DJ course
A course voucher is valid for 180 days. A popular present for birthdays and Christmas, for kids and adults.
Gift vouchersQuestions people ask before booking
How much is a DJ course?
Every course is £999. You can pay in full, or pay a £100 deposit and then 3 monthly payments of £299.67, £299.67 and £299.66. See prices.
How long is the course?
Eight weeks: one 90-minute one-to-one session a week, 12 hours in total, finishing with a live graduation set.
What age can you start?
From age 10, with no upper age limit. Young people aged 10 to 17 take our Juniors courses.
Do I need any experience?
No. Starter is for complete beginners. If you're already mixing, the course chooser will point you to the right level.
Where do the lessons happen?
One-to-one at home with a mentor who covers your area, or live online anywhere in the UK.
Do I need my own decks?
Not to get started. Tell us what equipment you have, if any, when you enquire and we'll talk you through the options on your call.
Get dates and your nearest mentor
Tell us who's learning and where you are. Stuart will come back to you, usually the same working day, with course dates and the mentor nearest you. No obligation.
- £999 a course, or £100 deposit then 3 monthly payments of £299.67, £299.67 and £299.66
- 8 one-to-one sessions with a working DJ, at home or online
- Every course ends with a live graduation set
Rather talk? Call 020 3441 8853, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.