Learn How to DJ

Who are these sessions for?

I offer a 90-minute private online or in-person session for individuals or small groups of children, teenagers and adults who are interested in DJing, are getting started or have already started and are struggling to progress, whether as a passion or a professional pursuit.

What is the focus of the session?

These sessions are designed to give you clarity, structure and direction rather than overwhelm you with theory or leave you guessing what matters. I focus on how DJing actually works in practice: preparation, track selection, phrasing, transitions, timing, workflow and how to develop consistency and confidence behind the decks.

Do I need any prior experience?

This is suitable for complete beginners, people who feel stuck after starting and those who want a more solid foundation before moving further. No prior experience is required. No outcomes are promised. The aim is understanding, not mastery. There is no performance pressure and no expectation to already know anything.

Is this a course or a fixed curriculum?

This is not a generic course or a fixed curriculum. I adapt each session to where you are now, what you are trying to do and what is currently holding you back. This is not designed for people looking for quick tricks, shortcuts or guaranteed outcomes.

Why are the sessions one-to-one?

This is why I prefer to offer these lessons on a one-to-one basis. Everyone is different, people tend to feel more comfortable without an audience of other learners and it allows us to work from the comfort of your home, at a time that suits you and most importantly on your own DJ equipment.

Why does equipment matter so much?

When I started DJing in 1994, setups were almost universal. Two Technics SL-1200s and a mixer. Even though mixers varied, they were largely self-explanatory. Thirty years later, setups are extremely diverse: vinyl-only, CDJs, standalone controllers, laptop-based systems, digital vinyl systems and even just a laptop.

Even after three decades of DJing, I still sometimes find myself in front of a setup that takes me a few minutes to fully understand before I can stop thinking about the equipment and focus on the music and the room.

That is why one-to-one private sessions are, in my experience, the most effective way to learn. They remove friction, remove confusion and allow you to practise on your own equipment once I have shown you how things work.

How it works

How do I book?

You register for a 90-minute session. The fee is US $150.

After you register, you will receive an email from me and we will schedule a Zoom session at a time that suits you, as long as it is before 15 April 2026. I will also send you a reminder the day before and let you know what you need to have ready.

Can other people be present?

Although the session is private, other people can be present. However, I will only interact with the person who registered for the session and I will ask other participants not to interject unless invited. If others want to actively participate, this becomes a group session and a participatory fee applies.

What can we work on?

We can work on digital, vinyl or a combination, depending on your setup and goals.

Where do sessions take place?

Sessions are available online or in person in Metro Vancouver, subject to availability and where you are located. In-person sessions in Metro Vancouver carry a surcharge.

What happens in the first session?

This initial 90-minute session is an introduction. We will talk about your current situation, your goals and the most sensible way forward. You can ask as many questions as you need. The aim is that you leave with more clarity than you had when you arrived.

What if I want to continue?

If you would like ongoing lessons after that, we can arrange a series at a lower rate depending on the number of sessions or you can simply book sessions occasionally as questions or challenges come up.

My aim is not to keep you dependent on lessons but to give you enough clarity and confidence to move forward on your own. There is a real sense of satisfaction in figuring things out for yourself if that is how you prefer to work and that is how I approach it too.

What if the student is a minor?

If you are a parent of a minor, I ask that you be present on the call or in the same space at all times.

What’s Next?

If this sounds useful, you can book your session using the “small’ button below and I look forward to meeting and talking with you!