Full Program · In-Person · 12 Months · NYC

Graduate ready to work as a DJ.

Twelve months from first mix to a headliner set and a professional EPK. The DJ Full Program builds your technique, your portfolio, and your artist identity on the setup that matches the career you’re picturing: CDJs and Rekordbox, or Serato.

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Professional hardware from day one

Most DJs don’t get real booth time until they’re already booked. We flip that: every section runs on professional gear in a real booth environment.

 
Software to stage

Performance starts before you touch the decks. Library prep, cue management, and set curation are trained alongside mixing technique, so your whole workflow is tight.

 
Graduate ready to work

You leave with recorded mixes, filmed sets, artist branding, and performance materials, everything a working DJ needs to start getting booked.

 

One decision shapes your program

Which setup matches the gigs you picture?

Both programs run the same 12-month structure and end with a headliner set and EPK. The setup decides your workflow and the rooms you’ll be ready for first.

See the honest difference

Serato

Runs on your laptop with the widest hardware support in DJing. The home of scratching, open format, and mobile and event work. This path adds Intro and Intermediate DJ Scratching plus Vinyl DJing.

CDJs & Rekordbox

The standard in clubs, festivals, and professional venues worldwide. Prep in Rekordbox, walk in with a USB, play on the gear that's already in the booth. The path for club and festival careers.

Torn between them? ask our team and we’ll settle it in one conversation.

Your program · Serato

DJ: Serato Full Program

Twelve months, three sections, three filmed and recorded portfolio pieces. Each section ends with a real set: opener, direct support, then headliner. That’s not a metaphor, it’s the actual arc of a DJ career, trained in order.

 
1
Section 1 · Intro

Serato basics, music theory for DJs, and set curation, finishing with a recorded structured mix.

 
2
Section 2 · Intermediate

Intermediate Serato technique, intro scratching, DAW basics, and live recording, finishing with a polished audio and video recorded set.

 
3
Section 3 · Proficient

Advanced live performance, vinyl, genre specialization, original mashups, and a complete artist identity ready for real opportunities.

 
Start here Section 1 · Intro Courses in Section 1
  1. 1 Intro to Serato DJ. Hands-on training in the fundamentals of DJing in Serato DJ Pro.
  2. 2 Music Theory for DJs. Key identification, harmonic compatibility, and creative transitions.
  3. 3 DJ Set Curation. The art of curating and performing meaningful DJ sets.
Final Project

Recorded Opener Mix: your first 30-minute set in Serato, a curated opener mix with key-matched transitions and a written breakdown of your track selection.

Start here Section 2 · Intermediate Courses in Section 2
  1. 1 Intermediate Serato DJ. For DJs past the fundamentals, ready to push their skills to the next level.
  2. 2 PianoIntro to DJ Scratching. Gear fluency, turntable mechanics, and foundational scratch techniques.
  3. 3 Audio & Video Recording for DJs. Record professional-quality audio and video of your sets.
  4. 4 Music Business Essentials. How the industry works, how to earn, and how to promote your work.
  5. 5 Intro to Logic Pro / Ableton Live (Elective). Pick a DAW and build production basics: recording, MIDI, editing, effects.
Final Project

Video-Recorded Direct Support Set: a 30-minute video-recorded set with advanced mixing techniques and an original edit.

Start here Section 3 · Proficient Courses in Section 3
  1. 1 Intro to Vinyl DJing. Turntable setup, vinyl handling, manual beatmatching, and mixing without digital assistance.
  2. 2 Producing Mashups & Edits. A repeatable workflow for performance-ready mashups and edits.
  3. 3 Artist Branding & Social Media. Identity, messaging, EPK, and a long-term career growth strategy.
  4. 4 Intermediate DJ Scratching. Next-level scratch techniques, timing, precision, and battle skills.
  5. 5 Advanced DJ Hardware. Hardware effects, live sampling, and hybrid performance beyond standard decks.
  6. 6 Advanced DJing: House. Prep and structure house sets with purpose at a professional level.
  7. 7 Advanced DJing: Open Format. Refine your craft as a versatile, open format performer.
Final Project

Headliner Set + EPK: a filmed 30-minute Serato performance with original mashups, live edits, and outboard gear, paired with the branding materials every working DJ needs.

Your program · CDJs & Rekordbox

DJ: CDJs & Rekordbox Full Program

Twelve months, three sections, three filmed and recorded portfolio pieces. Each section ends with a real set: opener, direct support, then headliner. That’s not a metaphor, it’s the actual arc of a DJ career, trained in order.

1
Section 1 · Intro

CDJ and Rekordbox fundamentals, music theory for DJs, and set curation, finishing with a recorded mix on club-standard hardware.

2
Section 2 · Intermediate

Advanced technique, DAW basics, and live audio and video recording, finishing with a polished video set.

3
Section 3 · Proficient

Advanced hardware performance, genre specialization, original mashups and edits, and a complete artist identity ready for real stages.

Start here Section 1 · Intro Courses in Section 1
  1. 1 Intro to CDJs & Rekordbox. Hands-on introduction to DJing on industry-standard CDJs and Rekordbox.
  2. 2 Music Theory for DJs. Key identification, harmonic compatibility, and creative transitions.
  3. 3 DJ Set Curation. The art of curating and performing meaningful DJ sets.
Final Project

Recorded Opener Mix: your first 30-minute set on the CDJ-3000s, a curated opener mix with key-matched transitions and a written setlist breakdown.

Start here Section 2 · Intermediate Courses in Section 2
  1. 1 Intermediate CDJs & Rekordbox. Performance strategy, advanced phrasing, and live remixing techniques.
  2. 2 Audio & Video Recording for DJs. Record professional-quality audio and video of your sets.
  3. 3 Music Business Essentials. How the industry works, how to earn, and how to promote your work.
  4. 4 Intro to Logic Pro / Ableton Live (Elective). Pick a DAW and build production basics: recording, MIDI, editing, effects.
Final Project

Video-Recorded Direct Support Set: a 30-minute video-recorded CDJ set with advanced mixing and an original produced piece.

Start here Section 3 · Advanced Courses in Section 3
  1. 1 Producing Mashups & Edits. A repeatable workflow for performance-ready mashups and edits.
  2. 2 Artist Branding & Social Media. Identity, messaging, EPK, and a long-term career growth strategy.
  3. 3 Advanced DJ Hardware. Hardware effects, live sampling, and hybrid performance beyond standard decks.
  4. 4 Advanced DJing: House. Prep and structure house sets with purpose at a professional level.
  5. 5 Advanced DJing: Open Format. Refine your craft as a versatile, open format performer.
Final Project

Headliner Set + EPK: a headliner-level CDJ set with live mashups, hardware integration, and advanced technique, filmed and packaged with polished branding materials.

What's included in every program

Online Platform Access

Thousands of hours of on-demand video across instruments, production, DJing, and music business, included for the length of the program.

Private Mentorship

12 hours of one-on-one time per section (36 hours total) with an instructor who’s active in the industry and knows your work.

Facility Booking Access

4 months of full facility access per section: studios, gear rooms, DJ setups, and practice spaces, bookable daily.

Partner Benefits

Exclusive discounts on software, gear, and subscriptions from the top brands in production and DJing, plus eligibility for select Inner Circle events and showcases.

Program instructors: Shareef Islam (Music Production, Studio) · Kenny Gil (Music Production, DJ) · Perly (DJ, Music Production) · Hector Romero (DJ, Music Production) · Miranda Xu (Music Production, Music Theory)

You can also enroll in individual sections of any program. Monthly and quarterly payment plans are available.

Program instructors: Shareef Islam (Music Production, Studio) · Kenny Gil (Music Production, DJ) · Perly (DJ, Music Production) · Hector Romero (DJ, Music Production) · Miranda Xu (Music Production, Music Theory)

Where this takes you

Six career paths this program opens

Club / Venue DJ

Perform in real venues, from local bookings to recurring residencies in clubs and event spaces.

Festival DJ

Festival-ready sets and the performance command that translates to large stages and multi-hour bookings.

Radio / Mix Host

Recorded mix shows, live radio slots, or platform-distributed episodes that showcase your taste.

Tour / Artist DJ

Be the DJ behind a recording artist’s live show, touring and building the energy of the set.

Educator / Content Creator

Teach DJ skills through classes, workshops, or content, and build an audience around what you know.

Brand / Event DJ

Build a bookable DJ brand for corporate gigs, brand activations, and private events.

Pricing

One program, everything included

$1,199.58/month for 12 months

Compared to $17,500 if courses are bought separately. Monthly and quarterly payment plans are available — you can also enroll in individual sections of the program.

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