DJ Basics (FREE WORKSHOP)

DJ Basics is a free, beginner-friendly workshop designed for anyone who’s ever wanted to try DJing but didn’t know where to start. Hosted in Sound…

1–2 hrs
per session
NYC
Open
to Public

About Course

DJ Basics is a free, beginner-friendly workshop designed for anyone who’s ever wanted to try DJing but didn’t know where to start. Hosted in Sound Collective’s New York City studios, this two-hour, hands-on session introduces the core fundamentals of DJing using professional, industry-standard equipment. You’ll learn how DJs structure mixes, control tempo, and transition between tracks, then step behind the decks to try it yourself in a supportive, no-pressure environment. Whether you’re just curious about DJing or exploring a new creative path, this workshop gives you a real first experience.

How This Workshop Works
  • 100% free, beginner-level DJ workshop, no experience or prerequisites required
  • 2-hour in-person session at Sound Collective NYC
  • Learn essential DJ fundamentals: decks, mixers, cueing, tempo, and basic transitions
  • Hands-on instruction from professional DJs using industry-standard gear
  • Guided learning followed by open practice time to experiment and ask questions
  • Small-group format for individual support and feedback

Try DJing for real, no experience required.

Part of These Programs

All Access In-Person & Online — Full Program DJ Program — Full Program

Instructors

DJ EsquireInstructor

Our Facility

Sound Collective features a full suite of professional spaces, including a dedicated recording studio, modern production labs, a PA-equipped performance space, and a fully outfitted DJ studio. Every room is stocked with industry-standard gear, modern hardware & software, and flexible setups for classes, practice, and collaboration.

Throughout your studies, use these spaces as your daily workspace, producing in the labs, recording in the tracking rooms, mixing on the SSL console, and rehearsing sets in the DJ studio.

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