Learn to DJ in London
LSEM DJ Courses are regarded as the best in London
3-Month
DJ Courses
Begin to learn to DJ and start to get gigs
Boost your confidence and perform at the most professional level in the industry
Small Group
Lessons
3 students per class tops
Get the attention you deserve from your tutor by being part of a small group of music heads
Expert
Tutors
Learn from friendly professional tutors with extensive experience in the music business
Lessons at
Qube & Pirate
We are proud to hold our lessons at the best DJ studios in London
Top-notch studios with the latest Pioneer CDJs & Mixers that you'll find in the best clubs in the world
Our DJ Courses
Become a Professional DJ & Start a Successful DJ Career
Our three-month Foundation and Pro DJ Courses facilitate learning the necessary skills to begin DJing in clubs and refine your skills and confidence to make it in the Professional DJ World
Foundation
DJ Course
Master Club-Ready DJ Skills
Record a 1-hr Promo Mix
Get to Play Fresh Beats Radio & Events
Suitable for Beginners
Entry Level - No Experience Needed
Learn Essential DJ Skills
Start Getting Gigs
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-12-Week Course
Expert DJ Tutors
3 Students Max
Anything from House to Techno
(Monthly)
Pro
DJ Course
Boost Your Confidence Behind the Decks
Define your DJ Style
Perform Professionally to Get Paid Gigs
Ideal for Advanced Students
Foundation Experience Needed
Learn Expert DJ Skills
Launch Your Professional DJ Career
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-12-Week Course
Your Expert Tutor: Jay Clarke
3 Students Max
Anything from House to Techno
(Monthly)
Our Exclusive DJ Courses
at Qube & Pirate Studios Hackney
Learn to DJ in East London and join our ever-growing community or DJs!
Foundation DJ Course
Learn to DJ like a PRO in just 3 months starting with our Foundation DJ Course for Beginners.
We specialise in training aspiring DJs to make the first professional steps into the music scene.
By completing the course, you will have the chance to:
Record a 1-hr
Promo DJ Mix
Professionally designed and finished to help you get those essential gigs.
Play at
Fresh Beats
Our exclusive club night & live streams for our DJ Grads to play their first gigs.
Come to our
Radio Shows
Play a DJ set and get interviewed at our shows on Netil Radio & Bloop
WhatsApp
Community
Join the exclusive LSEM Whatsapp Groups to connect with Alumni!
Learn to DJ from Scratch
Three Levels will Take You from Beginner to DJing Your First Parties and Beyond
Level 1
Essentials
Learn the basic skills from expert tutors to launch your professional DJ career
You'll learn:
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How to get new music
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Download, organise & create playlists on Rekordbox
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Equipment overview in detail
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Beat-matching
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Basic mixing techniques
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Understanding 'Phrasing'
to Mix Flawlessly -
Memory Cues
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Introducing Loops
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Harmonic Mixing
Level 2
The Craft
Refine your technical skills
Nurture your talent
Earn confidence to DJ
You'll learn:
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Take your basic knowledge
to the next level -
Advanced Set Structure
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Start preparing your playlists
to record your first DJ mix -
Memory Cues & Hot Cues
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Rekordbox in depth
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Beat FX to Mix Creatively
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Mix Harmonically
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Advanced use of loops
Level 3
Breakthrough
Take it to the next level
Get club-ready
Start to get gigs
You'll learn:
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Polishing everything
you’ve learnt so far -
Advanced Set Structure
& planning -
DJ Performance
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Beat FX to Mix Creatively
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Advanced use of Loops
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Execution and recording of
your first 1 hour DJ Promo Mix
Upcoming Cohorts
Enrolment for September is closed after the formation of three cohorts
The next cohorts begin in October.
Spaces fill up quickly, so do not miss out!
Sign up today, or email admissions@l-sem.com if you have any questions
Next Start
⌁ 6th October
⌁ Mondays (7-10 pm)
Deadline
⌁ Friday 26th September
Each Course
⌁ Runs monthly
⌁ Starts the first week
Ready to become a DJ?
Make a decision your future self will love
We are giving priority to students who want to do the entire 3-level course.
If you’d like to just do 1 month, do get in touch anyway as we may still have a place for you.
Our friendly team will answer all your questions and help you sign up.
Please use our contact form below or emails us at admissions@l-sem.co.uk
How do the LSEM DJ Courses work?
Structure
⌁ 3-Month DJ Courses
Foundation Course for Beginners (No experience needed),
Pro DJ Course for more Advanced Students.
⌁ 4 Lessons of 3 hours each per level/month.
A total of 12 Lessons with a max of 3 students per course
⌁ We have Beginner Courses starting every month on different weekdays to broaden your chance to fit it into your busy schedule.
Of course, we keep the same weekday for the entire length of the course.
Learn in a Small Group
⌁ Meet & mix with like-minded music heads!
Play one or two tunes at a time, bouncing off each other's energy and actively keeping the rotation going.
⌁ Learn from one another's mistakes as well as the doubts and questions you all have.
Tutors
⌁ You'll learn from expert DJ Tutors who have tons of real experience in the international clubbing scene, and who care about your success, you are in for a treat!
Your Music Style
⌁ Anything from House to Techno...
Unz, unz, unz, unz...
At The Qube & Pirate Studios
⌁ We run our DJ Courses at Qube Hackney Wick and Pirate Studios in Dalston, equipped with the latest DJ gear that you will find in professional clubs.
Our DJ courses have a maximum of 3 students . They quickly fill up, so secure your spot now!
Our LSEM Community on WhatsApp
Our thriving community of DJs and Producers is very active in our Whatsapp groups.
All of our students can join our exclusive groups and connect with all of our alumni to network, get gigs, share their mixes and tunes, geek out, and hang out!
Our students say
Our alumni share their experiences after completing our DJ Courses at The Qube & Pirate Studios in Hackney
Tamara Havoc
'I decided to enrol in this course and my life changed so much after that. It's so amazing to have this guidance'
With Pablo's help and knowledge, I've managed now to become confident in what I do and, most importantly, I managed to get gigs, even in Morocco.I rarely have seen a school that offers gigs, and I was invited to play at Netil Radio and I had even an interview, which is why this DJ Course is so special.
Jacek Rebkowski
'All the stuff that's added like the gig and the radio show, went beyond my expectations from this course'
... and the fact that we were in studios where we could listen to the sound through these amazing speakers. That's a massive plus since I heard other people doing DJ courses in bigger schools, fitting 10 students practising only with headphones, not listening to music on speakers.So this was an absolute winner for me.
Helen Casey
'It's given me the confidence to get creative with the music that I love to play'
Now I know my way around different decks and some of the newer shinier equipment.I feel more at home now in the studio than just a guest.I can confidently play b2b with my DJ friends, and I even taught them some things that they didn't know.
Aimee Morris
'I really recommend you
do the course'
I started the course 3 months ago and I already recorded my first 1 hr long mix and I will play live next month with a few of the other DJ graduates.It's a really rewarding experience if you want to get your foot in the door of being a DJ.
Ana Coba
'Pablo was so influential in helping me sharpen my skills in my favourite music genres'
Pablo is a very talented, dedicated and supportive tutor with a vast knowledge and passion for music and DJing. I was always amazed by his ability to maintain a professional level while keeping it fun and creative. I really enjoyed my learning process with him. The structure of all lessons was great.
Niall O'Sullivan
'What I discovered as I did the classes was how much fun I had doing them'
I had the most fun at the studio with Pablo just learning so much, listening to music, dancing, understanding how to use all the tools and also the understanding of music that Pablo brings to the table. It wasn't just 'here's what each button does', it's 'here's how a record should be played and mixed with another', 'here's how you build a perfect mix' and so much more.
Google Reviews from our
Alumni Community
We Play Beats
Fresh Beats is LSEM's sister brand that specialises in helping our students and alumni community to gain experience while launching themselves as professional artists into the real world of the music industry.
We organise club nights, a radio show on Netil Radio, live streams, and run a record label, all of which work together in perfect sync to provide you with the assistance you need to get started in the world of electronic music.
Let's begin with our events for LSEM DJ graduates performing their first gigs.
After three months of hard work, sweat, and tears as you finish the LSEM DJ course at Pirate Studios with our amazing teachers, you get the chance to get invited to play your first gig with all of us.
It all materialises by playing at a nice club, with a big sound system and most importantly a friendly crowd...
The Fresh Beats Show
Once a month, on the second Monday, you can find us on Netil Radio, where our tutors welcome you as DJ guests.
You will play your music, share your experiences from taking part in our DJ and Music Production Courses, and talk to us about your future plans as you delve as a pro into the music industry.
DJ Mix Series
Check out these killer 1-hour mixes our students dropped as their final assignment during our DJ course's epic last session in the studios.
Some mixes are pure fire, and yeah, there are a few bumps here and there.
But hey, cut them some slack—it's live DJing on week 12 post-completion of the course, all in one take. No room for fixes. Talk about nerve-racking adrenaline!
This just shows that with the right mix of passion and persistence, you can level up your skills big time. Imagine yourself tearing up the decks at clubs and kick-starting your DJ journey.
So, what about you? Think you can go from zero to hero in just three months?
We swear by it—put your heart and soul into it, and you will achieve it.
🎧 Give it a spin!
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