FREE 30-minute group DJ introductory sessions every Tuesday at the

DJ ARTS ACADEMY

The Bay Area's leader in DJ education.

DJ School, DJ Classes, DJ lessons, DJ Instruction

We are offering free 30-minute group introductory DJ sessions

for all those interested in taking up DJ classes.  The sessions

are 6:00 - 6:30pm and 6:45-7:15pm.  We do not accept

walk-ins, so please reserve your spot by emailing us your first

and last name, phone number where you can be reached, and

your time preference.  If these times do not meet your

schedule, then please email us to set up an appointment.

Our email address is info@djartsacademy.com

Space is limited so please contact us asap!

You will receive a confirmation email with your scheduled time.

More DJ Arts Academy Information

OUR MISSION

The DJ Arts Academy provides a
well-rounded education for beginners,
hobbyists, and those turning to DJing as
a new or second career.  We teach students
of all ages and experience levels by delivering
structured lesson plans, hands-on training,
live demonstrations, and access to
state of the art equipment in a
fun and positive atmosphere.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

The DJ Arts Academy supplies all the
equipment that you'll need for class including
turntables/CD players, mixer, needles, speakers,
records, headphones, and a soundsystem.
We ask all students to bring a notebook,
a pen or pencil, and music that they enjoy.
For all students taking the Digital DJ 1 or 2
classes, we have a computer for you to use,
but feel free to bring in your own laptops.

WHAT WE OFFER

All DJ classes are one on one: Our unrivaled

personal attention will get you mixing in no time.

We teach you how to DJ with any style you choose- vinyl

records, CDs, or Serato Scratch Live.

Our faculty is extremely experienced and knowledgeable

in all aspects of DJing including
mixtape, club, radio, battle, and mobile DJing.

Learn to mix many different genres including

HipHop, House, Electro, Top 40, Funk, Reggae,
Salsa, Soul, RnB, and more

Lessons are hand tailored for each student:

This ensures that our students learn exactly what

they need  to achieve their DJ goals.

Once you are enrolled in a class, head to the main

campus for FREE practice sessions.  Use
our equipment outside of regular class times to practice

and improve your skills.  Contact a customer service

representative for more information.

Why be like every other DJ?  We guide our students to

develop personal styles in DJing
and mixing, while sharing their individual taste in

music for crowds.

Complete any package of classes and you

automatically quallify to create your own

professionally recorded demo.

We record your DJ mix in a state of

the art studio and you will have a resume to get gigs.

DJs that copmlete the Platinum package will perform live

for crowds at the Mercury Lounge in San Francisco and one

other San Francisco hot spot.

The DJ Arts Academy is an awesome, cool,

and fresh place to learn how to DJ!

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

It’s simple!  Pick a day and time that
you can come in every week.  If that time

slot is available, then that will be your

weekly scheduled time for class. We are

open Mon thru Fri 9am - 9pm &

Saturday 9am-5pm.

Simply give us a call at

(415) 794-8879 to reserve your spot now.

LEARN TO DJ WITH RECORDS OR CDs

DJ LEVEL 1

INRTODUCTION TO DJ FUNDAMENTALS - $350

4 week course
No DJ experience is necessary.
This class is the perfect start for beginner
students that want to learn the basics.
This course explores fundamental topics.

At the end of this class you will have a solid foundation

in basic mixing, blending, and beat matching.

Please bring any music that you enjoy!
Each class meets once a week for 90 minutes.
TOPICS COVERED:
History of the DJ
Connections and Set-up of Equipment
Basic Music Theory: Song Structure

Basic Mixing

Basic Beat Matching

DJ LEVEL 2

INTERMEDIATE MIXING/DEMO PROJECT - $350

4 week course

Designed for those who have completed Level 1
or for those who already understand
all of the DJ fundamentals and basics.
This course emphasizes the improvement
of your beat matching, mixing, and blending.
At the end of this class you will have aquired skills to

perform “clean” mixes and you will have completed
the process of putting together a demo mix.
Please bring any music that you dig!
Each class meets once a week for 90 minutes.
TOPICS COVERED:
Level 1 Review
Cue Points
Intermediate Mixing Techniques
Cross Genre Mixing
Music “Sets” / Music Programming
Demo Project

DJ LEVEL 3

INTERMEDIATE SCRATHCHING - $350

4 week course

This course is for those that want to learn
how to put together a battle set, incorporate
scratching into their mixing, or that simply want
to learn how to scratch.  It will focus on the
fundamentals of DJing with an emphasis on the
timing and delivery of scratching.
Please bring some music that you like!
Each class is 90 minutes long.

TOPICS COVERED:
Connections and Set-up
Basic Music Theory
Ear Training
Fundamental Scratch Techniques
Intermediate Scratches
Basic Scratch Combinations
Scratch Tricks

DIGITAL DJ - DJ WITH SERATO SOFTWARE

DIGITAL DJ 1

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL DJ'ing - $450

4 week course

No musical experience is necessary.
This course is for those that want a crash course
in digital dj'ing.  This teaches the basics of
the Rane Serato software and is intended for
those who want to start learning Rane Serato and
for those who want to test the waters of

DJ'ing digitally.

All equipment is provided for you.
Please bring some music that you love.
Each class is 90 minutes long.
TOPICS COVERED:

DJ Level 1 course topics

Connections and Set-up with Serato
Installation of Software
General Overview
Storage and Organization of Music
Overview of Modes
Troubleshooting tips and tricks

DIGITAL DJ 2

INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL DJ"ing - $450

4 week course

In order to enroll in this course, you must have
completed the Digital DJ 1 course or prove a basic
understanding of the Serato software. This course
teaches students how to use the software tools
to improve their mixing and music sets. At the
end of this course, students will be prepared to
perform at gigs and clubs, and will have a
chance to perform at a San Francisco venue for
a live crowd!
All equipment is provided for you.
Please bring some music that you love.
Each class is 90 minutes long.
TOPICS COVERED:
Review of DIGITAL DJ 1 course material
Intermediate use of the Rane Serato software
Using Cue Points to their potential
Advanced Looping
Remixing live
Recording Sets
Advanced Troubleshooting

SPECIAL DJ PACKAGES

DJ PLATINUM PACKAGE - $1400  (SAVE $350)

DJ Level 1, DJ Level 2, Digital DJ 1, Digital DJ 2

8 week program - meets twice every week for 1.5 hours

This class covers all material from DJ Level 1 & 2 and

Digital 1 & 2.  It will take you from a beginner to

performing for a crowd at a couple of great San Francisco

venues. The complete DJ experience...

DJ GOLD PACKAGE - $675 (SAVE $100)

DJ Level 1, DJ Level 2

8 week program that meets once a week for 1.5 hrs. -OR-

4 week program - meets twice every week for 1.5 hours

This program is geared towards students that want to learn how to mix on turntables or CD players.  It covers the

fundamentals of DJing including basic and intermediate

mixing, blending, and scratching techniques.  At the end of this

package, you will have learned intermediate mixing techniques

and how to put together your own demo CD.

DJ BOOTCAMPS

Bootcamps are designed for

people who have a limited amount

of time to learn how to DJ or for people that just

want to try & learn in a condensed
amount of time.

BOOTCAMP - $600 (1 hrs. free)

Learn all material from the Gold DJ Package

in only 2 consecutive days. Each class is 6.5 hrs. plus a 1 hr.

lunch break.