DJ courses in Durham
From complete beginner to gig-ready: one-to-one DJ courses for Durham with a working DJ as your mentor and a live graduation set at the end.
Live online, one-to-one
We don't have a mentor close to Durham yet (the nearest is about 85 miles away), so learners here usually take the course live online, with the same mentor every week. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we'll check whether anyone can travel to you.
Four courses, one price, in Durham or online
Start at the level that fits. Every course is eight 90-minute one-to-one sessions and finishes with a live graduation set.
Starter
For complete beginners who have never touched a set of decks. Learn the kit, beatmatching and your first clean mixes.
- Setting up the kit and finding your way around Rekordbox
- Organising your music and setting cue points
- BPM and beatmatching by ear
Selector
For people who can already mix and want to sound like a DJ: phrasing, keys, track selection and full sets.
- Longer, smoother blends and phrasing across whole tracks
- Musical keys and harmonic mixing
- Choosing tracks and building a crate for different crowds
Headliner
For confident DJs who want to perform: creative technique, reading a crowd and getting booked.
- Advanced and creative transitions
- Reading a crowd and changing direction mid-set
- Switching genres and tempos smoothly
Juniors
Our courses for young people aged 10 to 17, at Starter, Selector or Headliner level, with an Enhanced DBS-checked mentor.
- The same skills as our adult courses, pitched for their age
- Beatmatching, phrasing and clean mixes
- Choosing their own music and building a set
Starting a DJ course in Durham
- Tell us about the learner. Age, any experience, and your postcode in Durham.
- A free call with our team. We'll set you up with a mentor online and agree a start date.
- Eight one-to-one sessions. 90 minutes a week, built around the music you love.
- Graduate live. Play your set in front of family and friends.
Give a DJ course this Christmasas a gift
A gift voucher covers a full eight-week course at any level, is valid for 180 days and is ready to print or forward. Order by 20 December to have it in time for Christmas.
Gift vouchersWhat our students and parents say
Real recommendations from DJ Archie School students and parents on Facebook.
Exile has been my tutor over 8 weeks and I can honestly say he has been immense, with patience, kindness and his knowledge. Get on one of these courses if you are even slightly thinking about it, as you won't regret it.
From the moment she started the DJ program, something began to change… Week by week, her confidence grew… By the end of the 8-week course, she stood up and performed at her graduation in front of friends and family, something I never thought I'd see… The DJ Archie School didn't just teach her music, it gave her her life back.
I went into my lessons with a very basic self-taught skill set. I'd taught myself using YouTube and the furthest I'd got was a few of my friends' kitchens… The graduation set was brilliant, and I met lots of important people… I think it is a 10/10 course and definitely worth every penny.
DJ courses in Durham: questions
Is there a DJ course near Durham?
Not yet in person: our nearest mentor is about 85 miles away. Learners in Durham take the same one-to-one course live online, and we'll tell you if a mentor can travel.
How much is a DJ course in Durham?
The same as everywhere: £999 for eight one-to-one sessions and a live graduation set, or a £100 deposit then 3 monthly payments of £300.
Can children in Durham take a DJ course?
Yes, from age 10. Our Juniors courses are for ages 10 to 17, with Enhanced DBS-checked mentors and a parent or guardian around for home lessons.
Can I buy a DJ course as a gift for someone in Durham?
Yes. A gift voucher covers a full course at any level and is valid for 180 days, so it works well as a Christmas present.
Get DJ course dates for Durham
Tell us who's learning and where you are. One of our team will come back to you, usually the same working day, with course dates and the mentor nearest you. No obligation.
- £999 a course, or £100 deposit then 3 monthly payments of £300
- 8 one-to-one sessions with a working DJ, at home or online
- Every course ends with a live graduation set
Rather talk? Call 020 3441 8853, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.