Teaching yourself: the pros and cons
- It's free, apart from equipment, and you can go at your own pace.
- There's a lot of good material online for specific techniques.
- Nobody hears what you're doing. Most beginners can't tell why a mix sounds wrong, so the same mistakes become habits.
- There's no plan. It's easy to jump between videos and never put the basics together into a set.
- There's no finish line. Many self-taught beginners stall once the first excitement wears off.
A course: the pros and cons
- Someone listens and fixes things on the spot. A working DJ will hear a timing or EQ problem straight away and show you why.
- It's structured. Each week builds on the last, so the skills join up into a set.
- There's a goal. Our courses end with a live graduation set, which is a strong reason to practise.
- It costs money. Our courses are £999, or a £100 deposit then 3 monthly payments of £300.
- You need to fit in a weekly session, at home or online.
Side by side
| Teach yourself | One-to-one course | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free (plus equipment) | £999 |
| Feedback | None | Every session, from a working DJ |
| Structure | You make it up | 8-week plan for your level |
| Time to a first set | Varies a lot; many never get there | 8 weeks, with a live graduation |
| Best for | Patient, self-motivated learners | Anyone who wants to get good quickly and properly |
The best of both
Many of our students do both: a course to learn the fundamentals properly, then videos to explore new techniques once they know what to listen for. If you've already taught yourself the basics, our Selector course is built for exactly that.