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Book your $139 taster class
Tell us your availability — no payment to check dates. Your first 2-hour class is on club-standard Pioneer DJ® gear.
Beginner DJ course · Center City, Philly
Learn to DJ in Philadelphia. First class $139.
A 2-hour taster class on club-standard Pioneer DJ® gear, in a group of 2–4 with a working DJ as your instructor. No experience, no equipment needed.
- Check dates first — no payment required
- All gear provided at our studio in Center City, Philly
- Keep going after: 6 weeks to your first recorded set
Rated 9.6/10 by 300+ students · Enrolling for Late August & September
We reply with open dates — usually the same day.
300+
Students trained
9.6/10
Avg. satisfaction
11+
Working instructors
12+
Hands-on exercises
How it works
Three steps to your first set.
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Learn week by week in a group of 2–4
Five more weekly sessions with direct instructor feedback. Miss a week? We'll reschedule you.
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Record a set you can share
Graduate with a promo-ready recorded set — and an invitation into the Booth community.
- All equipment provided — nothing to buy
- Small groups of 2–4, real instructor feedback
- 12 hours of hands-on training over 6 weeks
- Flexible rescheduling if you miss a week
- No experience needed — most students start from zero
- Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
Student reviews
Rated 9.6 out of 10 by students.
“Learning from experienced DJs made a huge difference. I now understand how DJing works in a way I never could have before.”
Maya K
Beginner DJ, first time on decks
“After the course, I landed my first gig at a large club in New York City. Keshav and the team are super supportive and great to learn from.”
Vinod R
College grad, no prior DJ experience
Classes are at our studio in Center City, Philly — Apex Rehearsal, Philadelphia, PA.
Philadelphia DJ School is a part of Booth.
Curriculum
Six weeks, one progression.
Each session builds on the last — from equipment basics to a recorded set. Taught by working DJs.
Liam J
DJ and educator with 7 years experience teaching beginners to mix confidently
Caleb C
DJ and educator with 5 years experience teaching beginners to mix confidently
Learn about vinyl, CDJs, and the history of modern mixing equipment. Master song selection by key, genre, and BPM. Become an artist of set design and controlling musical atmosphere and energy. You'll also meet the wider Booth community — who's in the room, what events are coming, and what membership looks like when you're ready.
Discover the functions of the modern Pioneer DJ® club mixer and deck. Learn about input devices, and how sound is created.
Choose the right software for your interests. Understand the difference between Serato and Rekordbox, compared to other tools on the market.
Learn how to count beats, about the basic structure of songs in various genres, and about the fundamentals of beatmatching by ear. Learn phrasing, cueing, and nudging.
Discover the components of a song, how EQ can be used to create fullness in the mix and master smooth transitions. Master harmonic mixing, the Camelot wheel, and musical moods.
Master looping with slip mode, in transitions, and with EQ. Discover Beat & Color FX, and learn to use them to elevate your first performance. Record a promo-ready set to share — then graduate into the community: the people who hear it, the room time ahead, and your invitation to join as a founding member.
Simple pricing
$139for your first 2-hour taster class
Continue if you love it: $139/week for the remaining 5 weeks. Cancel or reschedule up to 48 hours ahead for a full refund or credit. Prefer one-on-one? Private coaching is $300 for two hours.
Check availability — no payment nowFAQ
Before you book.
The short version: no experience needed, all gear provided, flexible scheduling, no hidden fees.
Yes. Most of our students start with zero experience. We teach from the ground up, starting with the equipment, music structure, and your first transitions. You do not need any prior DJ experience, music theory background, or equipment to begin.
Yes. Our Pro DJ Perform course or Private Coaching are perfect for more experienced DJs who want to take their skills to the next level or work on specific goals.
All sessions are in-person at our studio location in Center City, Philly. We believe hands-on training with direct feedback is the most effective way to learn DJing.
The course follows a clear step-by-step structure, so you're never guessing what to practice next. Each session builds on the last, and you'll get hands-on repetition with direct feedback as you go. There is also optional bonus material if you want extra things to practice between classes.
After you book, we'll match you into your group of 3–4 based on everyone's availability and confirm your class schedule — we'll keep you posted every step of the way.
Nothing is needed– except for a positive attitude, of course! If you'd like to DJ with your own music, you can bring your own laptop to the third and fourth sessions. If you don't feel comfortable sharing headphones, feel free to bring a pair!