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)
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 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
COMMUNITY
Join the exclusive LSEM Whatsapp Groups to connect with Alumni!
Course Structure:
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
Upcoming Cohorts:
The next available cohorts will begin in January.
It is usually a very busy month, so we recommend enrolling as soon as possible to secure your spot!
More groups on various weekdays will be added soon, giving you more chances to fit it into your schedule.
Please contact admissions@l-sem.com to express your interest and provide us with your weekly availability.
NEXT START
⌁ January 8th
⌁ Wednesdays (7-10 pm)
DEADLINE
⌁ Friday 27th December
EACH COURSE
⌁ Runs monthly
⌁ Starts the first week
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...
Learn at 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 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!
Watch our DJ Alumni talk about
our DJ Courses at Pirate Studios 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.
WHAT OUR ALUMNI COMMUNITY SAYS
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!👇
Do you have questions?
Explore our FAQ section to find common information most students are interested in learning about our DJ Courses for beginner and advanced levels
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Are there any entry requirements?At LSEM we take your success as ours. We take pride in mentoring artists and seeing them prosper. It’s a win-win situation. We don’t expect you to have any official qualifications, but we do expect that you have the time and the will to make progress and achieve your goals.
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What’s the Application Process?Application is made via this form. When you apply, please tell us about you as much as you can: Your age and location. Your chosen Tutors. When possible, provide more than one so we can check for their availability. Type of Coaching you want to apply for (DJ/Producer/Both) Your Music Style Your preferred Software. Don’t worry if you don’t know, we are happy to give you an intro to help you choose. If you already have done any work, we’d love to listen to it! Even if it’s at a very early stage, send us a link to any platform like Soundcloud or Dropbox. Experience as a Performer, if any. Equipment you already own. Even if you don’t have anything at all, we can help you decide what to buy. Your Goals as Artist. How do you see yourself in the future? Type of Classes: Via Webcam: Worldwide; In-Person: at your Tutor’s Studio or at yours. After receiving your application, we’ll take all your info into consideration and we'll reply with an answer as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Classes via Webcam or In-Person. What can I expect and what Equipment do I need?Once we created your tailored course and plan of action, we recommend classes once or twice a week. This ensures that you have time to practice on the assignments that your tutor gives you. When you choose to have your classes In-Person, your teacher will normally have all you need. If you already bought, for instance, a MIDI controller, you are more than welcome to bring it with you. If you choose to have classes at your studio or your home, we need to make sure it meets the basic requirements for the classes to be given successfully. Please let us know about it when you apply! Either for Classes via Webcam or In-Person, you can count on: Software/Hardware recommendations, i.e: Logic Pro, Ableton Live (Music Production) Rekordbox, Traktor and Controllers (DJ) Most of them give you free trial periods to get you started. A Personal Dropbox folder that you’ll share with your Coach. This will include: Any Projects/Songs you’ll work on. We’ll make sure to have 100% compatibility so you can work on it from your computer as well as the tutor’s Royalty-Free Sound packs and plugins. A personal file with all your data and written comments about your progression. We record the video sessions so you can count on it to watch at a later time. Technical Requirements: A Computer (Mac/Windows) Headphones A pair of good studio speakers would be ideal, but not absolutely required to start with. Your chosen Software. Zoom Software (Free). We use a plugin that streams high-resolution audio with very low latency. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch via the Application Form or via Email.
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What do we expect from Students?Generally speaking, we want our students to reach their goals and be successful. So, to achieve this we need you to work as hard as we do! We like finding passionate people that have dreams and aspire the best in their careers. And we work hard to inspire you to move forward in order to climb the business ladder. We aim to help you achieve professional, industry-standard sounding products and we’ll help you to promote yourself via releasing your tracks on our label, promoting your mixes on social media, playing on our showcases or guide you to do it your own way. And for this, we all need commitment and perseverance. But don’t worry, we are also understanding of any personal situation and we are easy with our students when life gets on the way. Please feel free to talk to us if anything happens. We are hoping to be on the same track, so please apply if you really mean it!
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What are my Bookings and Payment Options?At the moment, we are arranging bookings personally via e-mail and we can take payments via Paypal or Bank Transfer. Online bookings via your membership area will be set up very soon. There you'll be able to book by using a calendar plus we’ll accept payments of all kinds. We are doing a soft-launch of the school, so thank you for your patience!
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Do you have any more questions?If you couldn't find an answer to your questions here, feel free to get in touch via the Application Form or via Email. Thank you!
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