AFTER SCHOOL DJ
AFTER SCHOOL DJ: LEARN ALL THE FUNDAMENTALS
This 4 week course takes place on:
Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Ready to turn your passion for music into real DJ skills?
This 4-week Essential DJ Course is designed as an after-school program for kids ages 12–16, taking complete beginners to confident, capable DJs. Students will learn all the core fundamentals—mixing, beat matching, transitioning, using FX, track selection, and recording—using professional DJ controllers and industry-standard gear.
They’ll train on the same equipment used in clubs around the world, with their own dedicated XDJ-RX3 setup in the classroom and access to CDJs as they advance. Small class sizes ensure personal guidance, hands-on learning, and real support every step of the way.
Students also receive practice privileges in our DJ studio, allowing them to keep improving outside of class on professional equipment.
Space is limited — secure your spot and start your DJ journey.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
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Advanced mixing techniques including wordplay and toneplay
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Understanding song structure to build better sets
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How to record high-quality mixes
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DJing with Serato and controllers
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Using essential DJ effects creatively
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Playing on CDJs with USBs like the pros
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Reading the room and interacting with the crowd
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How to set up and navigate DJ equipment and software
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Mixing and beatmatching like a pro
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Mastering EQ and volume control for clean transitions
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Organizing and managing your music library efficiently
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Building your personal brand and marketing yourself as a DJ
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Using the microphone with confidence and style
TEACHERS
Gino Souto
Gino Souto is a DJ, producer, and songwriter with over 15 years of experience and more than 15 million streams. Classically trained on cello, he blends musicality with club-focused electronic production, creating originals and remixes that have landed on major labels and garnered recognition such as EDMA’s Rising Remixer of the Year.
As one half of Los Padres, Gino has performed at festivals like EDC Orlando and Okeechobee, opened for artists like Zedd and Steve Aoki, and continues to push a modern, globally resonant electronic sound that bridges technical skill, musicality, and dancefloor impact.
Stevie Buchanan
Stevie Buchanan, aka 3lackshades, is a South Florida-born DJ, producer, and “musical conductor from the 4th dimension,” now based in Orlando. Performing since age 16, he brings a diverse mix of genres to electrify dance floors, having worked with Insomniac Events, Disco Donnie Presents, Red Bull, and the NFL, and supporting artists like Chris Lake, Gorgon City, Duke Dumont, and Nora En Pure.
In the studio, he crafts groovy, bass-driven house tracks blending 90’s vibes with modern sounds, with several self-released records and more upcoming.