About this Event
Level 1: BASICS DJ workshop (4 weeks) PKM JAN2027
When: January 5, 2027 at 6:30 PM (GMT)
Where: InspiringDJs, Peckham
Ready to start your DJ journey? Join our Level 1: Basics DJ Workshop in Peckham! This 4-week intensive is perfect whether you're mixing just for fun or gearing up to step behind the booth.
You’ll get hands-on practice with industry-standard software and pick up the foundational skills to confidently mix and blend tracks. Expect a supportive, high-energy vibe to keep you motivated!
Ever walked past a DJ booth and thought “I could do that”? Here’s your sign!
Perfect for total beginners. If you’ve never touched a deck before or want to solidify the fundamentals, this is for you. Whether you’d like to learn for fun, or you’re seriously invested in becoming a DJ in a specific capacity, this hands-on 4-week intensive is your perfect entry point.
Why Learn With Us?
Led by professional DJ and tutor Tendai (aka Petite Deejay), with nearly a decade of experience DJing professionally and internationally. Classes are capped at 8 students, with multiple controllers in the room (bring your own if you like). We teach on Rekordbox, and Serato users are welcome too.
The venue is step-free and wheelchair friendly, and neurodiverse students are very welcome, including ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia. You belong here too 🫡
Super Early Bird tickets are from £150, while other 4-week DJ courses start from £250. Book early, as prices rise the later you book. (Super early bird prices expire 2months before start date).
What You’ll Cover
- Gear, Software & Setup - Get hands-on with DJ equipment and learn to set up a full DJ system from scratch, including the essentials of Rekordbox software.
- Mixing Techniques & FX - Learn to sync tempos (BPM) manually and practise smooth transitions using filters and creative effects.
- The Art of Beatmatching - Dive into the crucial skill of manual beatmatching, identifying beat patterns, and using faders for seamless blends.
- Phrasing & Selection - Understand music structure (bars and phrasing) and use headphones to cue your tracks like a pro.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to progress directly to our Level 2: Beginners workshop.
Why Join?
✅ Intimate Learning - Limited class size means maximum hands-on time and direct, personalised feedback.
✅ Multiple Controllers - Everyone gets proper hands-on time. You’re also welcome to bring your own.
✅ Industry-Standard Software - Train on Rekordbox, the same software used by working DJs.
✅ Rekordbox & Serato Users Welcome - The class is taught on Rekordbox, but if you have a Serato-only controller, don’t let that stop you. You’ll see the differences and still learn exactly how to use your controller. Rekordbox is free to download, so switching is easy.
✅ Structured Progression - A clear, guided path so you build skills in the right order without picking up bad habits.
✅ Instant Feedback - Mistakes get corrected in real time, not after weeks of practising them wrong.
✅ Learn From Someone Who’s Done It - Tendai has gone from Vinyl → CDs → USBs → Controllers, DJing professionally and internationally as a Radio Station Manager, Resident DJ, club DJ and Rollerskating DJ. She has held residencies across London including Flippers (White City) and the Hilton Hotel (Hyde Park), co-run promotions (La Mezcla @ The Grange Hotel), and run DJ workshops across multiple London Boroughs.
✅ Super Accessible Venue - Step-free and wheelchair friendly. Cafe and Bar on-site, waiting area and things to do in the area eg Library, Cafe, Nandos, Subway nearby.
✅ Neurodiverse Students Very Welcome - ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and beyond, you belong here too 🫡
✅ Build a Skill for Life - Parties, events, or just for yourself. Once you’ve got it, you’ve got it.
✅ It’s Just 2 Hours a Week - Low commitment, high reward.
✅ Join a Community - Past students have gone on to collaborate and support each other after the course ends. Some students have achieved their desired goals and beyond, playing at dream gigs, getting head hunted by dream promoters and DJing locally AND globally.
Getting to Peckham 📍
Peckham Rye station is an 8 minute walk, Peckham Bus Garage is 5 minutes away, and the closest bus stops are 30 seconds from the door.
- Cheapest route (no tapping out): change at Canada Water (Jubilee) or Farringdon (Circle, H&C or Metropolitan) for the Overground or National Rail to Peckham Rye.
- Other options: change at Victoria, Blackfriars or Elephant & Castle to join National Rail lines. You’ll need to tap out and in again.
Important Details
- 📅 Dates: Starting TUES 5th Jan,2027 - running for 4 consecutive weeks
- 🕕 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- 📍 Location: Peckham, Mountview (full address provided upon booking) Off street parking is available nearby
- ⚠️ Walk-ins not permitted — you must book a ticket
Is This For Me?
This course is designed for absolute beginners. All you need is an open mind.
If you already have the fundamentals covered, we'd encourage you to check out our Level 2: DJ Beginners Workshop instead.
For 1:1 sessions or future Level 1 workshops at a different time, drop us an email at [email protected]
Payment
At checkout, you’ll notice that PayPal is the default payment method. If you don’t have a PayPal account or would simply prefer to pay by card, just click “Pay with Debit or Credit Card” on the PayPal screen — you don’t need an account to do this.
If you have any problems on this page, or if you’d prefer to pay directly, feel free to get in touch at [email protected] and I’ll take care of the payment my end and issue your ticket straight to your email address. You will not be charged the eventbrite booking fee in this instance.
This is just the beginning of your DJ journey and I can't wait to get started with you.
See you on the decks! 🎧
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