Our DJ lessons cover everything from beatmatching and mixing fundamentals to advanced techniques like harmonic mixing, scratching, and live performance. Students learn on industry-standard equipment including CDJs, controllers, and turntables, with instruction across house, hip-hop, techno, and open-format styles. Whether you want to play your first house party or headline a club night, we'll get you there.
Santa Monica is a coastal jewel known for its creative community, excellent schools, and laid-back lifestyle. TakeSessions operates a dedicated studio in Santa Monica, making it easier than ever for local residents to access world-class private music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, bass, DJ, and music production.
Students from Santa Monica's acclaimed schools — including Franklin Elementary, Lincoln Middle School, and Santa Monica High School — regularly study with our musicians to build skills for school ensembles, solo performance, and college applications. The city's strong arts culture, supported by institutions like the Broad Stage and Santa Monica Playhouse, inspires a community that takes music seriously.
Whether you live near Montana Avenue, Main Street, or the Ocean Park neighborhood, our Santa Monica studio is conveniently located for lessons before school, after work, or on weekends. The beach town atmosphere and creative energy make every lesson feel inspired.
Lesson Pricing
| Format | Duration | Per Lesson | Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private In-Person | 30 min | $55 | 4 for $200 |
| Private In-Person Popular | 45 min | $75 | 4 for $280 |
| Private In-Person | 60 min | $95 | 4 for $360 |
| Private Online | 30 min | $45 | 4 for $160 |
| Private Online Popular | 45 min | $65 | 4 for $240 |
| Private Online | 60 min | $85 | 4 for $320 |
What DJ Students Say
"James is a phenomenal DJ instructor. His live performance background brings so much depth to lessons. I've learned more about mixing and beat selection in 2 months than I thought possible."