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.
Studio City has been at the center of LA's entertainment industry since the silent film era, and its creative energy makes it one of the best neighborhoods in the city for music education. TakeSessions offers private lessons with working musicians who understand both the art and the business of music.
Home to CBS Studio Center and countless recording studios, Studio City attracts a community of artists, writers, producers, and performers. Our students here include child actors preparing musical audition material, aspiring singer-songwriters, and entertainment professionals learning an instrument for personal fulfillment. Schools like Carpenter Avenue Elementary and Walter Reed Middle School feed a steady stream of young musicians into our programs.
The Tujunga Village and Ventura Boulevard dining scenes give Studio City a neighborhood-within-a-city feel. Whether you walk to your lesson or drive from the Fryman Canyon area, you'll find a teaching approach that's as professional and creative as the neighborhood itself.
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."