Explore Your Childs Passion for Music With DJ Lessons
Kids DJ lessons in Melbourne
DJ lessons can explore your child’s passion for music that can be very enriching for them. Music is a way for your child to define themselves as a person.
There are only two major principles to being a DJ:
- Beatmatching
- Timing
We can teach more advanced techniques too, including:
- Loops
- Acapella Drops
- 3 Deck sets
- Speed Mixing
- Music Theory
We are one of the few DJ’s who mastered using 3 turntables at once.
Unlike other DJ’s who are teaching lessons, we have lesson plans and actual learning material to make sure your child learns all the tricks to the trade.
The Benefits Of DJ Lessons
Learning to DJ as an after school activity or school holiday activity can be beneficial for your child for many reasons:
- It provides them with a break from study.
- They can learn new skills out of the classroom.
- It can open your child’s mind to a new interest.
- Unlike traditional music lessons, we can focus on working with music they know.
Learning to DJ will help your child to express themselves through their favourite music and build their self-esteem and is a great after school activity or school holiday activity that is more fun than traditional music lessons.
To book a lesson or if you would like further information please click here to be taken to our contact us page or call us on 0424 865 326.
We have a working with children check card number 1734622A-01. Click HERE for more information about our WWCC.
‘Thank you so much James for the DJ lessons you gave to my son. It was fantastic for him to learn properly and you were very patient and soo helpful to him – receiving one of your vouchers for his birthday was such a great gift for my son! Thanks again’ – Jennifer Eagles Google Review
Our COVID19 approach with Kids DJ lessons
To ensure that we prevent the spread of COVID we are:
- Wiping our console down before and after each lesson with anti-bacterial wipes.
- Using UV light in an attempt to kill any bacteria or viruses that may be present.
- Maintaining social distancing.
- Hand sanitising before entry.
- We will wear a mask and we can provide a mask for the student.
If you have any other requests we are flexible and able to work with you to provide your child with a safe environment to learn to DJ.
‘I contacted James for private DJ lessons for my son. He responds very quickly and efficiently to all of my queries and emails and presented himself very professionally from initial contact. James is very punctual, clear, patient and professional in the delivery of his lessons and my son thoroughly enjoys learning with him. We are so glad to have found James. Thank you Only DJ’s Melbourne!!’ – Daranee Google Review
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We are currently not accepting new students. We expect to take on new students in late October.
‘Wow what can I say! Our now lil man had the BEST time today getting a private lesson with James and then pumping some tunes for his birthday party! My husband and I are so appreciative for the fire that has been lit in our DJ Eoi-o!’ Lizzie Frendo Google Review
One on one Kids DJ lessons
For the very first one on one kids DJ lesson, we recommend a 2-hour booking. We can offer flexible choices to make DJ lessons a fun after school activity or school holiday activity.
Our one on one kids DJ lessons in Melbourne are available as an after school activity up until 8:30 PM and up until 9:30 PM or as a school holiday activity Monday to Friday, Friday nights are subject to availability.
Weekends DJ lessons are available but are limited.
Group Kids DJ lessons
We have a fun and exciting group DJ lesson that involves a maximum of three children.
We will involve all the children in making a recording, of them DJing that they can keep and have on USB. USB sticks are not provided by Only DJs Melbourne.
All the children will receive Dj lesson booklets to help reinforce the learning process.
What happens during a Kids DJ lesson and what comes with the lesson?
We try to structure our lessons so that we first show for about 10-20 minutes, then we will have your child practice the steps of beat matching followed by us making two recordings focused on:
- Beatmatching.
- Timing.
As their skills develop we will introduce more advanced techniques to take their skills to a whole new level.
Gift Vouchers Are The Perfect Gift Experience
Kids DJ lesson Gift voucher
Looking to give that nephew or niece a fun and great experience? Kids DJ lesson vouchers are available for purchase and make the perfect gift for the young music enthusiast.
All vouchers are sent by registered mail.
If a kids DJ lesson voucher has been purchased and we do not service your area an additional fee may be incurred due to.
For more information please visit our terms and conditions section regarding our kids DJ lesson Gift vouchers please click here to be taken to the page.
Homework & Learning Material
Optional – Homework
Depending on the type of lessons you would like we can set homework for your child. This does help us improve their skills and provide a focus point for the next lesson as we develop a plan to improve their skills. However, we can just make it a fun experience rather than pushing homework onto them.
We will set homework which involves:
- Listening to both recordings and comparing their techniques.
- Creating a SoundCloud account and uploading a new recording they made alone so we can give some feedback. The feedback given is an additional service free of charge but is limited to one mix for every booking that was made.
Every Kids DJ lesson comes with a FREE B&W DJ LESSON BOOKLET
To help reinforce the learning process for our kids DJ lesson we will provide you with a simplified DJ lesson booklet explaining all the knobs and buttons on the mixer and CDJ’s.
Colour Versions are available at $19.95.
Homework & Learning Material
What we teach in our kids DJ lesson
We try to offer a comprehensive but simplified lesson that will allow your child to pick up the basics skills that are required to DJ with ease.
- Your child will learn the layout of a mixer and what each knob does.
- We will teach your child on a midi controller and DJ program.
- We will teach them the principles of beatmatching and timing.
- The basic principles of music theory.
- Loops
- Acapella drops
CDJ use is not taught due to the redundancy of this machine, however, the details explaining how to use them are listed in the booklet provided.
My history and career as a DJ
I have been very fortunate to play both nationally, internationally and on the radio, supporting some of the worlds biggest DJ’s under my former DJ name D.TRAK. I have had the pleasure of supporting some of the worlds best artists including Daniel Kandi ranked in DJ magazines top 100 DJs, David Deejay ranked Europes number 1 DJ, Grant Smilie from Australia’s own TV Rock and many more. I am also in the process of publishing my book based on my DJ career, The diary of a DJ, which takes about all my experiences as a DJ and the crazy and fun career I have had.
My Career As A Professional National & International DJ
My history and career as a DJ
I have been very fortunate to play both nationally, internationally and on the radio, supporting some of the worlds biggest DJ’s under my former DJ name D.TRAK.
I have had the pleasure of supporting some of the worlds best artists.
Some of the amazing artists include Daniel Kandi ranked in DJ magazines top 100 DJs, David Deejay ranked Europes number 1 DJ, Grant Smilie from Australia’s own TV Rock and many more.
I am also in the process of publishing my book based on my DJ career. The diary of a DJ, which takes about all my experiences as a DJ and the crazy and fun career I have had.
Equipment Recommendations
Kids DJ lesson equipment
For every Kids DJ lesson, we will come to you with our equipment. This includes the Native instruments S8 midi controller, laptop and speakers, the midi controller is the main device used in the industry.
We do recommend to invest in DJ equipment for your child to practice on to reinforce the learning process. This is a decision that can be made once you are ready. When you own equipment it can be a great way to let your child unwind as an after school activity or school holiday activity.
We do recommend the purchase of a controller that comes with a program. Such as Native Instruments S2 that comes with Traktor a DJ program which is a German company based in Berlin. Traktor is regarded as an industry leader for innovation.
Native Instruments S2 midi controller
We have a recommended supplier for where to purchase the S2 from. DJ City is one of Australia’s largest DJ stores with the goal of having the best prices in the market.
The S2 is the ultimate device for beginners to learn on because it gives them all the features of the larger midi controllers.
Native instrument products are made in Germany and are made to last. If your child wishes to pursue DJing as a career or a hobby this is the best entry level controller to own.
Please click here for DJ city’s current price on the S2.
Why We Recommend The S2 Over Other Entry Level Controllers
Why do we recommend the S2 over Pioneers DDJ SB3?
They are very similar controllers and priced similarly, however, with my experience we have found that Traktor is the superior program giving a clearer and better visual display. Other reasons to avoid purchasing the Pioneer DDJ SB3 include the fact it has extra costs to upgrade to a Serato.
The controller only comes with Serato light, which is limited in comparison to Traktor pro which free comes with the S2. Some limitations of Serato light include the inability to record your sets, unless you upgrade to Serato pro. This means your child cannot learn from their recordings or do the homework we set out for them.
We have also encountered issues with one student who had purchased the Pioneer DDJ SB3 and returned it due to a fault with the device itself. It was unable to sync music and the beats per minute were inconsistent unlike Traktor, which played the same songs flawlessly.
One on One Lesson Pricing
Kids DJ lesson pricing one on one lessons
Our pricing for a one on one kids DJ lesson start at:
- The first lesson 2-hour $590
- First lesson shorter option 1 hour $460
- Repeat 2-hour $480-490
- Repeat 1.5-hour lesson $380
- Repeat 1-hour lessons $300-350.
Our lessons are only conducted with parental or guardian supervision.
Drive out fees may be applied with additional charges for long distance lessons.
Group Lesson Pricing
Kids DJ lesson pricing Group lessons
Our group DJ lessons may be slightly more than our individual lesson fees depending on how many students are present.
Multi Lesson Discounts
Multi-Kids DJ lesson price discounts
Multi-lesson discounts are available.
Book 3 lessons to receive a 5% discount. A 50% payment is due before the first lesson and the second 50% payment is due before the second lesson. All payments are non-refundable.
Book 5 lessons to receive a 10% discount. A 50% Payment is due before the first lesson with the final payment to be made prior to the commencement of the 3rd lesson. All payments are non-refundable
To book a lesson or if you would like further information please click here to be taken to our contact us page or call us on 0424 865 326.
Drive out fees may apply. We can only offer these services during the weekday or during the day on weekends due to our main business commitment. Prices may vary due to your location. A minimum booking time of 2 hours is required for the initial kids DJ lesson. Some areas will incur a $40 drive out fee if they are some distance from our base location.
Kids DJ lesson in Melbourne serviceable areas
We offer Kids DJ lessons in Melbourne including but not limited to:
Abbotsford, Airport West, Albert Park, Alphington, Armadale, Ascot Vale, Ashburton, Balaclava, Balwyn, Bayswater, Belgrave, Bentleigh, Berwick, Blackburn, Bonbeach, Box Hill, Brighton, Brunswick, Bundoora, Burnley, Burwood, Camberwell, Canterbury, Carlton, Carnegie, Caulfield, Chadstone, Chelsea, Chirnside Park, Clayton, Clifton Hill, Coburg, Collingwood, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Deepdene, Doncaster, Donvale, Docklands, Elsternwick, Eltham, Endeavour Hills, Epping, Essendon, Fairfield, Fern Tree Gully, Fitzroy, Flemington, Forest Hill, Footscray, Gladstone Park, Glen Iris, Glen Waverly, Greensborough, Greenvale, Hampton, Hawthorn, Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Keilor, Kew, Kensington, Knoxfield, Kooyong, Lalor, Lilydale, Macleod, Malvern, Mill Park, Mitcham, Mont Albert, Moonee Ponds, Mount Waverley, Mulgrave, Murumbeena, Noble Park, Northcote, Notting Hill, Oakleigh, Olinda, Ormond, Parkdale, Pascoe Vale, Point Cook, Port Melbourne, Prahran, Preston, Princess Hill, Reservoir, Richmond, Ringwood, Rowville, St Kilda, South Yarra, Springvale, Strathmore, Surrey Hills, Templestowe, Thomastown, Thornbury, Toorak, Warrandyte, Watsonia and many more.
If you don’t see your suburb on our list this doesn’t mean we don’t service your area, call our fees may apply.