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Whether you're just starting out, or you're an accomplished DJ looking to take your skills to the next level, Rock and Soul's NYC DJ school is the place to make it happen. We offer one-on-one private lessons, with curriculums tailor-made to every skill level and aspiration. What's covered in class? We make sure you come away learning a lot. Here...

The Part Time Program is designed for beginner students committed to becoming a working DJ Producer. The Program includes training in a variety of mixing, scratching, and music production techniques. Curriculum consists of 8 Levels. Part Time Program students meet once a week for an average completion time of 1 year. Class sizes are...

Level 1 is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to learn to DJ.  Our hands-on instruction will teach you the fundamentals of mixing, blending, and scratching. No matter your music tastes or commitment level, DJ 101 will teach you the fundamentals to get started on your journey. We provide all gear necessary for class.  You will...

Learn how to put together a DJ mix. We’ll teach you the basics of mixing, crate digging, scratching, and playing music that gets the crowd moving and shaking. By the end of this course, you will be able to perform a basic DJ set using professional DJ controllers and software. You must be 15 years old or older to attend this class.

Now that you have the fundamentals down from Level 1, it’s time to put those skills to work. Learn to mix seamlessly between all genres of music and gain a better understanding of when and how to utilize transitions.  At the end of the course, you will perform a 10-minute set that will showcase what you have learned. Construct and perform...

With over 12 hours of instruction per session, we make sure you come away learning a lot. Here are some key lessons that we cover (with deeper focus on advanced techniques for intermediate and advanced classes): Introduction to mixing  Sorting music (CDs, vinyl, MP3)  Bar counting  Club mixing basics  Working with...

Want a summer filled with music and inspiration… or whining and boredom? Unleash your kids’ inner rock star with our 5-day 2018 Kids DJ Summer Camp held at Scratch DJ Academy. Our interactive 5 day camps will have your kids beat-matching, mixing, scratching and more in no time!  Studies show that music enhances kids development and cognitive...

Dennis Kane teaches a workshop that will help you become more familiarized with the spectrum of dance music and the practice of being a dance music DJ, covering both playing and programming.   This workshop includes: Understanding equipment usage, mixers, decks, CDJs, monitors and headphones. The construction/composition...

The Art of Beat Juggling (Session 2) There are four Foundations in the art of Beat Juggling. In this final installment led by resident instructor and veteran DMC DJ champ, DJ Roli Rho of Open Faders and the world famous 5thPlatoon DJ crew, you will learn the most important skills required to building consistent beat juggling techniques....

A lot of DJ schools put you in a class with 15 or more other students. We cap our classes at just 5! That means: more hands-on-experience more one-on-one time with your instructor an experience that's more personalized to your interests more fun With over 12 hours of instruction per session, we make sure you come away learning a lot. Here...

The Accelerated Program is designed for beginner students committed to becoming a working DJ Producer in a condensed timeframe. This program includes 100+ hours* of curriculum and lab hours. We meet multiple times each week and there are no breaks built in. We systematically lay the groundwork for you to become a crowd-ready, working DJ at the end...

Want a summer filled with music, inspiration and rock stardom…or boredom? Unleash your kids’ inner rock star with our 5-day DJ 101 summer camps! Founded by the biggest rock star of them all, Jam Master Jay of Run DMC, the Scratch DJ Academy summer camp teaches campers the DJ basics including music theory, mixing and scratching. On the final day...

Are you or your kid a rockstar DJ Hero in the making? Looking for an afterschool activity for your kids? Want to find out more about what DJing is all about? This is a huge opportunity for you to get into the mix. Rock and Soul Records, NYC's Historic DJ and Vinyl institution, has taught classes for over 15 years to kids (with students as young as...

In our after-school program, your child will learn how to use turntables, mixers, and software, how to match beats, mix, scratch, and more. Classes are personal. We ensure that the students get a lot of one-on-one attention, as well as the opportunity to interact with others and explore different viewpoints and musical styles. Just like the guitar,...