Master the Decks - Private DJ Lessons
From the basics to advanced techniques - become a skilled DJ!
You Know What Sounds Good. Now Learn How to Mix It.
For music lovers ready to become DJs.
DJ Lessons at Moon Magnet Music School
Learn to Mix, Perform, & Express Through Sound
Have you ever watched a DJ seamlessly mix two songs, drop a beat, and feel the energy shift in a room and thought, I want to do that? Whether your goal is to DJ parties, create live sets, or add a powerful new creative skill, Moon Magnet’s DJ lessons teach you how to make it happen. From mixing basics to live performance techniques, your journey starts here.
Why Learn DJ Skills?
DJing isn’t just spinning tracks. It’s a musical art form combining rhythm, song selection, transitions, and crowd reading. A good DJ shapes the emotional arc of an event. Here’s what you gain:
- Master rhythm and tempo
You’ll learn to match beats, switch between songs smoothly, and keep crowds dancing. - Creative expression & remixing
DJing teaches you to reshape music on the fly, remix beats, and mash up tracks your way. - Confidence & performance skills
You’ll learn stage presence, reading the room, and maintaining energy across your set. - Technical fluency
Learn to use DJ software, gear, mixers, controllers, effects, and live setups. - Career & hobby potential
DJing opens doors to gigs, events, collaborations, and even music production. - Mental clarity & focus
DJing demands attention, multitasking, and presence: skills that improve mental agility.
DJ lessons help you harness music, your personality, and technology into artistic power and we’re here to help you achieve that!
What Makes Moon Magnet’s DJ Lessons Unique
DJing on your own is possible, but having a structured program, a mentor, and goal-driven feedback accelerates your progress dramatically.
Here’s what we bring to the table:
- Experienced instructors who perform, teach, and understand creative expression
- Hands-on coaching that gets you mixing in real time, not just watching tutorials
- Tailored lesson plans built around your preferred genres and gear
- Performance training: we’ll coach you in transitions, set flow, audience interaction
- A creative, supportive atmosphere where mistakes are part of learning, not failures
We don’t just teach DJing; we help you find your identity as a DJ.
Accelerated Music Lessons
Lessons for all ages
and skill levels
Lessons offered 9am - 9pm
7 days a week
Experienced, knowledgable and
passionate teachers
No fighting traffic—whether we drive to you or meet online, we make learning music convenient.
30-60
minute sessions
Your availability
is our priority
Beginner DJ Lessons: What You’ll Learn First
If you’ve never touched DJ gear before, don’t worry. Our program is beginner-friendly, and we’ll start with the essentials. In your first few weeks, you can expect to:
- Learn basic gear setup: turntables, mixers, controllers, audio routing
- Understand key software like Serato, Rekordbox, Traktor, or DJay
- Master beatmatching and tempo control
- Practice basic transitions and blending between tracks
- Explore cueing, looping, and track prep
- Develop playlists and learn how to select songs that flow together
- Build confidence by performing micro mixes to your instructor
You’ll be creating small sets in no time, enough to play at a party or livestream.
Intermediate & Advanced Techniques
Once you're comfortable with the basics, we level you up:
- Creative transitions and effects: filters, delay, reverb, echo
- Scratching, beat juggling, and performance techniques
- Harmonic mixing and key matching for smoother progressions
- Live remixing, stems, and mashups
- Four‑deck setups and complex layering
- DJ plus live instruments or vocals
- Recording your DJ sets and refining your workflow
- Developing a unique set structure and DJ brand
Whether you want to DJ weddings, clubs, livestreams, or create hybrid performances, Moon Magnet Music School DJ Lessons will you elevate your skills.
DJ Lessons for All Ages & Styles
Our DJ lessons are open to kids, teens, and adults, whether you’re starting fresh or refining an existing path.
- Kids & Teens: Through guided exploration, students experiment, make mistakes, and grow. DJing teaches discipline, musical listening, and creativity.
- Adults & Beginners: If it’s your first instrument or you're rediscovering music later in life, DJing is a fun, expressive choice that grows your musical literacy.
Plus, it’s never too late to begin. Many students start in their 30s, 40s, or beyond and go on to DJ events or personal projects.
What You’ll Create
Over time, you’ll build a portfolio of DJ works:
- Live sets and mixes
- Mashups and bootlegs
- Personalized playlists for weddings, events, personal listening
- Livestream DJ performances
- Collaborative sets with other musicians
- DJ tracks you can release or share online
Each lesson builds toward real creation.
Benefits You’ll Get from DJ Lessons
Some of the standout advantages students often report include:
- Stronger musical taste and curation
- Deeper connection to how music works
Ability to energize crowds and shape atmosphere - Increased creativity, confidence, and sonic control
- Skills that translate into production, performance, and collaboration
- A fulfilling, expressive hobby or career path
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Your instrument is your friend - an endless source of inspiration.
Lessons In Your Home
We offer music lessons in your home throughout Denver, Colorado, and surrounding areas. Our coverage includes locations within a 6-mile radius of downtown Denver, including Lakewood, Aurora, Arvada, Englewood, Glendale, Cherry Creek, and nearby neighborhoods. Whether you're in central Denver or in one of these vibrant surrounding communities, we bring personalized music education right to your doorstep. We also teach online lessons and virtual master classes to students all over the world.
Meet Our Denver DJ Teachers
Garren is a versatile musician, adept at playing multiple instruments and passionate about sharing his knowledge as a teacher, DJ, and artist. Holding a bachelor's degree in music from Greenville College, Garren's musical journey began as a bass player at the age of 14. Recognizing the importance of catering to his students' preferences, he dedicated himself to mastering various instruments, including guitar, bass, piano, ukulele, and percussion.
In addition to his role as a music educator, Garren has been the lead singer and guitarist of the cover band "Glen," showcasing his dynamic skills in live performances. Not limited to covers, he further demonstrates his creativity as the bassist in a jazz fusion ensemble, contributing to the vibrant fusion of musical genres. Garren's artistic expression extends to teaching, songwriting and solo performances, where he helps students write their own original compositions, showcasing their unique musical voice and creativity.
Casey, who also performs under the artist name Thunderthief, is a DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for blending electronic production with live performance. He coined and cultivated the “alt-house” subgenre, melding sultry synths, emotive guitar licks, and bountiful bass with melodic house undertones to create rich tapestries of sound. Deemed the “Best DJ-producer in Class” by Vertex Music Festival, he has garnered critical acclaim across the live-events sphere for his double-deck bass-guitar live performances and DJ sets.
Joia Hansen, colloquially known as Spru Digz, is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, DJ, vocalist, and audio engineer. Playing piano from age 9 and collecting music since 13, Joia's musical journey has seen many twists and turns over the years. Starting with Fruity Loops in 2011 and working his way through Logic Pro, Serato Studio and now Ableton Live, he has finished and released hundreds of beats and dozens of songs. With a formal education in digital production, mixing, and a background in jazz theory, Joia's eye is currently set on developing a style of music that seamlessly integrates gritty funk 'n soul with alternative rhythms and neo-electronic soundscapes. His top priority as a teacher is to help his students find their authentic sound, and to spark a flame of passion that will stay lit for years to come!
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DJ Lessons Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend having your own DJ controller, laptop with DJ software, and headphones. However, if you're just starting, we can advise you on equipment options or provide setups during in-person lessons.
