Adult DJ lessons

Important Announcement: Changes to DJ Lesson Offerings –  We are no longer accepting Students until 2025-2026

I wanted to take a moment to share some important updates regarding our DJ lesson offerings. Effective immediately, we will no longer be accepting new students for DJ lessons until 2025/2026.

This decision has not been made lightly, but after careful consideration, I have realised that I need to prioritise my responsibilities as a father to my son, Leo. As many of you may know, being a parent is a full-time commitment, and I have come to the conclusion that I need to dedicate more time to being present in Leo’s life during these formative years.
One of the factors contributing to this decision is the significant amount of time I spend commuting to teach lessons. On average, I spend an hour driving to the lesson location and another hour driving back. This time spent on the road takes away precious moments that I could be spending with my family.
I understand that this news may come as a disappointment to some of you, especially those who were looking forward to starting DJ lessons. Please know that this decision was not made lightly, and I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience it may cause.
For existing students, rest assured that your lessons will continue as scheduled, and I remain fully committed to helping you reach your goals in DJing. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly.
Thank you for your understanding and support during this time of transition. I look forward to welcoming new students back in 2025/2026, and I appreciate your patience as I focus on my family.

Adult DJ lessons in Melbourne

Have you considered learning to DJ? Why not take up DJ lessons. We offer both one on one and group adult DJ lessons in Melbourne. DJ lessons can explore your passion for music.

There are only two major principles to being a DJ:

  • Beatmatching
  • Timing

We can teach more advanced techniques too. 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 you learn all the tricks to the trade.

We can teach you to mix in any style of music but initially, we would recommend electronic music, because this has been structured to be mixed by DJ’s. Once you have learnt basic music theory we can move on to different styles of music.

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chris ohare
Can’t rate James and only dj’s highly enough totally professional throughout the whole experience James was flexible with our timings and delivered exceptional dj and MC service throughout the evening top notch !
Tenille Chamclam
James was excellent from initial enquiry right through to pack up on the night. Professional, attentive and set a great mood for my daughter’s party. The quality of the equipment and sound was of a very high standard, we were in safe hands with James on the decks!! Thanks James will definitely have you back for our next event.
Kerri Parker
James DJ’d for a large school event with over 230 students and I thought at the time he was fantastic. His music choices and openness to requests was excellent. It was the following school day when the students commented how good the music was that I knew I needed to lock James in for future events. I would recommend him if you are looking to entertain a crowd of any size.
Emily Magri
Wow where to even start! We are incredibly grateful for choosing James as our DJ & MC for our wedding. From the very start communication from James has been phenomenal to say the least. The atmosphere he brought to our special day was amazing and so many of our guests are still raving about him and our Photo Booth. If you're looking for someone who knows how to bring the vibes and read the room then we HIGHLY recommend Only DJ’s Melbourne for your next event !! You will not be disappointed 😁
Amy Ong
James was our wedding MC & DJ. He was very helpful and responsive to our emails/texts. Everything was executed perfectly despite some very last minute changes. Thank you for a fun & memorable wedding!
Chris Atha
We had the absolute best experience with James from Only DJ’s Melbourne! From start to finish, he was professional, organised, and an absolute joy to work with. As our DJ and MC, he kept the night running smoothly, read the crowd perfectly, and had everyone on the dance floor all night! The photo booth was also a huge hit with our guests, adding so much fun to the night. James’ attention to detail and energy made our wedding unforgettable. We can’t recommend him highly enough—thank you for making our special day amazing!
Stephanie Axiaq
We recently hired Only Djs (jacob) for our family event, and they were fantastic! From start to finish, they created a lively atmosphere that had everyone dancing and enjoying themselves. Jacob was professional, easy to work with, and understood the vibe we were aiming for. They kept a great mix of songs that appealed to all ages, even taking requests on the spot and adapting seamlessly to the crowd’s energy. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the music, and it added a wonderful, memorable touch to our celebration. Highly recommend for any event where you want a fun, engaging DJ!
Konstantina Kolovouris
James was the DJ at my engagement party and went above and beyond in all aspects, communication was very important to me and he was very communicative and supportive! James created a great atmosphere and I could tell how much he cares about his job, his attention to detail is incredible
Samantha Weir
We used James for a family fun day and he was brilliant! The service was fantastic, and the music was perfect for what we needed. No request was too difficult. Would definitely use again, and recommend to others.
Eug Ski
Best wedding DJ in Melbourne! Highly recommend the team at Only DJ's Melbourne, they rocked our night!
Ash Balassone
We hired DJ James to play music and provide a photobooth for our Year 10 Formal and it was the best decision ever. Our students and staff had the best time and did not leave the dance floor all night. The photobooth was also perfect and provided us with printed photos as well as GIFs that we could send to ourselves. It was absolutely perfect and we would book the services of Only DJs again in a heartbeat!
Jeremy Iredale
James DJ'd and MC'd at our wedding last night. His communication with us from the very beginning was absolutely impeccable.As an MC, he did a 5 star job, perfectly coordinating our night!As a DJ, we gave him the tough challenge of "read the crowd" and he definitely kept the party going all night long!Thank you so much James! It was a pleasure to have you at our wedding!
Camille Gonzales
James was a great MC and an asset to our wedding
Natalie T
A massive thankyou to James for being the most organised, approachable DJ/MC there is. Anything we needed leading up to our big day, James was there and had our back. His DJ/MC skills are a absolute 10/10!!! We would highly recommend having James as your DJ/MC, he definitely will not let you down!
daniel hastings
Having James help DJ and MC our wedding was an awesome experience. He really helped warm up the crowd and get them involved with all the activities we had organised. He is very organised making the entire process a breeze organising. Was an immense pleasure having him part of our special day.
James Tipping
James recent did our wedding on the 26/4/24 and was amazing from start to finish. From the communication, organisation, DJ and MC skills we couldn't be more impressed. He reads the room and plays exactly what gets the guests up and dancing. He kept us updated with the flow of the night and ee would highly recommend him in an instant. Thankyou James for making our night unforgettable not just for us but everyone who attended.
Nikita S
Good Dj service. Ticked all the boxes. Our night was magical with the music/ effects and photobooth. Thank you James. Highly recommend.
Toula Fragkos
Thank you James!!...you had the dance floor full all night at my daughters 21st party and it was a pleasure dealing with you from the booking process right to the end of night.👏👏🙂
Jordyn Coyne
James was an amazing MC/DJ for our wedding, he always checked up to make sure everything was what we wanted, adjusted the plan if anything changed. He brought great vibes aswell, always keeping everyone entertained and having a great choice of music / when to play what songs at the right moment. Highly recommend for any event!
Karlee Paterson
James was absolutely fantastic! From the initial contact all the way through to the event, James was extremely wonderful to communicate with. James gave us the very vibe we were looking for on our wedding night and really helped make it as magical as it was. Would recommend James to anyone! Thank you so much for making it such a perfect evening!
Kyriacos Pantopolis
James was a wonderful djmc for my son's wedding his fun antics really made the night as an MC and made it unforgettable we danced All night Long thank you again James
Alex Minoale
Very professional and amazing attitude. Great music mixes and sound quality. Read the room perfectly and played the most appropriate music. Love your work James!
Stavy Kouppa-Spiridis
Only DJ'S Melbourne is absolutely amazing. The entire night was packed with a lot of dancing and great music. James was polished and professional. James has great passion and talent throughout
Melanie Wilson
Great service, professional set up and perfect party games host. We loved the selfie booth too! James was absolutely fantastic
Vladislav Makarenko
Highly recommend this service! James was awesome, approached people asking for song requests and overall very friendly!
Eleni B
We were fortunate to have James as our DJ and MC for our wedding. Not only did he go above, but he also did an amazing job of engaging the crowd, making the night both fun and memorable. Thank you, James, for your efforts and meticulous attention to detail
Nicole Guy
James absolutely saved our event! He jumped in with less than 24 hours notice and absolutely made the night. The event was for a school formal and James had the kids dancing all night long. He was extremely professional and communicative. Thank you so much James, we will definitely be utilizing your services in the future.
Paps Manikhot
Thank you James for weaving your DJ magic for 50th. You got the crowd going and listened to what we wanted. Highly recommended.
Peter Constantinou
Best experienced DJ, highly recommended!
Dimitri Pantopolis
James has again expertly transformed another party with his experience and professionalism. It was a very easy process to book with him and he went out of his way to make the event memorable. The added dry ice and photo booth really engaged everyone and I'll be booking again as soon as I have another one!
Theo Dimitriu
James was our DJ and MC for our wedding and we could not be happier. The entire reception ran smoothly and the dance floor was always full of people enjoying themselves. Highly recommended and will absolutely reach out to him again if a DJ and MC is needed.In the lead up to the wedding, James was fantastic. He responded quickly to all our questions, gave us suggestions on how to make things run smoothly and really understood what we wanted and made it happen.During the reception, he guided us through the different formalities which was so appreciated (we were so nervous) and throughout the night he was able to read the room and make small adjustments to keep a nice flow of events. We really appreciated the small things he did, for example before speeches he made sure the tables looked clean, glasses were topped up for toasts, he made sure bridal party were ready and he made nervous speakers feel comfortable and supported to make speeches.We cannot recommend James highly enough. If you are looking for a DJ and MC who will make your event an unforgettable night, look no further.
George Gramnea
Great service provider and very professional
Adam Sabin
James was a professional host and very good at his job. He was accommodating and blended with the genre chosen. He had everyone dancing and thoroughly enjoying the night. Thanks James
Ashley Chrisanthopoulos
We can’t thank James enough for making our wedding so memorable. James did everything we asked, constantly checked in on us through the night, was attentive, read and engaged the crowd. Thank you James for everything 🙏🏼
Hannah Capsalis
Highly highly highly recommend James. From the very moment I enquired with him he went above and beyond. Replying always within a few hours the communication being so consistent led to me being a less stressed bride. Throughout our wedding reception as our DJ and MC he read the crowd perfectly ensuring everyone was enjoying the night, he regularly checked in with me the bride to make sure I was happy with everything too. The biggest stand out was how well he read the room and his expertise allowed us to have the reception of our dreams. So many guests complimented the layout of our reception which was guided by James.Also a special shoutout to the amazing setup he did as well, the equipment looked so gorgeous in the stunning room at Vogue Ballroom.
Nathan Elliott
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with James! From day one, his communication was top-notch, and his pricing was very reasonable for the quality of service provided. He went above and beyond by also serving as our MC, making our wedding night even more memorable. His energy and professionalism really made the event shine. Highly recommend him for anyone looking for an unforgettable wedding experience!
Alexei Mitnovetski
Just did a wedding with James. He was helpful and very responsive during the whole preparations stage. When we wanted to change plans last minute or during the event itself, he was very flexible and made sure we were looked after. Great experience. Thank you James for making my night so memorable!
Justin Durrant
James was amazing, he knows his stuff, our wedding ceremony run smoothly and the reception so much more run. Great organisation and professionalism.
Ellie Osianlis
Huge thank you to James Ellis for being an incredible MC and DJ for our wedding. James was very accomodating- checking in with us throughout the night to ensure we were happy with the music/vibe, and making sure everyone was having a good time. Very professional throughout the whole process and was very easy to communicate with.
Zey Akgul
When I first contacted Only DJ’s, I expected a response to my query the next day at the earliest. Especially considering the hour I sent it in. Instead, I got a response in minutes.Thinking the speed of responses would be a novelty since I was a new client, my surprise at ongoing extremely quick turnaround was immense!James had been incredibly helpful, very quick in acknowledgment and diligent with his follow ups. The DJ of our night, Steven, was a godsend; he had such high energy and positive, easy going vibes, that it set the tone for the music, the dance floor and eventually our night.Both me and my partner had been extremely happy with our selection, and grateful that we came across these guys.I can, with ease of heart, highly recommend them.✨
Helen Zhao
James was great and even helped us control a very rowdy and difficult crowd. Very grateful for James DJ service at such short notice. Highly recommend him!
Ebony Tetlow
We had James as both our MC and DJ and he was amazing!! Very easy booking process and James was so fast at responding to any questions we had. He bought great vibes and knew how to engage the crowd. Can’t thank you enough James!!
Dimitrios Psyllos
I've seen James in action a number of times and he never fails to live up to the moment. His countless 5 star reviews do little justice as he is a true professional through and through. From his end to end communication, attention to detail and general enthusiasm to the role, Only DJ'S delivers a second to none service. Don't hesitate, make your booking today, Only DJ'S never disappoint. Thank you James!
Maddi Mason
James was the MC and DJ for our wedding at Dromana Estate in May 2024. We couldn't recommend James more!! We had a modern Greek-Australian wedding and James ticked all the boxes! As an MC, James was funny, engaging and kept the vibe light hearted throughout the evening. As a DJ James took the time to speak with us leading up to our wedding and played all our favourite songs plus got all our guests involved with some traditional Greek dancing and plate smashing! It was the most perfect evening and my husband and I couldn't recommend Only DJ's more. Every interaction we had with James was easy, keeping our minds at ease the whole time! Thank you!!
Liz Meletiou
Great night! It was a lot of fun! Thank you!
Elijah Ben
Can't recommend Only DJ's high enough! James was super friendly and just an excellent DJ who knew exactly what to do
Beth Ham
James was great as our wedding DJ.He continually checked in through the night and read the vibe of the room and was able to adjust to what we and our guests wanted over the night.Super friendly and very strong communication.Thanks so much James
Paula B.
Recently had James DJ at our wedding, couldn't have asked for a smoother experience!! Great communication and flexible with our requests on the day. Thank you James for your professionalism!
Angelina Spiropoulos
We hired Only DJ's Melbourne for our event, and they absolutely exceeded our expectations! The music selection was perfect, keeping the energy high and the dance floor packed all night. They read the crowd perfectly and played the right songs at the right moments.Super professional, easy to work with, and truly talented at what they do. If you're looking for a DJ who will make your event unforgettable, James is the one! Highly recommend it and will definitely book again!

Our COVID19 approach with adult 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 you or the student.
  • If you have any other requests we are flexible and able to work with you to provide you with a safe environment to learn to DJ.

DJ Lesson Types

One on one DJ lessons

For the very first lesson adult DJ lesson we recommend a 2-hour booking. 1-hour lessons are available.

Group DJ lessons

We have a fun and exciting group DJ lesson that involves a maximum of two.

Fees must be paid in full for all prior to the lesson commencing.

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.

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Contact Us, Call Us 0424865326 or Keep on Scrolling For More Information.

We are currently not accepting new students. We expect to take on new students in late October.

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How We Structure DJ Lessons

How are adult DJ lesson structured?

We try to structure our lessons so that we first show for about 10-20 minutes, then we will ask you to actively learn by beat matching songs followed by us making two recordings focused on:

  1. Beatmatching.
  2. Timing.

When you become more advanced we will begin teaching loops acapella drops and 3 deck sets.

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 adult DJ lesson comes with a FREE B&W DJ LESSON BOOKLET

To help reinforce the learning process for our adult DJ lesson we will provide you with a simplified DJ lesson booklet explaining all the knobs and buttons on the mixer, CDJ’s and the principles behind beatmatching and timing.

Colour books are available for $19.95.

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What We Teach You

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What we teach in our adult DJ lesson

We try to offer a comprehensive but simplified lesson that will allow you to pick up the basics skills that are required to DJ with ease.

  • You will learn the layout of a mixer and what each knob does.
  • We will teach you on a midi controller and DJ program.
  • We will teach the principles of beatmatching and timing.
  • The basic principles of music theory.
  • Loops
  • Acapella Drops
  • 3 Deck sets
  • 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 Experience & Career

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.

Homework & Exercises To Complete

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Adult DJ lesson Homework

We will issue homework once the lesson has been completed, this homework does require the purchase of Native Instruments S2. This way you can make a recording of you DJing.

With the following lessons, we focus on how each recording could have been improved focusing on helping the student identify where they can improve.

We need you to create a SoundCloud page so we can listen to any new recordings and give feedback.

PR & A Pro Image

What happens after I have mastered the basics?

Once you have learnt all you need to know and you feel ready for the next step our partner Empire DJ Consulting will help prepare you to hit the club scene and take your DJ career to the next level.

The offer a number of fantastic services including:

  • DJ Biography writing and logo design.
  • Mentoring programs.

Empire DJ consulting is operated by renown Trance DJ Steve Strangis who performed at many huge events including GodsKitchen and many more!

Please click here for more information on why Empire DJ Consulting is the best step to advancing your DJ Career.

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Recommended equipment

For every adult DJ lesson, we will come to you with our equipment, including 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 yourself so you can practice on it and reinforce the learning process. Once you own equipment it can be a great way to unwind. 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. It is also used by professional DJ’s some who even work for us. Native instrument products are made in Germany and are made to last. The S2 is the best controller to own when starting out as a DJ, plus the Traktor software is compatible with other Traktor products which makes upgrading easy. Please click here for DJ city’s current price on the S2.

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.

Pricing

Adult DJ lesson pricing one on one lessons & recommendations

Our pricing for a one on one adult DJ lesson start at:

  • The first lesson 2-hour $300-400
  • First lesson shorter option 1 hour $200
  • Repeat 2-hour $280
  • Repeat 1.5-hour lesson $250
  • Repeat 1-hour lessons $180.

Drive out fees may be applied with additional charges for long distance lessons.

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Multi Lesson Discounts

Multi-Adult 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

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 adult DJ lesson. Some areas will incur a $40 drive out fee if they are some distance from our base location.

We do recommend that the lesson is one on one because our approach is based on active learning through actual play, the more students that are present the less time they have to use the equipment.

Gift Vouchers

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Gift vouchers

Adult DJ lesson vouchers are the perfect gift for an aspiring DJ. All vouchers are sent by registered mail to the specified address.

If an adult 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 adult DJ lesson Gift vouchers prior to purchasing one. Please click here to be taken to the page.

Adult DJ lesson in Melbourne serviceable areas

We offer adult 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.

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