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.
Venice is LA's most iconically creative neighborhood — a place where street performers, muralists, tech entrepreneurs, and artists of every stripe coexist. TakeSessions brings structured, high-quality private music lessons to Venice's eclectic community, offering instruction in everything from classical piano to DJ and music production.
Venice's artistic DNA makes it a natural home for music study. Whether you're a Silicon Beach professional looking for a creative outlet, a parent near the Venice canals enrolling your child in guitar lessons, or a young musician inspired by the Boardwalk's busking culture, our musicians meet you where you are and push you further.
Our Santa Monica studio is just minutes north on Lincoln Boulevard, and many Venice students also take advantage of online lessons for maximum flexibility. Venice's independent spirit deserves independent-minded music education — personalized, creative, and free from cookie-cutter curricula.
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."