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Private DJ Lessons in Amsterdam

Build your own sets and feel confident behind the decks.

Personal coaching based on your level and the music you want to play. From the fundamentals to preparing, playing and recording your own set.

Dutch version

Together, we’ll take you from your first mix to your own recorded DJ set.

  1. 01 · Start at your level

    Never played on a DJ setup before? We start with the fundamentals. Already have experience? We build on what you know and focus on what you want to improve.

  2. 02 · Learn to build a set

    Learn to select and combine tracks, listen closely, understand timing and phrasing, and make smooth transitions. From there, we work on the structure, energy and flow of a complete DJ set.

  3. 03 · Play independently

    Work towards preparing and playing a full DJ set independently. Not by following a fixed formula, but by learning to listen, make choices and respond to the music.

Learn more than just mixing

During the lessons, we work on the complete process behind a good DJ set. From preparing your music and developing technical control behind the decks to building complete sets, playing on club gear and developing your own style.

Technique

  • Beatmatching, harmonic mixing and EQ
  • Smooth transitions and phrasing
  • Track structure and basic music theory
  • Working with Pioneer DJ controllers, CDJs and DJM mixers

Music & set building

  • Organising and preparing your music in Rekordbox
  • Building your own music collection
  • Selecting and combining tracks
  • Telling a story through music
  • Building energy and flow across a complete set
  • Preparing and recording your set

Developing as a DJ

  • Developing your own sound and identity
  • Adapting your sets to different moments on the dance floor
  • Confidence and performance behind the decks
  • Recording DJ sets with audio and video
  • Using recordings to present yourself as a DJ
  • Finding gigs, networking and promotion

Step inside Londam Studio

Learn to DJ in our own studio in Amsterdam West.

This is where we make our own music, work on Londam releases and record DJ sets. During your lessons, you work together with your coach on the DJ setup.

You also get studio time to practise independently, build your own sets and get comfortable with the equipment.

More about the studioAbout Londam

Londam Studio interior with ATC monitors and Trinnov Nova for precision monitoring
Spaceship-style entrance at Londam Studio in Amsterdam West
  • Club-standard DJ setup

    Learn and practise on the equipment you’ll encounter outside the studio.

  • High-end listening environment

    A purpose-built music studio designed for producing, listening and working with electronic music.

  • Record your DJ sets

    The studio is set up for DJ recordings, with camera, high-quality audio and a large projection screen for your own visuals.

Where lessons take place

Ottho Heldringstraat 25H, 1066XT Amsterdam West. Easy by public transport (approximately 10 minutes from Sloterdijk). Parking available at the door.

  • Open by appointment, 7 days a week
  • English & Dutch lessons
  • Pioneer CDJ/DJM club setup + video recording
DJ and instructor Jeffrey Raat (Skenna) teaching in Amsterdam

Meet Your Instructor: Skenna

I began behind the decks at Junglestrike in Zaandam and started producing drum and bass at 19. Now my sound lives between house, techno, and breakbeat, shaped by the energy of those early drum and bass years. My releases include work on Manual Music, and I have collaborated with artists such as Nadia Struiwigh (Blueprint Records, Nous’klaer Audio), Michal Basar (Mai Lei Bel), Jaap Ligthart (Manual Music, Global Underground), Riigs (Taipan Trax, Londam, Manual Music), and Jan Steiner (Traum Schallplatten, Londam, Mesh). These collaborations reflect a network of respected artists and labels across the electronic music scene.

Teaching music, whether DJing or production, is more than transferring techniques. My approach is to help you understand sound, develop your creative flow, and build the confidence to create and perform your own work. Each session is personal, hands-on, and focused on cultivating both technical skills and the mindset of an artist.

Jeffrey Raat (Skenna) - Amsterdam

Lessons available in English & Dutch.

DJ Lesson Packages & Prices (Amsterdam)

All coaching sessions are 90 minutes, one-to-one. DJ Development and DJ Intensive include independent practice sessions between lessons and a professional recording of your set.

DJ Coaching Session

One personal coaching session at your level.

€149 (incl. VAT)

90 minutes

Included

  • 1 × 90-minute personal coaching session
  • Pioneer club setup
  • Coaching adapted to your level and goals

What you’ll learn

Whether you’re new to the decks or already play, we use the session for what matters most to you right now. Get a first feel for the Pioneer setup, or work on specific technique, transitions or a set you’re preparing.

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DJ Development

Go from mixing to a complete DJ set.

€1,395 (incl. VAT)

for the complete program

Included

  • 6 × 90-minute personal coaching sessions
  • 2 × 2-hour independent practice sessions
  • Online feedback between sessions
  • DJ set recording

What you’ll learn

Build on your technique, make the move to Pioneer CDJs and DJM, develop your music selection and learn to build a complete set with flow and energy. You work towards your own professionally recorded DJ set.

More than just lessons

Professional DJ set recording

€295 value

Your full DJ set is recorded with high-quality audio and video. After the recording, we take care of post-production and mastering of the audio mix, giving you a professionally finished set ready to share.

Student rate for additional studio time

During your program, you can book additional time at Londam Studio for €50/hour instead of €75/hour. Minimum booking: 2 hours.

    DJ Intensive

    Develop your own style as a DJ.

    €1,995 (incl. VAT)

    for the complete program

    Included

    • 10 × 90-minute personal coaching sessions
    • 3 × 2-hour independent practice sessions
    • Online feedback between sessions
    • DJ set recording

    What you’ll learn

    Deepen your music selection and set building, learn to adapt to different moments on the dance floor and develop your own sound. We also work on performance, recording your sets and practical steps towards gigs, networking and promotion.

    More than just lessons

    Professional DJ set recording

    €295 value

    Your full DJ set is recorded with high-quality audio and video. After the recording, we take care of post-production and mastering of the audio mix, giving you a professionally finished set ready to share.

    Student rate for additional studio time

    During your program, you can book additional time at Londam Studio for €50/hour instead of €75/hour. Minimum booking: 2 hours.

      Included studio practice is separate from your coaching hours. Included practice hours and additional studio rental are subject to studio availability. Additional studio time for participants: €50/hour instead of €75/hour. Minimum booking: 2 hours. All prices include 21% VAT.

      Register for DJ Lessons

      Fill in your details and choose a package. We’ll contact you to schedule your first lesson at our studio in Amsterdam West.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What experience level is needed?

      Total beginners welcome. We start from zero and move at your pace. If you already have experience, we’ll assess quickly and skip ahead.

      Are lessons in English or Dutch?

      Both. Choose your preferred language.

      Do I need to bring my own music?

      Not required. Start building your own collection of songs and playlists so we can shape your sound.

      What gear will I learn on?

      A Pioneer CDJ/DJM club setup, the same type of equipment used in real venues.

      How long is each session?

      90 minutes, one-to-one. Independent practice sessions are 2 hours.

      What will I leave with?

      With DJ Development or DJ Intensive, a professionally recorded DJ set. A single DJ Coaching Session doesn’t include a recording.

      What software do we use?

      Rekordbox for organizing, cueing, and exporting to USB. No prior knowledge needed.

      What should I bring?

      Nothing is required. Optional: USB stick, laptop, and any curated tracks.

      Will there be homework?

      Light but focused. You’ll get a simple practice plan and library tasks between sessions to keep momentum.

      I already DJ. Do I have to start from the beginning?

      No. We’ll do a short skills check and focus on what you want to improve.

      How do studio practice and studio rental work?

      DJ Development includes 2 independent practice sessions of 2 hours and DJ Intensive 3. These sessions are separate from your coaching and scheduled based on studio availability. During your program, you can book additional time at Londam Studio for €50/hour instead of €75/hour. Minimum booking: 2 hours.

      Can we focus on my genre?

      Absolutely. Lessons are one-to-one and based on your preferences: house, techno, breakbeat, drum & bass, and more.

      What will happen with my recorded set?

      Your recorded set is yours to keep. Review it, share it, and use it as a tool for growth.

      How do scheduling and payments work?

      We agree on times that fit your week. Packages are priced including VAT; you’ll receive an invoice and booking confirmation.

      Where will the lessons take place?

      At our studio in Amsterdam West: Ottho Heldringstraat 25H, 1066XT. Parking is available right at the door, and it’s easy to reach by public transport.

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