DJ Performance

Level up your DJing and perform professional sets

A hands on advanced DJ course that sharpens your technical skills and set craft, from multi deck mixing and harmonic transitions to set building and performance.

5.0 Google rating

from 200+ reviews, more reviews than any other music production school

Ableton Certified Training Center

1 of 119 worldwide

Active artists as instructors

not career educators

Taught at our NYC location

Also available in Berlin and online

COURSE AT A GLANCE

Duration
Duration

11 weeks

Level
Level

Intermediate to advanced

Start dates
Start dates

Sept 26

Class size
Class size

5-10 pax

Final Project
Final Project

A polished DJ performance and portfolio

Course outcomes

You'll finish with a polished DJ performance & portfolio

You build on the fundamentals to refine your technique, develop your sound and set craft, and finish with a polished performance and portfolio.

What you'll accomplish in this course

Build a performance library

Build a performance library

Mix across three decks

Mix across three decks

Recover from mistakes

Recover from mistakes

Create DJ edits

Create DJ edits

Structure long-form sets

Structure long-form sets

Develop your artist identity and portfolio

Develop your artist identity and portfolio

Course Journey

What you'll learn week by week

Craft and library
Class 1

Level-up bootcamp: Set professional standards and a practice system.

Class 2

Library architecture and set design: Organize your library and design sets for energy.

Class 3

Multi deck and layered performance: Mix across three decks with clarity.

Advanced execution and identity
Class 4

Advanced CDJ and mixer execution: Use loops as tools and recover from mistakes.

Class 5

Sound identity: Develop your taste, edits and personal direction.

Class 6

DJ and producer bridge: Move into edits, mashups and remixes.

Versatility and storytelling
Class 7

Platform expansion and versatility: Adapt to any gear and booth.

Class 8

Long form storytelling: Design long sets that manage energy over time.

Transitions and performance
Class 9

Advanced transitions: Layer acapellas, doubles and effects with restraint.

Class 10

Live flow and industry pathways: Read the crowd and understand booking.

Class 11

Final performance: Deliver a complete set and present your portfolio.

Value

What's included?

Everything you need to learn, practice, and keep improving after class.

Live group classes

Learn directly from an experienced DJ in a structured weekly format.

Small group feedback

Personal feedback from pro DJs so you improve faster

Hands on assignments

Apply new concepts each week and use them to build your track

Exclusive discounts

Save up to 50% on selected software

343 Labs certificate

Receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course

Some of your instructors

Learn from active producers

Mentorship from active producers, performers, and engineers shaping today's electronic music scene.

Stella Key
65M+ StreamsClub DJ

Stella Key

Producer DJ Vocal Producer

Producer, DJ, and topliner with releases and collaborations.

Great Dane
TeamSupremeFestival Artist

Great Dane

Producer DJ TeamSupreme Founder

Touring producer DJ and TeamSupreme founder known for bass music production.

John Selway
Techno ArtistLabel Owner

John Selway

Techno Producer DJ Label Owner

NYC techno artist and label owner with decades of releases and touring.

Hear from our students

300+ 5-star reviews
Tess Bianchi Tess Bianchi
Posted on Google

I took the in person Ableton Immersive class and it was amazing! My teacher (Dane) was so knowledgable and inspirational. I feel really comfortable using Ableton now and have two tracks from the class. Also going in person was nice because it kept me accountable. It’s cool that 343 even has that offering since so many people are doing remote only classes. I definitely hesitated at first, but I thought. If I was going to take do a masters program, I would stop working and pay wayyy more money, and I want to learn it so why not do it? That was one of the best decisions of my life. If you are hesitating, just do it! It’s totally worth it.

Shaun Farrugia Shaun Farrugia
Posted on Google

I love taking classes with 343 Labs. I started in 2019, completely fresh. I knew nothing about production or music! If you’re serious about pursuing music production and want to make an investment in yourself, 343 labs was a great place for me to start my journey and figure out what I want to do. It really feels like a community here. The teachers know thier stuff; John Selway and Abe Duque teach here. I took the 2 Ableton Live classes along with Synthesizers for producers. These classes gave me a pretty good grounding in these tools. It’s also helped me navigate the technical depth in this industry. Solid investment for me!

Kristen Barry Kristen Barry
Posted on Google

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my experience at 343 labs. Instructors are incredibly talented and knowledgeable. Class sizes are small enough that you get a ton of personalized attention and you can learn from the other student’s work as well. No matter what kind of music you want to make, instructors and classmates offer super valuable feedback. If you’ve ever thought about learning how to make electronic music or getting a more intimate understanding of Ableton, Logic, mixing/mastering, etc (they have tons of different courses) I can’t think of a better place.

Jason Todd Jason Todd
Posted on Google

I cannot say enough good things about our experiences with 343 Labs! My teenage son has spent two summers in the 343 Labs summer program (in person last year and online this year) and absolutely loved it. The instructors are all experienced professionals who are equally gifted teachers. My son loves music production (he’s a very advanced student and practitioner for his age) and he’s learned so much in the program. We’ve found 343 Labs to be a nurturing, educational and fun environment that has had extremely positive influence on his development and joy of making music. Everyone at 343 Labs has been incredibly supportive of my son and gone out of their way to stay connected, continually encouraging his development in the most generous and sincere fashion. I should also mention that the facilities are fantastic if you plan to attend in person, but they also do a magnificent job teaching their courses online. Music production is well suited to teaching remotely and with so many activities cancelled now due to COVID its wonderful to have an activity that my son can participate in remotely. We are so happy to be part of the 343 community and I wholeheartedly encourage anyone considering taking classes at 343 Labs to do so. They are the real deal.

Théau Ravier Théau Ravier
Posted on Google

I moved from France just to take the classes and don’t regret my decision. The teachers are high level, we were only 3/4 students on each class, and it really pushed me to learn hards things that i would never have bothered self teaching. I really saw the value of going to a physical location for discipline purpose. Also Berlin is the place to be for networking. And networking is 50% of the job!
Thanks Max, keep it up!!

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PRICING & SCHEDULE

DJ Performance

DJ Performance

Choose your start date and lock in your spot

Schedule: Sept 26-Dec 12, 2026, (no class Nov 28), Saturdays, 2:15-5pm

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FAQS

Still have questions?

DJs who know the basics and want to level up their technique and performance.

Yes. We recommend DJ Fundamentals or equivalent experience first.

A polished performance and portfolio, plus advanced mixing and set building skills.

Just yourself. We provide the CDJs, mixers and software in the studio; your own music and a USB drive are helpful.

You can book a private make-up class for a reduced fee.

Yes. Flexible monthly payment plans are available through Affirm so you can spread the cost.

Call 1-800-243-3405 or schedule a free Zoom with Nacho. We look forward to speaking with you.

Not sure if this is the right course?

Talk to our team about your goals, experience level, and schedule. We'll help you choose the right course.

Call 1-800-243-3405 or book a free call. 
We look forward to meeting you!

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