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Founded by the world's youngest club DJ

Learn to DJ from working DJs. Finish on a real stage.

One-to-one DJ courses at beginner, intermediate and advanced level, plus MCing, music production and social media, for children, teenagers and adults across the UK. DJ students finish with a live graduation set in front of family and friends.

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The Fast Track DJ Programme

From first mix to first gig in eight weeks

  1. Apply

    Tell us who's learning, their age and where you are. We reply with dates and the right programme.

  2. Meet your mentor

    You're matched with a working DJ from our UK-wide network, so there's no trek to one central school.

  3. Learn one-to-one

    Eight weekly 90-minute sessions on professional equipment, built around the student's pace and music.

  4. Graduate live

    The course ends with a real set in a real venue, with family and friends in the crowd.

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Week 8 is graduation: a live performance, not a certificate in the post.

What students learn

Real skills, real equipment

We don't just teach people to press play. Students learn how professional DJs prepare, mix and read a room, and leave able to plan and perform a full set.

The kit

Professional DJ equipment, Rekordbox, organising music and setting cue points.

The mix

BPM, beatmatching, phrasing and musical keys, so transitions sound smooth.

The set

Track selection and building a set with a start, a peak and an ending.

The stage

Performance technique, crowd awareness and confidence behind the decks.

Programmes

Find the right course

DJ courses

Three levels, one path to the stage

Start where you are and move up when you're ready. Every course is one-to-one with a professional DJ mentor.

  1. BeginnerNever touched the decks. Learn the kit, beatmatching and your first clean mixes.
  2. IntermediateMixing already. Sharpen phrasing, keys and track selection, and build full sets.
  3. AdvancedGig-ready skills. Advanced technique, reading a crowd and performing with confidence.
Fast Track from £999 8 weeks, 12 hours 1-to-1, live graduation. Prices vary by location and package.
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Create

Music production

DAWs, composition, arrangement and sound design, working towards finished tracks.

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Perform

MCing & lyric writing

Writing bars, flow, microphone technique and stage confidence.

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Groups

Workshops

One-day and short DJ, MC and music workshops for groups, parties and events.

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Organisations

Schools & councils

12-week school programmes, alternative provision, SEN provision, holiday programmes and community projects, delivered in your setting.

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DJ Archie on Pioneer DJ decks in the studio
Why DJ Archie

Started by a kid who proved it's possible

Archie was mixing at two and became the youngest club DJ in the world at four. He launched the School in April 2024 to give other young people the same start: proper teaching and a real stage.

Guinness World RecordYoungest club DJ, aged 4
Glastonbury 2023Youngest DJ in its history, aged 8
Tomorrowland 2024Youngest DJ in its history, aged 9
Archfest 2026Launches his own festival for new artists

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Mentors

Taught by people who play out

Our mentors are working DJs, MCs and producers, not classroom music teachers. 59 of them, right across the UK, including:

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For every learner

Music as a way in

We teach mainstream learners alongside students with autism, ADHD, visual impairment, anxiety and other additional needs. Sessions are one-to-one, so the pace and approach fit the person.

  • Confidence
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Focus
  • Routine
  • Self-expression
  • Achievement

Schools, councils and alternative provision

We deliver structured programmes in schools and for local authorities, including alternative provision, SEN, holiday and Safer Streets programmes. Our sister organisation Sound Steps CIC runs specialist, evidence-led programmes for SEND young people and vulnerable adults.

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Where it can lead

A real pathway into music

  1. LearnDJ Archie School
  2. GraduateYour first live set
  3. CommunityThe DJ Ensemble on Discord
  4. Get signedSelected graduates join DJ Archie Agency ↗
  5. Play liveStages for new talent at Archfest ↗
Christmas gift vouchers

Give a DJ course this Christmas

A present they'll actually use. The voucher covers a full 8-week, one-to-one course with a working DJ, and they choose the level and start date that suit them.

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FAQs

Questions parents ask

What ages do you teach?

Children, teenagers and adults. Every session is one-to-one, so lessons are pitched to the student's age and experience.

Does my child need any experience?

No. Our DJ courses run at three levels: Beginner for complete newcomers, then Intermediate and Advanced for students who are already mixing. We'll help you choose the right one.

Where do lessons happen?

We have mentors around the UK, so students are matched with someone near them. Tell us your town when you apply.

How much does it cost?

Regional Fast Track programmes start from £999. Prices can vary by location and package, and we'll confirm the exact price before you book.

Can family come to the graduation?

Yes. The graduation is a live performance in a real venue, and family and friends are part of the crowd.

Can you support additional needs?

Yes. We have taught many students with additional needs. Let us know on the form and we'll talk it through with you privately before the course starts.

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Book a place

Fill in the form and the team will get back to you with dates, your nearest mentor and the price for your area.

EmailSchool@djarchie.com
Phone020 3441 8853
Office86/90 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NEMonday to Friday, 9am to 5pm