East Bay · In Person
DJ classes in Oakland & the East Bay.
Learn to DJ in a real studio in Emeryville, not from YouTube videos. Small cohorts, instructors who play real rooms, and a booth to practice in every week.
An instructor in the booth
Tutorials can show you buttons. They cannot listen to your blend and tell you why the transition fell apart. A working DJ beside you can, every single week.
Real gear, real room
Classes run inside The Grill Studios in Emeryville: professional monitoring and a real setup, so your skills transfer to actual gigs instead of just your bedroom.
A cohort that keeps you going
Small classes mean listening sessions, feedback, and classmates who notice when you skip a week. Most people quit alone; far fewer quit together.
What you learn in the Live DJing course
- ✓Beatmatching and phrasing, by ear and with the grid
- ✓Building and reading a crowd with intentional song selection
- ✓Transitions, EQ mixing, and effects that serve the blend
- ✓Organizing and prepping your library like a working DJ
- ✓Recording and reviewing real practice mixes every week
Full syllabus, session breakdown, and instructor details live on the Live DJing course page.
Upcoming DJ class cohorts
Tap a cohort to see pricing and reserve a seat. Every class can be paid in full or split into monthly payments.
Wednesdays, October 14, 2026
0 seats left6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sundays, October 18, 2026
2 seats left2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wednesdays, January 20, 2027
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
DJ classes for the whole East Bay
Anthem Music Academy is located at The Grill Studios in Emeryville, on the Oakland border, a short drive or BART trip from most of the East Bay. Our students commute from Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, Hayward, Richmond, and Walnut Creek. If you have been searching for "dj classes near me" or "dj school near me" from anywhere in the East Bay, this is the studio.
Want to make your own tracks too? See our music production classes, or learn to finish records in mixing & mastering.
Common questions
Where are your DJ classes located?
Our campus is at The Grill Studios in Emeryville, CA, right on the Oakland border. Students commute from across the East Bay: Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, Hayward, Richmond, and Walnut Creek.
Do I need experience to join a DJ class?
No. The Live DJing course is built for beginners and self-taught DJs who want real technique. You learn in a small cohort with an instructor in the room, so the class meets you where you are.
Do I need my own DJ equipment?
You need your own laptop. Not sure what gear to get beyond that? We will help you figure out the right setup before you start, so you do not buy the wrong thing.
Are classes in person or online?
In person, on purpose. You learn in a professional studio with an instructor beside you, in a small cohort. Sessions are also recorded, so you can review or catch up anytime.
How much do DJ classes cost?
Head to the enroll page to see current schedules and pricing, including monthly payment plans. Every course can be paid in full or split into monthly payments.
Ready to get behind the decks?
See upcoming cohorts and pricing, or come tour the studio first and meet the instructors.