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Emeryville, across the Bay Bridge from SF

DJ classes near San Francisco.

We're not in the city. We're in Emeryville, inside The Grill Studios, right at the east end of the Bay Bridge. If you live in SF and want to learn to DJ in a real studio with an instructor next to you, it's a short trip over, and there's a parking lot when you arrive.

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  • 30 hours
  • 10 Weeks
  • The Grill Studios, Emeryville
  • Parking lot on site

Why learn in a studio

  1. 01

    An instructor in the booth

    A video can show you which knob does what. It can't hear your blend and tell you why the transition fell apart. The working DJ next to you can, every week.

  2. 02

    Real gear, in a real room

    Class runs inside The Grill Studios, with professional monitoring and a proper setup, so what you learn holds up at an actual gig and not just in your bedroom.

  3. 03

    A class that keeps you showing up

    Small groups mean listening sessions, feedback, and classmates who notice when you miss a week. That's usually the difference between sticking with it and letting the controller gather dust.

Directions

Getting here from San Francisco

Emeryville is at the east end of the Bay Bridge, between Oakland and Berkeley. The studio is at 4770 San Pablo Ave Suite D, Emeryville, CA 94608. Drive over and park in our own lot, no circling the block before class.

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The course

What you learn in Live DJing

  1. 01Beatmatching and phrasing, by ear and with the grid
  2. 02Building and reading a crowd with intentional song selection
  3. 03Transitions, EQ mixing, and effects that serve the blend
  4. 04Organizing and prepping your library like a working DJ
  5. 05Recording and reviewing real practice mixes every week

The full syllabus, session breakdown and instructor details are on the Live DJing course page.

Schedule

Upcoming DJ classes

Pick a class to see pricing and hold a seat. You can pay in full or split it into monthly payments.

Wednesdays, January 20, 2027

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Sundays, January 24, 2027

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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More DJ classes around the Bay

Closer to Oakland or Berkeley? See our DJ classes in Oakland and the East Bay. Have a teenager who wants to DJ? See our youth DJ classes for ages 13 to 17. Want to make your own tracks too? Learn both in the DJ Program.

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FAQ

Common questions

Do you have DJ classes in San Francisco?
Our only campus is in Emeryville, at The Grill Studios, just across the Bay Bridge. We don't have a San Francisco location, so students from the city come over to the studio for class.
Is there parking at the studio?
Yes. The studio has its own lot, so you can drive over from the city and skip the hunt for street parking.
Do I need experience to join a DJ class?
No. Live DJing is built for beginners and self-taught DJs who want real technique. You're in a small group with an instructor in the room, so class meets you where you are.
Do I need my own DJ equipment?
Bring your own laptop and headphones. Not sure what else you need? We'll help you sort out the right setup before you start, so you don't 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. Every session is also recorded, so you can review or catch up whenever you need.
How much do DJ classes cost?
Current schedules and prices are on the enroll page. Every course can be paid in full or split into monthly payments.

Ready to get behind the decks?

See upcoming classes and pricing, or tour the studio first and meet the instructors.

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