From your love of pop culture and club music to real DJ skills
This live online DJ course is designed for complete beginners who want to go from fan to performer, whether your goal is to play house parties, livestreams, events, or build a personal brand around DJing.
As featured in Billboard, Dave Garnish is known for helping total beginners learn fast, including Paris Hilton. His teaching style strips away the technical overwhelm and focuses on what actually gets you mixing confidently and sounding good.
If you can count to four, Dave can teach you to DJ. And now, after building a global network of DJ training centers, for the first time, he is offering his services to the general public, online.
From fan to the DJ booth
You’ve seen reality stars step behind the decks and own the room. It looks glamorous, exciting and untouchable from the outside, but behind it is a trainable skillset.
This course shows you how to build that skillset from scratch using a clear, beginner-friendly framework: simple structure, focused practice goals and live coaching that helps you improve fast.
Who this online DJ course is for
- Reality TV fans who want to learn the kind of DJ skills they’ve seen stars perform.
- Complete beginners who have never used decks or a controller before.
- Influencers, creators and personal brands who want to add DJing to their image.
- Producers who want to become more confident behind the decks.
- Anyone who wants a clear path from first mix to first real set.
What you’ll learn inside
Module 1 – DJ foundations
- How DJ gear works: controller, decks, mixer, headphones, speakers and software.
- Beatmatching, cueing, phrasing and smooth basic transitions.
- How dance music is structured, including house, EDM, techno and pop remixes.
Module 2 – Mixing with confidence
- How to make transitions sound smooth, polished and professional.
- How to use EQ and filters without overcomplicating your mix.
- How to control energy and build a set people actually enjoy listening to.
Module 3 – Your first performance-ready set
- How to plan a 30- to 60-minute set for parties, content, livestreams or events.
- How to choose tracks for nightlife, pop-culture and reality-TV-style crowds.
- How to record and upload your first mix.
Module 4 – Presence, confidence and brand
- What to do with your hands, posture, eye-line and body language behind the decks.
- How to build a DJ identity that feels polished without feeling forced.
- How to prepare for your first live booking, filmed performance or streamed set.
Why learn from Dave
Most beginner DJ courses either get too technical too quickly or assume you already understand DJ culture. That can be useful later, but it often overwhelms complete beginners.
Dave teaches differently. His method is structured, practical and designed to help ambitious beginners become performance-ready without burying them in jargon.
If you want a course built around confidence, performance and real-world DJing rather than endless gear talk, this is for you.
How the live online DJ course works
- Live online sessions once a week, 2 hours per session, for 10 weeks.
- Taught on cutting-edge, specialist music collaboration software built for real-time music learning.
- Recordings are provided if you cannot attend live.
- Step-by-step progression from your first cue point to a full recorded set.
- Example mixes, track breakdowns and downloadable cheat sheets.
- Optional live feedback and Q&A.
- Lifetime access to the course material.
Results you can expect
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Set up and use your own DJ controller with confidence.
- Mix tracks smoothly and avoid common beginner mistakes.
- Record a set you feel proud to share.
- Know exactly what to practise and how to keep improving.
- Take clear next steps toward livestreams, private events, bookings or content creation.
No gear yet? No problem.
You can start with a laptop and a beginner-friendly DJ controller. Inside the course, you’ll get recommendations for controllers, headphones and software, plus clear setup guidance.
We teach using Pioneer DJ controllers and Rekordbox software.
FAQ
Do I need any DJ experience?
No. This course is designed for complete beginners who have never mixed two tracks together before.
Do I need to read music or understand music theory?
No. You’ll learn using your ears, simple counting and clear visual cues in modern DJ software.
Can I really learn to DJ online?
Yes. With the right structure, software and feedback, online DJ training works extremely well for beginners who actually practice. The reason we waited until now to launch this course is because the collaboration software is finally good enough. Think Zoom on steroids, and you don't need to install anything.
What gear do I need?
Nothing. After the first session, you’ll get a shortlist of recommended controllers and headphones, plus guidance on how to set everything up.
How long will it take before I can play a set?
Most students can record a simple 30-minute mix within a few weeks of focused practice. From there, you’ll continue refining your technique, track selection and performance.
Is this course right for me if I just love reality TV and club music?
Yes. The course is designed for people who love the energy, glamour and nightlife world around celebrity DJs and want a practical way to step into it for real.
Ready to step behind the decks?
Join the live online DJ course built for reality TV fans, creators and ambitious beginners who want a clear, structured path from first mix to first real set.
10 weeks LIVE Online | Wednesdays & Sundays at 11am PT | $5k
