THE STARTER PROGRAM

You have your controller. Now let's build your confidence.

The step-by-step roadmap that takes you from practicing alone to confidently playing your first DJ set in front of friends and family, in just 30 days.

Lifetime access. 14-day Confidence Guarantee. Plus a free 30-day trial of Premium Help Membership.

A student DJ learning with The DJ Coach
40,000+ DJs helped by The DJ Coach
22 Years of coaching and teaching DJs
Serato Certified Educational Institution
Official EDU Partner Pioneer DJ and AlphaTheta
WHY THE STARTER PROGRAM

Stuck Practicing Alone? Not anymore!

If you've ever wanted to DJ but didn't know where to start, this is your moment. Random tutorials and guesswork can keep you spinning your wheels for months.

The Starter Program lays a solid foundation in the fundamentals of DJing and builds real confidence behind the decks. What took Coach Hapa about 2 years to figure out on his own is packed into a proven teaching model he's refined over 22 years of coaching.

THE PROPER PRACTICE METHOD

Proper Practice Makes Progress.

Our coaching follows The Proper Practice Method, a system Coach Hapa developed and refined over 22 years of teaching. It gives online students the same accountability and personal feedback you'd get in person.

THE CURRICULUM

Four Weeks. Twelve Sessions. One Goal.

Every week builds on the last. You record a mix each week, and each one gets a little longer, so by Week 4 you're not just practicing. You're performing an 8 to 10 song set.

WEEK 1

Your Gear and Your First Mix

  1. 01Welcome, Your Gear and Your First Mix
  2. 02Smoothing the Mix: EQ, Music Theory and Mixing Language
  3. 03The Filter, Mixing All Four Tracks and Recording Your First Set
You'll record: your very first set
WEEK 2

Find Your Anchor Song

  1. 04Music Sources and Finding Your Anchor Song
  2. 05Mapping Your Anchor Song: Anchor Theory
  3. 06Pre Cue, Smoothing Out the Mix and Recording a 2 to 4 Song Mix
  4. BONUSConvert to MP3
You'll record: a 2 to 4 song mix
WEEK 3

Level Up Your Transitions

  1. 07Harmonic Mixing and Key
  2. 08Tempo Transitions, Including Loops and Basic Scratching
  3. 09Stems, FX and Recording a 4 to 6 Song Mix
  4. BONUSThe Kool Herc Story
  5. BONUSFollow the Leader
You'll record: a 4 to 6 song mix
WEEK 4

Perform Your First Set

  1. 10Sampler and Mic
  2. 11Album Artwork, Your DJ Logo and Finalizing the Mix
  3. 12Performance Tips and Your 8 to 10 Song Mix
You'll record: an 8 to 10 song mix, ready to play live for friends and family
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything You Get

12 Sessions Over 4 Weeks A clear path from your first mix to an 8 to 10 song set, plus 3 bonus lessons.
Gear Walkthroughs Controller, software, and headphones, explained for the gear you own.
Hands-On Practice Drills Built on The Proper Practice Method so every session counts.
Feedback on Your Mix Send in your set and get personal feedback from our coaching team.
Practice Schedule Support Our team helps you build a schedule that keeps your momentum going.
Lifetime Access The program is yours for good. Revisit any lesson anytime.
Free 30-Day Premium Help Trial Live coaching help each week, monthly mix feedback, and our full course library.
Live and On-Demand Lessons Join live sessions or watch the recordings later.

We teach Serato, rekordbox, and djay Pro, and we'll work with the gear you already have.

DJING IS A TEAM SPORT
A student DJ with The DJ Coach A student DJ with The DJ Coach A lesson from The DJ Coach video course
Coach Hapa, founder of The DJ Coach
MEET YOUR COACH

Coach Hapa

A DJ for 30 years and a coach for 22, Coach Hapa is the Hal Leonard published author of First 50 DJ Techniques You Should Know and the founder of The DJ Coach. He built the Starter Program to give new DJs the clear path he wishes he had when he started.

DJing is a team sport. Let's level up together.

I've been with Coach Hapa since the beginning with my free access to the DJ Challenge Course, and then decided I would really commit. Not only was the video content incredibly helpful, but I'm a regular in the Live Helps and have met great like-minded people from Hawaii, Arizona, the East Coast, all online. It's really cool to see us all growing, and now I just got my first residency!

DJ Raain
ENROLL TODAY

Choose How You Want to Start

Same program, same lifetime access. Pick what works for you.

BEST VALUE

Pay in Full

$197one time
PAYMENT PLAN

3 Monthly Payments

$75x 3 months ($225 total)
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PREMIUM HELP Both options come with a free 30-day trial of Premium Help Membership

Premium Help gives you live coaching help during the week, monthly mix feedback, and our Ultimate Serato, Ultimate rekordbox, and Scratching Simplified courses. You can add your free trial with one click right after checkout. After 30 days, Premium Help renews automatically at $30/month until you cancel. You can cancel online anytime before your renewal date and you won't be charged.

Our 14-Day Confidence Guarantee

Try it for 14 days. Go through the first week and put in the practice. If it's not for you, email us within 14 days of purchase and we'll refund you.

FAQ

Questions, Answered

Do I need a controller to start?

We recommend having a controller, and we will work with you on the specific equipment you already have. If you are looking to upgrade, we can help you choose the right gear too.

Can I join with just software?

Yes. You can start with software only. Having hardware will help as you keep growing.

What software do you teach?

The DJ Coach is a Serato Certified Educational Institution and an official education partner of Pioneer DJ and AlphaTheta. We teach Serato, rekordbox, and djay Pro.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime access. That said, momentum matters, so we encourage you to get started right away. Our team can help you build a practice schedule to keep that momentum going.

Are lessons live or pre-recorded?

Both. Most live sessions are also recorded so you can watch them again later.

What happens after my free 30-day Premium Help trial?

Premium Help Membership renews automatically at $30/month until you cancel. You can cancel online anytime before your renewal date and you will not be charged. Your Starter Program access stays yours either way.

Is there an age requirement?

The Starter Program is built for adults 18 and older. We also have programming for kids and teens, so reach out and we will point you in the right direction.

YOUR FIRST SET IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK

Proper Practice Makes Progress. Let's Get You Started.

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