Proper Sound DJ School

Learn to DJ.

Friendly, practical tuition in Macclesfield for adults, complete beginners and returning DJs, plus Proper Sound DJ hire for events.

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Courses & dates

Choose a session that suits you.

Start with a two-hour taster, join First Mix after school, build towards a short set on the beginner course or ask about practical software, vinyl and one-to-one tuition.

£25 per person

Digital DJ Taster Sessions

Ever wondered how DJs mix? Come and have a go on professional DJ equipment in a relaxed, friendly environment.

No experience needed. Learn the basics, have a mix and see whether DJing is for you.

  • Wednesday 30 September 2026
    7pm–9pm
  • Saturday 3 October 2026
    1pm–3pm
  • Wednesday 21 October 2026
    7pm–9pm
  • Saturday 14 November 2026
    1pm–3pm

Funded spaces available. Limited spaces.

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4 week course

Beginner DJ Course

Learn the basics and work towards your own 15-minute DJ set over four friendly, practical sessions.

  • Starts Wednesday 18 November 2026
  • Early bird £160
    Early bird ends 11 October
  • Standard price £180
  • Maximum 6 places
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Ages 11–17

First Mix

Hang up the blazer. Turn up the music. A relaxed, welcoming term-time session for young people to try the decks, explore music and hang out.

  • Every Wednesday in term time
  • Starts Wednesday 9 September 2026
  • 4:00pm–5:30pm
  • £15 per session
  • No experience needed
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Flexible sessions

Rekordbox, Vinyl & One-to-One

Practical tuition shaped around what you want to learn, whether that is organising music, improving vinyl technique or building a complete set.

  • Rekordbox workshops
  • Vinyl DJ coaching
  • One-to-one tuition
  • Small groups and practice sessions
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Course bookings: message unknownmacc@hotmail.com to book a place or ask about funded spaces.

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Young people & beginners

Learn by doing.

Sessions are practical, supportive and free from pressure. Learners spend real time on the equipment, build confidence at their own pace and develop skills they can use creatively.

No previous experience is needed for First Mix or beginner taster sessions.

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What you will learn

Practical skills, built step by step.

Every session is practical. You will work directly with the equipment and focus on the parts of DJing that matter most to you.

Know the equipment

Understand decks, mixers, headphones and how a DJ setup fits together.

Mix with confidence

Practise cueing, beatmatching, phrasing, EQ and smooth transitions.

Choose the right music

Develop track selection, set flow and an understanding of the room.

Organise your library

Prepare playlists, cue points and music using Rekordbox and digital tools.

Build your own set

Plan a complete set that reflects your taste, pace and musical identity.

Learn at your pace

Sessions adapt to complete beginners, returning DJs and developing learners.

More Than Mixing

Music can build confidence and connection.

The best sessions are not only about technique.

Learning to DJ can offer a creative focus, a new way to express yourself and a chance to connect with other people who care about music.

Our approach is patient, encouraging and free from pressure. Progress might mean completing a first transition, building a set or simply feeling comfortable enough to have a go.

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Proper Sound DJ Hire

The right sound for your event.

Proper Sound DJs are available for birthdays, weddings, launches, corporate events and one-off celebrations.

Tell us the date, location and music you love. We will help match the right DJ to your crowd and the atmosphere you have in mind, from house, disco and soul to indie, Northern Soul, old skool and crowd-pleasing classics.

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