Proper Sound DJ School
Friendly, practical tuition in Macclesfield for adults, complete beginners and returning DJs, plus Proper Sound DJ hire for events.
Courses & dates
Start with a two-hour taster, join a longer beginner course, book practical software tuition or ask about our summer programme for young people.
A relaxed two-hour introduction to professional DJ equipment. Learn the basics, have a mix and see whether DJing is for you.
Build your skills week by week, from cueing and transitions to planning and performing your own short DJ set.
A friendly weekly programme for young people to meet others, learn new skills and build confidence behind the decks.
Practical tuition shaped around what you want to learn, whether that is organising music, improving vinyl technique or building a complete set.
Young people & beginners
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 beginner tasters or the DJ Summer School.
Ask about a placeWhat you will learn
Every session is practical. You will work directly with the equipment and focus on the parts of DJing that matter most to you.
Understand decks, mixers, headphones and how a DJ setup fits together.
Practise cueing, beatmatching, phrasing, EQ and smooth transitions.
Develop track selection, set flow and an understanding of the room.
Prepare playlists, cue points and music using Rekordbox and digital tools.
Plan a complete set that reflects your taste, pace and musical identity.
Sessions adapt to complete beginners, returning DJs and developing learners.
Proper Sound DJ Hire
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.
