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Learn to DJ.
Build Confidence.
Play Real Sets.

Private coaching and group programs for kids, teens, and adults. Real skills. Real mentorship. Real gigs.

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32 Years Experience
3 Program Tracks
5 Founding Spots Left
100% Hands-On Learning
Who We Teach

Built for every kind of student

Whether your kid wants a creative outlet or you want to DJ your own wedding, there's a program for you.

Ages 8–15
Kids & Teens

DJ is one of the best creative outlets for young people — it builds focus, confidence, musicality, and performance skills. Watch them light up at their first mix.

Adults · All Levels
Adult Hobbyists

Learn for fun, parties, or personal growth. You don't need to go pro to make DJing one of the most rewarding skills you've ever picked up.

Aspiring Professionals
Future DJs

You want gigs. We'll get you there. Learn booking, branding, crowd reading, and live performance from someone who's done it at clubs, festivals, and corporate events.

Enrollment

Choose your program

Founding rate pricing is limited. Lock in your spot before it's gone.

Most Popular · Founding Rate
Level 1 Foundations
6-Week Group Class
$299
Founding rate — price goes up after first group
  • 6 weekly group sessions (90 min each)
  • Beatmatching, mixing, and EQ fundamentals
  • Song structure and crowd reading basics
  • Recorded final set you keep forever
  • Access to equipment during sessions
  • Private community + continued support
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Private Coaching
1-on-1 Sessions
$75
Per session · Book as many as you need
  • Fully customized to your goals and pace
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Kids, teens, and adults welcome
  • Technique, gear, or performance focus
  • Great as a supplement to the group class
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Advanced Mentorship
Application Only
Let's Talk
Pricing discussed after application review
  • For students serious about going pro
  • Booking strategy and real gig pipeline
  • Branding, social, and DJ identity
  • Live performance at real events
  • Direct mentorship from a working DJ
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Curriculum

What you'll actually learn

This is where parents make the decision. Every skill on this list is a real, transferable confidence builder — not just DJ stuff.

Beatmatching
Lock two tracks in sync. The foundation of everything.
Mixing
Seamless transitions. Make it flow.
EQ & Sound
Shape your sound and own the room's energy.
Song Structure
Know when to drop, when to build, when to breathe.
Crowd Reading
Feel the room. Know what to play next.
Set Building
Craft a journey from first track to last.
Branding
Build a DJ identity that gets you booked.
Performance
Stage presence. Command the moment.
DJ Rock City
Your Instructor

Learn from someone who actually does this.

Rock City picked up his first pair of headphones at 13 and never put them down. 32 years later, he's an international DJ who has performed across the US, Europe, Asia, and beyond — with Chicago nightlife residencies, festival stages including Upheaval, and a global client list that includes Coca-Cola (London Olympics), luxury brands, and A-list events covered by Us Weekly and People. He's shared the stage with Drake and Zac Efron, and built A-List Event Group into a premier luxury events company serving Michigan and beyond.

He's teaching at Rock City DJ Academy because the skills that took him decades to master don't have to take you that long. Everything he knows is in this program.

International DJ · 32 years in the game
Upheaval Festival · Chicago nightlife residencies
Coca-Cola London Olympics · Pitbull Globalization
Featured in Us Weekly & People
Founder, A-List Event Group · Michigan & beyond
The 6-Week Path

From beginner to first recorded set

Here's exactly what happens when you enroll in Level 1 Foundations.

1
Week 1
Orientation & Gear Setup

Get hands on the decks. Learn how a DJ setup works. No experience needed — we start from zero and make it approachable from minute one.

2
Weeks 2–3
Beatmatching & Mixing Fundamentals

The core skill of DJing. You'll learn to sync tracks by ear and by eye — and make your first real transitions without the beat dropping out.

3
Week 4
EQ, Energy, & Crowd Reading

Sound shaping and energy management. You'll start thinking like a DJ — reading the room and knowing which track moves the crowd forward.

4
Week 5
Set Building & Song Selection

Build a real set from scratch. Intro, build, peak, outro — you'll understand set architecture and how to take a crowd on a ride.

5
Week 6
First Recorded Set — You Keep It Forever

You DJ a complete recorded set in front of the group. This is your proof — a real, shareable recording that shows what you built in six weeks.

Student Results

What students say

Beta students become proof. More reviews coming as the first group completes.

★★★★★

"My son was nervous to try anything new. Six weeks later he's DJing in the living room every night and asking when the next group starts. The confidence shift was unreal."

S
Sarah M.
Parent of a Level 1 student
★★★★★

"I've wanted to learn to DJ for 10 years. I finally did it. The 1-on-1 sessions moved at my pace and Rock City actually got me mixing real tracks in week two."

M
Marcus T.
Adult hobbyist · Private coaching
★★★★★
Your review here soon Beta students: send your testimonial to info@rockcitygroup.com and we'll add it here before launch.
Questions

FAQ

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Book a free 20-minute intro call. We'll talk about your goals, which program fits, and answer any questions. No pressure, no pitch — just a real conversation.