Schedule a 1-on-1 private dj lesson with me now!
Who is this for?
Anyone! Do you love music? Have you ever thought about djing, whether just as a hobby, or even as a career? Well every passion starts with an interest. But often times we can brush off that interest because we don’t know where to start or how to go about pursuing it. My lessons are for all skill levels, from the person who doesn’t even know what a DJ does, to the professional who is already playing regularly for money but wants to take their craft to the next level. No experience necessary. Only thing that’s required is a PASSION for MUSIC!
What’s the goal?
DJ’ing as an art-form, and as a culture is important to me. Music, specifically Hip Hop, saved my life and gave me purpose. Since DJ’ing is one of the pillars of Hip Hop culture, I want to do my part to help keep it alive and pass on the traditions I have learned and wisdom I have gained over my career and life as a DJ. If you’re passionate about music like I am, then these sessions will hopefully give you the tools to enter one of the most important forms of musical and artistic expression. I love teaching and passing on knowledge so I’m excited to help start (or continue and improve) someone’s journey into the world of DJ’ing!
Who’s your instructor?
Me! I’m a DJ/Producer that has been DJing professionally for over 16 years, and have played in clubs and venues all over the country, have had my mixes, remixes and original songs featured on radio, podcasts, mixtapes and in movies. Here’s a list of some of the dj residencies I’ve had and venues/cities I’ve performed:
The Brig (Venice, California)
The Dime (Los Angeles, California)
Arsenal (Los Angeles, California)
Envy (Fullerton, California)
Chelsea (Hermosa Beach, California)
Coda Bar (Sherman Oaks, California)
Page 71 Lounge (Studio City, California)
Dakota Lounge (Santa Monica, California)
V-Lounge (Santa Monica, California)
The Room (Hollywood, California)
L'Scorpion (Hollywood, California)
Blitz Pearl (Portland, Oregon)
Tube (Portland, Oregon)
5th Ave Lounge (Portland, Oregon)
Fortune (Portland, Oregon)
Rhino Room (Seattle, Washington)
The Red Room at The Shore Club (Miami, Florida)
Greenhouse (NYC, New York)
48 Lounge (NYC, New York)
Jack McGee's Pub (Brunswick, Maine)
The Library Club (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Dicks (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Icon Lounge (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
Home Bar (Arlington Heights, Illinois)
Enclave (Chicago, Illinois)
Roof at Wit (Chicago, Illinois)
Castaways (Chicago, Illinois)
Privet (Chicago, Illinois)
Sound Bar (Chicago, Illinois)
Stay (Chicago, Illinois)
Citizen Bar (Chicago, Illinois)
Dore Lounge (Chicago, Illinois)
Bar Celona (Chicago, Illinois)
Dogwood (Austin, Texas)
Six Lounge (Austin, Texas)
Hangar Lounge (Austin, Texas)
HandleBar (Austin, Texas)
Liars Club (Des Moines, Iowa)
Jokers (Cedar Falls, Iowa)
Ice Lounge (Cedar Falls, Iowa)
Union Bar (Iowa City, Iowa)
Do i need dj equipment?
I will be providing you with drills and techniques to practice on your own time, so an investment in some DJ equipment is highly recommended to get the most out of your sessions, but not required. (If you have questions on recommendations for what equipment to start out with, I can help you out with that)
What will I be learning?
Since each student’s skill level and needs may be different, I will be customizing the lesson plan and sessions to each specific student, so upon booking, I will ask that you fill out the Prospective Student Intake Form for me to get some information and be able to prepare for our sessions, so you can get the most value out of your session and so we can make sure we have the most efficient use of our time together.
Here are some of the things we can go over:
Basics of DJing (what a DJ is, what a DJ does, and why DJing is important)
Scratching (basic, intermediate, advanced)
Beatmatching and Mixing
Transitions and Routines (basic, intermediate, advanced)
Music organization techniques (cue points, crates, metadata, different methods)
Playing a live set in front of a crowd, applying your skills
Business side of DJing (djing as a career)
Using Serato (DJ software)
and much much more!
Appointments are first come, first serve, so be sure to book quickly while appointments are available!
Cancellation/Rescheduling policy:
If you want to cancel your session, you must do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment in order to get your money refunded.
You can reschedule your appointment up to 24 hours prior to your appointment.
For any other questions, feel free to contact me via email at contact@paimonalipour.com and I’ll try to get back to you within 24-48 hours.