Where Future DJs Are Made
Learning Begins With Us
Welcome to Durban DJ Academy, where passion for music meets professional DJ education. Based in the heart of Durban’s vibrant music culture, the academy is dedicated to shaping the next generation of DJs and music creators through hands-on training, industry-relevant skills, and expert mentorship. Whether you’re starting from scratch or sharpening your sound, Durban DJ Academy provides the tools, knowledge, and creative space needed to build confidence, develop your style, and step into the music industry ready to perform.
Curriculum Overview
Our curriculum is designed to take students from foundational skills to confident, performance-ready DJs. Through a balance of theory and hands-on practice, students learn beatmatching, mixing techniques, music selection, equipment setup, and live performance skills. The program also covers music theory basics, crowd reading, branding, and industry insights, ensuring graduates are not only technically skilled but prepared to thrive in real-world DJ environments
Package 1
- 2 Months 1 on 1 DJ lessons.
- Photo shoot
- Branded DJ T Shirt
- 2 x Practical test (Live entertainment venue)
Package 2
- 2 Months 1 on 1 DJ lessons.
- Photo shoot
- Branded DJ T Shirt
- 2 x Practical test (Live entertainment venue)
- Mixtape recording
- Equipment overview and set up
- Branding
Amapiano DJ Course
- Key fundamental skills
- Equipment, software & mixing basics
House DJ Course
- Key fundamental skills
- Equipment, software & mixing basics
Hip Hop & RNB DJ Course
- Key fundamental skills
- Equipment, software & mixing basics
Our Co-curricular Activities
Production
The production module provides hands-on training in creating and refining original music. Students learn to use digital audio workstations (DAWs) to build beats, arrange tracks, work with samples, and shape sound through basic mixing and effects. This section emphasizes creativity and practical skills, guiding students from initial ideas to finished productions ready for performance or release.
Music Theory
This module focuses on the essential principles of music theory that every DJ and producer should understand. Students explore rhythm, tempo, scales, chords, and song structure, helping them understand how tracks are built and how to mix them seamlessly. By developing a strong theoretical foundation, students improve their timing, transitions, and musical intuition, enabling more creative and controlled performances.