Learn to DJ with Ayia Napa's Most Experienced DJ's
A unique immersive experience with hands on tutoring from Ayia Napa's most experienced professional DJ's. Go behind the scenes in Ayia Napa's biggest venues, learn the skills needed to take your DJ career to the next level.
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Courses from 1 day up to 6 weeks are available. Runs all year round, subject to availability. Book with a 20% deposit and pay the rest 2 weeks before your course starts. Please book in advance.
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• Hands on Experience
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• Learn professional DJ skills
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• Experienced Tutors
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• Unique look behind the scenes
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Tour DescriptionWith over 20 years in the industry the Ayia Napa DJ Academy has a plethora of experience to draw from.. From managing all DJ’s, Guest Events and Marketing for Cyprus’s largest venue for over 15 year’s, performing across the globe to tens of thousands per event, to founding brands and running events in international venue’s such as Ministry of Sound, Turnmills, Koko and Pacha (London), Space (Ibiza), Café Opera (Sweden), Sailing Club (Vietnam), booking and working alongside A-list artists such as Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Pete Tong, Chase & Status, Tiesto, PVD, Above and Beyond also acquiring sponsorship from leading industry manufacturer Pioneer.
Not only do we offer experience and access to Ayia Napa’s top venues and events such as The Castle Club, BCL Festival, Pambos Pool Party, Encore, Club Sin, Linekers Bar, Nissi Bay Beach Bar but have some of the finest DJ/Tutors on the island bringing you a collective of experience offering their full attention for the duration of your course. Over the last decade we not only have a 100% record of all students leaving even the shortest of our courses boasting the ability to beat mix, but have also founded and assisted in the creation of global brands/artists such as Casita, Jacked, Another Wild Night, Funky4love, holding residencies at London’s Ministry of Sound, E1 and Ayia Napa’s The Castle Club, Club Sin and more plus alongside global brands such as The Gallery, Meganite, Pukka Up, Defected, Glitterbox, Abode to name a few. At the Ayia Napa DJ Academy we care.. not only do we take great pride in our tutoring process but also the development of the student after the course has completed, offering essential feedback and potential assistance with future bookings, library enhancement and marketing awareness. Over the last decade we have mastered a very skillful hands on approach, although we cannot always guarantee an A-list career but its a definite step in the right direction. With 2 weeks in the Mediterranean sunshine, access to Ayia Napa’s biggest and best, advanced teaching concepts with our experienced tutors, the Ayia Napa DJ Academy boasts a one stop shop for all your DJ education needs. |
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Tour Schedule
The Ayia Napa DJ Academy is available all year round ( 1 day experience is summer only). Please note, some venues used are open in summer only. Tutoring usually takes place in the afternoons on weekdays in the centre of Ayia Napa.
Course Options
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1 Day Experience - €100
The Ayia Napa DJ Academy 1 day experience is the perfect gift for any budding DJ, Producer or lover of Dance music. It provides you with the exclusive opportunity to get behind the decks at some of the finest venues/events Ayia Napa has to offer. WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY: Spin your favourite tracks on Castle Club’s Revolution sound system, which has played host to many big name DJ’s in dance music including; Ferry Corsten, Mark Knight, Sander Klienenberg, Marcel Woods, Mauro Picotto to name but a few. This DJ experience will have you spinning the decks to some of the newest dance tracks around, all under the expert guidance of our very own DJs. You will be taking part in open deck sessions across 3 of our selected venues with other DJ enthusiasts and in between your session a backstage tour of the venue will take place. You will get to see where the DJs prepare and relax after their set and see what it’s like to be a famous DJ. You will also receive refreshments throughout the day and an Academy gift pack to take home with you! To top it off, you and 2 friends will receive VIP guest passes, which gives priority entrance to attend the same 3 venues and gain access to the VIP Lounge on the evening of your experience. A perfect gift for any music lover! WHATS INCLUDED: 2 open deck sessions to be taken throughout the day in small groups. Backstage tour of the 2 venues between sessions. VIP Guest list access for you and 2 friends to the same 2 venues that evening. The Ayia Napa DJ Academy Experience Gift Pack. Refreshments throughout the day. The Ayia Napa DJ Academy Experience Completion Certificate. NEED TO KNOW: Please allow 5 hours for the whole experience. Soft drink refreshments will be provided throughout the day. You must bring your own DJ headphones with you on the day. Due to the height and design of DJ booths at the venue this experience does not have disabled access. This experience has limited availability with courses taking place between April and October only. The experience content used and restrictions may vary. |
1 Week Beginners Course - €300
The Ayia Napa DJ Academy 1 week beginner DJ course is ideal for anyone wanting to get to grips with the whole DJ concept. It provides you with the exclusive opportunity to get behind the decks at some Ayia Napa’s finest venues and learn all the basic fundamentals of learning to be a DJ! You will record a professional mix as part of this module. The academy teaches small groups on the latest Pioneer equipment at some the finest of venues in Ayia Napa giving you the maximum DJ’ing experience. Over the duration of the beginner course you will have the opportunity to sit back stage at some of the finest venues/events the Ayia Napa DJ Academy has access to. SUBJECTS COVERED: Equipment Setup / Parts Identification / Learn how to handle equipment / The wiring process / Audio leads & signal flow / Basic equipment use / Basic music structure / Beat matching theory explained / Using the headphones / Monitor training / Counting bars & predicting breaks / Counting BPM’s / FX and Lopping / Cut Mixing / Smooth Mixing / Keeping The Mix Going / Utilising The EQ / Output Levels / Mixing Techniques & Transitions Track Selection / Avoiding Clashes / Drop Mixing / Cutting / Using the mixer between mixes / Building up breaks / Reading the crowd & crowd interactions / Basic sampling & looping techniques / Mixing in key / Putting it all together / Final test preparation / Record & produce your own personalised Demo CD. WHATS INCLUDED: Full introduction to one of our many DJ Booths. Full backstage tour of our various venues. 2 Hours of practical tutoring per day for 5 days. Ayia Napa DJ Academy membership offering guest list entrance to our affiliated venues for the duration of your course. Creation of your final mix down which can be burned to your uniquely designed and printed CD. The Ayia Napa DJ Academy gift pack. Course completion certificate. NEED TO KNOW: Course Days are Monday to Friday. (Please contact us if we weekends preferred). Consists of 2 hours per day from 14:00 till 16:00 (Adjustments to time can be made). We encourage you to bring your own DJ headphones (but not essential). Soft drink refreshments will be provided throughout the This course may have limited availability. The course content used and restrictions may vary depending the month of the year booked. Due to the height and design of the DJ booth disabled access is limited but arrangements can be made where necessary |
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2 Weeks Advanced Course - €500
The Ayia Napa DJ Academy Advanced Course not only helps you to learn how to DJ on an advanced level but our friendly, experienced tutors share their knowledge and skills demonstrating how to use Laptops, Controllers & USB’s across the multiple platforms currently available such as Serato, Traktor and Pioneer’s Rekord Box. From advanced mixing techniques to total mixer abuse, the advanced DJ course will demonstrate how beat juggling & effects can add an extra dimension to your DJ repertoire. You will record a professional mix as part of this module. The academy teaches small groups on the latest Pioneer equipment at some the finest of venues in Ayia Napa giving you the maximum DJ’ing experience and the possibility of an open set at the end of your course. Over the duration of the advanced course you will have the opportunity to sit back stage and the potential to DJ in one of the finest venues/events the Ayia Napa DJ Academy has access, to such as: The Castle Club, BCL Festival, Pambos Pool Party, Encore, Club Sin, Linekers Bar, Nissi Bay Beach Bar and more. SUBJECTS COVERED: Equipment Setup / Parts Identification / Learn how to handle equipment / The wiring process / Audio leads & signal flow / Advanced equipment use / Advanced music structure / Beat matching theory explained / Using the headphones / Monitor training / Counting bars & predicting breaks / Counting BPM’s / Extended FX and Lopping / Cut Mixing / Smooth Mixing / Keeping The Mix Going / Utilising The EQ / Output Levels / Extended Mixing Techniques & Transitions / Track Selection advice / Avoiding Clashes / Drop Mixing / Cutting / Spinbacks / Abusing the mixer between mixes / Building up breaks / Back 2 Back mixing with other DJ’s / Multiple deck mixing / Reading the crowd & crowd interactions / Basic sampling & looping techniques / Mixing in key / Traktor, Serato & Rekord Box Training / Putting it all together / Final test preparation / Record & produce your own personalised Demo CD. What’s Included: Full introduction to one of our many DJ Booths. Full backstage tour of our various venues. 2 Hours of practical tutoring per day for 10 days. Potential to DJ at one of our affiliated venues/events/radioshows: The Castle Club, BCL Festival, Pambos Pool Party, Encore, Club Sin, Linekers Bar, Nissi Bay Beach Bar, Houseology Live Radio Show. Ayia Napa DJ Academy membership offering guest list entrance to our affiliated venues for the duration of your course. Creation of your final mix down which can be burned to your uniquely designed and printed CD. The Ayia Napa DJ Academy gift pack. Course completion certificate. NEED TO KNOW: Course Days are Monday to Friday. (Please contact us if we weekends preferred). Consists of 2 hours per day from 14:00 till 16:00 (Adjustments to time can be made). We encourage you to bring your own DJ headphones (but not essential). Soft drink refreshments will be provided throughout the practical training. This course may have limited availability. The course content used and restrictions may vary depending the month of the year booked. Due to the height and design of the DJ booth disabled access is limited but arrangements can be made where necessary. |
6 Weeks Professional Course - €1000
The Ayia Napa DJ Academy Professional Course not only helps you to learn how to DJ on an Professional level but our friendly, experienced tutors share their knowledge and skills demonstrating how to use Laptops, Controllers & USB’s across the multiple platforms currently available such as Serato, Traktor and Pioneer’s Rekord Box. Also being part of the Professional course brings you that extra step closer to what we like to call the Ayia Napa DJ family, over the 6 weeks you will be spending more and more time with the residents of all the venues we are affiliated with and building steady contacts along the way. From advanced mixing techniques, total mixer abuse, an understanding of crown interaction and a library rivalled by few, the professional DJ course will demonstrate how pure experience in the industry, playing on regular intervals and building contcts in the game can take your career to the next level. You will record several professional mixes as part of this module. The academy teaches small groups on the latest Pioneer equipment at some the finest of venues in Ayia Napa giving you the maximum DJ’ing experience and an opportunity to play on various occasions at a variety of venues. Over the duration of the advanced course you will have the opportunity to sit back stage during A-List performances and the potential to play opening sets on selected events, DJ alone in selected venues and go B2B with residents in some of the finest venues/events the Ayia Napa DJ Academy has access, to such as: The Castle Club, BCL Festival, Pambos Pool Party, Encore, Club Sin, Linekers Bar, Nissi Bay Beach Bar and more. SUBJECTS COVERED: Equipment Setup / Parts Identification / Learn how to handle equipment / The wiring process / Audio leads & signal flow / Professional equipment use / Professional music structure / Beat matching theory explained / Using the headphones / Monitor training / Counting bars & predicting breaks / Counting BPM’s / Extended FX and Lopping / Cut Mixing / Smooth Mixing / Keeping The Mix Going / Utilising The EQ / Output Levels / Extended Mixing Techniques & Transitions / Track Selection advice / Avoiding Clashes / Drop Mixing / Cutting / Spinbacks / Abusing the mixer between mixes / Building up breaks / Back 2 Back mixing with other DJ’s / Multiple deck mixing / Reading the crowd & crowd interactions / Guest opening set prep / Advanced sampling & looping techniques / Mixing in key / Traktor, Serato & Rekord Box Training / Putting it all together / Final test preparation / Record & produce your own personalised Demo CD. WHAT’S INCLUDED: Full introduction to one of our many DJ Booths. Full backstage tour of our various venues. 1 Hour of practical tutoring per day for 30 days. Potential to DJ at one of our affiliated venues/events/radioshows: The Castle Club, BCL Festival, Pambos Pool Party, Encore, Club Sin, Linekers Bar, Nissi Bay Beach Bar, Houseology Live Radio Show. Ayia Napa DJ Academy membership offering guest list entrance to our affiliated venues for the duration of your course. Creation of your final mix down which can be burned to your uniquely designed and printed CD. Creation of your DJ logo. The Ayia Napa DJ Academy gift pack. Introductions to various DJ’s and promoters in the resort. Course completion certificate. NEED TO KNOW: Course Days are Monday to Friday. (Please contact us if we weekends preferred). Consists of 1 hours per day from 14:00 till 16:00 (Adjustments to time can be made). We encourage you to bring your own DJ headphones (but not essential). Soft drink refreshments will be provided throughout the This course may have limited availability. The course content used and restrictions may vary depending the month of the year booked. Due to the height and design of the DJ booth disabled access is limited but arrangements can be made where necessary. |
Know Before You Go - Important Information
Your course does not include flights, accommodation, transport or food.
Tutoring takes place in the afternoons on weekdays.
The 1 day course is available in summer only, all other courses are all year round.
Soft drink refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
Due to the height and design of DJ booths at the venue this experience does not have disabled access.
This experience has limited availability with courses taking place between April and October only.
The experience content used and restrictions may vary.
Course duration and tutoring time varies depending on which course you choose.
Book with a 20% deposit and pay the balance 2 weeks before your course date.
Tutoring takes place in the afternoons on weekdays.
The 1 day course is available in summer only, all other courses are all year round.
Soft drink refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
Due to the height and design of DJ booths at the venue this experience does not have disabled access.
This experience has limited availability with courses taking place between April and October only.
The experience content used and restrictions may vary.
Course duration and tutoring time varies depending on which course you choose.
Book with a 20% deposit and pay the balance 2 weeks before your course date.
What to BringDJ Headphones if you have them
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TicketsNo paper ticket is required for this experience. Directions to the venue will be sent with your confirmation.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations within 48 hours of your tour start time are non refundable. Cancellations outside of this time may receive a full refund. If you need to change the date of your tour or will not be able to make it, please let us know as soon as possible.
