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Structured online DJ courses

Learn to DJ on your gear, at your pace.

From your first beatmatch in the bedroom to your first set in the club. Structured lessons taught by real DJs, on the exact kit you own.

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Top-down view of hands mixing on a DDJ-FLX4 controller, with track waveforms on screen aboveFilmed on your gear
A Crossfader DJ mixing on Pioneer DJ CDJs under green studio lighting
Beginner home DJ setup: a laptop, headphones and a DDJ-FLX2 controller seen from above
Crossfader competition winner m00nyean performing a festival mainstage setGet opportunities like this...

DJ courses for your gear

DDJ-FLX2DDJ-FLX4CDJsRekordboxSerato DJTraktorDenon DJdjay ProNo kit yetGenre-specific

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A clear path, not random tutorials

Your DJ journey, built around you.

Tell us your equipment, software, genres and goals (from 240+ controllers to any sound you want to play) and we build a learning roadmap around your exact setup.

You tell usExample

Your DJ equipment

Pioneer DDJ-FLX4Denon DJ Prime 4+236 more

Your DJ software

RekordboxSerato DJ Pro+14 more

Your favourite genres

HouseTechno+14 more

Your goals

Play clubs, bars & eventsDJ for fun+3 more
Your roadmapBuilt for you
BedroomThe club
  1. Step 01

    Set up your DDJ-FLX4

  2. Step 02

    Master your software

  3. Step 03

    House mixing techniques

  4. Step 04

    Get gig ready

Build my journey free

Answer the questions at sign-up and your full personalised plan is ready. No card required.

Overview: Expert-led online DJ courses

Built by DJs, for DJs.

Every lesson inside Crossfader is taught by experienced working DJs who've spent decades in club booths and festival stages. We've taken everything we've learned from all that experience and turned it into a clear roadmap for DJs like you.

Crossfader DJ tutor presenting a lesson in the studio with full production lighting and cameras.
Crossfader DJ tutor mixing on Pioneer decks under green neon studio lighting.
Crossfader DJ tutor working at the decks with a record library backdrop.
View through a camera viewfinder of a Crossfader lesson being filmed in studio.
Total Students
50,000+
Students
Total Lessons
3,000+
Lessons

Inside Crossfader

More than just a course.

Transitions Library

Pro transitions, indexed.

Real transitions from working DJs, sorted by genre, BPM and level. Hear the technique, see how it's built, then drop it into your own mix, and the library keeps growing.

  • Sorted by genre, BPM and skill level
  • Watch the technique, then build it yourself
  • New transitions added every week
Smooth EQ blends
House130 BPMBeginner
Techno trans effect
Techno132 BPMImprover
Clean 3-deck mixing
Creative128 BPMPro
House → D&B switch
D&B174 BPMPro
Nudge logo

AI tutor

Meet Nudge.

An AI tutor trained on every Crossfader lesson. Stuck on a transition, a technique or a piece of kit? Ask Nudge. Hardware, software or mixing question, you get a clear, structured answer back.

  • Trained on 3,000+ Crossfader lessons
  • Links you straight to the relevant lesson
  • Included in the Complete DJ Package

Mix breakdowns

Go behind the mix.

Watch working DJs break down full sets, every track choice, every transition, every technique call explained. See how a mix is built, then borrow the moves.

Crossfader mix breakdowns, watch how the pros build a set
Bring track 2 in early, watch the phrasing
0:48Bassline swap — kill the lows on deck A first
2:13Echo out the vocal, ride into the breakdown
4:05Loop roll to build tension before the drop

The Transitions Library, Nudge and Mix Breakdowns, all inside.

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Real students, real stories

Hear it straight from our DJs.

Where Crossfader students play

Real-world opportunities and industry access.

We don't just teach you how to mix. We want to turn you into a real pro DJ. That's why we give you the chance to get your mixes heard and show your skills on major stages.

Spotlight · m00nyean

From student to mainstage.

When Crossfader student Moonyean entered one of our DJ competitions, she was practising along to our courses at home like everyone else. Months later, she was supporting Kettama on the mainstage of Rise Festival. These are the kinds of doors we open for our community on a regular basis.

Read m00nyean's story
Festival DJ sets
Win mainstage slots at real festivals through Crossfader competitions.
Gear giveaways
We regularly give away DJ gear from brands like AlphaTheta, Numark, AIAIAI and more.
Sponsorship programs
Back-channel intros to the brands and labels Crossfader works with.
Meet & greets
Sit down with the artists you actually listen to. Crossfader hosts regular sessions.

Supported by

  • Pioneer DJ
  • AlphaTheta
  • Denon DJ
  • Numark
  • Serato
  • Native Instruments
  • Tidal
  • Beatport

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The go-to picks for DJs who want results on and off the stage.

Your next move

Don't stop at DJing.

Once you're confident on the decks, the natural next move is making the music yourself. Start with edits of the tracks you already play, then step into full originals, taught by a Toolroom Academy tutor, inside Crossfader.

Explore the producer course
126.00
Kick
Bass
Synth
Vox
Wavetable
Produce Like A DJ
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2
3
4
5

Frequently asked questions

Everything you wanted to ask.

Is Crossfader good for complete beginners?
Yes. Crossfader is designed for every level. The free DJ course gets absolute beginners mixing on Rekordbox (free DJ software) using just a laptop or phone, so you can start learning before you have bought a controller.
What DJ equipment and software does Crossfader cover?
Crossfader covers every major DJ hardware and software setup. That includes the full lineup of best-selling AlphaTheta and Pioneer DJ controllers (with dedicated courses for the DDJ-FLX2 and DDJ-FLX4), Pioneer CDJs for club setups, plus Denon DJ, RANE, Numark and Hercules controllers. On the software side: Rekordbox, Serato DJ, Traktor and djay Pro.
How much does Crossfader cost?
Crossfader offers three ways to learn: individual DJ courses, the DJ To Producer Course powered by Toolroom Academy, or the Complete DJ Package, which includes every Crossfader DJ course, 50+ hours of bonus content and mix breakdowns, the Transitions Library, and Nudge (Crossfader's AI DJ tutor trained on the full catalogue). The Complete DJ Package is available as a one-time payment or split across a 3-month or 10-month payment plan. Prices automatically show in your local currency (GBP, EUR, USD or AUD) based on your location.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. All Crossfader courses come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If a course is not right for you, you can request a refund within 30 days of purchase.
Do I get lifetime access to courses?
Yes. When you buy a Crossfader course you get lifetime access, so you can revisit any lesson whenever you need a refresher or want to brush up on a technique.
Does Crossfader cover music production as well as DJing?
Yes. Alongside the DJ courses, Crossfader runs the DJ To Producer Course in partnership with Toolroom Academy, covering everything from DAW setup to drums, basslines, synths and finished tracks.
How long does it take to learn DJing with Crossfader?
It depends on you. Crossfader's lessons are bite-sized and chronological, so you can move at your own pace, from a few hours a week as a casual hobby through to faster progress if you are working toward your first gig.
Who teaches Crossfader courses?
Crossfader courses are built and taught by working DJs and producers, with every lesson filmed on specific DJ hardware and software setups. When you join, the platform adapts to you and matches lessons to your own gear (or the closest setup we cover) so you are learning the techniques on kit that behaves like yours, not a generic demo.
Can I try Crossfader before paying?
Yes. The free DJ course is available without payment, and Crossfader also publishes free online tutorials covering the basics of mixing, transitions and DJ software.

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