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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 gear, software, favourite genres and goals, and we'll build a learning roadmap around your exact setup. With 240+ controllers covered, whatever you're mixing on, we've got you.

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.

Meet your tutors

Built by DJs, for DJs.

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

  • Jamie Hartley

    Our instructor, Jamie Hartley, a seasoned DJ with over a decade of experience, began his career as a full-time DJ at the age of 16. Since 2014, he has grown Crossfader from a small UK-based DJ school where he personally taught aspiring DJs, to the renowned global online DJ school and community it is today. Through years of one-on-one instruction in a studio, Jamie has developed a foolproof and systematic approach to teaching DJ skills and techniques. Unlike other DJ schools, Jamie focuses on teaching the creative skills that make you stand out.

  • Lawrence James

    Our dedicated DJ tutor Lawrence James has over 15 years of experience working as a resident and guest DJ at clubs and festivals worldwide. He has played alongside artists such as Tinie Tempah, Aitch, Skepta, Chase & Status, DJ Fresh, Kano & many more! Lawrence has been at the forefront of the UK hip hop scene for years and knows how to rock any crowd!

  • Danny James

  • Tom Smith

Total Students
50,000+
Students
Total Lessons
3,000+
Lessons

Inside Crossfader

More than just a course.

Transitions Library

Pro transitions, all in one place.

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, explaining every track choice and transition as they go. 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 can take you

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 · Moonyean

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. And she's not the only one. We run opportunities like this all year round.

Read Moonyean'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.
Industry events
Join us at real-world events, like our day of talks and workshops at Fabric, and meet the people behind the scene.
Studio sessions
Win time in the studio with industry pros, like our session at Toolroom Studios.

Supported by

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

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 Toolroom Academy's Lewis John, inside Crossfader.

Explore the producer course
126.00
Kick
Bass
Synth
Vox
Wavetable
Produce Like A DJ
1
2
3
4
5

Pricing & plans

Three ways to learn.

Buy individual DJ courses, learn to produce with Toolroom Academy, or unlock every DJ course plus 50+ hours of bonus content, the Transitions Library and Nudge with the Complete DJ Package.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you wanted to ask.

Is Crossfader good for complete beginners?
Yes. Crossfader is designed for every level. Our two free DJ courses, for laptop and mobile, get absolute beginners mixing on Rekordbox (free DJ software), so you can start learning before you've 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 tutor). 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. Applies to one-time payment only. Fair use applies, see our terms.
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 taught by working DJs, including co-founder Jamie Hartley (over a decade behind the decks, rooted in house and techno), Lawrence James (15+ years, from V Festival to Wireless), Danny James (Warehouse Project, Printworks, Creamfields) and Tom Smith (from local clubs to the Royal Albert Hall, now hosting a weekly radio show). Production is taught by Toolroom Academy's Lewis John. Every lesson is filmed on real DJ setups, matched to the gear you own.
Can I try Crossfader before paying?
Yes. The two free DJ courses are available without payment, and Crossfader also publishes free online tutorials covering the basics of mixing, transitions and DJ software.

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