a different kind of dj school

We teach the invisible skills that catalyze unforgettable dance floors.

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we’ve trained more than 150 students in 23 countries over the last 5 years.

From ages 22 to 76, PhDJs emerge from our program with the skills, artistry and understanding it takes to wield sound systems with excellence, conjure sustainable ecstasy and magnetize consistent crowds.

Some folks join with zero intention of becoming a DJ, and leave delightfully shocked to realize they’ve become better than most DJs out there.

We’ve seen our alumni transition into pro-level DJing within months of graduation. Most of our students translate all of it into their life outside music – surprising themselves with deeper relationships, promotions at work, new biz structures and an overall revamped approach to living. 

Why We Exist

most dj schools teach you how to operate equipment.

Technical mastery matters, it’s just not enough.

Extraordinary DJs understand humans as deeply as they understand music.

Turning a room full of strangers into a unified dance floor is a learnable skill.

We teach you how to move a room.

What makes us different

The world's best DJs rely on skills that are rarely taught.

Music + dance have the power to rewire our brains, reset our nervous systems and reconnect our communities.

But most DJs don’t have the skills to fully get there.

In addition to the DJ + tech skills every DJ needs, we go deep into nervous system science, set crafting, somatic studies, storytelling, shadow work, ceremony, branding, marketing, embodied leadership and the nuts + bolts of building dance floors that actually transform people.

by the end of phdj

you will:

  • Build a cohesive, impactful DJ sets from scratch

  • Know how to read a room and adapt in real time

  • Ground yourself in high-stakes, high pressure situations

  • Play to a large range of audiences and environments

  • Know how to build sustainable, embodied community

  • Mix confidently without staring at your screen

  • Feel at home with professional DJ equipment

  • Design your dream dance floor experiences

  • Lead with confidence and integrity

  • Be supported by a global community of PhDJ alumni who get it

I’ve been in the best experience of my life. It doesn’t matter where your skill level is at. Tasha and the coaches will teach you everything you need to know from the beginning all the way till the end.

You’re going to be stretched personally, professionally, spiritually, mentally. But you’re gonna look back and say Thank God I did this.

DJing feels like a mix between flying and skydiving. It’s like being in perfect synced improv with thousands of other people.”

- Kris ‍ ‍

“I’m one of the most relied upon DJs up here to make an impact at an event. If Michael V is at the thing, people are coming.

And I am not an exclusive success story …

I am amongst many.

The skills and experience you’re going to get through PhDJ are going to affect in a positive way every part of your life.”

- Michael V

is this for you?

you probably belong here if …

  • Music and dance have changed your life, maybe even saved it

  • You’re tired of dance floors where everyone’s holding a drink and facing the DJ

  • You get frustrated when DJs play banger after banger with no regard for your nervous system

  • You secretly want to wield those decks and create incredible experiences for others, but wonder if you’ll be good enough

  • You care as much about people as you do about music

You don't need DJ experience to do this.

You need a deep love for music + dance, and the willingness to show up for the ride.

  • "This course was worth every penny and changed my life. If you want to go from hobby to professional or dream to reality, or both, this is the program to put fuel in the rocket."

    - Daniel K

  • "This is a brilliant program that takes you deep as it does wide. It is rooted, expansive, and a f*ck ton of work! Get ready to go on a deep adventure that will fundamentally change you at a cellular level!"

    - Lainie Love

  • "This was one of the most profound experiences of my life. One of a kind, non-duplicable and game changing."

    - Ava A

  • "The quality of the program and the exquisite skill of the coaching staff really stood out. It was so much more of a journey than I expected. I just have so much confidence in my ability to do this as a result of this course and all the support and coaching that I received."

    - Jason R

  • “Let me tell you right now, you are going to be on gratitude repeat for anything and everything that brought you here from the moment we start till the end of time."

    - Michael V

Want in?

School Starts September 15.

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