Best Online DJ Lessons in Bangkok: 7 Ways to Learn From Home

By NaJade · DJ in Bangkok · Published November 14, 2026

Quick honesty note: this list is written by NaJade, a Bangkok DJ who teaches online, so yes, I’ve put my own lessons first. Every other school here is one I’d happily point a student towards, and each entry links to its official pages so you can compare for yourself.

The best online DJ lessons for people in Bangkok are with NaJade, a Bangkok DJ who teaches beatmatching and mixing to beginners live over Zoom, in your time zone and on your own gear. Strong alternatives: Digital DJ Tips for a big self-paced course library with live group coaching, Scratch DJ Academy for one-to-one Zoom lessons with veteran instructors, Crossfader for courses matched to your exact controller, and Pete Tong DJ Academy for lessons from famous club DJs.

Learning to DJ online makes a lot of sense in Bangkok. Traffic eats evenings, condo life means practising on headphones, and most beginners start on a controller and rekordbox at home anyway. The question is what kind of online learning suits you: a live teacher who watches your hands and hears your mixes, or a structured video course you work through on your own schedule.

This list covers both. If you’re right at the start, read how to learn to DJ: the complete guide first, then come back and pick the format that fits.

Quick Comparison

How We Chose

Every option below teaches DJing online, can be taken from Bangkok, and showed current activity on its own website (2026 course dates, a 2026 site or recent uploads). We looked at:

• Relevance: real DJ teaching (mixing, beatmatching, software and hardware), not just gear tips.
• Verified recent activity: current course pages, dated intakes or recent official videos.
• Format variety: live one-to-one, live group, self-paced and school-style options.
• Professionalism signals: named tutors, clear curricula and support for students.
• Official presence: a website and channels you can check before you sign up.

The Best Online DJ Lessons in Bangkok

1. NaJade

That’s me. I’m a Bangkok-based DJ playing progressive house, melodic EDM, house, pop and Thai music at clubs, rooftops, bars, weddings, corporate events and private parties across Thailand, on Pioneer DJ equipment. I teach beatmatching and mixing to beginners, in person in Bangkok and online over Zoom. Live lessons mean I can watch what your hands are doing, hear your transitions and fix small habits before they set in, and because I’m in Bangkok, we book times that suit your evenings rather than someone else’s morning. It’s the best fit if you want a real person guiding you from your first mix.

See my DJ lessons page, listen to my latest set, then message me on LINE or through the contact page to book.

• Best for: Beginners in Bangkok who want live one-to-one feedback in their own time zone
• Sound: Live Zoom lessons in beatmatching and mixing; plays progressive house, melodic EDM, house, pop and Thai music
• Based in: Bangkok (online and in person)

Links: DJ lessons · YouTube · Instagram · TikTok · Book on LINE · Contact

2. Digital DJ Tips

Digital DJ Tips was founded in 2010 by Phil Morse, author of the DJing book Rock The Dancefloor!, and says more than 50,000 students in 172 countries have learned with it. Its catalogue of 24 courses covers beginner mixing, mobile and wedding DJing, scratching, software and production, with guest courses from DJ Jazzy Jeff, James Hype, Laidback Luke and Ferry Corsten. Each course includes tutor help on every lesson, and the All-Access option adds transition feedback and regular live group coaching. The first three lessons are free, which makes it an easy way to test whether self-paced learning suits you.

• Best for: Self-starters who want a big course library plus group coaching
• Sound: Self-paced video courses for Pioneer DJ/AlphaTheta, rekordbox, Serato, Traktor, Denon DJ and Rane
• Based in: Online (international)

Links: Website · All courses · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

3. Scratch DJ Academy

Scratch DJ Academy was founded in 2002 by Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC and says it has taught more than 500,000 aspiring DJs and music makers. Alongside its Brooklyn and Los Angeles academies, it runs live one-to-one online lessons over Zoom with veteran instructors, tailored to whatever equipment you own, whether you use Serato, Traktor, rekordbox or djay. Students of all ages and skill levels are welcome, and there’s a separate online option for kids. It suits learners who want a private teacher from a long-established school; just check lesson times against Bangkok time when you book.

• Best for: One-to-one lessons with veteran instructors on any gear
• Sound: Live 1-on-1 Zoom lessons for Serato, Traktor, rekordbox and djay
• Based in: Brooklyn & Los Angeles (online worldwide)

Links: Website · Live online lessons · YouTube · Instagram

4. Crossfader

Crossfader started as a small UK DJ school run by Jamie Hartley, who has grown it since 2014 into an online school with more than 50,000 students. Its big strength is matching lessons to your gear: there are dedicated courses for the Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX2 and DDJ-FLX4, CDJs, rekordbox, Serato, Traktor, Denon DJ and djay Pro, plus genre courses for house and techno. Newer features include Mix Feedback, which analyses a recorded mix transition by transition, and a Transitions Library. Two free courses let complete beginners start on rekordbox before buying a controller. Tutors include working club DJs such as Lawrence James and Danny James.

• Best for: Learners who want lessons filmed on their exact controller
• Sound: Gear-specific video courses, genre mixing courses, automated mix feedback
• Based in: UK (online worldwide)

Links: Website · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

5. Pete Tong DJ Academy

Pete Tong DJ Academy is an online platform built around a beginner-to-advanced DJ course taught by Pete Tong, Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, Jamie Jones, Nicole Moudaber, TSHA, Âme and The ReLOUD. The DJ course runs to 130+ video lessons and 30+ hours, covering setup, beatmatching, EQ and effects, set building, reading a crowd and the DJ industry, with subtitles in five languages. Plans include monthly live sessions and tutoring, a student community and a Talent Pool with DJ contests. It’s a great fit if you love club music and want to hear how famous DJs actually think about a set, and you’re happy to practise on your own between sessions.

• Best for: Club-music fans who want to learn from famous DJs
• Sound: Video course with monthly live sessions, mentoring and contests
• Based in: Online (international)

Links: Website · DJ course · YouTube · Instagram · TikTok

6. Point Blank Music School

Point Blank is a London music school with campuses in Los Angeles, Ibiza and Mumbai, and it was rated TEF Gold for teaching excellence by the UK’s Office for Students. Online, it offers Essential and Creative DJ Skills courses, or both combined as DJ Skills In-Depth. Its DJ Skills Level 1 online course runs over ten weeks with one live class a week and covers rekordbox, beatmatching, EQ and recording, with an October 2026 intake listed. Alumni named by the school include Nicole Moudaber, Patrick Topping and Claude VonStroke. One practical note for Bangkok: live classes are scheduled in UK evening time, so check how they land in Thai time before enrolling.

• Best for: Structured, school-style courses with a certificate
• Sound: Tutor-led online DJ courses with weekly live classes
• Based in: London (online worldwide)

Links: Online DJ courses · DJ Skills Level 1 (Online) · YouTube · Instagram

7. Craft Music

Craft Music is an online music-lesson marketplace where you browse DJ teachers by background, specialities and schedule, book a trial lesson, and then learn live one-to-one in its own browser-based lesson room, with no Zoom link needed. Lessons are at least 50 minutes and can cover controllers and CDJs, rekordbox and Serato, beatmatching, phrasing, EQ and effects, library building, set planning and recording mixes. Notes and practice tasks are saved between lessons, and you can reschedule with 24 hours’ notice. It suits learners who want to pick a teacher themselves; filter by availability so lessons fit Bangkok hours.

• Best for: Choosing your own private teacher from a marketplace
• Sound: Live 1-on-1 lessons in a browser lesson room
• Based in: Online (international)

Links: DJ lessons · Website · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

How to Choose the Right Online DJ Lessons

The best online lessons are the ones you’ll actually keep doing. Use this checklist before you pay for anything:

• Live teacher or self-paced? Live lessons give you feedback and accountability; self-paced courses give you flexibility. Many people start with a few live lessons, then keep going with a course.
• Check the time zone. A great teacher is no use if lessons land at 3am in Bangkok. Ask for times in Thai time before you book.
• Match your gear. Make sure the lessons cover your controller and software, for example a DDJ-FLX4 with rekordbox. See our guides to the best DJ controller for beginners and DJ gear for beginners.
• Look for feedback on your mixes. Whether it’s a teacher on Zoom or a mix review, hearing what’s wrong with your transitions is what speeds you up.
• Try before you commit. Free lessons, trial lessons or a single session tell you a lot about a teaching style.
• Ask for the price in writing. Prices vary with lesson length, package size and currency, so get a clear written quote before paying.

Questions worth asking any teacher: What will I be able to do after four lessons? Do you teach on my controller and software? Can I send you a practice mix between lessons? What camera and audio set-up do you need from me on Zoom?

A Note From NaJade

I like teaching online because it meets people where they really practise: at a desk in a condo, headphones on, after work. My approach is simple. We get your set-up right, we get the beat counting into your ears, and then we mix, slowly at first, until blending two tracks feels natural rather than stressful. I’d much rather you leave each lesson with one thing you can actually do than ten things you half remember.

Whichever option you choose from this list, my honest suggestion is to practise little and often, record yourself, and listen back. Every school here can help you; the habit is what makes it work. If you’d like a Bangkok-based teacher on the other side of the Zoom call, I’d love to help you get started.

Related: how to learn to DJ, how to beatmatch, how long it takes to learn to DJ, how to practise DJing, common beginner DJ mistakes, the rekordbox review.

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About the Author

NaJade is a Bangkok-based DJ playing progressive house, melodic EDM, pop, and Thai music across clubs, rooftops, and weddings in Thailand. He teaches beatmatching and mixing to beginners both in person in Bangkok and online over Zoom. When he’s not behind the decks, he’s documenting the journey on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

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