Vinyl Lab

A DJ course on Technics 1200s and nothing else. No screens, no sync, no waveforms. Just your ears, your hands and a crate of records.

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A turntable stylus resting on a spinning record with a lime label
Hands flipping through a crate of records
Close-up of a hand turning an EQ knob on a DJ mixer
Format
Small groups
Length
6 weeks
Sessions
Weekly · 2 hours
Gear
Technics SL-1200s

Overview

Vinyl makes you a better DJ. When you can't see the beat, you learn to hear it.

01

Ears first

No waveforms and no sync. You learn to hear when two records are drifting and fix it by feel.

02

Hands on

Cueing, nudging the platter and riding the pitch until it becomes second nature.

03

The crate

Digging, curating and building a collection that sounds like you.

The course

Six weeks on wax.

04Vinyl only

Vinyl Lab

From setting up a turntable properly to playing a full all-vinyl set, recorded, in front of the group.

Who it's for
First-timers and digital DJs who want to learn records.
Length
6 weeks · weekly 2-hour sessions
Estimated price
$800–$1,200
Apply for Vinyl only

What you'll learn

  1. Week 01
    Turntable setup

    Tonearm, counterweight, anti-skate and needle care.

  2. Week 02
    Cueing & needle drops

    Finding the one and dropping in on time.

  3. Week 03
    Beatmatching on wax

    Riding the pitch and nudging the platter.

  4. Week 04
    Mixing records

    Blending, EQ and phrasing without a screen.

  5. Week 05
    Digging & crates

    Where to find records and how to build a crate.

  6. Week 06
    All-vinyl set

    Play a recorded all-vinyl set for the group.

You'll leave able to

  • Beatmatch records by ear
  • Set up and care for turntables
  • Play a recorded all-vinyl set

What's included

Just you and the records.

Pricing

Clear pricing. No surprises.

These are estimated ranges so you know what to expect before you apply. Your exact price depends on your level, group size and schedule, and we confirm it on your call. Applying is free and there's no commitment.

CourseVinyl only

Vinyl Lab

Estimated$800–$1,200

6 weeks · small group

  • 12 hours on Technics 1200s
  • Recordings & weekly notes
  • All-vinyl set to keep
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PrivateOne-on-one

Private vinyl session

Estimated$150–$225

Per 90-minute session

  • Fully tailored to you
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Great before a vinyl gig
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Estimates in USD · Final price confirmed on your placement call · No payment to apply

FAQ

Good to know

Do I need my own records?

Not to start. Bring any you have, and we'll talk through building your own crate on your call.

Do I need to know how to DJ first?

No. Vinyl Lab works for complete beginners and for digital DJs who want to learn records.

Can I combine it with a DJ course?

Yes. Mention both on your application and we'll plan it with you on your call.

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Contact us

Questions? DM us on Instagram.

AG@adamgnyc Alex Raouf@alexraouf