Learn the art of mixing on the world's leading Pioneer DJ mixing console along different types of gear required for a DJ performance and brand yourself as a disc jockey across various digital platforms.
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English, HindiUpcoming Batch - 1st May, 2026 - Mumbai
In-depth live sessions which are also made available for viewing later at no extra cost
SET UP & ROUTING - Get hands-on practical on how to connect the Pioneer CDJs and Mixer along with all its parts and vital add-ons such as Monitors, Headphones, USBs, etc.
UNDERSTANDING COUNTING, TEMPO & GENRES - Learn the fundamentals to the art of DJing and song selection by going through different genres and their tempo ranges, and how DJs count their music using beats, bars and phrases terminology for mixing tracks.
SONG STRUCTURE & TRACK ARRANGEMENT - Learn to identify the structure of a song with all its parts (Intro, Verse, Drop, Bridge, etc.) and how to arrange the tracks when keeping in mind how to transition between songs while DJing.
REKORDBOX MUSIC MANAGEMENT - Learn the Rekordbox software used for managing your music, creating DJ sets and playlists, recording your mix, editing song info and waveform metadata and importing your collection onto your USBs.
DEVELOPING A BASIC MIXING FOUNDATION - Start practicing the basic buttons on the Pioneer CDJs and Mixer such as CUE, PLAY/PAUSE, Channel Faders, Jog Wheel etc. and develop the basic foundation for loading songs onto your decks and mixing.
BEAT MATCHING - Learn through practice how to mix and transition between two songs while DJing, popularly known as BEAT MATCHING. Incorporate your headphones and basic jogwheel to fix the grid position of your tracks.
UNDERSTANDING EQ METHODS - See how to apply the knobs on the mixer for each individual channels i.e. EQs for each of the frequency bands - Lows, Mids, Highs and all the different EQ Methods you can use when transitioning between tracks.
PHRASE MATCHING - Apply the understanding of your concepts of Track Arrangement and beat match your tracks in the order of phrases to create an even more seamless mix. Learn the mathematical approach required to become skilled at phrase matching on the fly.
BRAND BUILDING & SOCIAL MEDIA - Learn all the necessary thing required to build your brand as a DJ in the music industry. Make an Electronic Press Kit (EPK), how to get in touch with Management and Booking Agencies, how to reach out to event promoters for shows, how to stand out on important social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, Mixcloud, etc.
HARMONIC MIXING - Learn how to read the Camelot Wheel and mix your tracks and create DJ Sets in key i.e creating a harmonic mix. Learn how to choose tracks and filter in the browse section of the CDJs when applying harmonic mixing.
BEAT EFFECTS/COLOR EFFECTS - Apply all the effects on the Pioneer DJ Mixer such as Beat FX (Echo, Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Roll, etc.) and Color FX (Filter, Dub Echo, Noise, etc.) to your tracks when mixing.
MEMORY CUES, HOT CUES AND WARP MARKERS - Learn how to apply memory cues, hot cues and align your grid markers based on your track arrangement. Apply combination of hot cues and looping to create multiple transition regions for your track.
LOOPING & SAMPLING TECHNIQUES - Use Loop features on the Pioneer CDJs and how to use sampling as an option in Rekordbox along with your tracks for creative effect.
RECORDING YOUR MIXTAPE & BUILDING YOUR IDENTITY AS A DJ - Get your assignments and learn how to record a mixtape and build your identity and brand as a DJ. Create your own portfolio for our database and community network of DJs and Artists to get regular opportunities for shows and live performance.
ADVANCE MIXING TECHNIQUES - Get well versed with advance mixing techniques such as basic scratching in vinyl mode, crossfader transition, how to DJ in emergency situations, DJing using only 1 CDJ, transitioning between tracks of different genres and BPMs seamlessly, etc.
CAREER GUIDANCE & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT WITH LOST STORIES - Learn what it takes to grow in the competitive Music Industry and how to build a strong fanbase from Prayag Mehta of Lost Stories in the Ask Me Anything (AMA) doubt solving session. Find out what it takes to play at major music festivals and clubs such as Tomorrowland, Ushuaia IBIZA, etc.
Here are some of the key benefits that come with our DJing course that will prepare and propel you into this competitive industry much further than the rest.
Learning on industry-standard setups prepares you for real-world gigs, giving you the confidence to step straight into club and festival stages.
A DJ is only as good as their gear knowledge. Hands-on experience with professional consoles ensures you aren't lost when playing at live events.
Sharpen your skills outside scheduled classes at your own pace.
Repetition builds muscle memory. Regular hands-on practice cements your learning into instinct.
Life happens. Stay on track with your learning, even if you fall ill or have other commitments.
Understanding Song Structure for Mixing
Beat Matching and Harmonic Mixing
CUE Analysis and Looping Techniques
Using Effects during Live Set
Creating a Brand & Show Opportunities
Recording DJ Sets for Social Media
Consistency builds mastery. Access to recorded sessions ensures you never fall behind.
Get real advice and honest insights about building your career from artists who've done it.
Knowledge is power, but perspective is priceless. Learn from those ahead of you in the journey.
Record professional DJ sets in our academy and publish them to our 50K+ audience.
You need visibility to grow as an artist. This platform helps launch your DJ career with authentic exposure.
Join 1000+ trained artists who've collectively crossed 100M+ Spotify streams. Our students work with top labels, land global music placements, and turn passion into sustainable music careers with expert training across production and business.
Upcoming Batch - 1st May, 2026 - Mumbai
Not textbook professors. Working artists, training India's next wave of music talent.
Hear it from the people who’ve been through it. Their journey started exactly where yours is right now
Originals and remixes by LSA alumni, now streaming everywhere.
Industry mentors. Hiring partners. Career pipelines built in through Labels, studios and stages that matter.
Music Production to Music Marketing, we have it all covered in detail in our offline courses conducted in Mumbai.
The Course Is Conducted At Our Academy In Chembur, Mumbai.The Student Receives A Confirmation Email About The Course Enrolment As Soon As We Successfully Receive The Fees.
Every Batch Consist Of Maximum 15 Students. To Attend The Sessions, Students Are Requested To Carry Their Laptop To Take Important Notes During The Sessions.
Once All The Modules Are Successfully Completed, The Students Keep In Touch For Continuous Feedback On Their Work From Our Faculty.
Once Students Have Tracks Ready For Audience Consumption, We Offer Free Promotions Across All LSA Social Media Platforms.
Lost stories are a name synonymous to Dance Music in India and South Asia. Ranked #52 on Dj mag 2016 and labelled the “Scene Starters” by DJ Mag, Rishab and Prayag began their journey in dance music in 2008 earlier producing Trance and Progressive House and garnering support from heavyweights like Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, BT, Markus Schulz etc. They then evolved their sound with their debut album – Music for the # Generation (Universal Music) in 2012 which was the no 3 Album on Top 100 Dance Albums iTunes Charts.
Ever since, they’ve had 3 #1 singles on iTunes and remixed the likes of One Republic, Afrojack, Alan Walker with releases on Universal Music, Interscope Records, Sony Music and Spinnin’ Records.
Lost Stories are the biggest Dance Music exports with Performances at Tomorrowland (2015-2019), Global Citizen Festival, Mysteryland, New Horizons Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, Sunburn, VH1 Supersonic etc.
They’ve done extensive club and local festivals tours in India, UAE, China, Europe, Mexico and multiple South Asian countries.
Lost Stories Academy, an initiative by Lost Stories has been a pioneer in electronic music education since 2015. Lost Stories are India’s most renowned export from India to the world in the field of electronic music production. From representating India at world’s largest festival, Tomorrowland for five times to working with world renowned artists such as KSHMR, Marshmello, U2, One Republic, Alan Walker, etc. They have steadily raised India’s flag on world stages for over a decade.
Our DJing classes come with the following set of advantages
English, HindiUpcoming Batch - 1st May, 2026 - Mumbai
Live offline classes or “In the Studio” courses are in-person classes or group sessions conducted by our experienced faculty team at our academy in Mumbai. All offline live classes include Ableton Live Suite EDU license and other benefits. Complete details about the course modules and benefits are listed on the respective course pages.
Lost Stories Academy is located in Chembur, Mumbai where offline or “In the Studio” courses are conducted.
In the studio classes have a limit of 15 students per batch for practical lectures.
We offer 2 modes of payment. If you want to pay online in order to confirm your seat, a non-refundable advance payment of 100% is payable via secured online payment gateway on our website. If you want to pay via cheque/bank transfer to confirm your seat, a non-refundable advance payment of 1 st instalment or 50% of the course fee is payable through cheque/bank transfer. The student receives a confirmation email about the course enrolment as soon as we successfully receive the transfer. The student is then added to a whatsapp group where further details about the batch commencement is communicated. In case of cheque/bank transfer, the pending 50% fee or the remaining instalments are payable within 2 months of the course commencement. Complete details about the instalments is listed on the respective course pages.
In case of some students failing to clear the pending fees, their access to all the course benefits is revoked. Furthermore, they will not be allowed to attend the remaining sessions.
Students are requested to carry their laptop to take important notes during the sessions and a studio quality headphone to practise exercises related to music production. Students can take advantage of in-person feedback (unlimited) from our experienced faculty whenever they have new demos ready.
Students can avail EMI or Pay Later options on our online payment gateways (Razorpay or PayTM) as per the payment gateways’ Terms & Conditions or get in touch with our representative for offline partners. In case, if students wish to pay via cheque/bank transfer, we offer two to three instalments, depending on the course. A non-refundable advance payment of 50% or one instalment is payable via bank transfer in order to confirm the seat. The student receives a confirmation email about the course enrolment as soon as we successfully receive the transfer.
We do not offer demo sessions. We suggest students to get in touch with our offline and online course Alumni or go through testimonials on our website, talk to our representative in case of any doubts and to get an idea about the quality of education we provide, before enrolment.
In case you miss a session, you can go through our general recorded session videos which is made available to the students in the membership area on our website. We try to also accommodate you in the next batch for the topic you have missed, subject to seat availability in that batch.
In the studio sessions are conducted using the latest Ableton Live Suite version.
Students should have a laptop and a studio quality headphone in order to make the most out of this course. Knowing how to play an instrument also helps in understanding music theory better but it is not a pre-requisite as we teach music theory from scratch in the studio.
Although knowing how to play an instrument can really help to understand music theory and write better music composition, it is not mandatory or a pre-requisite to join our courses as we cover music theory in detail. Complete details about the eligibility criteria is listed on the respective course pages.
If you’re new to music, you can start with our offline two-months Ableton Live classes (Basics and Advance) and gradually move on to two-month sound design, music theory course or mix/master course. It is also possible to upgrade from one month course to 6 months course (Music Expert) or 12 months course (Music Prodigy) depending on what you want to learn.
We offer Ableton Live training basics and advanced (1 month each), song writing, music theory & sound design (2 months) and Advance Mixing and Mastering (2 months) as separate modules. Rest of the modules are offered under a specific course only.
The benefits included in the course for free cannot be traded in return for a discount or transferred to someone else.
Yes, all our courses are inclusive of 18% GST.
Yes. In order to claim GST input credit, please provide your GST number along with the invoice details to our representative at the time of enrolment.
Placements are not guaranteed. We try our best to connect our students with the industry professionals who could provide them with work based on the quality of work submitted to them and the opportunities present with them.
We offer continued support to all our students after they have successfully completed the course. We provide them with timely feedback on demos, any opportunities related to music production work, demo submissions, discounts on plugins, networking opportunities etc.
We provide a course completion certificate after the students have successfully completed the course.
We are a private institution, we are not affiliated with any other education body.
