“RETHE’s approach is incredibly clear and patient. After 5 sessions, I played my first party.” — Maria, Berlin
“I’ve been DJing for years but wanted to learn hardware. RETHE’s Elektron knowledge is unmatched. Worth every euro.” — Thomas, Hamburg
“He doesn’t just teach you buttons — he teaches you how to think like a DJ and develop your own style.” — Sara, Barcelona
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Free · 15 min · Vojto Monteur, Director of Berlin School of Sound
One-on-one DJ lessons with Berlin’s finest.
No group. No fixed curriculum. No one waiting for you to catch up.
Just you, your instructor, and the decks — for 60 or 90 minutes at a time, focused entirely on what you actually need to learn.
Whether you’ve never touched a mixer or you’ve been DJing for years and want to push into new territory — lessons are built around your goals, your pace, and your sound.
Choose your instructor
RETHE
Berlin-based electronic music producer, DJ and live performer. Releases on ARTS, Illegal Alien and BCCO. Specialist in Elektron workflow — Digitakt, Digitone, Octatrack — and hardware-based live performance. Core instructor at Berlin School of Sound.
He teaches the way he plays: direct, creative, no shortcuts.
PAULA SCHOPF (CHICA PAULA)
Chilean-born, Berlin-based DJ with over 25 years behind the decks. Started at Tresor in 1997. Master’s degree in Sound Studies from UdK Berlin. Regular at ://about blank, Tresor, and Club der Visionäre. Her sets are unpredictable, fearless, and impossible to categorize. She teaches the way she selects — with depth, intuition, and total commitment to the music.
ACIDFINKY
German/Amazigh-Algerian DJ and producer. Deep commitment to vinyl, sharp drums, strong basslines. Founding member of feminist collective BLVSH. Runs Maison Sot — an interdisciplinary event series between Berlin and Cairo. Her lessons are rooted in record culture, identity, and sound as a political act.
What you’ll work on
If you’re starting from zero:
→ Equipment fundamentals — CDJs, turntables, mixers, DJ software
→ Beats, bars, and musical structure
→ Beatmatching and synchronization
→ EQ and effects basics
→ Building your first DJ set
→ Music selection and track preparation
→ Understanding electronic music genres
If you already DJ:
→ Advanced mixing — harmonic mixing, creative transitions
→ EQ sculpting and frequency management
→ Dynamic programming and energy flow
→ Reading the dancefloor
→ Developing your own sound and style
→ Hardware integration — drum machines, samplers, synthesizers
→ Preparing for live performances
Advanced (on request):
→ Full Elektron workflow — Digitakt, Digitone, Octatrack
→ Live improvisation and hybrid DJ/live sets
→ Advanced track preparation and editing
→ Performance psychology and stage presence
→ Building a DJ career in Berlin’s electronic music scene
The setup
All equipment provided — no need to bring anything:
→ Pioneer DJ setup — CDJ-3000s, DJM mixer
→ Technics turntables with vinyl
→ Elektron gear — Digitakt, Digitone, Octatrack
→ Studio monitors and professional monitoring
→ Traktor, Rekordbox, Ableton Live
📍 Berlin School of Sound · Veteranenstraße 21 · 10119 Berlin-Mitte
⏰ Weekday evenings from 17:00 · Weekend daytime slots available
Pricing
Single session
€100 · 60 minutes
€150 · 90 minutes
5-lesson package
€440 · 60 min sessions
€630 · 90 min sessions
— Recommended for beginners building solid fundamentals
10-lesson package
€820 · 60 min sessions
€1,150 · 90 min sessions
— From zero to performance-ready
10% student discount on all packages with valid student ID.
Who is this for?
Complete beginners curious about DJing.
Bedroom DJs ready to take it further.
Producers who want to perform their music live.
DJs transitioning from digital to hardware.
Anyone who wants to understand Berlin’s DJ culture from the inside.
FAQ
Do I need to bring my own equipment?
No. Everything is provided. If you have your own laptop or controller, bring it — we’ll work with it.
How many lessons do I need?
Depends on your goals. Most beginners see real progress after 5–10 lessons. We’ll figure out the right plan in the first session.
Can I learn on vinyl?
Yes. Technics turntables and vinyl are available.
Do you offer online lessons?
No — lessons are in-person only. Hands-on learning with professional equipment is the whole point.
Can I focus entirely on Elektron gear?
Yes. RETHE specializes in Elektron workflow. We can build the whole program around Digitakt, Digitone, and Octatrack.
Questions?
Write to us at contact@berlinschoolofsound.com — we reply within 24 hours.
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