🎶 Begin DJing with Safety and Ease — at Your Pace, Without Pressure or Overwhelm
Your Tutor: Michelle Shaw
Inclusive 1:1 music and DJ sessions for adults, children, and young people — shaped around each individual.
Calm, creative, and confidence-building.
We support people who love music but feel overwhelmed or unsure around technology, equipment, or software — offering a calmer, clearer way to learn, with safety and time built in.
Sessions are Autism- and ADHD-friendly, prioritising emotional safety, dignity, agency, and consent at every stage.
1:1 sessions are:
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fully personalised
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neurodivergent- and trauma-informed
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safeguarding-led
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prepared using the learner’s own choice of music
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held with care, containment, and clear structure
We work at a pace that supports regulation and confidence, adapting each session to the individual rather than expecting them to fit a group, system, or curriculum.
Where many DJ schools focus on producing DJs, Want2DJ focuses on supporting the person learning — and helping DJing fit around real life.
Learners of all ages and backgrounds come to build confidence, develop skills, and practise with structure — safely, steadily, and without pressure.
This is for you if you:
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feel unsure where to start with DJing
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feel overwhelmed by gear, software, or tutorials
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want confidence before committing to anything bigger
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need calm, practical, judgement-free support
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are returning to music after a long or busy chapter
You don’t need experience, equipment, or everything figured out.
You just need support to get started.
At Want2DJ, learning isn’t rushed or performative.
It’s human, paced, and built around you — and what you love.
👉 Start with a relaxed 60- or 90-minute introductory session
👉 Then choose what feels right next
👉 Start with a relaxed introductory session
Calm, supported, and at your pace.
Get in touch
email: info@want2dj.co.uk
call: 01709 262005
A different way to begin
Many DJ schools focus on outcomes.
Want2DJ focuses on the person learning.
Your first session is a gentle introduction — not a test.
Adults usually start with 90 minutes.
Children and young people usually start with 60 minutes.
Sessions are relaxed, personalised, and pressure-free.
Your first session is about exploration, not performance.
Together, we may:
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simplify equipment or software so it finally makes sense
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practise mixing through calm, repeatable steps
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gently remove any barriers that have been holding you back
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build confidence through small, achievable moments aligned with your interests and how music shows up for you
What happens after the first session?
If you’d like to continue, you can choose what suits you:
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ongoing sessions (monthly, fortnightly or weekly), or
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occasional one-off support, when you need it
If learning at home feels safer or more accessible, mobile sessions may be an option.
These are arranged in advance and shaped around comfort, clear boundaries, and either a first-time setup or working with what you already use at home.
Everything moves at your pace. Nothing is locked in.
👉 Start with a relaxed introductory session
Choose 60 or 90 minutes, depending on what feels right.
👉 Start with a relaxed introductory session
Calm, supported, and at your pace.
Get in touch
email: info@want2dj.co.uk
call: 01709 262005
⚙️ Our Process
1. Get in touch
Tell us what you’re curious about and what you’d like support with.
2. Complete the booking form
This helps us understand your needs and prepare properly for you.
(Please select the 15 & under or 16+ form.)
3. Choose your introductory session
Select a relaxed 60- or 90-minute session, depending on what feels right.
4. Invoice, payment, confirmation & starter playlist
We’ll send the invoice. Once payment is received, your session date is confirmed and we’ll share any simple prep guidance.
You'll be asked to share 10-15 songs you love (any genre, any decade, any artist) , so the session can be personalised for you.
5. Show up as you are
Explore music and DJing at your own pace, using music you already enjoy.
6. Leave with clarity
You’ll finish the session with a clearer sense of what’s next — and whether you’d like to continue.
⭐ Introductory DJ Sessions
A calm, personalised way to begin
They’re ideal for people who love music, are curious about DJing, but feel unsure, overwhelmed, or stuck with where to begin.
Session length
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Children & young people (15 & under): usually start with 60 minutes
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Adults (16+): usually start with 90 minutes
This keeps sessions paced, supportive, and suited to the learner’s age and capacity.
Because sessions are personalised and paced around individual needs, pricing is shared clearly after an initial conversation.
Gifting an introductory session
Introductory sessions can also be purchased as a gift, or as a way to try DJing without committing to anything long-term.
Often, it’s the moment someone realises:
“Oh… this actually feels possible.”
👉 Start with a relaxed introductory session
👉 Choose 60 or 90 minutes, depending on age and needs
👉 Start with a relaxed introductory session
Calm, supported, and at your pace.
Get in touch
email: info@want2dj.co.uk
call: 01709 262005
Your DJ journey — at your pace
There’s no single path into DJing, no required destination, and no pressure to perform.
Your first session is simply about clarity — not commitment. From there, you choose what (if anything) comes next.
We don’t move people along a path. We walk beside them while they find their own.
⭐ What Makes Want2DJ Different
Most DJ lessons focus on keeping up.
Want2DJ focuses on feeling supported.
Learning is paced around you — your energy, confidence, and capacity — with calm guidance and clear explanations.
You leave with:
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real confidence built through clarity
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a setup that makes sense to your brain
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practical skills taught step by step
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technology explained in plain English
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a clear, sustainable next step
No rush. No burnout. Just steady progress.
What children thought of our DJ's School Disco (Year 1 - 2024)!
2025 feedback: "Everything went really well and the children absolutely loved the session. I asked a number of teachers for feedback and they all said it was fantastic."
🌈 Access, Learning & Flexibility
Access, Learning & Flexibility
Sessions are adapted to your pace, energy, sensory needs, and learning style.
Clear explanations, repetition, breaks, and calm support are part of how we work.
There’s no pressure, no judgement, and no “one right way”.
You’re welcome whether you’re just starting, returning after a break, or learning purely for enjoyment.
🎧 See What’s Possible for Young Learners (Click on videos below)
Amelia started aged 11, first gig aged 12 shared a stage with DJ Trevor Nelson & Paloma Faith (2019)
DJ Esme started aged 8, first gig aged 9 and here performing at BPM Play Stage aged 15 (2021)
Niall started aged 15 enjoying creating mixes for his own enjoyment on USB media players. (2016)
👉 Start with a relaxed introductory session
Calm, supported, and at your pace.
Get in touch
email: info@want2dj.co.uk
call: 01709 262005
⭐ What People Say
Feedback from learners, parents, and professionals over the years consistently highlights the same themes:
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calm, supportive sessions that don’t feel rushed
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patient, clear explanations that make DJing feel accessible
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confidence growing naturally, even for complete beginners
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learning shaped around the individual, not a fixed system
From adult learners:
“I had zero experience and really no clue how to start. Michelle is patient, encouraging, and makes learning fun. I left feeling confident to try new ideas.”
“Very friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. Everything was explained in a way that felt comfortable and easy to follow.”
“The lesson was based around what I wanted. I learned so much and can’t wait for the next session.”
“Excellent service for anyone at any level. Learning was enjoyable, clear, and unpressured.”
“Really enjoyable first session. I learned more than I expected in just 90 minutes.”
From parents & carers:
“I chose Want2DJ after reading the reviews and booked for my son, who was completely new to DJing and had just received some equipment. It was a perfect introduction — fun, enjoyable, and with the technical side explained in a way that really made sense. We’ll definitely be back.”
— Parent feedback
“My child absolutely loved it. He learned so much and is now asking for DJ equipment at home.”
— Parent feedback
⭐ Professional Feedback
“I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Michelle to support a young person with communication difficulties. Her sessions create a fun, engaging space where music becomes a natural way to build skills and confidence.
I’ve seen clear development in areas such as turn-taking, listening to cues, understanding what’s coming next, and making choices. Michelle is excellent at adapting her approach to meet individual needs, and her flexibility has made a real difference.
I would highly recommend her sessions — they’re not only enjoyable, but also a powerful way to build essential communication and life skills.”
— Professional collaborator / support worker
Every journey looks different — but feeling supported makes all the difference.
⭐CREATE ⭐ PLAY ⭐ INSPIRE⭐
Looking for something creative to watch or listen to on your phone, tablet or computer?
📺 Watch one of our Academy LIVE
back-to-back DJ sets!
👂Listen to one of our Audio Replay DJ sets on Mixcloud.
Click on the DJ Michelle Button below.
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⭐CREATE ⭐ PLAY ⭐ INSPIRE⭐