642 Sixth St.
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Scratch DJ Academy-Miami provides education and training to amateur DJ's and music enthusiasts. Students learn the art of being a DJ and receive instruction from celebrity instructors. Scratch DJ Academy was established in New York City in 2002 by Rob Principe, Reg E. Gaines, and the late Jam Master Jay. Scratch DJ Academy-Miami is centrally located in Miami Beach, Florida.

Scratch DJ Academy-Miami offers three levels of DJ courses. Course 101 is a beginner course for students with no experience on a set of turntables. Students are introduced to equipment and taught basic mixing, blending, and scratching techniques. Course 151 is for students who already know the basics but want improve their blending and mixing and learn new techniques. The 202 course is for students who want to learn how to scratch. Previous turntable experience is preferred but it is not required. Students begin with equipment basics and move on to basic to intermediate level scratching.

Quick Facts

The academy has no age requirement to take a class at Scratch. Students have ranged from 8 to 60 years old.

Scratch DJ Academy-Miami provides its current students with free practice time during the week.

Scratch DJ Miami's courses are taught by some of the best Miami DJs as well as up and coming club DJs and celebrity instructors.

The average class size at Scratch DJ Academy-Miami's is 16. Each class is led by an instructor and teaching assistants, ensuring that students receive hands on instruction.

The academy awards students a certificate of completion at the end of the semester.

Scratch DJ Academy-Miami offers private lessons and classes. Private lessons range from $80 to $100.

Scratch DJ Academy is also offers summer sessions, which are accelerated courses for students who want to learn in a shorter period of time. The courses are designed for students with free summer weekdays, and non-Miami students who can't attend the six-week courses.

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