- 1-hour experience
- $59 per person
- Beginners welcome
- Small groups of 4-5
Try being a DJ for an hour — no experience needed.
A hands-on Columbus music experience for date nights, friend hangs, and curious beginners. Step behind real DJ decks, cue up songs, try a simple blend, and see what it feels like to run the booth.
Try the fun parts of DJing.
USA DJ Training is the nation's most widespread hands-on DJ school. First Spin is a small group experience for four to five people. Come with friends, come for a date night, or come solo and get a real taste of what it feels like behind the booth.
01
Get behind the booth
Slip on the headphones, pick a track, and get a quick, friendly intro to the decks!
02
Try the moves DJs make
Cue songs, work the faders and EQs, and feel how the music changes under your hands.
03
Make your first mini-mix
With help from the instructor, try a simple two-track blend.
04
Leave saying, “I did that.”
Enjoy a memorable first taste of DJing!
Great for curious people who want a different kind of night out.
Great for
Couples looking for a different kind of date night
Great for
Friends who want to try something more memorable than drinks
Great for
Music lovers who have always wondered what DJing feels like
Great for
Total beginners who want a fun, low-stakes first taste
First Spin happens in Columbus.
We teach at Blue Moon Recording Studio in Columbus. It's about a 10-minute drive from Downtown, and on-site parking is available.
You'll step into a professional music environment and use the same style of DJ gear found in clubs and venues, including studio-grade monitors and club-standard Pioneer DJ® systems.
Why choose USA DJ Training?
Try it once. Go further if you want.
First Spin is built to be a fun, low-pressure way to experience DJing in person. You can treat it like a night out, a creative date, or a group hang with something new to try.
If you love it, the same team can help you choose the next step that fits what you want.
If you want...
A fun one-off experience
Best fit
First Spin
Try DJing once. Fun, social, beginner-friendly.
If you want...
Your first real DJ lesson
Best fit
First Transition
Learn how DJs actually begin mixing tracks with intention.
If you want...
A structured path to become a DJ
Best fit
Pro DJ Fundamentals
Build real skills through structured training.
Working DJs hosting in-person sessions around the country
People who have stepped behind the decks with us
Hands-on ways to play, mix, and explore the gear
Hosted by working DJs who make beginners feel at home
Liam J
DJ and educator with 7 years experience helping beginners feel comfortable behind the decks • Technical Specialist • 11 Years of Club & Festival Experience • Founder of DJ@Penn • From London, UK
Caleb C
DJ and educator with 5 years experience helping new DJs find their first mix • Club Resident • From Los Angeles, CA
What people say after getting hands-on with DJing
First Spin questions
No. First Spin is made for total beginners. You do not need DJ experience, music theory knowledge, or your own equipment.
Ready to get behind the decks?
What happens next
We'll show you available dates and next steps!