Your Definitive Guide to
Becoming a Successful
Underground DJ
Coming Early 2026…
Crafted by an industry professional with over a decade of international DJ experience, this course is the ultimate resource for anyone aspiring to build a career in the underground house and techno scene. With performances at some of the most prestigious venues worldwide, your instructor brings firsthand knowledge to this comprehensive vinyl and digital DJ course.
From setting up your equipment to mastering technical skills, digging for new music, and organizing your library, this course will guide you through every step of the DJ journey. You’ll also gain rare and honest insights into navigating the industry, covering essential topics like touring, building a network, and earning a living. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced DJ looking to sharpen your skills, and whether you prefer vinyl or CDJs, this course is tailored to elevate your craft.
Getting Started
- Choosing the right setup for your needs
- Step-by-step guide to using industry-standard equipment
- How to setup your equipment
Technical Mastery
- Beatmatching, phrasing, blending, and EQ basics
- Digital DJing: Looping, organizing your library, tagging tracks, hot cues, and mixing in key
- Vinyl DJing: Handling records, beatmatching by ear, and mastering pitch control
- Mixers: Working with fader and rotary-style mixers
- Using effects tastefully
Music Curation
- Pro tips for digging for music on vinyl and digital platforms
- Developing your unique style and taste
- Understanding swing, energy, and mood to shape your sets
- Crafting custom edits for your sets
Master the art of DJing
both on vinyl and CDJ
Performance Essentials
- Preparing for different gig situations
- Using DJ tools and acapellas creatively
- Planning and recording a polished mix
- Harnessing effects and Pioneer mixer features
- Reading a crowd and controlling energy
- Warming up the room effectively
Industry
Insights
- Breaking into the business: Networking with agencies and promoters
- Invoicing and financial management for DJs
- Touring tips, wellbeing strategies, and managing life as a professional DJ
Community
& Support
- Join a growing community of likeminded DJs who share music, tips, event listings & more
- Get tailored mentoring from Kepler via the Discord
Learn from a professional…
Learn from someone who has put in the hours in the booth and learned valuable lessons from years of playing venues of varying different sizes all over the world, from festival main stages, right through to intimate European after-hours clubs.
Kepler has previously played;
- UK Institutions such as; Fabric, FUSE, PIV, Mint Warehouse, The Loft, Progress Centre, Back To Basics, Village Underground, Phonox, 93 Feet East, Hidden, Night Tales, Digital, Hidden, Lab11, Lion & Lamb, Distrikt, The Cause, Stealth, Club Colette, Nowhere, Motion, Bass Jamz, Heavy House Society, Eastenderz.
- International brands and venues including; Space Miami, Amnesia, Lost Beach Club, S*A*S*H* Sydney, Eden, Club Der Visionaere, Shelter Amsterdam, Pikes, Buongiorno Classic, After Caposile, Thuishaven, Cova Santa, Serum Chicago, UMI Brussels, PRST Vienna.
- Top festivals like; Lost Village, Hideout, Gottwood, Mimo Festival Paris, Mint Festival, Into The Woods, FUSE Malta & Open Air, Groovebox In The Park, GemFest, Bestival, Big Love Festival, Inner City Electronic.
- Live streams, radio shows & mixes including: HOR Berlin, Trommel, The Lot Radio New York, Raw Cuts, Rinse FM, NTS, Triple J, Locus.
- & back to back sets with: Rossi, East End Dubs, Luuk van Dijk, Prunk, Job de Jong, Tristan da Cunha, Burnski, Dennis Quin, Laidlaw, Reeshy, ADMNTi, Jhobei, Rich NXT, Kellie Allen & more.
Whether you’re looking to learn the skills required to play smaller bar venues, medium sized clubs, 2000+ capacity super-clubs or festivals – this course has you covered.
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