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DJ Lessons 101: Learn to DJ in the heart of Amsterdam
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🎧 Spin Like a Pro – DJ Lesson Experience in Amsterdam (Private or Nightclub Setting)
Ever dreamed of being behind the decks, moving the crowd with your sound, and dropping the perfect beat at just the right moment?
Welcome to Amsterdam’s ultimate DJ experience, where you’ll go from music lover to dancefloor commander — whether you’re a complete beginner or already dabbling in DJing.
In this hands-on DJ lesson, you’ll learn the fundamentals of mixing, beat-matching, and music theory in a private, welcoming environment — either in a personal home studio setup during the week or inside a real Amsterdam nightclub during exclusive weekend sessions. That’s right — this isn’t just a class, it’s a vibe.
🎶 What You’ll Learn:
Basic Rhythm & Music Theory – Understand what makes a track work, how beats flow, and why certain songs just hit.
Beat Matching – Learn to seamlessly transition from one track to another like a pro.
Cueing, Looping & Effects – Get hands-on with decks, learn how to build tension, drop a bassline, and own your sound.
Track Selection for Any Event – Whether it’s a beach party, wedding, after-hours rave, or private event — learn how to read the crowd and build a set that slaps.
Confidence on the Decks – Most importantly, you'll walk away with the confidence to play your first live set.
📍 Two Unique Locations to Choose From:
Private Home Studio – Perfect for weekday sessions in a chill, personalized setting. Great for one-on-ones or small groups.
Live Nightclub Experience – Join our weekend classes in a real Amsterdam club. Feel the bass, the lights, the energy — and maybe even spin your first live track!
👥 Who It’s For:
Tourists looking for a unique Amsterdam activity
Aspiring DJs who want a crash course in the craft
Musicians curious about electronic performance and mixing
Couples, solo travelers, and party people who want to create, not just consume
🔊 Details:
Duration: Approx. 1.5–2 hours
Location: Private home near city center or nightclub venue (weekends only)
Group Size: 1–6 people (private group options available)
All Equipment Provided – Just bring your vibe.
Optional Add-On: Record your session to take home your first mix!
Whether you're just curious or secretly dreaming of your DJ debut, this experience will leave you inspired, energized, and maybe even ready to book your first gig.
Book now and spin your story in Amsterdam — from learner to legend, one beat at a time.
Ever dreamed of being behind the decks, moving the crowd with your sound, and dropping the perfect beat at just the right moment?
Welcome to Amsterdam’s ultimate DJ experience, where you’ll go from music lover to dancefloor commander — whether you’re a complete beginner or already dabbling in DJing.
In this hands-on DJ lesson, you’ll learn the fundamentals of mixing, beat-matching, and music theory in a private, welcoming environment — either in a personal home studio setup during the week or inside a real Amsterdam nightclub during exclusive weekend sessions. That’s right — this isn’t just a class, it’s a vibe.
🎶 What You’ll Learn:
Basic Rhythm & Music Theory – Understand what makes a track work, how beats flow, and why certain songs just hit.
Beat Matching – Learn to seamlessly transition from one track to another like a pro.
Cueing, Looping & Effects – Get hands-on with decks, learn how to build tension, drop a bassline, and own your sound.
Track Selection for Any Event – Whether it’s a beach party, wedding, after-hours rave, or private event — learn how to read the crowd and build a set that slaps.
Confidence on the Decks – Most importantly, you'll walk away with the confidence to play your first live set.
📍 Two Unique Locations to Choose From:
Private Home Studio – Perfect for weekday sessions in a chill, personalized setting. Great for one-on-ones or small groups.
Live Nightclub Experience – Join our weekend classes in a real Amsterdam club. Feel the bass, the lights, the energy — and maybe even spin your first live track!
👥 Who It’s For:
Tourists looking for a unique Amsterdam activity
Aspiring DJs who want a crash course in the craft
Musicians curious about electronic performance and mixing
Couples, solo travelers, and party people who want to create, not just consume
🔊 Details:
Duration: Approx. 1.5–2 hours
Location: Private home near city center or nightclub venue (weekends only)
Group Size: 1–6 people (private group options available)
All Equipment Provided – Just bring your vibe.
Optional Add-On: Record your session to take home your first mix!
Whether you're just curious or secretly dreaming of your DJ debut, this experience will leave you inspired, energized, and maybe even ready to book your first gig.
Book now and spin your story in Amsterdam — from learner to legend, one beat at a time.
Extra information
Bring your own headphones and music if you have any on a USB stick mp3 format
Location
At teacher's location :
- Jonge Roelensteeg, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Reguliersdwarsstraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands
About Me
With a lifelong dedication to music and an international career behind the decks, [Your Name] brings passion, skill, and deep industry knowledge to every DJ course.
Having started in music at just 8 years old, Erik ( aka DJ Erik Saigon) is a proud alum of Philadelphia’s prestigious Girard Academic Music Program and the celebrated CAPA high school — alma mater of Boyz II Men. He continued honing his craft at The Esther Boyer College of Music (1995–2002), before earning a degree in International Business Management and French from the University of Tampa in 2007.
His DJ journey officially launched at Amsterdam’s renowned Q-Factory School of Music in 2019, where he trained and developed a style rooted in technical precision and crowd connection. Since then, he’s played at iconic venues including Paradiso, the Reguliersdwaarstraat, Lisbon, Milan, Coimbra and Soho House, captivating audiences with genre-blending sets that reflect both deep musical knowledge and global perspective.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your skills, My course is designed to give you the foundation, confidence, and creative inspiration to succeed behind the decks or as an entrepreneur
Entrepreneur | Innovator | Relentless Builder of What Comes Next
From coffee-stained blueprints to boardroom breakthroughs, Erik has walked the long road from dreamer to doer. A self-made entrepreneur with fire in his veins and strategy in his stride, he’s founded, scaled, and steered ventures that don’t just chase trends—they set them.
Erik thrives where chaos meets opportunity. He’s known for transforming wild ideas into market-tested realities, mentoring the next wave of changemakers, and navigating the highs and lows of the startup grind with a mix of grit, grace, and gallows humor.
With a track record of turning obstacles into launchpads and a passion for teaching the truth behind entrepreneurship (spoiler: it's not all lattes and laptop beaches), Erik brings raw wisdom and lived experience to the Apparentus community. He doesn’t just talk business—he builds it, breaks it, and builds it again, better.
Topics Erik Covers:
Startup Strategy & Market Fit
Grit Over Glamour: The Real Entrepreneurial Journey
Scaling Without Selling Your Soul
Leadership in Uncertainty
The Psychology of Founders
Mantra: “Fail loud, learn fast, build something that matters.”
I have worked with the VP of SALES at Sykes Enterprises in Tampa Fl, Hosted celebrities and Royalty on my tours using boutique marketing techniques and sales practices. I have opened satelites of Oranje Umbrella Amsterdam in Portugal, and have had over 30.000 guests on our tours since 2013
Having started in music at just 8 years old, Erik ( aka DJ Erik Saigon) is a proud alum of Philadelphia’s prestigious Girard Academic Music Program and the celebrated CAPA high school — alma mater of Boyz II Men. He continued honing his craft at The Esther Boyer College of Music (1995–2002), before earning a degree in International Business Management and French from the University of Tampa in 2007.
His DJ journey officially launched at Amsterdam’s renowned Q-Factory School of Music in 2019, where he trained and developed a style rooted in technical precision and crowd connection. Since then, he’s played at iconic venues including Paradiso, the Reguliersdwaarstraat, Lisbon, Milan, Coimbra and Soho House, captivating audiences with genre-blending sets that reflect both deep musical knowledge and global perspective.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your skills, My course is designed to give you the foundation, confidence, and creative inspiration to succeed behind the decks or as an entrepreneur
Entrepreneur | Innovator | Relentless Builder of What Comes Next
From coffee-stained blueprints to boardroom breakthroughs, Erik has walked the long road from dreamer to doer. A self-made entrepreneur with fire in his veins and strategy in his stride, he’s founded, scaled, and steered ventures that don’t just chase trends—they set them.
Erik thrives where chaos meets opportunity. He’s known for transforming wild ideas into market-tested realities, mentoring the next wave of changemakers, and navigating the highs and lows of the startup grind with a mix of grit, grace, and gallows humor.
With a track record of turning obstacles into launchpads and a passion for teaching the truth behind entrepreneurship (spoiler: it's not all lattes and laptop beaches), Erik brings raw wisdom and lived experience to the Apparentus community. He doesn’t just talk business—he builds it, breaks it, and builds it again, better.
Topics Erik Covers:
Startup Strategy & Market Fit
Grit Over Glamour: The Real Entrepreneurial Journey
Scaling Without Selling Your Soul
Leadership in Uncertainty
The Psychology of Founders
Mantra: “Fail loud, learn fast, build something that matters.”
I have worked with the VP of SALES at Sykes Enterprises in Tampa Fl, Hosted celebrities and Royalty on my tours using boutique marketing techniques and sales practices. I have opened satelites of Oranje Umbrella Amsterdam in Portugal, and have had over 30.000 guests on our tours since 2013
Education
University of Tampa Bachelor of Science 2007
International Business and French
Esther Boyer College of Music ( Temple University) 1995-2002
Curtis Institute Philadelphia 2002
International Business and French
Esther Boyer College of Music ( Temple University) 1995-2002
Curtis Institute Philadelphia 2002
Experience / Qualifications
7 years experience as professional DJ
12 Years experience running the Oranje Umbrella Company a private tour guide company in amsterdam
12 Years experience running the Oranje Umbrella Company a private tour guide company in amsterdam
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Dutch
Spanish
Skills
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
At teacher's location
Mon
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08-12
12-16
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20-24
💼 Beginner Entrepreneurs Workshop – Turn Passion into Profit with a Real Amsterdam Business Mentor
Ready to stop dreaming and start building?
This intimate, no-fluff workshop is designed for beginner entrepreneurs who are ready to find their passion, craft a vision, and take real steps toward launching their own business — with guidance from someone who's walked the walk.
Led by a seasoned Amsterdam entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience running a successful tour company, featured on Netflix and in major German documentaries, this class strips away the Instagram fantasy and gets into the real, gritty, beautiful process of turning an idea into a thriving business.
🔥 What You'll Learn:
Finding Your Passion – Discover your unique strengths and how to turn them into a business that feels aligned and alive.
Business Foundations 101 – Learn what actually matters when starting out: from niche selection and value propositions to basic branding and messaging.
From Idea to Action – How to go from "I have an idea" to "I’m building this thing for real."
Monetizing Your Magic – Learn practical methods to earn from your passion — even before you're “fully ready.”
Confidence as Currency – How to show up, pitch yourself, and tell your story with clarity and power.
Lessons From the Field – Candid stories and insights from 12+ years of running a business in one of the world’s most competitive tourism markets.
💡 Who This Is For:
Aspiring entrepreneurs who feel stuck or unsure where to begin
Creatives, travelers, and dreamers ready to take control of their work life
Anyone who’s got passion but needs help turning it into a plan
Business beginners who want real talk, not recycled Pinterest quotes
📍 Class Details:
Location: Central Amsterdam – cozy studio or private workspace
Format: Interactive workshop (1-on-1 or small group, max 6)
Duration: 2 hours
Includes: Workbook, resource guide, and a follow-up 1:1 check-in session
You don’t need a business degree. You need direction, inspiration, and the guts to begin.
This workshop is your first real step toward living life on your terms — building a business that’s yours, powered by you, and guided by someone who's done it before.
Sign up now and start building the life they told you was “too unrealistic.”
Because unrealistic dreams are exactly the ones worth chasing.
Ready to stop dreaming and start building?
This intimate, no-fluff workshop is designed for beginner entrepreneurs who are ready to find their passion, craft a vision, and take real steps toward launching their own business — with guidance from someone who's walked the walk.
Led by a seasoned Amsterdam entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience running a successful tour company, featured on Netflix and in major German documentaries, this class strips away the Instagram fantasy and gets into the real, gritty, beautiful process of turning an idea into a thriving business.
🔥 What You'll Learn:
Finding Your Passion – Discover your unique strengths and how to turn them into a business that feels aligned and alive.
Business Foundations 101 – Learn what actually matters when starting out: from niche selection and value propositions to basic branding and messaging.
From Idea to Action – How to go from "I have an idea" to "I’m building this thing for real."
Monetizing Your Magic – Learn practical methods to earn from your passion — even before you're “fully ready.”
Confidence as Currency – How to show up, pitch yourself, and tell your story with clarity and power.
Lessons From the Field – Candid stories and insights from 12+ years of running a business in one of the world’s most competitive tourism markets.
💡 Who This Is For:
Aspiring entrepreneurs who feel stuck or unsure where to begin
Creatives, travelers, and dreamers ready to take control of their work life
Anyone who’s got passion but needs help turning it into a plan
Business beginners who want real talk, not recycled Pinterest quotes
📍 Class Details:
Location: Central Amsterdam – cozy studio or private workspace
Format: Interactive workshop (1-on-1 or small group, max 6)
Duration: 2 hours
Includes: Workbook, resource guide, and a follow-up 1:1 check-in session
You don’t need a business degree. You need direction, inspiration, and the guts to begin.
This workshop is your first real step toward living life on your terms — building a business that’s yours, powered by you, and guided by someone who's done it before.
Sign up now and start building the life they told you was “too unrealistic.”
Because unrealistic dreams are exactly the ones worth chasing.
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