After 15 years DJing at festivals and clubs in Australia and around the world - i’m proud to present The Handsdown DJ Academy.

I am offering 1-on-1 mentoring through an intensive 6-week course at my studio in Melbourne.

Whether you are a beginner or intermediate each student will receive a program tailored to where they are at.

Over these 6 weeks, I’ll guide you through everything from the fundamentals of collecting and mixing music, all the way up to performing your first live gig at our Academy showcase event upon completing the course.

If you’re ready to turn your DJ dreams into reality, let’s make some magic!

  • Week 1:

    Introduction to DJing and Equipment Basics

    Week 2:

    Introduction to Rekordbox + music digging and organising

    Week 3:

    Beatmatching and Mixing Basics

    Week 4:

    Advanced mixing techniques, EQing and phrasing

    Week 5:

    Building a Dj Set

    Week 6:

    Performance techniques

    Mock performance

    Preparing for playing your first show, marketing and getting gigs

    On completion of our 6 weeks, each student will perform their first gig at our academy showcase event in Melbourne alongside there peers

  • Group 3 : Jan 15-Feb 20

    • Exclusive access to discounts at DJ City

    • A press pack from the academy showcase with audio recording & professional photo and video

    • Access to discounted tickets to events and festivals

“Having worked closely with Shannon for the past 6-7 years and witnessed his remarkable ascent in both the domestic and international scenes, it has been a true privilege to observe his journey. Over the last decade, Shannon has emerged as one of the most talented, passionate, and determined artists and DJs. Not only is Shannon an exceptional technical DJ with an unmatched sense of the music, but he also deeply values community, people, and hard work. His ability to read a crowd and create an electric atmosphere both on and off the dance floor is a testament to his dedication. I wholeheartedly recommend Shannon as a DJ and mentor to any aspiring DJs who want to master the craft with respect and integrity.”

Andrew Cook

Director

Interstellar Groove Festival & Morning After Agency

Testimonials;

‘I had such a fun and informative experience working with Shannon. He helped me polish my skills and knowledge of DJing to a pro level, i am now confident I can tackle any gig head on. I would recommend his mentorship to anyone who wants to take the next step’

Dylan McKitterick “Dyl Tho”

Group 1 Student