New York's hands-on
DJ & production school

Now enrolling Small groups Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced

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Our approach

Real decks. Real rooms. Real feedback. We teach the craft behind the mix: how to read a floor, build a set and play like you belong in the booth.

DJ courses

On the Decks

Three levels and a vinyl lab. We put you in a group with people at the same level, so nobody's bored and nobody's lost.

Lab · All levelsVinyl only
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Vinyl Lab

Sessions on Technics 1200s only. Ride the pitch, trust your ears and dig for records.

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PlacementAll levels
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Not sure where you fit?

Tell us where you're at and we'll place you in the right group.

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Music production courses

In the Studio

Make the records you want to play. From a blank session to a finished, release-ready track, with feedback from people who play out every week.

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P1

Production · Foundations

From loop to track

Drums, groove and your first arrangement. Get out of the eight-bar loop and finish an idea.

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P2

Production · Sound design

Make it sound like you

Build your own sounds instead of scrolling presets, and shape tension and release on purpose.

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P3

Production · Mixdown & release

Finish it. Play it.

Mix and master tracks that hold up on a club system, then get them out into the world.

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The studio · New York

Built like a booth. Tuned like a studio.

Why Hooked on Sonics

Everything a tutorial can't give you.

  1. 01

    Club-standard gear

    Learn on CDJ-3000s, a DJM-V10 and Technics 1200s, the setup you'll walk up to in a real booth.

  2. 02

    Small groups, by level

    Grouped with people at your level, so nobody's bored and nobody's lost.

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    Taught by working DJs

    AG and Alex Raouf teach every group, with honest notes on what to fix next.

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    Leave with a mix

    Record your sessions, hear yourself back and walk out with a mix you're proud to send.

  5. 05

    A path to playing out

    From house parties to club nights: booth etiquette, promo and how DJs actually get booked.

How it works

Four steps to your first class.

01

Apply

Two minutes. Tell us where you're at and what you want out of it.

02

Quick call

A short Zoom to talk through your goals, your sound and your schedule.

03

Get placed

AG and Alex review your answers and put you in the right group.

04

Start mixing

Show up, plug in and play. Groups or one-on-one, whatever fits.

About

Meet your Instructors

Hooked on Sonics is a New York DJ and production school run by AG and Alex Raouf. Small rooms, real gear and the stuff you only learn by standing next to someone who does it.

FAQ

Before you hit play

Who is this for?

Anyone from never-touched-decks to playing out regularly. You tell us where you're at, and we place you in a group at the same level: Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced.

Do I need my own gear?

No. Classes run on the studio's CDJs, mixer and turntables. Having something at home to practice on helps between sessions, and we'll talk through options on your call.

How do you decide my group?

From your application and a quick Zoom call. AG and Alex Raouf make the final call after reviewing your answers.

Do I need to send a mix?

Optional for beginners. If you're intermediate or advanced, send a 15–30 minute recording. A phone video is totally fine.

Group classes or one-on-one?

Both. Pick your preference on the application, or tell us you're open to either.

Can I do vinyl only?

Yes. Vinyl Lab sessions run on Technics 1200s only. Let us know on your application if you're interested.

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Contact us

Questions? DM us on Instagram.

AG@adamgnyc Alex Raouf@alexraouf