The Course
6 Steps to Mastering Mixing is a comprehensive program designed to help aspiring DJs understand the foundations of mixing and build confidence on the decks. Led by seasoned DJs Michael Allegan (@maikolmusic) and Robert Lee (@roberto.leon.music), this course guides you along a clear, structured path to mastering essential skills—from understanding your equipment to performing seamless transitions between tracks. Whether you’re new to mixing or looking to refine your skills, this course delivers practical guidance on using industry-standard equipment, reading the crowd, and elevating your unique style.
In this course, you’ll start by meeting your mentors, whose combined experience in event production and live performances adds depth to every lesson. Continuing on, you’ll explore each essential component of the DJ controller, familiarizing yourself with volume, tempo, EQ knobs, filters, and the jog wheel. With a mix of video lessons, supplemental materials, and practice exercises, each module ensures you gain hands-on knowledge and confidence with your chosen DJ equipment.
As the course progresses, you'll dive into mixing techniques, covering topics like beats, bars, and the critical skill of phrase stacking. Utilizing the Order of Operations as your guide, you’ll learn a foolproof approach to beat matching, queuing, and transitioning smoothly from track to track. To bring it all home, a series of guided mini-mixes will help you refine your own practice, preparing you to command any crowd.
Course Curriculum
Interactive
No matter the occasion, we've got you
Innovative
Helping students become professionals
Hands-On
Online or in-person
Additional Offerings
Get started on the right note with our all inclusive Launch Package, or add a 1 to 1 Virtual Training session to get all your questions answered.
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Michael Allegan
Mentor & Co-Founder
@maikolmusic
Given his wide range of music tastes and vast library, Michael strives to be a "DJ chameleon", inspired by such eclectic acts as Jamie xx, Four Tet, Danny Tenaglia, DJ Harvey, Erol Alkan, Breakbot, 2manydjs, and Carl Cox. He's always trying to be as surprising and unpredictable as possible, while maintaining cohesiveness in his sets, bringing you what you need to hear whether you realize it or not!
From supporting various artists, to holding down theme party residencies, and covering private events/weddings, Michael has gained an acute awareness of vibe, reading the crowd as well as having the confidence in his ability to transition between any two songs.
Follow along with Michael's nomadic DJ journey on Instagram and check out his eclectic mixes on SoundCloud!
Robert Lee
Mentor & Co-Founder
@roberto.leon.music
With over a decade of experience behind the decks, Robert—known to dance floors as Roberto Leon—has mastered the art of creating unforgettable musical experiences. From late-night underground parties in Los Angeles to renegade festivals, Robert’s sonic journey has taken him from local scenes to the pulse of larger crowds, always bringing his signature style and passion for music. His commitment to the art of mixing has made him a staple in the LA music community, where he’s a frequent collaborator with several underground event production labels.
As co-founder of Mix 'n Match Mentors, Robert now shares his knowledge and love for mixing with aspiring artists. Driven by the belief that anyone can learn to mix with the right foundation, he co-created 6 Steps to Mastering Mixing, a course designed to equip beginners and intermediate DJs with essential techniques to seamlessly transition between songs and elevate their sets.
Get to know this unique mixer via Instagram and don't sleep on his nostalgic mixes over on SoundCloud.
