Learn to DJ in Vietnam: Lessons, Prices and Practice Rooms in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Updated 2026. Planning a trip to Vietnam, just moved to Ho Chi Minh City, working remotely for a few months, or staying long enough to pick up a new skill? You can learn to DJ in Vietnam without owning a single piece of gear. This guide covers what matters when you're not Vietnamese: whether lessons are in English, what courses cost, where to practise on club equipment, and whether to buy or rent. It comes from Muse Inc, a DJ school in central Ho Chi Minh City that has been teaching since 2017. So yes, we're writing about our own school, and we'll stick to facts you can check on our site.

DJ lessons in Saigon at a glance

• Language: lessons in English or Vietnamese; the lesson slides come in both.
• Formats: private (1-on-1), a small group, or online with a teacher.
• Complete beginners: Level 1 — Basic DJ, about three weeks: 8,000,000 VND in a small group or online, 9,500,000 VND private.
• Practice rooms: rooms by the hour from 250,000 VND (XDJ; CDJ-2000 and turntables 350,000, CDJ-3000 450,000), no enrolment needed.
• Free trial lesson: one hour with a teacher on CDJ-3000 and DJM-A9.
• Where: 409 Hai Bà Trưng, Xuân Hòa ward, central Ho Chi Minh City; open 9:00–21:00 every day.

Book a free trial lesson with the form at the end of this page, or compare all DJ courses in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon?

The same city. Ho Chi Minh City has been its official name since 1976, and that is what you will see on flights, hotel bookings and maps. Most people who live here, and much of the local English-language press, still call it Saigon. This guide uses both. Muse Inc is in the centre, in the area long known as District 3.

Can you learn to DJ in English in Vietnam?

Yes. At Muse Inc, lessons run in Vietnamese or, for international students, in English. The lesson slides in your student account come in both languages, so you can go over the material in English between sessions. Just mention when you book that you'd like your lessons in English.

You learn from working DJs. The team includes the school's founder, DJ Phatbeatz, known for turntablism and scratch; DJ Zackie, one of the school's first students, who has played the Ravolution, Tiger and Heineken festivals; and DJ/producer Jake Ryan, whose lessons are structured, hands-on and full of honest feedback. On Google the school currently shows 4.9/5 from 99 reviews, including reviews in English from people who came from abroad to train or simply to practise.

Lessons run on the gear you'll meet in clubs: Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 players, DJM-A9 and DJM-900NXS2 mixers, XDJ all-in-one systems, controllers and turntables, with Rekordbox, Serato DJ Pro and Traktor as software.

Course options and prices

Most courses come in three formats:

• Private (1-on-1): your pace, booked any time between 9:00 and 21:00.
• Group: a fixed timetable with a small group, mixing back to back.
• Online: live with a teacher; you need a laptop and a controller at home.

Prices below are the school's current list prices in Vietnamese dong. Dollar figures are approximate, at about 26,000 VND to the dollar. 0% instalments are available on courses; ask us about the terms.

• Level 1 — Basic DJ is where complete beginners start: 9 sessions over about three weeks (eight lessons with a teacher plus a test) and 8 practice hours on top. You learn on a controller: hardware and software, beatmatching, EQ, effects and your first 15-minute set. 9,500,000 VND private (approximately $365); 8,000,000 VND in a group of up to 4 or online (approximately $310).
• Comprehensive DJ Course is the full path from zero to performing: about three months, 33 lessons of 60 minutes and 33 practice sessions with a teaching assistant in the studio, on CDJs, controllers and turntables. It ends with a graduation set at Markshow and a certificate that can be checked by QR code. 38,000,000 VND private (approximately $1,460), 30,000,000 VND in a group of 4–6 (approximately $1,150), 24,000,000 VND online (approximately $920).
• DJ After Hours is built for people with day jobs: evening classes, 5 sessions (4 lessons and a test) focused on core skills. 5,000,000 VND private (approximately $190), 4,000,000 VND in a group or online (approximately $155).
• Next steps once you have the basics: the Intermediate (Level 2) and Advanced (Level 3) courses (15,000,000–17,000,000 VND), and genre courses in techno, EDM and urban/hip-hop (24,000,000–29,000,000 VND depending on the course and format).
• Kids DJ Course for ages 6–14: eleven lessons of 60–90 minutes on a controller, eight 60-minute practice sessions and a final contest; 7,000,000 VND private (approximately $270).

Every option, online and group prices included, is on the DJ course price list.

Which course is for you?

A quick way to choose, by where you are now:

• Never mixed before? Level 1 — Basic DJ: about three weeks on a controller, 8,000,000 VND in a small group or online (approx. $310), or 9,500,000 VND private (approx. $365).
• Want to play gigs? The Comprehensive DJ Course takes you from zero to a graduation set at Markshow in about three months: 24,000,000 VND online, 30,000,000 VND in a group of 4–6 and 38,000,000 VND private (approx. $920, $1,150 and $1,460).
• Want to make your own tracks? The Music Production Training Program: 39 two-hour classes over about 13 weeks on Ableton Live with the producer RAVAGE, 40,000,000 VND 1-on-1 (approx. $1,540).
• Already a DJ and just need decks? Book a practice room by the hour, from 250,000 VND (approx. $10). No enrolment needed.

Still not sure? Start with the free trial lesson: the teacher hears where you are and suggests the right level.

Visiting Vietnam for a short time?

You don't need to sign up for three months to get on the decks. From the shortest to the longest:

• A free trial lesson: one hour with a teacher at the school, on CDJ-3000 and DJM-A9. Pick a free time online.
• A practice room by the hour: you don't need to be a student, and you can bring a friend (see the prices below).
• DJ After Hours: the shortest course, 5 sessions (4 lessons and a test), built around evenings.
• Level 1 — Basic DJ: about three weeks at three lessons a week, so it fits into a stay of about a month.

Tell us your dates when you book and ask which schedule works. Private lessons are booked any time between 9:00 and 21:00, every day.

Booking from abroad, before you arrive

You can arrange your first lesson before you land:

• Book the free trial online. Use the booking form at the end of this page (the Trial lesson tab) and pick a day and time after your arrival. Enter your phone number with its country code and choose WhatsApp or e-mail as the way to reach you if you don't have a Vietnamese number yet. The calendar shows the coming weeks; if you arrive later than that, message us first.
• Your time is held for up to 48 hours while the school confirms it, and the link you get after booking shows whether it is confirmed.
• Message us on WhatsApp at +84 90 295 79 11 (the same number is on Zalo): your arrival date, how long you're staying, your DJ experience and whether you'd like private or group lessons. We'll suggest a course and a schedule.
• Or e-mail info@museinc.com.vn with the same details.
• Paying: nothing is paid online when you book. Courses are paid at the school or by bank transfer; ask about 0% instalments.

Vietnam is on UTC+7, and the team replies during opening hours, 9:00–21:00.

Practising on club gear

Lessons are only half of it; you get better by playing. The school's DJ practice rooms are open 9:00–21:00 every day, and you don't need to be a student to book. Pick a room and a free time online, and the school confirms by phone or Zalo. Current hourly prices:

• XDJ-RX3 rooms and the XDJ-XZ room: 250,000 VND an hour (approximately $10) for up to 2 people, plus 50,000 VND an hour for each extra person.
• CDJ-2000NXS2 + DJM-900NXS2: 350,000 VND an hour (approximately $13.50).
• Private studio with CDJ-3000 + DJM-A9 and Yamaha HS8 monitors, for up to 4 people: 450,000 VND an hour (approximately $17).
• Vinyl rooms: Pioneer PLX-1000 turntables with a DJM-S7, Technics MK5G with a Traktor Z2, Denon VL12 with an X1800, or Pioneer CRSS12 with an S11 mixer, at 350,000–450,000 VND an hour.

In practice that's CDJ hire by the hour in Ho Chi Minh City, without having to move any gear. Visiting DJs also book the studio to practise or record a promo mix. Course students get practice hours included (33 sessions with a teaching assistant in the Comprehensive course, 8 hours in Level 1), and you can ask about current offers on booth time.

The house rules are simple: bring your own headphones (6.3 mm or 3.5 mm plug), bring your music on USB exported from rekordbox (or a laptop for controller sessions), and be on time, because sessions start and end on the hour.

Buy, rent or use the school's gear

For lessons at the school you don't need anything: you learn on the school's CDJs, controllers and turntables. You only need your own laptop and controller if you choose online lessons.

If you need gear outside the school, say for a house party, a gig or practice at home, look at DJ equipment rental. The school rents out DJ gear for practice and events, and its festival clients include Ravolution, Creamfields Vietnam, Heineken Refresh Your Music and Tiger Crystal Rave. Ask for a quote with your dates.

Staying longer and want your own setup? The school's online store sells controllers, all-in-one systems, CDJs, headphones and studio monitors, priced in VND. For reference, the Pioneer DJ DDJ FLX4, a two-channel controller for beginners, is currently 11,650,000 VND (approximately $450), and the XDJ-RX3 all-in-one is 61,506,000 VND (approximately $2,370). Our honest advice: take a few lessons first, then buy. By then you'll know whether you prefer a controller or club-style players, and which software suits you.

Where the scene is

Every Muse Inc student finishes with a graduation set at Markshow, the school's graduation show, playing in front of a real crowd and a panel of judges. The video of that set becomes your first portfolio, and the school connects graduates with partner bars and clubs.

The school also runs Muse Allstar club nights, Asian Jam and workshops, and has its own event space, IKONIK, for showcases, workshops and private events, with room for 70+ guests. Dates are announced on the events page. After graduating you can keep practising in the studio, join Muse Inc events and get booked through the school's DJ booking service.

Outside Ho Chi Minh City

Muse Inc has one school, in Ho Chi Minh City. If you live in Hanoi, Da Nang or elsewhere in Vietnam, the online format is a live lesson with a teacher: you need a laptop and a controller at home. When you are in Ho Chi Minh City, the practice rooms are open to you like to anyone else.

Getting there

Muse Inc is at 409 Hai Bà Trưng, Xuân Hòa ward, in central Ho Chi Minh City, in the area long known as District 3. The entrance is at the back of the building: the Vietnamese address reads "(Mặt sau) 409 Hai Bà Trưng, Phường Xuân Hòa", and "mặt sau" means "rear side", so show that line to your driver. Search for Muse Inc on Google Maps to find the pin.

• Open 9:00–21:00, every day of the week
• Phone, Zalo and WhatsApp: 090 2957 911 (from abroad +84 90 295 79 11)
• Email: info@museinc.com.vn

FAQ

Ready to try? Book your free trial lesson, or message us on Zalo or WhatsApp at 0902 957 911 (+84 90 295 79 11 from abroad) and tell us how long you'll be in Vietnam. We'll suggest a course and a schedule that fit.