Dai Minenger: Musician, DJ, Educator
Find your Sound
Rooted in Underground Sound, Queer Culture, and Community.
Groove School
Groove School is a creative learning space for DJs, producers, and music lovers who want to turn curiosity into skill.
Students receive one-on-one guidance, hands-on training, practical music education, and real-world insight from an artist who understands performance, production, community, and creative growth.
This is not just about learning buttons, software, or equipment. Groove School is about helping you understand music, trust your ear, build confidence, and create something that feels true to you.
Groove School for:
New DJs who want to learn how to mix, transition, and perform
Beginner producers who want to make beats and structure full songs
Artists who want to understand equipment, software, and setup
Creatives who want confidence before playing live or sharing their work
Students who want mentorship, not just tutorials
Anyone ready to take their sound seriously
No matter your background, experience level, or musical style, Groove School gives you a place to learn, experiment, and grow.
Choose Your Path
DJ Lessons
Learn how to control the room, blend tracks, build energy, and create a set that feels intentional from start to finish.
DJ lessons cover the foundations of mixing, beatmatching, transitions, cueing, BPM, EQ control, effects, and live performance preparation.
Music Production Lessons
Turn ideas into complete tracks with hands-on music production training.
Production lessons cover beat-making, melodies, song structure, DAWs, basic mixing, effects, sound design, arrangement, home studio setup, and release preparation depending on your package level.
Beginner
DJ Package
$500
Includes:
4 one-hour lessons
Hands-on training with digital DJ equipment
Beatmatching, mixing, transitions, and basic effects
BPM and cueing fundamentals
One-on-one consultation for gear recommendations and career advice
Priority access to Groove School networking events and DJ meetups
Beginner DJ controller compatible with Serato Lite or rekordbox
Discounts on future courses and advanced lessons
Live set opportunity
Start DJ Lessons
Intermediate DJ Package
$1000
Includes:
4 one-hour lessons
Hands-on training with digital DJ equipment
Beatmatching, mixing, transitions, and basic effects
BPM and cueing fundamentals
One-on-one consultation for gear recommendations and career advice
Priority access to Groove School networking events and DJ meetups
Beginner DJ controller compatible with Serato Lite or rekordbox
Discounts on future courses and advanced lessons
Live set opportunity
Level Up Your Skills
Music Production Package
$500
Includes:
4 one-hour lessons
Hands-on training with digital DJ equipment
Beatmatching, mixing, transitions, and basic effects
BPM and cueing fundamentals
One-on-one consultation for gear recommendations and career advice
Priority access to Groove School networking events and DJ meetups
Beginner DJ controller compatible with Serato Lite or rekordbox
Discounts on future courses and advanced lessons
Live set opportunity
Start Producing
Why Learn with Dai?
DJ DaiGROOVIE brings together the perspective of a DJ, producer, engineer, educator, and community-centered artist.
That means students are not just learning technical skills. They are learning how to think like artists, prepare for real situations, respect the culture behind the music, and create with intention.
Groove School is rooted in confidence, creativity, and access. It is designed to help more people find their sound, tell their story, and feel empowered to participate in music culture.