# Learn — The Rectangle

> One-on-one DJ lessons and small-group workshops in Santa Cruz on CDJs, a club mixer, sampling, and effects. Beginners welcome. Request a lesson.

Get hands-on with DJ gear, music production, and creative technology. Start with your questions. Leave with something you can do.

- Price: From $120/hr. Setup, equipment availability, session hours, and pricing are confirmed with your request.
- Location: Santa Cruz, California. By appointment.

## Less watching. More doing.

Explore one-on-one sessions and small-group workshops in a real creative space. Tell us your starting point and what you want to learn; we’ll confirm a suitable session.

- **DJ fundamentals**: Beatmatching, phrasing, track selection, and building a set.
- **Know your gear**: Get comfortable with CDJs, the mixer, sampling, and effects.
- **Creative technology**: Explore production workflows, content creation, and interactive tools.

## The details.

- Approach: Hands-on and goal-led
- Experience: Beginners and developing creatives
- Format: One-on-one or small group by arrangement
- Preparation: Tell us your interests and starting point

## Sound hours

- Quiet hours (11 AM – 6 PM): Headphones or low monitor level (neighboring shops are open)
- Loud hours (from 6 PM): Full volume, lights, projection

Times are local to Santa Cruz, California (America/Los_Angeles).

## Request a booking.

Choose what you are planning: DJ fundamentals, CDJs, mixer, sampling & effects, Creative technology.

Send a request at https://rectangle.space/learn#request or call (831) 607-8735. Your request comes straight to us. Nothing is booked until we confirm.

## Before you come over.

### How do I book a session?

Send a request above, or call (831) 607-8735. We’ll confirm the date, setup, price, and any deposit details directly.

### Can I drop in?

The Rectangle operates by appointment. Please arrange your visit in advance so we can prepare the space for you.

### What should I bring?

For DJ practice, bring rekordbox-prepared USBs and headphones. For a Producer session, bring an SD card or an external hard drive for your recording. For shoots, events, or lessons, we’ll agree on equipment and preparation when you inquire.

### Are immersive experiences available now?

They’re in development. Choose Experience in the request form to ask about future sessions or collaborations.

## More at The Rectangle

- [DJ Rehearsal](https://rectangle.space/rehearse.md): Practice. Refine. Play.
- [Photo & Video](https://rectangle.space/create.md): Shoot. Produce. Bring ideas to life.
- [Private Events](https://rectangle.space/activate.md): Small gatherings. After 6 PM.
- [Experience](https://rectangle.space/experience.md): Immersive. Interactive. Unexpected.
- [Home](https://rectangle.space/index.md)