ABOUT US
Her DJ Club (HDC) is an empowering and transformative initiative that is dedicated to creating a supportive, women-led space where women can learn the fundamentals of DJing while fostering community and breaking into a male-dominated industry.
Founded by murcutian in March 2024, HDC is built on the foundation of her experience as a local DJ, and her passion for sharing knowledge with other women in her community.
Held in Oakland, CA, HDC offers an 8-week course where students are introduced to the fundamentals of DJing. The program covers essential skills such as counting music, beat matching, curating and organizing music, and preparing for live performances. Students work closely with murcutian and her co-instructor DJ Broad Strokes and other mentors to understand both the technical and creative aspects of DJing, with the ultimate goal of performing live and potentially monetizing their skills.
The first class, which graduated in August 2024 with seven students, marked a significant milestone. Those students went on to successfully book and play at least two gigs. Since then, ten more students have graduated, and eight more women are currently learning and honing their DJ skills.
The culmination of their hard work is celebrated with a live graduation showcase, an event that not only marks their growth but also brings the local community together to celebrate music, their talent, and their creativity.
HDC is rooted in the belief that creating a safe space for women to learn and connect can have a profound impact on their lives, both personally and professionally. The course not only teaches technical skills but also provides opportunities for women to network, support one another, and build lasting relationships that extend beyond the workshop.
Our Team
Julia AKA murcutian
Founder | Lead Instructor
“I believe that one of the most important ways to give back to the community I live in is - knowledge sharing. There’s a gap in BIPOC Feminine representation amongst DJ culture worldwide, in my opinion. I hope to help change that one day. I had an amazing start to my career and I have a strong desire to pay it forward in honor of the amazing, generous folks that shared their creative spaces with me and granted me opportunities to share my passion for music through their respected platforms. With this workshop, I hope to help build long-lasting partnerships and empower Women by teaching them a skill they can feel good about. Music has always been very healing and learning to DJ has been life-changing to me. My intention as your instructor is to share everything I know to help unlock that part of your creativity. To honor your commitment to learning an art form I hold so much love and respect for. I promise to do my best to teach you the fundamentals of DJing as I see them, to help create a strong foundation for this new beginning in your creative journey. I’m grateful for your trust in me and I’m looking forward to working with everyone! Let’s get it!”
Fhay AKA DJ Broad Strokes
Co-Founder | Assistant Instructor
“Two things that are fundamentally important to me beyond music are community and equity, particularly for Womxn in traditionally cis male-dominated industries and environments. When murcutian and Her DJ Club announced this program, I felt deeply aligned with their mission and their values. At the core, its purpose is to provide Womxn access to knowledge and skills, to smash that gate, and to provide others - especially those who live, breathe, and dream music - an opportunity to expand their musical creativity through the art of DJing. I had the honor of being a volunteer teaching assistant at one of their classes and was inspired by the thoughtfulness and thoroughness of the curriculum, by murcutian's nurturing and honest approach, and by the Womxn who had been showing up, for themselves and for each other, every week. “It is a blessing and privilege to be Her DJ Club's Assistant Profesora for the club's next group of students. It's also important to acknowledge the work of all the Womxn and Non-Binary DJs who came before to pave the way and to those who continue to create these opportunities, for all. Salute 🫡”
WORK WITH US
Whether you want to learn to DJ or hire us for your event - We Gotchu!
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Join a community of women over eight weeks to learn the fundamental skills of DJing. The program covers essential skills such as counting music, beat matching, curating and organizing music, and preparing for live performances.
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We offer mobile DJ services and have a network of DJs who curate a wide variety of vibes for whatever your needs.
We are also open to collab for residencies, festivals, day parties, and more.
