Learning how to dj can be very confusing. Dj Lessons can be very expensive & theres a ton of bad DJ advice out there telling you to teach yourself. This is why so many new DJs get stuck dj mixing in their bedroom and end up giving up before they discover how to be a DJ.
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Your goal is to be more than a DJ; it is to be a brand, a name, a DJ with tons of followers. That’s a tall order for someone with fresh DJ skills and almost no business experience, but it is not impossible. If you know what it takes to make it in the world of DJing then the world can be your oyster, but you have to start where everyone else does: the beginning.
The moment you’ve settled on your DJ name you should also be creating your brand, and living it on stage. Are you a well-dressed DJ who looks like he or she always knows where the best parties are? Or are you the laid back DJ in casual clothing who’s ‘all about the music’? It doesn’t matter what your brand, your persona is, all that matters is that you work hard to brand it.
There are some things about DJing that a DJ class can’t teach you, but nevertheless are important to reaching the level of success you desire. Continue reading “Beginners Guide To DJing – Creating Your Brand” »
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You’ve been looking for ways to get out there and get more exposure as a DJ, to make more money as a DJ…but you don’t know how. Do you need better equipment? Do you need a more mainstream sound? Is it simply that you need to be able to do whatever the venue calls for?
Unfortunately you are not alone in your quest for DJ greatness. Many DJs just starting out find out what many of us learn the hard way: you don’t know what you don’t know, until someone tells you that you don’t know it. Complicated, right?
Don’t worry because recently Virtual DJ released the 7.4 version of its software which isn’t the Virtual DJ 8 we’ve all been eagerly anticipating, but it does have some pretty cool features that can help you get those gigs you may not want, but need. Continue reading “Maximizing DJ Gigs With Virtual DJ 7.4” »
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If you frequent any particular clubs or are active in the online DJ community, then you’ve noticed that there are more DJs now than there have ever been. The ubiquitous-ness of technology means that with the right equipment and a few DJ classes just about anyone can technically become a DJ.
Unfortunately as we know from the myriad reality talent shows on TV these days, the person with the best voice, musical style, talent or the best lyrics isn’t always the person winning the million-dollar contract. The same is true of DJs; the person with the hottest tracks or more unique sound or the most badass remixes isn’t always the most popular DJ. In fact, I have a few DJ buddies with choice words for some of the hottest, best-selling DJs in the world.
So how does a DJ go make him or herself stand out? By learning how to DJ live and doing a really good job at it! Continue reading “How To DJ Live: 4 Essentials For Success” »
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Before you’ve checked off all the items on your pre-gig checklist there is one item that will determine the success or failure of your gig: your set list. How you organize your music library for DJ gigs will help you find the tracks you’re looking for quickly, which means you won’t be forced to let silence play out while you frantically search for the latest Katy Perry track.
But it isn’t just how you organize your music for DJ gigs; it’s how you categorize the tracks. New DJs think if they simply arrange their library by artist, they’ll always be able to find exactly what they need. And that is one way your library should be organized, but what about when you’re looking for a song that fits another criteria?
That’s when you need superb library organizational skills. So let’s talk about the most effective ways to organize music for DJ gigs. Continue reading “How To Organize Your Music For DJ Gigs” »
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There is always some controversy among DJs about whether or not planning sets is a good idea. Some DJs believe that planning sets removes the element of spontaneity to performances, while others believe that planning your DJ sets helps guide you through a hectic night of DJing.
The truth is both of these are solid points and while you should definitely have an idea what types of songs you want to play as well as a few you will definitely play, it’s important not to be so rigid that you can’t react to the crowd’s response. While there are good reasons not to plan your DJ sets, today I’m going to focus on helping you plan a set that gives you the freedom to act on the fly as well. Continue reading “5 Tips To Planning DJ Sets” »
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You’ve been to the club on a Friday or Saturday night and you’ve watched (and listened) in awe as some super cool, totally decked out DJ bobs his head to his own beats with his headphones tilted just so on his head. You wish you could be that club DJ, not like him, but him.
You want this gig and you want to DJ at other big clubs, but you don’t know how. You’ve taken your online DJ classes, you support other DJs—even if they aren’t as well known as the guy up in the DJ booth now—and you have a pretty substantial web presence…but you still haven’t landed one big club gig. Why? Continue reading “What Club DJs Know That You Don’t: The Approach” »
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One of the most difficult things for new DJs is booking gigs. They have practiced their technique for months and spent a scary amount of time scouring the web in search of new and unique music and are ready to get out there and show off for a crowd. Unfortunately you’re doing everything right but still you haven’t booked any gigs, paid or otherwise. Why? The truth is that there are many reasons a DJ isn’t getting any gigs that very rarely has anything to do with skill or DJ style and more about you and the things you aren’t doing to mix in with the DJ world. There are a few common pitfalls that all DJs should avoid to help book more gigs. Continue reading “Why You Aren’t Booking More DJ Gigs” »
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So you and your best bud both love music but neither of you have any real vocal skills and play NO traditional instruments…how do you get the music career you’ve always wanted? One way in which many budding DJs have found to improve their skills without the stress of doing it alone is to DJ as a twosome.
Maybe it’s the success of groups like Swedish House Mafia or maybe because it presents a marketable oddity to get your collective feet in the door of the DJ biz, but more and more DJs are working toward a team effort.
So if you’re one of these DJs looking to duo, are there any special skills or DJ equipment you need to know when working with another DJ (or 2 or 3)? Probably, which is why I’ve put together a few tips for DJs looking to team up. Continue reading “5 Tips For DJs Who Want To Work As A Duo” »
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Aside from actually learning how to DJ, choosing a good DJ name fills even the strongest new DJ with dread. There seems to be so much thought and creativity that has to go into picking the right name that many DJs just go with something simple like “DJ Mike Jones” or default to teenage years with a name like “DJ Kickass”.
While these aren’t necessarily bad DJ names, you want a good name that is more than “not bad”. After all, if things go well this name will follow you throughout your career. And of course you can change your name at a later date but let’s say you have a big track with radio play; it will always be a reminder that you took a shortcut choosing your name.
So instead of asking your friends or trying to channel your musical genius into that of a wordsmith, get creative in finding a good name for your DJ career.
Continue reading “Creative Ways To Choose A Good DJ Name” »
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It is a well-established fact that the so-called cool DJs prefer to stay as far away from weddings as possible and while you might aspire to be like the ‘cool kids’ this leaves a an opening for you to get your feet wet. Just because other DJs don’t want know about wedding DJ gigs, does it mean you shouldn’t either?
Absolutely not.
In fact you should use this as the perfect opportunity to start hustling up paid gigs. I know what you’re thinking, why should I do boring old wedding gigs when I could be in my basement honing my craft?
I’ll give you 6 good reasons to take the next wedding DJ gig that comes your way! Continue reading “6 Things You Should Know About Wedding DJs” »
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