I just found a killer interview that MTV did with DJ Tiesto. Tijs is preparing for this years WMC (Winter Music Conference) in Miami and tells you who to look out for this year.
Tiesto was the #1 ranked DJ in the world for years and now resides in the #3 spot. One of the best ways of discovering new music is to ask other DJs. In this video Tiesto talks about the DJs and dj bands that he is looking forward to seeing:
It doesn’t matter if it is at a nightclub, a rave or a friend’s house party… getting a dj gig is something that 99% of all DJs will never expearience. Everyone wants to learn how to dj so they can play gigs but most sadly end up never getting a dj job.
To help you get your first gigs I am going to post a link to the second part of DJ Tech Tools “How To Be A Successful DJ” series of dj advice articles.
Dj Ben from Taiwan emailed me the other day letting me know that he had been inspired by all of the great information that LearnToDjFast.com has given to new DJs. In the spirit of helping out the cause, DJ Ben wrote an “DJing For Dummies” style article on getting DJ gigs and he wanted me to share it with you.
The first step to DJ idol greatness is to get gigs!
Once you have taken dj lessons and can now dj mix it is now time to go out and get gigs. It is only through such gigs that you can showcase your talents and let all your hard work come to fruition. Think about it, music lovers on their feet, dancing away to your beats. Damn, that really sounds awe inspiring. The question now is how does a new DJ like yourself get DJ gigs?
There are so many different ways to get your DJ gigs. The important thing here is to TRUST your abilities and not be afraid to contact people in the inner circle…
In this video, Ellaskins goes over one of the most important dj lessons which is how to carry yourself as a DJ.
In the Learn To DJ Fast Video newsletter, one of the things you’ll hear from is promoters and nightclub owners. These guys all say that a DJs attitude is everything when it comes to who they will be choosing to DJ that night. Go ahead and sign up for our free DJ Lesson Video Newsletter by clicking HERE right now!
