DJing

Is there even a difference between a DJ controller and a mixer? I mean, both look similar and they perform similar functions. Both take audio inputs, adjust them, mix them together, and send the resulting audio signal on its way to the speakers. And the truth is: they are basically the same thing. With one major difference. The DJ controller performs every function the … [Read more...] about Difference Between DJ Controller And Mixer: Everything You Need To Know

Mistakes are vital to improvement. Chances are, at some point you’ve made a painfully embarrassing error in one of your DJ sets. Maybe you switched to the next song too soon. Or maybe you left it too late and had to deal with an awkward silence (so awkward!). Or you could be lucky enough to have so far never humiliated yourself in front of a crowd full of … [Read more...] about Top 7 Mistakes To Avoid When DJing (And What To Do Instead)

So you've played your first gig—or perhaps you've played a number of gigs—and you're ready for the next step. Not only do you want more gigs, you want larger ones at the biggest clubs in the city. Then you want to play the biggest clubs in other cities and eventually in other countries. The bad news is: very few DJs ever make it to that level. The good news is: they … [Read more...] about How To Grow Your DJ Career

It’s all about who you know. That’s true for just about everything in life and it’s also true for Djing. If you have friends who work in a club or who are already established DJs, see if they can hook you up. If you have friends who are club owners or promoters, that's even better. This is how most people get started in the business. But what if you don’t know … [Read more...] about How to Get Your First DJ Gig

The best way to learn the art of DJing is through a mentor. If you know a professional DJ who is willing to teach you how to DJ, you may as well stop reading. Nothing I write here can help as much as time spent learning from an actual DJ. Unfortunately, most of us do not have access to such a resource, unless we pay to attend a DJ school. Since a good school is … [Read more...] about Learn How To DJ (Step By Step Guide To Learning The Basics)

Before you begin buying any DJ equipment, you need to decide what kind setup you want to use. Some people will tell you a traditional setup of two turntables and a mixer is the only way to learn. Others recommend a computer and software setup for the low startup cost. These days, you are better off choosing an option in between. Most professional DJs seem to agree … [Read more...] about DJ Setups For Beginners (And Essential Equipment For Each)

4 steps. Sounds simple, right? And it is simple, but it's not easy. Step 1 takes money (or a generous friend with the right equipment); steps 2-4 take incredible amounts of dedication and perseverance. Anyone can be a DJ. It's easy. Becoming a successful DJ is much harder. If you're willing to put in the work, these steps will get you there: Step 1: Best DJ … [Read more...] about How To Become A DJ: Step-by-Step Guide To Success