To become the best you need to understand how the best think. Below is part 2 of the DJ tips and DJ advice series, with DJ tips and DJ advice from some of the most famous and best DJs on the planet. As usual after each tip or piece of advice I have shared what it means to me.
Dave Seaman
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Learning how to prepare your DJ set will become easier with experience, in fact with the right amount of confidence and experience you will have to put less and less time into preparing your DJ sets. If you are organized enough it will become like second nature.
I want to make one thing clear from the beginning – you do NOT want to be preparing your DJ set to the point where you have the tracks in order ready to go, this is a very bad habit that you want to give a wide berth. Get organised yes, but don’t become robotic. Read on…
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YES ! As the DJing landscape becomes more competitive understanding how to market and position yourself in that landscape is becoming increasingly important.
Becoming a DJ includes learning how to build your fan base, the sooner you get started the sooner it can grow. You see building relationships and keeping your fans engaged with what you are doing via email and other social media outlets is vital to those fans that want to take an interest in what you are doing. Read on…
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Are you having problems separating the sounds and mastering your beatmatching?
Introducing “Beatmatching Genius”!
Over the past months I have had a number of emails from students having problems with their beatmatching. So as a result I decided to create something special that was a massive help to myself way back in the day when I was learning how to DJ.
Back then I was lucky enough to get my hands on a very handy piece of vinyl. To this day I’m not actually sure if it was created for the purpose I was taught to use it, but never the less it was brilliant! Read on…
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When starting out as a DJ, it can be difficult to decide whether to purchase CD decks or vinyl turntables. Ideally if you can afford both, then great, but affording both isn’t always a viable option, so in this post I will try and explain my thoughts on where you should start! Read on…
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To become the best you need to understand how the best think. Below is a list of DJ tips and DJ advice from some of the most famous and best DJs on the planet. After each tip or piece of advice you will notice I have shared what it means to me.
Paul van Dyk
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Learning how to read the dance floor when DJing isn’t something that can’t be taught, learning how to read a dance floor comes from experience.
When starting out it’s a matter of trying different things and making a mental note of how it’s affecting the dance floor. It almost becomes a process of elimination where you begin to make educated decisions based on the mental notes you have made on various things you have tried. Read on…
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What is a DJ mentor?
A mentor is someone who has been and done what it is you are trying to achieve.
“Someone whose hindsight can become your foresight”
Commonsense would suggest that if you could pick the brain of someone that has already achieved what you desire and has already been down the track that you are about to embark on, it will fast track your own success. Read on…
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One of the most common questions I get asked is: If I wanted to become a DJ where exactly do I start?
For simplicity I have broken down the answer into three separate short answers! I have also added some relevant quotes from a couple of the best DJs in the world.
Become a DJ – Get your Feet Wet
If you are thinking about becoming a DJ and have had no experience playing around with Equipment then you need to either go to a shop that has a display set up that you can play with or find a friend that will let you have a play around with their DJ equipment. You need to get your feet wet and test the waters. Read on…
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“TECHNICS TURNTABLES to be Discontinued!
Panasonic announces Technics production to cease in February 2010
The Technics SL-1200 and Technics SL-1210 turntables have shaped the world we know today. Featured in the London Museum of Science and Technology they are regarded as a major stepping stone in how music is played and presented. Read on…
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