Apart from the fact that what these guys have done is insane, the message to all of you out there wanting to learn how to DJ is this:

If you put the time and effort into learning the basic fundamentals of how to dj, learning about things such as beats, bars, phrases and harmonics then you too can push the boundaries. With the basic fundamentals under your belt you’ll have the skill and knowledge to do whatever it is you like whilst staying musically correct.

The fundamentals will never change no matter what hardware or software you use, once Read More…

When the iPhone originally came out the first thing I did was look for a dj mixing app, I found a few but all were pretty gimmicky so as a result I left it there, I played around with a couple of them but got bored pretty quickly.

That was a long time ago now, how time flies! Anyway the other day I had some time to kill so I did another search for dj mixing apps and I couldn’t have been happier with what I found, the Red Bull BPM DJ app. If you’re serious about wanting to learn Read More…

Hi everyone, I’ve just recently received an email from a student asking a question I get asked quite often so I thought I’d share the answer here for others to benefit.
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Hey Benny, my name is Alex and I’ve just bought your course. I’m enjoying it and finding it useful in my learning to try and become a DJ.

I just wanted to ask you was it difficult and sometimes frustrating when you first started out? I’ve been following your videos but I’m struggling with mixing two different songs together. I’ve had some luck with the same song, Read More…

Once you put the time and effort in to learning how to DJ and your ready and raring to go the hardest thing can be getting that first break – that first real break takes an attitude of whatever it takes, skills you can stand behind and a true passion for the music and what you are doing, if you tick all of those boxes then your almost there!

Throw how to market yourself as a DJ into the mix and you’ll have all the tools you need. Taking the time to stop and think about marketing yourself in most Read More…

Just started learning how to become a DJ? Need something to re-ignite your passion?

In this post I have compiled a list of great motivational quotes/sayings to help drive that underlying passion to learn.

Learning how to DJ isn’t easy, if it was everyone would be doing it. Absolutely anyone can learn how to DJ and that includes you BUT only if YOU are prepared to take the time to learn correctly and practice, practice, practice!

Here are some great messages, they may help you throughout your journey of becoming the best DJ you can.

• Someone else’s hindsight can
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Learning how to dj? Looking for inspiration? Check this out!

The summer here in Australia is just about to start firing up from a festival point of view. One of the best things about living in Australia is the summer festival calendar which attracts the biggest DJs around the globe to some of the biggest festivals on the planet.

Today I want to share my personal favourite, I have been lucky enough to travel the world and take in some of the best festivals and clubs but none compare to Australia’s very own Rainbow Serpent Festival, this long running Read More…

The results are in! The search for Burn Studios “The Next Producer Star 2011″ has now come to a close. The final lucky winner was Arnas D who is awarded the incredible opportunity to fly to Sasha’s studio in New York to collaborate with him on a release for his new label ‘Last Night on Earth’.

There was an amazing response to this years competition with over a thousand impressive remixes of Sasha’s 2011 IMS anthem ‘Cut Me Down’ submitted.

Listen to Kastis Torrau & Donatello Feat. Arnas D’ mix again: Arnas D

Sasha had this to say on all of Read More…

For those of you who want to learn what you need to do to take your DJing to the next level and get crazy inspired you MUST check this out:

Fourteen lucky winners from across the globe have been flown to Ibiza to take part in the 2011 Burn Studios Hacienda Music Program with mentors including Sasha, Richie Hawtin, Cassius and Gomma Records.

They were hand-selected by Sasha to take part in an exclusive production boot-camp in one of the world’s most picturesque settings.

There was an amazing response to this year’s competition with over a thousand impressive remixes Read More…

Hi everyone, in this post I’ve decided to share a detailed question I received recently that I thought might benefit others in a similar situation. It is something I have been asked many times before albeit not so detailed, and it isn’t something you can learn in a dj course.

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Question:

Hi Benny,

I have a unique situation. I work at a pub that has three different bars (outside, inside upstairs, and inside downstairs). In addition, the pub is situated downtown where there are a lot of other establishments. I am the resident DJ on WED, FRI and SAT Read More…

This article is a look back in time, some inspiration if you are thinking of becoming a dj and some food for thought as far as where the art of DJing has come from to where it is now.

Introducing Greg Wilson, a true living DJ legend – the first man on record to take DJing to the masses (check the video below), before you watch the video below I want to share some of Greg’s background with you as a bit of a segway!

Greg Wilson began DJing in the early 80’s as part of the early electro scene Read More…