| To learn to DJ can be one of the most rewarding | | | | · To make things easier, separate different |
| and fun careers in the marketplace today. | | | | styles but putting them in different sections. Let me |
| You can turn your hobby into a full-time, in demand | | | | explain what I mean...you could play slow jams during |
| job if you know what steps to take and more | | | | the opening of the event, during the time when |
| importantly what to avoid when you are just starting | | | | everyone is eating, and at the end. |
| out. | | | | · Up-beat songs should be played at the |
| If you are ready to begin your journey, keep | | | | middle of the party or event to keep the energy |
| reading... | | | | flowing. |
| THE TIPS AND TRICKS | | | | · Be creative and come up with a memorable |
| · Start out small and practice mixing with | | | | name for yourself. Something people can easily latch |
| vinyl records and cd's before you jump out in front | | | | on to. |
| of a crowd. | | | | WARNINGS! |
| · Listen to your sessions to see what areas | | | | · Remember where you are when you are |
| you need to improve on. Be your own best critic. | | | | learning how to become a DJ...for instance, never play |
| · Do take requests for songs; it is definitely | | | | lots of up tempo, hard rock songs at a wedding or |
| a crowd pleaser. | | | | slow love songs for a child's party. |
| · As you are studying different genres of | | | | · Remember that people will come to the DJ |
| music (this is a must) focus your attention on the | | | | booth to request songs, so in order to protect your |
| songs that are danceable. The reason being is that | | | | gear, keep it above shoulder height. This way you |
| these are the tunes that the majority of your | | | | won't have to worry about spills and food ruining |
| audience will be familiar with. | | | | your equipment. |
| · Consider jumping on the YouTube | | | | · Stay clear of running other DJ's into the |
| bandwagon and downloading music videos to the | | | | ground. This could be the most valuable lesson you |
| most popular songs you plan to play. | | | | receive as you learn how to be a dj. You may leave |
| · Most venues will have a projector that you | | | | a bad taste in the mouth of partygoers and prevent |
| can attach to your laptop as well as a blank screen | | | | you from booking future gigs. |
| you can use to really get the crowd into it. | | | | · Come up with you own style, and never |
| · You must be charismatic and full of energy | | | | steal another DJ's way of doing things. Even though |
| when you learn to DJ. Your #1 goal is to lead the | | | | they say, "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" |
| crowd and get them excited. The bottom line here is | | | | you do not want to take this route as a DJ. |
| this: If you lack charisma, you'll lose the crowd. | | | | · Avoid trying to pump up the crowd when |
| · You have to be able to feed off the | | | | they are eating. This is a time for conversation and |
| energy the audience is putting out. For example, if | | | | relaxing. |
| the energy seems to be fading, it will be up to you | | | | These tips, tricks and warnings are most likely the |
| to step it up a notch and keep the crowd | | | | easiest to adapt to as you learn to DJ. Do not take |
| entertained. | | | | them lightly. Instead, use them to your advantage. |