LEARN HOW TO BECOME A DJ
Learning how to become a DJ is the most rewarding thing I’ve done with my life. To be the fuser of music, a maestro of the decks, a rhythm maker and a dance floor shaker is something that can’t be matched when it comes to filling your soul with ecstasy.
It clicked how much of a musical artform DJing is when I stumbled across a Hot Since 82 set quite a few years back. He was playing his decks like an instrument, switching between basslines, feeling the groove, flaring the build-ups and ebbing the breakdowns. His timing was impeccable, and his skill was absurd, all whilst doing a jig with a face full of pride and pleasure. I watched that set on repeat until the pull was overwhelming.
I wanted in. And this is how I did it.
How This Guide Works
The first section of ‘Learn How To Become A Successful DJ’ is all about Your First DJ Setup. It contains;
- Choosing Your First DJ Setup
- CDJs vs Controllers vs Vinyl vs Digitial Vinyl vs All-In-One
- Which mixer is right for you
- The equipment you’ll need to get started and how it fits together
- Which speakers suit the beginner DJ
- And what cabling is required to join the whole lot together
The second section is about the DJ Skills you need to get playing. It contains;
- Counting beats and beatmatching
- Keys
- Tempo
- EQ/Volume mixing
- Phrasing
- Cue Points
The third section is about What To Play As A DJ. It will cover;
- Track selection
- Music library management
- Where to find digital music and vinyl
The fourth section is about How To Turn Pro as a DJ. It will cover;
- Assembling & recording your first set
- Getting noticed
- Approaching clubs and promoters
The fifth section is all about How To Be A Professional DJ. It will cover;
- Preparing for your live set
- Becoming a professional DJ
- Playing live
- Reading your audience
