How To Be A DJ

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         This is DJ AB .& in this post we read about How to be a dj which is frequently  asked by begineers & interested  peoples who want to be a DJ.

                    It’s not difficult to start as a DJ. But it is difficult to stand out, and to be exceptional. There is a lot more to becoming a DJ than knowing how to mix one song into another. It’s not just matching beats or scratching over songs. You have to learn  to match your own musical expression with the desires of a given audience.  You can use this guide as a resource while establishing yourself as a happy and successful DJ. Let’s start:

                                                   “HOW TO BE A DJ”  

                      Learning to DJ is not an effective route to overnight success. This takes work, and hustle, and time. In this guide, you can get a better idea of where to focus your energy. I hope that you will be well on your way to building your career and learning the craft of mixing music. Anyone can be a DJ. Its 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: Learn What Is A DJ.

Let’s start  with a definition of the word “DJ”.

DJ: A Person who play recorded music for other people.

 That’s it , no more and no less. Re-read this sentence. As you can see, it doesn’t say that DJs necessarily make music, that they can scratch, or that a true DJ must play vinyl.you can play records for your audience in different ways. You can be simply kicking one tune in after the other one has ended. But you can also be adding sound effects, doing smooth transitions between the records so there are no gaps, mixing two or more tracks or, finally, scratching. The end result may be so different from what you hear on the original records that it’s appropriate to refer to the turntables as a musical instrument (like in turntablism). Still, the gist of what DJs do remains unchanged: they play tracks.

Types of DJ’s

There are three main types of disc jockeys: radio DJs, mobile DJs and club DJs.

Step 2: Decide Why You Want To Be A DJ.

                    Do you have stars in your eyes? Want to start a business? Just for fun? There are a lot of reasons that you may wish to learn how to become a DJ. The most important thing is to be completely honest about what those reasons are. And, since we’re being completely honest… I wouldn’t count on success if your sole purpose is to get rich and famous. That’s not to say that you cannot make money in today’s world as a DJ, nor does it mean that you shouldn’t shoot for the stars. I’m a big fan of the idea that anything worth doing is worth doing with full conviction, passion, and effort.

                    But, DJing is not a fast path to fame. Many people become DJs, but very few become superstars. You have to hustle, you have to love it, and you have to work on it even when it sucks. And in today’s world (where “everyone” is a DJ), standing out takes a lot of hard work and a lot of luck. Many people want to DJ because they love music and the idea of sharing it with a receptive audience. Many will attempt to use it as a tool to get laid. Some want it as a source of income.

Whatever the reason is, identify it so that you can act accordingly.

How does one know if DJing is a good fit for them, and their lifestyle? It’s important to consider whether DJing is “right” for you. If you’re not sure, I go over a list of questions you can ask yourself , in Episode 83 of the podcast: It’s not always sunshine and rainbows; there are some important considerations when deciding to actively pursue DJing as a “career”.

Step 3: Get A DJ Starter Kit.

         You can’t be a DJ without the proper equipment. Unfortunately, that equipment is expensive, which is why I recommend you hold off on purchasing anything until you absolutely have to. If you have access to DJ equipment to use for practice, take advantage. I’ve seen too many people run out and blow a ton of cash on gear only to discover a few weeks later that DJing isn’t really for them. Then they end up selling their equipment at a huge loss.

Basic DJ setup needs to include the following:

v Two turntables or two CD players (or more, optionally)

v 2-channel mixer

v Headphones

v Speakers

v Mixing software (optional)

Decide to go analog or digital. Traditional DJ set-ups revolve around direct-drive turntables for playing vinyl records, but it's increasingly common to use CD-style and straight-digital set-ups for playing DJ sets as well. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but are perfectly effective for playing gigs and becoming a DJ.

Consider a mixing software package. Serato Scratch or Traktor are great programs that can read any format of music and select songs through a computer program interface. Pioneer and Numark also offer various products you may want to eventually look into.

Step 4: Learn Two Important Buttons, And DJ Jargon

For mixing you have to know about 3 important buttons:

1.     PLAY: This button play the track and resume the track also. That’s why button has much more important than any other.

2.     SYNC: This button is used for matching songs beats  automatically.

And also you have to command on: Cue, Gain, Filter, Fader, Mash-up, BPM, Beat match, Levels , Tempo, High Pass, Low Pass, Skrillex, Reverb.

Step 5: Look Like A DJ.

DJ’s are cool . So the dressing sense of a DJ is also taken into account for being  successful DJ .You have to wear always  stylish dresses like leather jacket’s.  And always be a set ready.

Step 6: Develop Your Brand And Make A Hit Single.

Once you have a mix or two recorded that you’re proud of, you might start getting feedback from others… especially from people you don’t know. Construct your support base, build an online presence, show your worth. I’ve noticed that, in most cases, people who listen to your mixes because they know you will rarely give you feedback that is useful (unless you are good friends with an experienced DJ).

While it doesn’t hurt to be told that your mix is “nice” or “cool” or that you did a “great job, man!”, it doesn’t help you much, either.

Upload your mix somewhere (such as mixcloud.com), and try to get some feedback. Reach out to people who you know personally, and will give you honest and useful feedback.Contact them personally, either in-person or with a well-considered message. Tell them that you value their thoughts, and are trying to become a better DJ.

If you’re a genre-specific DJ, perhaps seek out forums, Facebook groups, and other communities based on those styles. One important thing, though… make sure that you’re not just leeching from these communities. Do what you can to give back!

Eventually, you will want to build an online presence for yourself. I highly recommend having a personal homepage (preferably, with your own domain) and a Facebook fan page, at the very minimum. Having something to link and refer people to is critical, so that you can show what you can do to potential promoters or customers. If you’re good, consider making some YouTube videos of short mixes/mashups/whatever your focus is.

Building an online presence is a good route to take these days, but while it will help you develop certain skills, it will not get you gigs.  That’s when you need to move on to local promotion.

Step 7: Learn Essential DJ Dance Moves.

Try to learn some dance moves which are used by professional DJ’s. These dance moves are:

1.The Jesus Miniature Piono.

2. The Nipple Twister.

3.Heart Hands.

4. Double Miniature Piono.

Step 8: Start Networking And Play Your First Gig.

Now is the time to put you in front of some actual people. That’s what it’s all about!

A great way to get some experience under your belt is to throw house parties, if that’s your thing. Book a few local seasoned DJs to play, and warm up for them. Set them up, just as if you were opening up for a headliner in a club.

If you’re getting into the whole mobile DJing thing, try finding special one-off events that you can play (you might not want to start off with your first gig being someone’s wedding).

This can be anything… one of my favorite places to play happens to be a consignment shop. Weird, right?

You may have to do some shows for free (and, be careful here, as it’s easy to get stuck playing for free). In the club scene, throwing your own night is another great way to get some gigs, gain experience, and become known.

Start handing out demos and/or business cards to promoters, DJs, and friends at their events. Show them that you were willing to support them… people will notice.

A few tips in regards to scoring your first few gigs:

Become known by the regulars in your scene or venue before approaching a manager/promoter formally.

You’re probably going to play your share of empty rooms. Get over it, and keep pressing on.

Quick side note:  How many long-time DJs do you know that give off that jaded vibe, after they have “put in their time” for so many years?

The truth of the matter is that the DJ hustle never ends, unless you’ve somehow managed to reach legendary status. Make sure to check your ego, and don’t let experience get to your head.

Staying humble and always having a “how can I provide value” approach will keep you fresh and positive.

Step 9: Grow Your Career.

Now that you’ve gotten over the hump and have played that all-important first gig, it’s time to think about your long-term career. That’s right, the hard work is far from over; it’s only just begun. Getting more gigs, and then larger ones, will involve a lot of marketing and I know how much most of us hate marketing. Unfortunately, marketing is absolutely vital. All the top DJs are on top because they know how to sell themselves. You need to sell yourself, too. If you follow my tips in this section and put in the necessary work—hard work and a lot of it—you, too, will become a DJ. A successful one!