DJ Guides

The skill-set of mixing House music is essential for any electronic music DJ. This is not just due to the genre’s increasing popularity, but due to the multitude of possibilities to branch off into different sub-genres. Its commercial appeal is also endless, and the genre boasts some of the largest playlist-followings on digital streaming platforms […]

It is undeniable that Dubstep has been at the forefront of musical evolution over the last ten years, stomping its heavy, pulsating foot into an industry that has been guilty in the past of obsessing over softer, radio-friendly tones. The beauty of this music lies in its unpredictability. Although everyone is waiting for the all-important

Mixing is a skill that often seems really easy to the untrained eye and many people who want to get into mixing can often struggle to understand the ins and outs of what is happening and which techniques are important or genre-specific.  Disco music comes with its own genre-specific features that make it different from

Being a DJ is a very popular occupation or hobby, and it’s easy to see why. It’s an incredibly exciting and fun lifestyle with the prospect of making good money and opening doors to career opportunities. But this also makes getting gigs incredibly difficult sometimes, as there’s no shortage of budding DJs and producers dying

DJing is one of the most desirable careers, not only among musicians but also among people who live an exciting lifestyle and love music. But starting a career as a DJ can be really difficult, not only because it’s desirable, but because DJing is complex, and it can take time to build skills that are

Becoming a DJ isn’t an easy task and there are a lot of different skills that are required in order to start DJing, even casually.  DJs primarily mix music that already exists, changing it and adapting it, remixing it and curating playlists to create an amazing series of tracks that create an awesome atmosphere for

As you progress as a DJ, you will find that, whether you like it or not, you will begin to cover music theory topics. Music theory can seem daunting to the non-musically trained DJ, with its layered jargon and strong advocates. Still, it can be a helpful and vital step in becoming a professional and

When it comes to DJing for a silent disco, it is not as straightforward as you may first think. To begin with, the music is heard all through headphones rather than out loud, which creates an entirely different experience and dynamic on the dance floor or in a club. Given this, it can be difficult

If you have made a few steps into your career as DJ but still regard yourself as a beginner, then the idea of phrasing might be foreign to you. Perhaps your fellow DJs have started to use the jargon of phrasing, and the confidence you have started to gain begins to fade as you realize

DJing at a nightclub is a big deal, and it is something that many DJs aspire to do. It is particularly great if you become a resident DJ or have the opportunity to tour and DJ at different nightclubs. However, if it is something you have not done before, it can be daunting, which is