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 …
Regardless of whether you’ve just started in your DJing career or you’ve been doing gigs for years, DJing a wedding reception can be a nerve-racking experience – especially if you have the responsibility of supplying crowd-pleasing music! Besides being one of the biggest, most important days of many people’s lives – weddings are a huge …
When it comes to being a DJ, one of the most important things to do is promote yourself. While you may be the best DJ on the planet, if you haven’t made a name for yourself, no one is going to know this. Natural talent is fantastic to have, but what counts is having a …
When it comes to becoming a DJ, there is no strict path to follow to lead you to your dreams, regardless of being male or female. Some successful DJs started and learned everything they know within their bedroom, whereas others have sought out music production degrees or attended courses in their area to learn the …
Twitch is an American-based live streaming service, a subsidiary of Amazon.com, and one of the largest streaming platforms being used today. It has a main focus on video game live streams, with broadcasts of esports competitions being especially popular, but the platform is far from exclusive to gaming content. Twitch is the home of nearly …
For DJs, performances are no longer confined to being in-person, as technology has made huge advancements, and social media is more popular than ever. Now, it is becoming more and more common for artists of all sorts to stream their performances live, online, so that they can reach more people around the world, and can …
Last night a DJ saved your life – and now you want to start a DJ business. That sounds like a great idea! You want to be up on the set, making everybody’s night memorable and entertaining. Yeah! You want to play some real great tunes! But wait – how do I do this? You’ve …
If you are new to lighting, it won’t be long until you are introduced to DMX. DMX, also known as Digital Multiplex, is a protocol used to control devices such as lights or fog machines in performance settings. DMX controllers are the brain of the lighting rig and transmit messages that trigger the lights to …
DJing using a computer has become more popular than ever – and it’s never been more accessible. Many DJs will already be using their computer to DJ with, using software such as VirtualDJ and Serato. They will likely already use a MIDI-compatible controller such as the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500. However, if you’re new to …
DJing can be a tough gig, but one of the hardest parts is establishing prices for your work that will help you earn some cash but remain competitive amongst other DJs around. If you’re a DJ trying to find out how much to charge for a few hours’ work or events, then you’re in the …
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