Becoming a DJ isn't as hard as many would think. These days it is easier than ever to become an independent DJ and start earning great money on the side!
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| Learn to dj, focusing on mixing and cross- fading |
Step 1: Finding the right equipment.
A good DJ setup would consist of: two turntables, a pair of headphones, and a mixer with at least 2 channels. When you start to earn money,it is wise to invest in a pair of speakers, a monitor, and a MIDI controller.
Always do complete research on whatever you consider in purchasing.
-Read customer reviews, they are generally the most relevant to you and will provide real experience.
-Don't spend everything you have in equipment, to become a DJ you'll need a good DJ software as well.
-Becoming a DJ is EASIER THAN EVER. You can produce tracks at home then submit them to larger DJs and if they mix your music into theirs, you will start to gain a nice following!
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| When you become a dj your setup could look like this too! |
Step 2: Finding the right music and learning to mix.
This is the step that can make or break you as a DJ and you will need practice.
Learning to mix can be complicated but there is a great software
that i personally used to get started! You can easily learn to mix and record using just a laptop
with this software. Also something very crucial is choosing the right music to play!
Is the club or party you want to play going to be jumping up and down, or relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere? These are things you want to consider
You will want to focus on:
-Matching beats when mixing in and out of songs, making sure they have a smooth transition.
-Mixing the climax of one song with the "drop" of the next song.
-Taking full advantage of your laptop and its ability to become an instant DJ booth.
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| Being a DJ brings girls (or boys), wealth and amazing parties. |
Thanks for putting together the tips. I am a drummer with a very strong background in music, singing, songwriting and I play a few other instruments. I have also been a music/video producer for a number of years now. I was led to DJ'ing by an interest in producing electronic dance music. It appears that if I want to be a songwriter and producer in this genre, I will need to gain credibility by gaining experience as a DJ first. I do a lot of digital editing and audio engineering of different sorts so I am halfway there with the gear. Does this make sense? It feels kind of backwards. . . lol.
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