It always takes a little time to pick up the basics and adjust when you start any new career, hobby or learn a new skill. It is exactly the same when you start out as a DJ. Whether you perform at home or in a professional capacity, there are plenty of things you will need to learn, but the following tips and information should help you.
To ensure your DJ set will be a success, the single most important thing you must to do is to prepare properly. Sit down and make a list of every single piece of DJ equipment you need to take with you, no matter how large or small. This should include your DJ decks and DJ mixer, as well as your headphones, microphone and all connecting cables. If you buy from certain brands, such as Pioneer CDJ 2000, for example, your kit may even come with its own carry bag.
Venues, especially clubs, can be really dark. To help you see what you're doing in this kind of pitch black environment, remember to take a source of light such as a USB penlight with you to every gig you book.
To prevent embarrassing technical hitches during your set, and to show yourself as a true professional, you should visit the club, bar or venue before the gig itself. Check out where you will be setting up, set up all your equipment and carry out a quick sound check.
It is very important not to get distracted during the set itself, and the first way this can happen is through alcohol. Don't drink whilst you work, especially if you are a new DJ, as this can lead to mistakes, unprofessionalism and potentially career-ending consequences.
The second thing to remember is not to allow friends to distract you whilst you're working. Whether they've come over for a chat or to request endless lists of songs, you need to be professional, cut off the conversation and get back to your DJ decks.
To ensure your DJ set will be a success, the single most important thing you must to do is to prepare properly. Sit down and make a list of every single piece of DJ equipment you need to take with you, no matter how large or small. This should include your DJ decks and DJ mixer, as well as your headphones, microphone and all connecting cables. If you buy from certain brands, such as Pioneer CDJ 2000, for example, your kit may even come with its own carry bag.
Venues, especially clubs, can be really dark. To help you see what you're doing in this kind of pitch black environment, remember to take a source of light such as a USB penlight with you to every gig you book.
To prevent embarrassing technical hitches during your set, and to show yourself as a true professional, you should visit the club, bar or venue before the gig itself. Check out where you will be setting up, set up all your equipment and carry out a quick sound check.
It is very important not to get distracted during the set itself, and the first way this can happen is through alcohol. Don't drink whilst you work, especially if you are a new DJ, as this can lead to mistakes, unprofessionalism and potentially career-ending consequences.
The second thing to remember is not to allow friends to distract you whilst you're working. Whether they've come over for a chat or to request endless lists of songs, you need to be professional, cut off the conversation and get back to your DJ decks.
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Louis Wolts is a widely respected writer who has been writing for 5 over years often writes on DJ Supplies and a wide range of other subjects.
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