As a working DJ, you must be constantly listening to music to stay on top of what is new and hot. Here are some of my favorite music discovery sources.
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Where Do DJs Discover New Music?
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Can You DJ Without Headphones?
Most DJs are using some sort of headphones, either big over-the-ear headphones or small in-ear monitors. But, can you DJ without headphones?
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One Secret Traveling DJs Know
Renting DJ equipment is a strategy I’ve used to save time and hassle, and to increase my DJ business. Let me give you some quick insight on how renting gear can help you.
Seriously, we gotta talk about wedding etiquette. I know I covered some of this in “6 DJ Mistakes That Cost You Thousands”, but we’re going to get specific for weddings. Weddings are a totally different ball game that you need to be ready for. Imagine playing someone hundreds or thousands of dollars to play host for the most important day of your life, and the DJ makes a fool out of themselves. Would you ever recommend that DJ? Or, would you tell all of your friends and family to avoid that DJ at all costs? That’s what I thought.
If you think about a professional concert venue, there’s two main areas for the performers: on stage and backstage. At a mobile DJ event, though, you are almost always on stage. Any place a guest can see you is “on stage” in our world, and that includes the bathroom! If you are not aware of how you appear to your clients and their guests, you could be costing yourself thousands of dollars in lost referrals and future events!
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7 Secrets to the Perfect DJ Set
You gotta get out there and play. But, sometimes that can be the most nerve-racking part of this whole DJ business. And the most exhilarating at the same time. So, how do you rock it out without freaking out? The key is a seven simple tips that will help your set go smooth.