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17 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be Your Own Wedding DJ

There are a bunch of articles going around social media that claim that it is super easy to DJ your own wedding. Now, I’m all for saving money, but I’ve attended too many weddings that try to run a dance floor without a DJ. It is just awkward. If you are having a small reception […]

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Gear

What DJ Controllers Work with Spotify?

Spotify has millions of tracks that you can stream for less than $10 per month. It makes an amazing resource for DJs, especially open format DJs who are expected to play anything at any time. To maximize the benefits of Spotify streaming, you need to have the right software, a solid internet connection and gear […]

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6 Ways DJs Suck!

Your reputation is your brand as a DJ. You want to be known as someone who is easy to work with, easy to hire and professional. Many times, this will go farther in getting hired than your actual DJ skills. Here are 6 tips for putting your best foot forward.

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Business

How Much Does it Cost to Start a DJ Business?

For me, it was WAY less than what a lot of others claim.

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Business

How Much Do DJs Make?

Is it really worth my time and effort or am I going to starve?

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Performance

5 Steps to Record Your DJ Mix Fast!

A DJ mix is a great tool to show off your DJ skills. In fact, the more mixes you make, the more likely people will hear and recognize your DJ style. But, how do you make mixes regularly when you have very little time?

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Gear

How Tall Should a DJ Table Be?

How to choose the right height for maximum comfort and minimum strain

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Business

Can You DJ on an iPad?

Like all technology that wasn’t specifically designed for DJs, it will depend on what you are trying to accomplish.

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Business

Is it Legal to DJ with Spotify?

I’ve been so frustrated by the various answers about whether you can DJ with Spotify legally. I did some research and put all of the issues into one place.

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Performance

14 DJ Secrets to Get Them Dancing!

A DJ’s worst nightmare is an event where no one is dancing. I’ve had them early in my career, and they still haunt me to this day. With a few simple steps, you can break a party open and get people on the dance floor.