When you are first beginning your DJ career it is easy to become overwhelmed by the number of things that you need to learn. Don’t worry, anybody that has ever had to learn to DJ went out and asked for some DJ tips from a friend. Here are 7 DJ tips for beginners: Tip 1: … Read more
So you decided that you want to become a DJ. Good news, because in today’s world of growing technology it is undeniably easier to be a DJ today than it was during the days of vinyl. Rest assured, any DJ who is true to the culture of the industry will always find themselves with plenty … Read more
Although it would take a special person to use solely a keyboard, learning how to DJ with a MIDI keyboard and adapt it as part of your setup is simple. However, as stated, it is perhaps best that you don’t attempt to use one as the main feature of your setup. It will be very difficult to … Read more
When you start to get good at beat matching, you can start calling yourself an intermediate DJ. When you get to this point, most clients that you have will have a more difficult time finding a difference between you and a tenured professional DJ, so great work! This free DJ lesson will cover some of … Read more
The CDJ was initially the first step away from vinyl records over to digital mp3s, but has since become a popular setup item for DJs who wish to combine older technology with new technology. If you want to learn how to use CDJs, you have come to the right place. There are plenty of different … Read more
Seeing a professional DJ work with a controller that has a bunch of different flashing lights and shiny buttons can easily make a beginner feel overwhelmed. If you are wanting to learn how to use a DJ controller with clear and understandable instructions, you have come to the right place. Be sure to note that … Read more
Despite all of the many different buttons, knobs, faders, and controls on a mixer, a beginner shouldn’t be intimidated by the learning curve that is necessary to use your mixer like a professional. If you are wanting to learn how to use a DJ mixer, or are simply curious as to how DJs do what … Read more
If you are a beginner DJ, walking up to a DJ booth and seeing a massive panel of buttons, knobs, wheels, flashing lights, and interactive software can be a little intimidating. If this is you, you definitely want to keep reading this, as we will be breaking down the DJ basics. This is the … Read more