djay 4.0 There seems to be no shortage of DJ software. When I first started off I wanted to stay clear of any complicated DJ software, however it was inevitable. I first came across djay about 3 years ago when version 3.0 was released. A friend showed me the program and told me he used …
Read moreBlack Friday is probably known as the biggest shopping day of the year. But does this hold true for DJs as well? I disagree, and I will explain here. Black Friday shopping in itself can be challenging. The dramatic low prices of hot items such as electronics make people go nuts. All of a sudden …
Read moreBecoming a DJ now is easier in some regards. To purchase music, one can sit at home and buy songs from iTunes or Amazon. Storing music is a lot easier as well. Keeping music on a external or internal hard drives is far more portable compared to lugging around CD cases like these: The only …
Read moreAny DJ will tell you there are days you love your job and days you hate your job. Today I’ll tell you about one of those good days. I was asked to DJ a event on campus called Second Chance Prom. This event was put on by SOUL, which is the gay and lesbian student …
Read moreHere is a real life trend that I have noticed. Highlight videos have gained popularity. From my experience, I have noticed more and more videographers at weddings I have done. This could be due to my own personal experience or a general trend. I believe it to be a general trend though. Here is my …
Read moreYoung professional DJs should be aware of popular trends in the wedding and DJ industry. Does this mean you need to go out and purchase wedding or DJ magazines every week? It couldn’t hurt. But most young guys, or girls, like myself don’t have time to spend hours reading or analyzing charts. So how do …
Read moreLike in many other careers, professional relationships are essential. However, having a good working relationship with photographers, videographers, and venues will make the difference in the longevity of your business. As a young DJ showing these fellow professionals your commitment and dedication to your, and their, client will help build your credibility. The fact that …
Read moreThere are many advantages for being young, But being rich is not one of them. Most likely if you are starting off, you will be looking into purchasing equipment. Remember its not always about buying the most expensive product, its about buying what you need, not necessarily what you want. But before you buy anything …
Read moreProviding music to a diverse demographic can be challenging. Besides personal preference, the generation someone was born also impacts their musical tastes. Because I was born in the late 80’s, 90’s music has a special place in my heart. I have heard this same thing from other people as well. This song performed by Lady …
Read moreThese are the words every young DJ dreads to hear. Why you may ask? These words, spoken with the right hint of sarcasm, mean the young DJ will be fighting an uphill battle all night. Situations like this tend to happen to those who work for a large DJ service. In these companies, the owner …
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