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Posted by DJ_Ampz on Jun-03-2004 14:25:

When you get into a slump....

How do you break out?

Ive been improving and a about a month ago i was spinning the best i had ever, but since then ive been quite bad, abandoning sets 1/2 way though (my gear messes on me at times)

Suggestion? ie take a week off? spin 3x a day? spin new styles? plan out my mix's before hand?

Ampz

Posted by D Dubya on Jun-03-2004 14:28:

I think this happens to everyone, but even if not, you're not alone - it's happened to me. You know the old saying, if you fall off the horse, get right back on (maybe that's just a Texas thing). The point is, don't let it discourage you. Stick with it. Instead of abandoning sets halfway because of frustration, finish them through. When I used to have an off night I would look back on it.... Usually it was because I was too tired, too drunk, too sober, etc. Learn to play in all those conditions and those annoying slumps will be taken care of.

Posted by djtrinity on Jun-03-2004 14:36:

been there too many times......sometimes i just don't spin for a week or 2 .......but i have found 2 quick fixes:

1- buy a new piece of equipment

2- go buy some new vinyl......its better when i'm in a slump to go to a record store vs online shop......this way i get all excited on the drive home ready to spin'm

Posted by CraSHer[UK] on Jun-03-2004 14:37:

I get the exact same thing from time to time. I always end up just leaving a mix half way through, turn everything off and thinking of selling all my equipment on ebay and cutting my losses.

But just give it a rest, and listen to a good liveset or go clubbing. After a good night out clubbing i normally cannot wait to get back on my decks.

Posted by djtrinity on Jun-03-2004 14:40:

quote:
Originally posted by CraSHer[UK]
I get the exact same thing from time to time. I always end up just leaving a mix half way through, turn everything off and thinking of selling all my equipment on ebay and cutting my losses.

HAHAAHA i am the same!!!!!

to ebay with it all!!!!!

Posted by DJ_Ampz on Jun-03-2004 14:47:

quote:
Originally posted by CraSHer[UK]
But just give it a rest, and listen to a good liveset or go clubbing. After a good night out clubbing i normally cannot wait to get back on my decks.

Hum true, Tiesto is comming up soon so

Keep em comming

Ampz

Posted by Freak on Jun-03-2004 15:17:

Cup of tea a digestive biscuit and a wank and get back on there..

Posted by D Dubya on Jun-03-2004 15:27:

Freak, I knew your secret was rubbing one out, you ole' dog you.

Posted by Freak on Jun-03-2004 15:34:

noooo
not me.

Posted by tu_face on Jun-03-2004 15:39:

if you get stuck in a rut with your learning curve, give it a week off and buy some new records at the end of the week. that way you will get to it with a fresher mind and fresh tunes.

another thing to do might be to look at the techniques you use, and find which one it is that is keeping you in the rut, then try a slightly different method. try new tricks and tweaks etc

Posted by Dervish on Jun-03-2004 15:49:

I was feeling that bit lately. I reorganised my records. They used to be a bit of random mess and all differnt styles and stuff. So I was playing the same stuff alot and getting pissed off with my collection. But now I've refound loads of ace tunes.

Posted by Psiweaver on Jun-13-2004 23:39:

Go back to whatever made you love doing it in the first place whatever inspired you to buy your first decks etc. Whenever i get in a rut i always put on a Nu-NRG set and listen to that and then i'm good to go.

Posted by SgtFoo on Jun-14-2004 05:55:

-listen to other live sets... try emulating the work.
-try producing for a bit (I know you do produce as well)
-play some tracks you've never played b4 or very often.

I hate those slump times... really discourages making good mixes

Posted by tu_face on Jun-14-2004 08:48:

another thing i tend to to, mainly for fun when i get into a slump, is play all the same vinyls, but play the opposite side to which i usually play.. it tends to work out quite well and it is reasonably fresh music on your ears..