I would love nothing more then to start djing on a regular basis.
Like a lot of us, I listen to music most of my day and i think i would have a good feel for it. But how old is too old to start up?
Moneys a bitch, and so is motivation. I dont wanna drop a few grand only to sell my shit off a bit later.
basically how long does it take to know the ropes of djing, and is it really worth all the effort?
I only write this cause im 21 now and hate the fact that ive never touched a pair of tables. Going to special events pisses me off even more (ie Picotto) cause i would kill for a chance to spin in front of a small crowd. who knows maybe something good would come outta this?
Apr-14-2003 00:19
TheNeonAlien
Techno Sensei
Registered: Oct 2002
Location: Toronto
Oh and this summer im thinking of starting to get something.
WHAT do u recommend
Tech 1200's
or
CDJ-1000's
Apr-14-2003 00:22
Mark
FreewayENT
Registered: Sep 2000
Location: Vancouver, BC
as long as you still like the music and you feel good doing it, you are never too old for it.
Apr-14-2003 00:29
club4life
Junior tranceaddict
Registered: Mar 2002
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
I'm 23 and I just picked it up last year. I do wish I would have got into it earlier though, I feel like I'm behind other DJ's that are my age.
Just do it . . .
Apr-14-2003 00:50
sebjr
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Jan 2003
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
geez dude, i aint even dignifying that with a response (altho ive thought about it myself too!)
do it!!!
its all about the music
Apr-14-2003 00:58
raaven
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2003
Location: The Internet Machine.
you are the only person that can truly say it's worth it for you...
i personally don't think it matters when you start.
if you love it that's all that matters. whether you get booked to play out a lot or not.
Apr-14-2003 01:03
Vizay
immiNspired
Registered: Dec 2001
Location: Stockholm & in my mind
you can never be to old to start spin...of course you have a litte advantage if you start spin when your'e like 14 years old and stuff like that but if you put good effort and time into it you can get good in a year...
I'm born 85 (going 18 this year) and I've played for like 9 months now and I have my first gig 3:rd may so if you train much you can get gig's and get good pretty fast
but remember...the most important thing is that you think it's fun all the way
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Originally posted by davedresden
i suggest getting the gabriel & dresden prog-a-minute. in 3 easy steps you too could change the face of dance music.
batteries not included.
- dave
Apr-14-2003 01:09
Steven Hays
VioletCrownSessions
Registered: Mar 2003
Location: Austin, TX
I got into it May of 2002 and and I was 19 when I first started. It took me a while to get my shit(saving money) and when I did I was 19. I do wish I started at an earlier age, but not all of us are blessed with a rich family. 21???? You're not old at all man, I thought you were gonna say like 40. And it is true, you're never too old for music. Shit, I used to drive into the parking lot at my highschool and there was this 60 year old teacher who monitored the lot in the mornings. He would always come stand by my car and listen to my tunes when I got to school, quite funny actually. he loved it tho, and if he wanted to start spinning I'd tell him "more power to you man". No one is too old for music.
If you wanna do it for yourself its never too late. If you wanna do it for cash you could still pull it off if you know people hehe
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Apr-14-2003 01:57
tubby
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jul 2002
Location: sydney
I got my first decks about 8 months ago, age 28. If i'm too old, so what? then again, I have no amibtions to play to a crowd. I enjoy getting home after a really bad day, a couple of beers and playing my favourite tunes. If i was trying to make a career, then i'd be a little late.
