I started DJing about a year ago in tiny little lounges and hooka bars in Brooklyn NY and would like to move up to the city now. I know its very hard but I cant definitely say I have more skills than 80 percent of these little guetta/afrojack/deadmau5 heads who dont even know beatmatching. Most of the gigs are booked based on how big of a crowd i can bring, because everything here is about money obviously, which I understand is inevitable and necessary. Trance in NYC is tough to promote, and an unfillable niche. So how can i get in somewhere to play prog trance? I def have the skill, the library, and an APC i use to DJ with ableton.
Feb-17-2011 21:38
Scoops
4 bags deep
Registered: Nov 2005
Location: Jersey Shore
align yourself with the right promoters, not the best ones but the right ones
Feb-17-2011 21:42
lounger540
Techno Supreme
Registered: Dec 2006
Location: Astoria, NY
Go to the parties that the smaller promoters are playing, go to all of them and you'll start to recognize who's who. Become friends, profit.
I wouldn't go out on my own calling up clubs trying to get a booking, just not going to happen unless like you said, you already have a loyal following.
Also, dissing on other Djs isn't really the right mind set. Despite your opinion onf where they are now, they managed to get there through work, skills, and networking. And those 3 guys got famous through producing really.
Feb-17-2011 21:57
Stassi
America's Degenerate
Registered: Jan 2001
Location: Queens
way more skills, pro DJs clearly don't know what they are doing.
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Feb-17-2011 22:27
RoBDaWG
Prepared to Dance!
Registered: Sep 2004
Location: Dirty Jersey
Re: How do I promote myself in NYC? (Prog Trance)
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Originally posted by desolationAngel
I def have the skill, the library, and an APC i use to DJ with ableton.
That's not skill.
Get some 1200's, vinyl records, and learn to DJ the right way.
I wasn't shitting on those DJs they're good producers I'm talking about the little mainstream house heads that play in my area with no talent just crossfading back and forth - I know vinyls are true talent I'm not there yet.
Feb-18-2011 01:42
Zack Roth
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Feb 2003
Location: .....
Re: How do I promote myself in NYC? (Prog Trance)
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Originally posted by desolationAngel
I cant definitely say I have more skills than 80 percent of these little guetta/afrojack/deadmau5 heads who dont even know beatmatching.
quote:
Originally posted by desolationAngel
I def have the skill, the library, and an APC i use to DJ with ableton.
I'm sort of confused. You have more skill than people who don't even know how to beatmatch, as you say...yet, you use a program that beatmatches for you...
Originally posted by gmoney44
if it wasnt for this guy above me and Core NYC..id be a nobody right now lol
we put tape on our crossfaders lol
my thoughts exactly
like everyone more or less said earlier, its about networking go out to different parties see which ones you like an what fits your style an introduce yourself to the promoter you should always have a demo on hand with you because you never know and lastly its not advisable to rag on other djs cause everyone is networked some how an some way so word does travel fast and if ppl hear you raggin on others they might think of you as a problem and that doesnt really help your chances of getting booked ... just my .02
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+1 million on meeting and going out to local parties....meet all the djs and fans and promoters.
The smaller promoters have room for you- we throw non-paying gigs but we throw A LOT...with experience and exposure, paired with networking youll start to find the right avenues to grow.
Everyone is very different. What one person does to succeed wont necessarily contain all the components that another needs to...so just be open minded, excited and never lose the love of the music and the art of DJing. Because youre going to have to have to suck it up for a long time and understand that making a living at this takes a while. And may not ever happen- but it doesnt mean you should EVER stop.
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