DJing is an ongoing learning process... the way technology is moving there is always a shit load of things u will learn on the journey. i've never really had the dedication to spend countless hours on my decks a day/week/wotever so i cant say from experience. the transition from vinyl to cd is not all that difficult. just getting used to pitch bending and extra features the decks have; knowing wot to press and wot not to press, and when pressing would be approriate! - that was a mind boggler to type.

the bottom line: 6 months sounds like a little too short a time to be playing out to a large crowd. but who is to say wot is too short and wot isnt. most importantly will be ur orginization; make sure, as said further up, u have spares for ur gear.

good luck in wotever u decide to do. i'm sure ur day will come, whether today or not

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Originally posted by EvilTree Take the time. Don't rush into getting gigs. Fuck up the first one bad and if that word gets around, some promoters in your area might not be so kind to give you an another shot.

it's a common mistake

green djs wanting to see their name on a flyer and playing before they're ready

if you screw it up your first go, there's a good possibility it'll be your only chance

you can dj, but you're not quite a dj just yet though

you don't really get good until at least a year or 2 in

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thx for advice... so what u guys think i should turn down the gig or go for it?... i have to put a demo together for him and he will say yay or nay.. i wish i had more experiance before something like this popped up but i dont see it happenin again. the guys is a coworker of a family member and he may coach me alittle, he knows its my first gig. i feel like i could do it but i am still green as you guys say. its gunna be a little while before the club opens and he said i could come by and learn the cdj's on the weekend.. should i just let this slipp by me cause im too green?

depends on how confident u are i guess... i mean, if u think u might fuck it up - DONT DO IT... if u are confident u can/will pull it off then go for it. just remember to be organised!

I did my first gig after 3 months and got a lot of positive feedback actually.

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If less is more think about how much more more would be. -Frasier

ok basically i am a nobody... so disreguard who i am lol

you have been given this opportunity, and like you just said, you were offered to learn on the weekend to use the CDJs... you sound confident but look at it this way... some times chances come and go, you gotta jump on it while its hot... but some times chances come and are rushed too soon...

maybe some head down and bumb up in the practice area time! possibly even try meet some DJs that do have a residency somewhere who plays similar tunes or style to you and then get to know em if you dont already and just ask to watch them, learn from them or even if they could meet up with you at your joint and if he/she can give you some pointers, kinda like a tutoring session

thats something that ive got in mind, a dj lives next door to a good m8 of mine and i would really like to just watch and listen to someone practice.... because i dont know what im doing yet i just would really like someone to show me and communicate with me. not just look at me like im an insect and i am insignificant

if youve got the love, nothing will stop you IMO

all the best (remember everything happends for a reason... good or bad)

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Originally posted by DJ Marak ok basically i am a nobody... so disreguard who i am lol you have been given this opportunity, and like you just said, you were offered to learn on the weekend to use the CDJs... you sound confident but look at it this way... some times chances come and go, you gotta jump on it while its hot... but some times chances come and are rushed too soon... maybe some head down and bumb up in the practice area time! possibly even try meet some DJs that do have a residency somewhere who plays similar tunes or style to you and then get to know em if you dont already and just ask to watch them, learn from them or even if they could meet up with you at your joint and if he/she can give you some pointers, kinda like a tutoring session thats something that ive got in mind, a dj lives next door to a good m8 of mine and i would really like to just watch and listen to someone practice.... because i dont know what im doing yet i just would really like someone to show me and communicate with me. not just look at me like im an insect and i am insignificant if youve got the love, nothing will stop you IMO all the best (remember everything happends for a reason... good or bad)

everyone needs a mentor

someone they can hang out with and watch play while they teach you stuff

if they play a similar style, just hang out and tag, you'll pick things up quicker

i've gotten a few djs started already

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Originally posted by Tony Morello everyone needs a mentor someone they can hang out with and watch play while they teach you stuff if they play a similar style, just hang out and tag, you'll pick things up quicker i've gotten a few djs started already

+1

If it wasn't for a buddy of mine who taught me the basics, I would have had so much harder time learning.

Also helps to know a few other buddies with residencies and hang out at the DJ booth watching them play and pick up a few things. (esp. since they are so good technically)

It doesn't matter if a DJ is playing is playing a similar style as you. As long as you're observing, you'll learn a few things, even if it's not something that suits you, but you get other ideas too.

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Originally posted by chinamon not true. i say "ugh" but i am a tranny.

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Originally posted by kotsy lol colour me retarded

Gigs don't always come around every day. You gotta start some time so might as well take a chance.

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Originally posted by Tony Morello you're not ready for a residency, period if you take this, your chances aren't that good you're barely ready to be taking the odd guest slot, let alone a residency if you doubt yourself one little bit, you will fail

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