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Originally posted by Nemesis44

Good to hear your not bothered about your age, as for the slump, isn't that what we all have to go threw now and then (although yours is quite abit different from most), I'm sure things will turn around and start going smoothly now, just sounds like a case of bad luck not being able to goto the US.

I hear what your saying about Ableton, I like the program, but I also hate it, as IMO it doesn't take as much skill to do just a basic set, although to use it to its full potential you gotta really learn it, so it bothers me as I spent years learning to DJ, and now some kid can get the program and after abit of playing with it, they can do alot of what I can do, so it has put thoughts into my head like "why bother" and "why try", but as soon as I get onto some decks and start spinning, it becomes as clear as day WHY I am a DJ and why I spin using turntables.

This is just the way things are progressing, its changed a fair amount over the past 20 years, but in another 20, I think it will be completely different from anything we have today, but aslong as I enjoy using the various gear that is available to use, I will continue to spin, I do plan really incorporating Ableton into my sets in the future (when I get the hardware), but I plan to use it as a kinda more versatile CDJ than a replacement for my gear.

As for the twat in turkey saying about crappy Djs, well your always gonna get tossers that don't know what the fuck there talking about.

I been spinning 11 years or so, I don't plan to stop and I still got loads to learn.

im 20 and noob

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since we're on the topic of age.

im just curious if you guys think there is a disadvantage (or maybe non) for DJs 18-20. (more specifically in the US).

im almost 20 and i live near Washington DC and i think there is a slight disadvantage to me since im not 21 yet.
i.e. going to the 21+ club nights to support other locals or getting to know other promoters etc etc.
but i do have some networking by hosting an EDM show at my university.

just wondering if anyone has thought about it...

20 in dec...

19...20 in January,

Been listening to EDM for about 6-7 years, got dj software about 3 years ago, got techs 1.5 years ago...then its been very light on and off practicing since then (no time)

I hsve the title at 56.

It's interesting when I go into a club cuz people must think I'm a barstar or narc or something. I've had people stare at me and be very rude, ask what I'm doing there, pissed that anyone so old is in their club and can't believe anyone that old can have any appreciation of the music. The irony is that many of the younger people are not at the party for the music, but I am.

Anyway I have fun and am always surprised how the music can get people moving. I just DJ house parties at friends' (age 20+) and have done a couple of clubs. But hope to do more in the future.

i recently turned 17, got decks bit before i turned 16, and been messing around on my comp since i've known how to use one. been producing since about 14 tho. i havent reeli been dj'ing all that much because of school and i just started sliding my interest more towards production, but when i hop behind them tables again i have alot of fun. another reason i havnet been using my gear is i quit my job and havent had any money to pay for records. But now im getting much closer to the legal age of clubbing (18) im gonna start crankin the dj'in again coz then i'll b able to network alot better and auctualli play out.

and thats my life story......


peace yol
p.s. we're all such a cosy bunch here on TA arent we

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Originally posted by tvmann I hsve the title at 56. It's interesting when I go into a club cuz people must think I'm a barstar or narc or something. I've had people stare at me and be very rude, ask what I'm doing there, pissed that anyone so old is in their club and can't believe anyone that old can have any appreciation of the music. The irony is that many of the younger people are not at the party for the music, but I am. Anyway I have fun and am always surprised how the music can get people moving. I just DJ house parties at friends' (age 20+) and have done a couple of clubs. But hope to do more in the future.

Right on man, big ups. Good luck with that!

Shoot, I was about to vote 16 until I remembered it isn't 2002 anymore :/ When the hell did that happen...

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I remember seeing the "Children of Ibiza" documentry that was made by a TA and J00F was in there saying he got a booking in Ibiza when he was 16. wow

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Originally posted by DJ 00 Tommy I remember seeing the "Children of Ibiza" documentry that was made by a TA and J00F was in there saying he got a booking in Ibiza when he was 16. wow

SPeaking of that, I'm going to Ibiza all summer, hoping to get a job and some bookings there. Became pretty good friends with a resident DJ there and really hoping to have a lot of fun.

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