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1st gig - how good should i be?
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| carreux |
another newb question -- i've only been DJing for a few months, but i've got basic beatmatching, phrasematching and mixing down pretty solidly. i really want to gig at some local clubes - this is why i bought my decks in the 1st place - but i'm wondering if i'm ready.
the sets i play at home don't sound too different quality-wise to a lot of the local DJs here (i live in an area where the electronic scene is just beginning to boom) but i think a lot of my track selection is more varied and better quality than the locals i hear. any advice on what i should be working on besides the basics?
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| nfekted |
| maybe a little crowd interaction depending on the mood?? not sure. :) |
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| Allied Nations |
| Moving this to the DJ Booth- |
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| spolitta |
| I think you are on the right track carreux, just keep believing in yourself and do it for real, and you’ll see everything else comes one by one. Getting a gig is all about connections and that’s something you will have to build it up for yourself, for some people it’s the easiest part of djing for some it’s a nightmare. |
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| The Don |
| quote: | Originally posted by carreux
another newb question -- i've only been DJing for a few months, but i've got basic beatmatching, phrasematching and mixing down pretty solidly. i really want to gig at some local clubes - this is why i bought my decks in the 1st place - but i'm wondering if i'm ready.
the sets i play at home don't sound too different quality-wise to a lot of the local DJs here (i live in an area where the electronic scene is just beginning to boom) but i think a lot of my track selection is more varied and better quality than the locals i hear. any advice on what i should be working on besides the basics?
cheers |
If you feel ready, then go for it. My only advice is that when you start out dont look up past the decks if you are nervous. Once you get into your groove you will not even notice there is a big group of people tuned into you. Your hands will shake and make sure you go for a before the gig:eek:
After two or three gigs out, you grow a bit of confidence then you can start to master the art. Watching the crowd, seeing how they are and how they are reacting to certain tunes. Its amazing the difference in some records on a big system too. Its all a learning process, dont be afraid to make mistakes, and dont think you'll be sasha the first time around. I would also recommend a good set of earphones if you are going to play in a club. £25 quid cans are useless when playing on a rig of any substatial nature... |
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| s3nate |
Personally I think you should maybe practice a little bit more at home or play at some house parties.
However if you are ambitious just have confidence and have a good time! |
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| diggerz |
Advice!
Everything's louder and far away... |
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| DannyO |
| Congrats man, my advice is go in there and have a good time, you will be a nervous wreck and theres a higher chance of making a mistake, but don't worry about it, mistakes happen to all DJs, just look at Tiesto..lol, anyway, just have a good time and DON'T GET DRUNK, a drink or two is fine, but when you get wasted, it can get pretty bad. |
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| chris harrington |
| quote: | Originally posted by spolitta
I think you are on the right track carreux, just keep believing in yourself and do it for real, and you’ll see everything else comes one by one. Getting a gig is all about connections and that’s something you will have to build it up for yourself, for some people it’s the easiest part of djing for some it’s a nightmare. |
yeh i agree with this 100%
I only been djing for a year (well about 6 months acctuly i was away all summer and had a broken wrist over winter) and im already doing a lot of shows.
good for me no one around here knows the difference between a skilled dj and me :p |
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| carreux |
thanks for the support and advice everyone.
connections are not really a problem for me - luckily i know a lot of the "people in the scene" and have some decent options (i live in a pretty backward S/E asian nation ATM and as one of the few western DJs around in this city i'm a pretty marketable commodity ;) )
i'll keep it to the living room for a coupla more months till i know i'm really ready, and post some updates on how the 1st gig goes later.
cheers |
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| EvilTree |
Just remember that first person you're entertaining is yourself. If you're not having a good time on decks, the audience will notice it too.
Have fun. Let the music take control ;) |
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| pkcRAISTLIN |
| id get someone with experience to give you feedback on a mix or two. youd be surprised how many DJs think theyre ready when they really arent. |
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