Learning how to DJ

[hood b. goode]

Randomly took a dj class off a whim. Was on groupon looking up deals. Im always down to try new things

God damn if that wasnt the most fun new activity ive done in a looong time

Any beginner tips? Just copped a controller.

 

[CouldntBeMeTho]

Get some real turntables

 

[OperationNumbNutts]

Do the following to become a good DJ. Play the intro to a song that hypes the crowd and get them on the dance floor. Next, cut into the song with something they don't like and see the confusion on their faces wondering why you did that. You can thank me for my advice later.

 

[How Sway?]

 

[DJ Paul's Arm]

Learn the real way and get a pair of plx1000s and a pioneer s5

 

[CreepyMcCreeperson]

My brother in law is a DJ. It’s a lot more difficult than it seems. It’s not just putting a playlist together, it’s playing the songs in a sequence so they flow together, and syncing the tempo so the end of the current song is on the same beat as the next song.

 

[jwall123]

One thing I am trying to learn is the technique of scratching. I am not interested in being a battle dj or anything but I would like to learn how to scratch to help as another tool in transitioning to another song. Ive been doing it for about a half a year.

 

[hood b. goode]

Taking some DJUCED academy videos now. Would really like to get into amapiano djing!

 

[BlackBall]

Use the snare also these modern setups with automatic beat matching isn’t really djing

 

[maxamusa]

Know your gear inside and out.

Also a lot of DJing is being selfless.

Know your audience.


You are an entertainer; you have to be charismatic and perform like you're having the time of your life even if your dog just died,

 

[DJ Paul's Arm]

One thing I am trying to learn is the technique of scratching. I am not interested in being a battle dj or anything but I would like to learn how to scratch to help as another tool in transitioning to another song. Ive been doing it for about a half a year.

Master it.

When you do, incorporating it into a party rockin gig will guarantee future gigs and p*ssy in your lap.

 

[maxamusa]

My brother in law is a DJ. It’s a lot more difficult than it seems. It’s not just putting a playlist together, it’s playing the songs in a sequence so they flow together, and syncing the tempo so the end of the current song is on the same beat as the next song.

Know your BPMs!

 

[How Sway?]

 

[get these nets]

I assumed that modern djs have everything prerecorded . Essentially playing mixtapes

 

[maxamusa]

I assumed that modern djs have everything prerecorded . Essentially playing mixtapes

It depends on the situation. it kind of takes away from the whole experience though. I think its cool if you have a template ready and adjust on the fly