Has the huge number of local shows been inspiring you? If you want to know How to DJ, there really is no better time than now. The market is slowly getting saturated, but if you are good, you can find a niche for fun or even make a potential career! These are the top 3 things needed to begin to learn how to DJ.
1. Passion for Music
If you want to be a DJ, in today's market you need to set yourself apart from the rest. You literally need to be fully immersed in music, and have it be a true passion of yours. You need to be that guy or girl who wakes up and not only checks Facebook, Twitter, but music blogs and forums to discover that best sounding clip that resonates with you. Unless you really have a passion for music, being a DJ may either become a chore or a waste of time in your future. Love your music!
2. Equipment
Still here? Awesome! There are three aspects of "equipment" that one NEEDS to DJ. First is music. While at parties, certain ripped downloads may be acceptable. However, if you ever want to launch into a higher echelon of playing, you really should have legal music, either free from Soundcloud or paid from itunes or Beatport. Next, especially for the age of the digital dj, comes a software. If you are trying out at first, a freeware like Virtual DJ or Mixxx may be a good place to learn the ropes. However, the market has two main softwares: Traktor and Serato. Tradition holds that digital = Traktor, and vinyl = Serato. HOWEVER, is not always necessary, which brings me to my third aspect of hardware. The DJ started on just hardware, and it is still a perfectly respectable option. A CDJ or turntable would be the two things to invest in here, depending on your choices. Alternatively, if you want to know how to DJ using digital resources, a controller is often a great place to start. DigitalDJTips has a controller resource where you can compare dozens, and if you are interested this far, I truly suggest looking here first.
3. Willingness to Learn
Loving music is great, investing in hardware software and music can be easier, but it is the time devoted to learning how to DJ that really separates people from doing this. It is said that it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill. Are you willing to put in more than 10? If by now you still want this, I must encourage you to learn. Read up a variety of books. Watch videos and tutorials online for free or for some payments. If you want to learn about how to dj and learn in person, I recommend you meet up with our friends at mmmmaven and take DJ lessons right in Boston!
If you want to know how to DJ, these are the first few things needed. Interested in having DJ tips, lessons, or other resources available here at EDMBoston in the future? Let us know!
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