Things Every DJ Must Understand

Being a successful DJ in today's EDM climate isn't easy. Your mixes have to be tighter, your selection has to be wider, and your performance has to be

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Being a successful DJ in today's EDM climate isn't easy. Your mixes have to be tighter, your selection has to be wider, and your performance has to be spot on. And while you may think we're going to start harping on the right songs to be playing, the best mixer to use, that's not this kind of discussion. We're trying to help you guys out; there are a number of things you need to understand in order to prolong your career as a DJ - assuming you're trying to make it. The business of EDM has less to do with the actual music that brings people together, and if your plan is to make it on the business side, there are some points you'll need to understand while on your journey.

All DJs are nerds

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Having one "big song" won't make you a "superstar"

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You need to maximize on opportunities

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You won't always be around

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You need to diversify

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Learn to let go

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Don't play records by DJs you are playing with

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Give blogs time to write up your record

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Your team is pivotal to your success

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Plays matter

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You might be in the way

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Backups are essential

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