DJ Dictionary : Types of DJs Bedroom DJ – This is pretty self-explanatory. You DJ in your bedroom for fun, and there’s no shame in this; that’s how most of us get started. Here are a few good tips: Upload your mixes to Soundcloud for increased exposure, start DJing in other people’s bedrooms, and join forums (Like FromDJs4DJs) to further spread your material. Who knows… you might get some very positive feedback that will encourage you to take it to the next level. Mobile DJ – This is the stage in which you start getting your first gigs as a DJ. You will start getting paid, and people in the area will get to know you. However, the material you play will likely be limited to Top 40, or whatever the owner of the establishment thinks the crowd will want to hear. Upgrade your equipment as you start making money, but be aware of the fact that the crowds you’re playing for likely won’t be people who came just for the music; they are at a party or a bar, and the DJ is a necessary accessory. Wedding DJ – At this point, you possess some MCing skills as well, and you know how to motivate a crowd. You’re DJ booth is the focal point of entertainment at a wedding, sweet 16 or bar mitzvah. You’ll likely get a wide array of requests because people at these events come from allover the place. However, there is a decent amount of money involved in this kind of DJing because people are always going to throw parties for the aforementioned occasions. All of the free, catered food is a definite added bonus. Bar DJ – When people are drinking, they connect with the music. As the Dane Cook line said: “Tonight man, screw chicks… I just wanna dance.” Those people are everywhere, and you’re the one fueling their fire. Free drinks and hilarious stories aside, you’ll be able to get away with playing more of what you want. Just don’t be the jerk who plays ‘Levels’ six times, or decides that 8 songs in a row will be country. Mix it up, get people into it, but most importantly, have fun. Radio DJ – The best part about being a radio DJ is your ability to select what you want to play. You earned that position because enough people liked the songs you play night in and night out at various locations, and now is your time to shine. You’ll start to get loyal listeners, and even though radio is in decline, your name will undoubtedly get exposure if you get a decent time slot. If you’re looking to be the person in front of a crowd, this obviously isn’t the route for you. Club DJ – At this point, your name is trusted, and people are coming to certain clubs just to hear you spin. It’s a great honor. You get the freedom to play what you want, in front of a live audience that is there for the music. Your role as a DJ has transformed into rockstar. Perform well, and you’ll be obtaining residencies, as well as opening gigs for some of the world’s biggest DJs when they’re in your area. In other words, if you’ve made it this far, you’ve made a pretty successful career out of DJing. More power to you. (Taken from fromDJs4DJs)
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 03:48:52 +0000
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