Welcome to the ultimate glossary, filled with over 140+ DJ terms and definitions. With over 10 years of experience as a DJ, I’ve put together this comprehensive guide to help you navigate diverse terms and phrases used in the DJ world. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this glossary covers a wide … Read more
As a DJ, you may want to sample some new tracks and create intriguing and entertaining mixes. Finding unreleased music can prove to be hard, especially for new DJs. However, it is not impossible. Here are 13 proven methods on how to get unreleased music as a DJ in 2022: Before we continue, it’s worth … Read more
So, you’ve always wanted to learn how to scratch DJ? Scratching is sometimes seen as the most difficult part of DJ’ing and turntablism. Learning how to scratch can be a slow process, but we’re about to learn all you need to know to get you scratching like a pro as fast as possible! When I … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered how to mix harmonically like the way top DJs do it? This article is the perfect guide for you. It will teach you the fundamentals of mixing and give a detailed explanation of the Camelot wheel. This will allow you to play with any genre of music harmonically. This article will … Read more
Most DJs search the Internet to find tracks to sample from and different tracks to incorporate in their upcoming sets. BUT you have to be careful, and make sure you’re allowed to use the music that you find and won’t come up against a copyright claim. So where do DJs get their music? Let’s explore … Read more
Whether you’re a dedicated bedroom DJ or you’re hoping to get into your city’s DJ scene, every DJ needs to master transitions. A DJ with great transition technique can let one song flow into another without disrupting the energy of their audience. This guide will introduce you to what transitioning is and what tips and … Read more
Do you want to spin a more coherent set? Some DJs get a bad reputation for just being “button pushers.” Many think that all you do is consistently press the “Play” button. However, DJing involves in-depth categorizing of your song inventory and ensuring that tracks and beats match. This technique is what separates professional DJs … Read more
Ready to learn how to become a DJ? This really is the ultimate guide that contains everything you will need to know from the different setups to making money from DJing. Every beginner DJ needs this guide! So you’ve decided to become a DJ. You’ve listened to some mixes, watched the DJ at the club, … Read more
Tired of carrying your laptop around everywhere you go? Wish there was a better alternative? Read on because today, we’ll look at the five best ways to DJ without a laptop. Is an all-in-one unit the best option for you? The most popular way to begin DJing is to buy a DJ controller to playback and control … Read more
When you buy your first set of multi-players or a DJ controller, there will be numerous functions to get to grips with. You’ll need to learn all about each function before you can correctly use them in your DJ sets. Today we’re focusing on cue points, how to use the cue button, and the difference … Read more
For most DJs, you’ll come to a crossroads early in your DJ career. What DJ software should you use? From Rekordbox to Serato to Virtual DJ and others, there are a variety of options to choose from. Today, we’ll be conducting a Virtual DJ review and going over it’s features and capabilities. Virtual DJ helps artists … Read more
This post teaches you how to use DJ controllers, stand alone decks, and all-in-one units. We cover all of their functions, what they do, and how to use them. When you buy your first set of mixing decks you could feel a little overwhelmed by all of the controls. But each one of these knobs … Read more
So, you just booked your first gig for Friday night, and you can already feel panic setting in. You’ve never made a DJ set for an actual gig before, and you don’t know where to start. Luckily for you, here is an ultimate guide to making the most incredible DJ set of all time. From … Read more
This is the essential guide for beginners who are ready to buy their first setup. We look at all of your equipment options and explain everything from cables and speakers, to controllers and digital vinyl systems. Choosing DJ equipment when you’re first starting out can be difficult. With so much selection and so many brands … Read more
Check out the six best DJ setups for beginners and find out why the controller setup could be the best choice, and the best value for money! When you first begin DJing, buying equipment can be a little overwhelming. With so many different setup ideas and lots of equipment to choose from it’s hard to … Read more
Apple devices have quite a reputation among DJs owing to their stability and reliability. When it comes to mobile DJing, most DJs prefer iPhones to create or mix sounds. Their compact size and compatibility with all kinds of DJ equipment are some of the common reasons that make them a suitable option. If you’re planning … Read more
As more and more people turn to mobile DJing, the question often comes up – what are some good Android DJ apps? Fear not because today we have the answer. We all use mobile phones for varying purposes but now you can turn it into a full-fledged masterclass or a music studio. All you have … Read more
A quick Google search will reveal that the DeadMau5 MasterClass is one of the most highly-recommended DJing courses around. It gives participants a one-way-ticket into the mind of DeadMau5, a music maestro in his own right, while simultaneously re-discovering their own creativity, too. Over the past month and half, we had one member of the … Read more
Becoming a music producer is not extremely difficult these days. With so many music lessons spread across the internet, you can easily pick up the skill. However, there’s a difference between being good and being great. While free tutorials do guide you immensely, they won’t offer you the secret sauce. If you’re serious about making … Read more
When you’re in the market for the best DJ course, it can be hard to choose. After all, most DJ courses are pretty expensive (around $50 – $150 usually). The last thing you want to do is pay for something that wasn’t worth it. Although I was very anti-course at first, at this point I’ve … Read more