The right age to start djing

I started at 12. I was part of the afternoon airforce on Radio Aahs/Childrens Satelite network, on the radio. At the same time i did friends parties, neighborhood parties, and remotes so i got accustomed early. When I was 15 i did nights in Baltimore (6-10) on 92Q at that time it was really really easy for me to book out but i needed someone to collect the checks for tax purposes and thats where creative came in when they were out in maryland.
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As for Brian he's really really easy to book out. When he works for me its easy he's just another employee i disclose up front that we're talking about a 16 year old kid for 13th, and 16th birthdays parents eat it up. He's also clean cut, mature and has a nice set up so theres no question on that side.

On the W2 side of my business i can hire anyone over 14 with a workers permit.. yadda yadda and would do it if i saw the fire that Brian has and then on the tech side he is a supernerdogeek (definitely meant as a big compliment) and could go toe to toe with Ben and Fred.

Dennis brings up some very good points as does Teddy.
I think if a young guy like Brian knows his limitations and doesnt try to do high dollar weddings and sticks to his element when he discloses to his customers his age hes going to find that they dont even balk.

Heres where disclosure comes into my script when booking brian out


CUSTOMER: do you have any djs for a sweet 16 on XX date, ya know younger that the kids could relate to..

KYLE: well actually i have South Charlottes hottest teen event dj, brian babcock available he's 16 and has been doing events like this professionally for 3 years.

Customer: oh really great...


seriously its just about that easy...

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but back to re-rail the thread i started. I think if your passionate about it you can start doing it at whatever age if youre doing the right events.
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Jon Tuck said:

hmm the thought of child actors just came to mind. They are Young entertainers too and only have to have the guardians managing them. I think if the individual learns his music and performs with a professional confident delivery age is but a number. In many cases the maturity factor has proven an issue but the young guys who frequent this place seem to be in check with the important requirements.

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What a very funny topic John.
Here is a very true story. At Radio Aahs i made 22,000 a year, not much money i did this for three year 12/13/14 and part of 15 money was paid to

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CUSTODIAN for Kyle Sandler

then i made the decision not to go to college because i was already doing what i wanted to do.

my dad died in 1994 (he was the money handler)

It came to light that i should have oh a very good chunk of change tucked away. Apparently I do not. Apparently mom spent most of the money albeit on good stuff she needed but never consulted me.

I got my own checking account at 15 and kept a much better tab on it. I would roller blade to the bank every day before school to check my balance (before online banking)