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One must walk either Right side of road or Left side of road. If one walk middle of road, get squashed like-a grape...
If do real DJ, must do real DJ yes or do real DJ no... no maybe do real DJ....
If do real DJ, must do real DJ yes or do real DJ no... no maybe do real DJ....
hahahah that reminds me....
Santa Clause
the Easter Bunny
a dumb blonde
and a smart blonde
are all standing around a real DJ
which one tries to hook up with the real DJ.....
The dumb blonde because none of the others exists.
K
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If you exist, then you are real.
Only you and your clients (past, present and future) really know if you're a DJ or not.
Only you and your clients (past, present and future) really know if you're a DJ or not.
I disagree.........................................
Only your past clients know if your a DJ. The other clients are hoping your a Real DJ or their choice will be in vain.
Only your past clients know if your a DJ. The other clients are hoping your a Real DJ or their choice will be in vain.
K
Kirby Ball
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K
Kirby Ball
Guest
Suck-up!
Hey you brought on a good point as well...that your future clients will be your past clients...so yes you do got a point there! Oh you guys are just to smart for me!
no,, your future clients don't currently know that you are a real DJ,,, they WILL know, but they don't right now..... besidses, why am I saying anything, I told you all before.... dammm....
K
Kirby Ball
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Ahhh, but your "future and present" clients will be your "past" clients....so I disagree.
Ah yes, but it was my turn to stir the pot.
There is no try. Only DO. When you can grab the CDs from my fingers, you will be ready...
BTW- Real DJs feel rough when you rub them against your teeth....
Full Time DJ is the real DJ?
Now you open a new can of worms. So you are a FULL TIME DJ??? What does that mean??? Is it a DJ that entertains Mondays thru Fridays??? I have a day time job (Monday thru Friday), yet I DJ on Friday Nights, Saturday Nights and sometimes even on Sundays. Does that mean that I am a Part-Time DJ, therefore, I am not a real DJ??? You must be kidding!
I am so busy with gigs that I don't even have time to update my web site. I did not really put my answer to the question, but I did share my thoughts about being a DJ - along with my experience from when I first started.
But now I would like to answer the question on what I think a real DJ is all about.
- Knows how to beatmatch, mix and blend music together
- Knows how to use a microphone to MC without over doing it
- Knows how to read a crowd and can keep them dancing
- On public events can play the latest dance music
- On private events can play music selected by his client/customer
- Has the best selection in all the popular genres of music
- Has a large music library that can be customized for each gig
- Can handle ALL TYPES of parties and events (NOT JUST WEDDINGS)
- Knows the difference between P.A. System and S.R. System
- Knows about sound systems (Watts, Ohms, Crossovers, Maximizer, EQ)
- Use a Monitor when needed, and knows why a Monitor is needed
- Builds a light show that creates a club experience
- Has a passion to entertain, puts an effort to go the extra mile, is not lazy
- Experience in all types of situations and knows how to handle them
- Offers a setup based on location and situation (checks site prior to event)
- Custom lighting to accent ball room, tables, walls, etc.
- Has satisfied customers, happy clients and return customers
- Has an agenda for every event, is ready with a plan for the night
- Personality
Above is just a small list from the top of my head - at time of posting. Basically, it's much more than just doing it FULL TIME.
AGAIN, this is my opinion, without targeting anyone but I do not need to quit my daytime job to be a REAL DJ.
Marco DJ TIME
Time Sounds & Lighting
http://www.TimeSounds.com/
http://www.BigWeddingDJs.com/
DJ TIME Gig Videos
http://www.youtube.com/grafxnrg
Now you open a new can of worms. So you are a FULL TIME DJ??? What does that mean??? Is it a DJ that entertains Mondays thru Fridays??? I have a day time job (Monday thru Friday), yet I DJ on Friday Nights, Saturday Nights and sometimes even on Sundays. Does that mean that I am a Part-Time DJ, therefore, I am not a real DJ??? You must be kidding!
I am so busy with gigs that I don't even have time to update my web site. I did not really put my answer to the question, but I did share my thoughts about being a DJ - along with my experience from when I first started.
But now I would like to answer the question on what I think a real DJ is all about.
- Knows how to beatmatch, mix and blend music together
- Knows how to use a microphone to MC without over doing it
- Knows how to read a crowd and can keep them dancing
- On public events can play the latest dance music
- On private events can play music selected by his client/customer
- Has the best selection in all the popular genres of music
- Has a large music library that can be customized for each gig
- Can handle ALL TYPES of parties and events (NOT JUST WEDDINGS)
- Knows the difference between P.A. System and S.R. System
- Knows about sound systems (Watts, Ohms, Crossovers, Maximizer, EQ)
- Use a Monitor when needed, and knows why a Monitor is needed
- Builds a light show that creates a club experience
- Has a passion to entertain, puts an effort to go the extra mile, is not lazy
- Experience in all types of situations and knows how to handle them
- Offers a setup based on location and situation (checks site prior to event)
- Custom lighting to accent ball room, tables, walls, etc.
- Has satisfied customers, happy clients and return customers
- Has an agenda for every event, is ready with a plan for the night
- Personality
Above is just a small list from the top of my head - at time of posting. Basically, it's much more than just doing it FULL TIME.
AGAIN, this is my opinion, without targeting anyone but I do not need to quit my daytime job to be a REAL DJ.
Marco DJ TIME
Time Sounds & Lighting
http://www.TimeSounds.com/
http://www.BigWeddingDJs.com/
DJ TIME Gig Videos
http://www.youtube.com/grafxnrg
Hey man...we all learnt this is no "real dj!" So no need to go there!
I thought your pics were friggin sweet! Nice!
I thought your pics were friggin sweet! Nice!
I liked your list but "You" conveniently left out the most important item.
That you are available to accept a event without having to check with anyone.
P.S. The word "Busy" is like the word "Success", Until you compare it to another DJ that is busier or more successful then you it has no meaning.
That you are available to accept a event without having to check with anyone.
P.S. The word "Busy" is like the word "Success", Until you compare it to another DJ that is busier or more successful then you it has no meaning.
Using that as a criteria, wouldn't it be suggested that any DJ who works for a mult-op is not a "real" DJ?
A "real" DJ must be self-employed? Just checkin'....
Nice response Joe but....................................
There are Multi Ops where the DJs are independent and can book their own events and there are Multi Ops where the DJs only use the companies equipment and only work for the company.
So a DJ that works for a Multi Op and can still book his own events and does not have other work related constraints placed on his availability could be a Real DJ.
There are Multi Ops where the DJs are independent and can book their own events and there are Multi Ops where the DJs only use the companies equipment and only work for the company.
So a DJ that works for a Multi Op and can still book his own events and does not have other work related constraints placed on his availability could be a Real DJ.
Cesar, that didn't answer my question. If a DJ works solely for a multi-op, and doesn't take independent events, is he/she, by your criteria, a real DJ?
Im just trying to determine how one of mystery can choose criteria for such meaning?Riddle me that Mr E Mann
Yes, Cesar is an enigma wrapped in a mystery, but I enjoy jumping into any pot he stirs. I know him well enough to understand his motivation.
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