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deanoclubrep

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May 14, 2007
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Hi guys i was recommended to this site,im looking for a decent playlist,as i am
going to be working down pontins and the manager wants me to do some dj'ing so i was wondering if someone can do me a playlist that will suit adults kids and old people ?????
either post it on here or email me [email protected]

Cheers D.:sqbiggrin:
 
not sure what "pontins" means.....Is that a new word?

Also, it would be helpful to post your location......knowing what area you are in would narrow down the geographical preferences of your area (ethnic, demographic, etc).
 
Since I'm on the forum staff here I'm not allowed to tell you to have your boss hire someone that actually has some DJ experience or advise you to tag along with a reputable DJ in your area to learn the ropes.

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jfactor1 said:
Since I'm on the forum staff here I'm not allowed to tell you to have your boss hire someone that actually has some DJ experience or advise you to tag along with a reputable DJ in your area to learn the ropes.

:sqwink:
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No, but I am.


Do the industry a favor, have your boss hire someone that actually has some DJ experience, or tag along with a reputable DJ in your area to learn the ropes. There's more to it than just music.
 
deanoclubrep said:
Hi guys i was recommended to this site,im looking for a decent playlist,as i am
going to be working down pontins and the manager wants me to do some dj'ing so i was wondering if someone can do me a playlist that will suit adults kids and old people ?????
either post it on here or email me [email protected]

Cheers D.:sqbiggrin:
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The most important part of being a DJ is music timing IMHO. You can give 2 DJ's the same equipment, the same audience and the same songs.

One DJ can rock the place. The other DJ can bomb the place with the same exact songs.

It's about WHEN you play a song that's important. May I ask who referred you to this site?
 
You know last year when I started my DJ biz...most Djs were like "go work for somebody!"


Not everyone needs to take this approach....and I am glad I didnt! I am glad I invested my time and money into this market! I made the right choice, and I am glad I didnt listen to "most" djs last year!

Same when I did my first wedding....."work for someone else first".....I didnt listen...and "I did an awesome job!"

So as "professional" djs, as you are....why cant some of you guys offer "positive advice" and quit telling him to work for someone else! GRRR!!!



One of the reasons I didnt work for anyone else was...

1) Eventually I would have started my own biz anyway....and I would have felt bad walking away from my "boss" to become "competition!
 
DJMN said:
You know last year when I started my DJ biz...most Djs were like "go work for somebody!"


Not everyone needs to take this approach....and I am glad I didnt! I am glad I invested my time and money into this market! I made the right choice, and I am glad I didnt listen to "most" djs last year!

Same when I did my first wedding....."work for someone else first".....I didnt listen...and "I did an awesome job!"

So as "professional" djs, as you are....why cant some of you guys offer "positive advice" and quit telling him to work for someone else! GRRR!!!



One of the reasons I didnt work for anyone else was...

1) Eventually I would have started my own biz anyway....and I would have felt bad walking away from my "boss" to become "competition!
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Requirement to be a DJ:

Know music.

That is all. :)
 
DJCraziAce said:
Requirement to be a DJ:

Know music..... and how to make people have a good time...
That is all. :)
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Fixed....:sqwink: but I knew what you meant.
 
DJMN said:
You know last year when I started my DJ biz...most Djs were like "go work for somebody!"


Not everyone needs to take this approach....and I am glad I didnt! I am glad I invested my time and money into this market! I made the right choice, and I am glad I didnt listen to "most" djs last year!

Same when I did my first wedding....."work for someone else first".....I didnt listen...and "I did an awesome job!"

So as "professional" djs, as you are....why cant some of you guys offer "positive advice" and quit telling him to work for someone else! GRRR!!!



One of the reasons I didnt work for anyone else was...

1) Eventually I would have started my own biz anyway....and I would have felt bad walking away from my "boss" to become "competition!
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Adam...I think the feeling is two fold...this poor guy is going to be thrown to the wolves if he doesn't have any real world experience which could be such a bad experience that he may never want to dj again...which is too bad as it's a kick ass job right?

The other reason is if he IS getting thrown to the wolves, chances are his success will be limited which will make djs look bad and further the reputation that we are morons that have no idea what we're doing. It sounds like you were unique but I'm betting you learned how to do weddings from somewhere right? The dj boards, etc? That's cool...the quickest and most effective way to become a great dj is to shadow someone or work for them. It's tried and true. The most successful people in life suggest finding the most qualified person in the room and stick to them like glue if you want to be successful too. (I did not mean for that to rhyme! LOL)
 
HiDefDJ said:
The most important part of being a DJ is music timing IMHO. You can give 2 DJ's the same equipment, the same audience and the same songs.

One DJ can rock the place. The other DJ can bomb the place with the same exact songs.

It's about WHEN you play a song that's important......
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This could be the most intelligent, insightful thing I've read on any dj board...anywhere! This should be bronzed and put on a wall somewhere!
 
djdawg said:
Adam...I think the feeling is two fold...this poor guy is going to be thrown to the wolves if he doesn't have any real world experience which could be such a bad experience that he may never want to dj again...which is too bad as it's a kick ass job right?

The other reason is if he IS getting thrown to the wolves, chances are his success will be limited which will make djs look bad and further the reputation that we are morons that have no idea what we're doing. It sounds like you were unique but I'm betting you learned how to do weddings from somewhere right? The dj boards, etc? That's cool...the quickest and most effective way to become a great dj is to shadow someone or work for them. It's tried and true. The most successful people in life suggest finding the most qualified person in the room and stick to them like glue if you want to be successful too. (I did not mean for that to rhyme! LOL)
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I agree 100% that "NOT" everyone can Dj.....but my arguement is.....


Whats the and hows the only way to get experience;

DJ an event!

But my first quick note is....................


Start with bar gigs and such... and work on your skills! If you feel you can "handle" an event..."Go ahead and do it!" But when you do....learn from your mistakes....and let your clients help you, better yourself! Even if the comments are "negative".....learn from them....its the only way to "gain experience!"

And for what its worth.......

If he does "suck"...........it will only help "us" Djs justify "our prices!" Sad..but true!!

I consider myself "middle market"..... so I can identify both sides of the spectrum.....

I learn what "not" to do from the worse DJ Services....
And I learn "what" to do from the better DJ Services...>


I guess there are "WAY" too many variables to this equation! So I guess there is no "Real" answer! :sqbiggrin:
 
DJCraziAce said:
No Papa, learning how to make people have a good time can be an acquired skill gained only through trial and error.

But you MUST know your music before you even decide to take on this job.
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Ok, but if you start out ONLY knowing music, you will be one bad DJ.
 
deanoclubrep said:
Hi guys i was recommended to this site,im looking for a decent playlist,as i am
going to be working down pontins and the manager wants me to do some dj'ing so i was wondering if someone can do me a playlist that will suit adults kids and old people ?????
either post it on here or email me [email protected]

Cheers D.:sqbiggrin:
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After digesting all of this SOUND advise (get it? :p), if you still need a playlist, then you are welcome to check this out: http://www.thevinylspinner.com/bestmix.htm

It might give you some ideas.
 
Funny,
I Started My Company When I Was 14.
I Built A Lighting System For A DJ Who Was Doing High School And Frat Parties...

I Worked 1 Gig With Him To Show Him How The Lighting System Worked.
He Was A Sick >> In A Bad Way<< DJ.

I Said Humm, I Can Do Better Than This Guy.
I Started With 2 Turntables & A microphone, And An Amp,2 Speakers,And A Stack Of Music, Took The Money From My First Gig And Bought More Gear.

Now 21 Years Later:
I Still Have The First Set Of Gear At The Warehouse.

We Are A Small To Medium Size Market
I Run 4 Rigs Full Time, 1 Rig 2 A month... ( Around 200 to 250 Gigs per year )
4 Vans
1 Trailer
Crap Loads Of Lighting.
Crap Loads Of Sound.
A Bunch Of Decor Props.

And Im About To Grow Again...
Im Glad I Didnt Stick Around The Guy I Worked When I Started...

Just Thought I Would Let Ya Know...
Later Yall
 
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