10 Tips to be a Fabulous DJ

India has turned into a hub for parties, music concerts & nightclubs which has lead to people making a serious career in music production & Djing. Being a DJ is sure fun but it cannot be done by anybody and everybody. You need to be focused, determined & passionate towards you goal.

Here our our top 10 tips which any aspiring DJ should make note of.

1. Believe in yourself!

Being a DJ as a career hasn’t been accepted by a lot of people and there would be instances where you’ll get cornered by stereotypes. Sometimes even your friends and family may not believe in your dream to become a DJ and if you don’t believe in yourself, there are good chances that no one else will.

2. Dream BIG!

If you want to make it large, you need to dream BIG! Think outside the box by coming up with campaigns and music videos that might just make you viral, in a good way ;)

Be different.

3. Get Out of Your Comfort Zone!

Learn to be a risk taker!

Experiment with music, push yourself to do things differently & get yourself out there!

Build your own identity and differentiate yourself from your competitors, you will excel in every way possible.

4. Be Consistent & Persistent!

The more shows you play at the better you will get and more people will take notice of you.

5. Overcome the Fear of Rejection!

‘NO’ is the best form of feedback! Remember that.

Being turned down doesn’t make you weak or bad at what you do, it makes you stronger & helps you develop a strong will.

6. Be a leader!

You need to remember this, nobody should treat you like a pushover. For survival you need to be assertive, handling people with off beat song requests at gigs to demanding for paychecks, be firm!

7. Educate Yourself!

Music is very dynamic, you need to be too!

Be well informed about the industry & soak in all the words of wisdom by senior Djs in the industry.

Learn from their mistakes and don’t repeat any of your mistakes.

8. Build Lasting Relationships!

Your relationship with the clubs, artist agencies and fans can make or break your career.

Stay connected with your brokers & fans offline as well. Clubs always hire those people who bring in the audience.

9. Set Professional Standards

If you want to be taken seriously in the industry, remember that you should have a professional approach. Be on time, don’t play beyond your allotted time & get your business collaterals like your business cards, press pack, invoice and website etc. in place.

10. Never Give Up

Because Quitting Is Not An Option!

Your dream is the ultimate goal and that’s all that matter! If nothing is going right, stay strong & keep calm, good vibes are coming your way very soon!

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