So now you’re hooked on the world of DJing. You might have found the inspiration watching your peers, going to festivals or simply through love of the music. No matter how you decided that you wanted to DJ, the next steps begs the question – should I learn to DJ by myself or get help from others?
As a DJ, you’re in control of how and where you learn your skills. A friend is a good source to look to for help. However, if you rely solely on them, you run the risk of learning bad habits and as a result potentially making the same mistakes that they do.
First up, you’ve got to lay down the basics. Mastering the fundamental skills will help you gain the knowledge that you need to be a masterful DJ. There’s a correct way of learning how to mix seamlessly. Sometimes even the most experienced DJ’s develop bad habits and that could be due to an improper development of the fundamentals.
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Should I Learn To DJ?
Save learning from a friend for the creative tricks you want to add to your artillery and maintain a good understanding of DJing by using professional help and insight.
What will you actually know after learning these skills? You will be able to understand song structure, cue music at the right time, keep tracks in time, beat match and master EQ mixing. With these basic skills you’ll be able to create a seamless DJ mix and get a perfect demo mix ready. If you’re having a hard time getting started and are wondering should I learn to DJ you can check out some of DJMC’s posts on getting started.
Another great place where we suggest that you look for help, is to watch other successful DJ’s at work. A tutorial or a live set by any successful DJ should help point you in the right direction. Watch videos that are hosted online with great overview camera angles that clearly show what’s happening on the decks. Check out our article and video showing Laidback Luke in Ibiza from an amazing overhead POV. You won’t be asking yourself should I learn to DJ by myself when you understand how much closer to being able to DJ like Laidback Luke you would be, with the right help along the way.
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