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How To Become A Wedding DJ
Written for How Can I Be A DJ Dot Com….. In this bog, I’ll focus on just a few topics. The first being 1) How to break into the business of weddings, and 2) How to build your network of professional wedding vendors. Let’s assume that you already have equipment and music. This blog will simply cover the basic. The first thing that you’ll need is experience. The planning of a wedding ceremony and reception is a very stressful time. People plan their event for several months and expect perfection from you and...
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Written exclusively for How Can I Be A DJ….. Being a DJ is not difficult. Being a good DJ with plenty of work is the challenge. I run across many people that claim to be a DJ, however I never see them book an event or secure a regular gig at a bar or club. Purchasing low-end equipment and having business cards does not make you any more a DJ than starting a blog and stating that you’re a successful writer. So here’s the question that I always get, How Can I Be A DJ? There are many decisions to make. First, is it...
read moreHow To Get Gigs (Part 1)
How to get gigs – Part 1 (The Inquiry) Your website and marketing efforts have done their jobs and you’ve received an inquiry from a potential bride. Now what? Several DJ’s are great entertainers, but some lack strong selling skills. A DJ provides atmosphere and entertainment, however you need to realize that sales is still a big part of what we do. I will admit that I am not the best salesperson on the planet, but I do have a high closing rate for booking gigs. The first thing I do is “make it...
read moreDJ Music
DJ’s are constantly posting on Facebook and DJ forums about music services, and the question often arises as to which one is the best. Each service offers their own unique spin as to why they are the best, however it primarily depends on your individual needs and requirements. In most surveys, the feedback is overwhelmingly in favor of PrimeCuts and Promo Only. But as you know, there are more than just two to choose from. I also found positive feedback and response to iDJPool, which is the official record pool of PCDJ software. I...
read moreTop Mic’s for DJ’s
Microphones are an important and often overlooked piece of DJ equipment. DJs need microphones to run a wide range of events – proms, parties, corporate events, weddings, bar mitzvahs, family reunions – in fact any gig that requires speech over music. Wired Microphones Every DJ should own a failsafe handheld wired cardioid microphone to plug directly into their sound system. Most DJs prefer wired microphones with a cardioid polar pattern because they pick up sound primarily from one direction and are optimized for live performance use....
read moreLighting can make the difference!
It’s always a plus to have some form of lighting to illuminate the dance floor and add atmosphere to the event. There should be an unwritten rule that you don’t have to purchase the newest technology in lighting effects. By analyzing and planning the overall system, you will be able to put together an impressive light show that will be useful in many situations, and won’t hurt your bottom line. In today’s world, sites such as YouTube have been valuable sources in demonstrate lighting effects and can help you...
read moreVirtual DJ
I have embraced technology and am excited when new products are introduced into the industry. We used cassettes and 45’s when I started, so anything that would improve the technical aspect of the job was always a positive move. The transformation from vinyl to CD was not easy for me, however I quickly adapted and appreciated how it changed the industry. No more worrying about the record skipping or the turntable not being grounded. No longer did I have to transport crate after crate of 12″ records into the venue. One case...
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