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How to Become A Successful DJ in Nigeria
Everyone loves good music, and that’s what a DJ does. A truly
great DJ sets the mood for a party. Not only do they get things
started, but they also make sure that everyone in attendance has
a night to remember. To last in the game and become successful,
you need to get these things right to stay one step ahead of the
many wannabe DJs.
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First off, if you’re going to become a successful DJ, you need
to be a lover of music. Otherwise, what are you thinking? The
chances are it’s your passion for music that’s driven you to
choose a career as a DJ, and that passion will hopefully
translate to your audience. If you’re only in it for the title,
give up now. Stop reading and pick something else to do.
But make your DJ name simple to spell and pronounced. Hard name
will be challenging to pronounce.
Get Dj equipment
You need some dj equipment tools to learn how to mix and master
songs together until you become good. However, this are list of
dj equipment to purchase. Laptops, Headphone (big headphones),
Get DJ software ( traktor Dj, serato, virtual DJ e.t.c),
Speaker, Micro phone,
DJ mixer, Midi controller, DJ Lighting & Visual Effects,
Cables and Connectors, DJ interface, Turntable, Amplifier,
Subwoofers, DJ effect unit, Transportation bag and case, DJ CD
Players, DJ Cartridges and Styluses, DJ Stands and Mounts
As someone who want to learn DJ,
you need only two equipment like laptop, headphone, DJ
software. Then later you can purchase the remaining one’s when
you start making money online or offline.
Curate a decent music collection
Spend time building your music library. Curate a collection of
truly great music and not just third-rate mp3 downloads. It may
take time to gather quality music, but your music collection is
vital for the growth of your career. Hit up your friends,
YouTube channels and other great music stores for your
collection. Some of the genres to explore include:• Hip-Hop •
Electro• Hardcore, House• Drum and Bass
• Progressive • Trance • Hard-style • Downtempo • Techno • Dark
Alternative • Glitch, Dubstep • Breakbeat • Jungle.
When you finally surface as a professional, polished DJ with a
crate collection of mind-blowing songs, nobody will know how
long it took you to collect those tunes over the year.
Get some experience
Nobody is born a DJ. It takes practice and a skill level that
you can’t learn overnight. Go out and get some experience.
Volunteer if you can’t get a gig. Practice makes perfect, and
you’ll never really know how your set works in front of an
audience if you stay hidden away in your bedroom. Offer to do an
hour-warm-up before the clubs commence. Help set up the gear. Be
smart and learn the ropes from an expert.
Get the right equipment:
Having the right tools for the job is one of the surest ways to
succeed. As a DJ, you will need a turntable and controller and
mixer when starting out. Spend as much money as you can afford
on equipment and records. Most DJs download the software without
getting the hardware. This would not be the best step for you if
you are serious about standing out from the crowd – Save up some
cash and buy some “performance enhancement equipment.” If you
love to produce as a DJ, you’ll need digital audio workstation
(DAW) software.
Hard work pays:
Don’t expect to become a superstar DJ right out of the gate.
People who have taken out time to work hard in their chosen
career and go the extra mile often stand out on the bigger
stage. The surest way to stand out is to perfect and hone your
craft as much as possible before you ever think of seeking a
two-hour solo paid gig.
Be reliable and professional
Nobody wants to work with an unreliable DJ. First impressions
matter – it is essential to look the part, be reliable and act
professionally; by looking and acting like a pro, you’re letting
the audience know that you are in charge of the party. Always
turn up for every gig at least 10 minutes early to feel the vibe
of the crowd. Learn how to hype up your crowd and also interact
with them. Be reliable, approachable and above all, be
professional.
Have an online presence:
In the age of social media, an online presence is a necessity.
Use Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Sound Cloud to
showcase your skills and interact with your audience. Advertise
and promote yourself to build a large fan base and a network of
followers. After all, what’s a DJ without an audience?
Choose your style
Pick a music style and make a name for yourself in that genre.
You won’t be able to be a pro in every genre – even Einstein had
a focus.
Have a mix
Practice mixing as often as you can. Upload your mixes and ask
colleagues and friends to offer constructive criticism. When you
feel you’ve practiced enough and are ready to leave the studio,
record yourself, unedited, for an hour: just a mixer,
controller, and a turntable.
Network and have confidence in your ability.
Go to clubs and interact with DJs, promoters, hype men and music
lovers. Find people on Sound Cloud in your city and follow other
great DJs on Twitter and Instagram. Ask them for advice, and who
knows, if you’re good enough, maybe someone will be willing to
give you a guest spot. Remember always to have confidence in
your ability. Dare to dream it. Have a goal of what you wish to
achieve and a vision of where you want to be – then work towards
it.
Through partnership, members of DJAN are automatically Licensed
by MCSN, meaning you can obtain and enjoy the highly discounted
Licence through DJAN instead of paying a huge amount for your DJ
Licence annually.
Get A Mentor: Whether it is DJ OPDot or DJ Neptune , just choose
a role model and look up to them every day. If given the
opportunity, try to get closer to them and seek advice from them
on a more personal level. This will help you a great deal.
Learning how to DJ
There is no set timeline for learning how to DJ as it’s a
continuous journey of improvement and development. With focused
practice, some people may become competent DJs in a matter of
months, while others may take longer. The key is to stay
committed, dedicate time to practise, and enjoy the process of
learning and experimenting with music.
Many DJ’s take this for granted.Try as much as possible to have
your own gears .No events planner will want to give you job if
you don’t have control your equipment. Some programs come as a
surprise that you didn’t have knowledge of and you were
contacted and given shorter time to set up but since you’re not
the owner of the equipment you may loose the job and that
program may be your opportunity to shine. Again no top shot in
the industry will be ready to share a program for you if he or
she knows that you’ll disappoint in terms of equipment.
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