Pre-Recorded, Planned, and Structured DJ Sets: A Big No-No

For me, DJing, clubbing, festivals, and party-going has always been about hearing an amazing set of music but something that’s irked me, especially as of late, has been that it seems many beginner (and even professional) DJ’s are beginning to use a combination of pre-recorded, planned, or structured DJ sets for their performances.

There are two sides to the debate so I’ll try to play Devil’s advocate and list off why each have their pro’s and con’s (even though, personally, I hate when they do this).

Miss Diamond DJ: Interviewed!

We have a very special guest interview today with none other than Miss Diamond DJ.

She’ll be giving us the low-down on what she’s about, where she’s playing, and some valuable tips & tricks for getting started in the world of DJing to boot! Okay, show time …

The Beginner’s Guide to Club & Party Promoting

This guest post is by Sarah Mosher, a local party & club promoter in Tampa, FL. She’ll be sharing how she got started and some tips on how you too can get into the scene of club promotions.

Pioneer DDJ-Ergo V DJ Controller: Let’s Take a Look

Today we’ve got a guest post from Steven Williams, a DJ pushing past 7 years in the industry that has seen quite a few DJ controllers (and equipment) passed around in his day between fellow DJ friends and his own setup.

PsyBeat: A Psychedelic Music Community for the Internet Generation

Long time readers know that I’m a huge fan of Psytrance and other forms of psychedelic music which is why I’m really happy to have recently stumbled across the website: PsyBeat.

The Monster List of Free Electronic Music Production Tutorials

Let’s set aside your goal of becoming a DJ in place of something equally awesome: producing electronic music.

The web, as you could expect, gives us a buttload of great resources when we want to learn how to product electronic music.

You don’t need to drop a handful of cash in order to get started because there are more than enough tutorials and resources to fill your schedule for the next few years.

The Three Elements of DJ Music Marketing

The game of marketing your DJing has changed compared to just ten years ago. The perception of a DJ is changing due to multiple celebrities getting into the industry, unlimited media from the web and the ease of access for people to promote themselves online.

It’s harder than ever to get yourself found but the good news is that you don’t truly need a massive audience these days in order to be successful.

Helpful DJ Books on the Art of DJing

DJing isn’t exactly one of those things that you just read a book and instantly know everything but DJ books are out there and they can still be a great investment when you’re just starting out (or if you want to have a good read or two).

This post is going to dig through some of those DJ books that explores the world of DJing and may offer you a tip or two about the industry as a whole.

How to Promote DJ Gigs and Parties with Facebook

Alright, we all know about Facebook because we use it ever day but there’s a whole other element of the social network that can be tapped into in terms of promoting DJ gigs.

Sure enough, you probably already have some friends that are constantly sending you party invitations – well, this is essentially what we’re going to be talking about but on the other end where you will be setting up the promotions for your gigs, mixes and so you can build a fan base. Sound good? Let’s get going …

Best In-Ear Headphones under $150

In-Ear headphones provide a different level of comfort because they aren’t bulky, resting on or over your ears like most headphone models. One of the best features of in-ear headphones are their ability to be ultra portable yet still provide incredible sound quality. This article will take a look at some of the best in-ear headphones under $150.