Sunday, October 28, 2012

The Business of DJing

To become a professional club DJ, you need to know the in's and out's of the club industry. And now-a-days it's becoming more competitive.

Everyone wants to be a DJ. The club industry is a huge arena with its set of rules and guidelines that must be followed and if you understand them you just might be able to rise up to stardom.

There's a lot to learn, believe me. It's not enough to just know how to beat-match and transition your tracks, you need to know the business aspect of this industry. Once you know the business side of the club industry, then you can position yourself properly in the DJ market.

Keep in mind that it takes time to build your reputation and you have to be consistent with your efforts. This isn't an area for the lazy. You have to become proactive.

There are many techniques that you can apply to help boost yourself up in name recognition, but you have to understand that you're not going to become an overnight success.

If you're really serious about getting more involved in the industry as a club DJ, here are some factors that you should start looking into to learn more about the business side of the club industry to help you in your endeavor.

You need to know:

1. Business management

2. Marketing and self-promotion

3. Networking

4. How the clubs industry works

5. How to get booked as a club DJ

One of the most important activities that you should be involved in on a day-to-day basis is; marketing online and self-promotion. This is key to building public awareness and stimulating demand.

There are many techniques that you can apply in this endeavor to get your name out in the music scene and knowing what they are is crucial to your success as a DJ.

When it comes to landing DJ gigs you need to know what promoters and club managers are looking for in DJ's to spin at their clubs. Knowing these key secrets will catapult you into the club arena.

Remember, DJing is a musical skill. To become successful at DJing you have to know everything about music.

If you have been producing music, then this is to your advantage, but for those of you who are starting out, I would suggest that you start studying everything about music composition, theory, and history.

Learning the business of DJing is a skill in itself.

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