So with this new technological world we live in, we are faced
with the opportunity and possibilities to try things that were much more
difficult to try in the past, namely DJing. We have new apps and DJ
software that can be easily downloaded and anyone can try their hand at
spinning. You can even hook it up to a powerful sound system and presto,
instant party with a DJ. Well, if you've ever been to a shindig with an
amateur DJ, that has been in the biz all but 3 hours, you will soon
understand that it takes a lot more than just choosing music and beat
mixing.
The art of DJing, as we know it, goes back to that
infamous era of bell bottoms and Disco, where DJ's played at huge packed
Disco's and Roller Rinks. DJ's across the Nation would spin all night
long and where the Disco Ball was the center of attraction.
Well
the times have changed but not the love for spinning. What most people
don't know that being a DJ requires passion, dedication, love for music
and the desire to please the crowd. You can only be as good as your
inventory of music, music knowledge and experience. If you have DJed as
many venues, parties, events, stadiums... etc. as I have, then you know
for a fact, that reading a crowd, and having numerous past mixes under
you belt, knowing what button does what, what mixes with what, where
that momentary pause is... I can go on and on about all kind of
techniques, and tricks of the trade, but I won't.
The bottom line
is, DJing is like any other skill, you only get good at it the more you
practice, and the more events you attend. When a DJ is not behind the
wheelz of steel spinning to a packed crowd, he is listen with a trained
ear at new material, making a list of music to play at his next gig or
perhaps updating his repertoire, investing in new technology, checking
out the latest software... etc. and always thinking of new sound and
ways to entertain.
In closing, I'd like to say that being a good
DJ doesn't require too much practice nor much all round knowledge or
music and the music industry, however, to be a great DJ many years of
experience.
DJing is much more than just picking a track and beat mixing.
