For creative people, finding a job is not an easy task – work in the office depresses them, they would like something more free and interesting. Such professions include the popular work of DJs among young people. Where to start realizing yourself in the profession of DJ, how to take your first steps in this creative activity-this article is devoted to the consideration of these issues.
How to become a DJ
If you decide to try your talents in the field of music, then decide which DJ you dream of becoming:
DJ in the club;
DJ at the radio station;
“Mobile DJ” (“Mobile DJ”). In the musical world, the DJs are called that conducting various celebrations and holidays (anniversaries, weddings, New Year’s Eve, Birthdays, School discos and other events), most often with their equipment. They value such DJs for the fact that they can organize a disco from scratch anywhere in any place. But, unfortunately, in our country, the phrase “mobile DJ” is not widely used.
DJs are also divided by types of music media, that is, DJs play on CDs, vinyl, using a computer or laptop. Today, musicians have access to equipment that allows them to use CD, vinyl, and computer resources at the same time. The DJ easily manages digital tracks with a vinyl, CD player, or a mix of media as he pleases.
How to become a DJ
So, how to become a DJ, because this profession is not taught in universities or colleges, and the position of “DJ” simply does not exist in the labor code. A similar, related position is indicated in the work book of a DJ, for example, “sound engineer”, “announcer”, etc. Thus, to get a job as a DJ, you will need to master its basics on your own, or ask for help from venerable professionals.
The best option is to purchase your own equipment, but if you have difficulties with money, you can do without it at first. But if you want to become a mobile DJ that serves mass events, then it will be difficult to work without its equipment: in the halls and premises where these events will not always have appropriate equipment.
The future DJ needs to assemble your background (regularly replenish and systematize it). Do not limit yourself only to those tracks that you like. Your main task will be to please the audience, and its tastes may not always coincide with your. This is especially true for mobile DJs. But the specifics of the work of Radio-Dzhei is slightly different. Of course, Radio-Dija, is also obliged to be able to select and compare music, put it on air, work confidently with equipment, but other significant requirements are also imposed on it: competent speech, pleasant timbre and voice, well-“suspended language. The music that Radio-Dija puts always corresponds to the format of the radio station on which it works.
How to become a DJ
To become a DJ, you need to have a certain set of qualities: excellent musical hearing (most importantly), a sense of rhythm, knowledge of modern musical directions. These qualities need to be constantly developed and improved.
It is important to feel the ability of a DJ, to “start” an audience, it is not enough just to reduce tracks. Therefore, your assistants in mastering the profession of DJs will become: a sense of humor, artistry, readiness for experiments and creative excitement.
Possessing all these qualities, and most importantly, a great desire to become a DJ, train as often as possible, because it is practice that will teach you the technical aspects of this profession. Play first, at least for free, for example, for friends, acquaintances. Sign up in special schools of DJs, but find an institution where experienced DJs teach, otherwise you will just throw the money in vain.