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August 18th, 2015
Alex Di Stefano Interview
The Italian DJ and producer Alex Di Stefano has earned his right to be called a DJ since 1994. He's made waves in Trance and Techno with several labels (JOOF Recordings, Outburst Recordings, Subculture, etc.) and shows no signs of slowing down while also touring the world.
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August 17th, 2015
The DJ’s Least Utilized Superpower: The Microphone
As DJs we are taught how to connect and move people through music. A style of art that usually doesn’t require a direct conversation and can be totally interpreted in the club or in the car to a radio listener. However, some DJs are compelled to go further...
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August 10th, 2015
Garmiani Interview
Big Room EDM is a main staple for festivals, anywhere you go. Heck, if you don't have a Big Room stage at your festival, where else are you going to have it? And if you're having a stage for the subgenre, you should have Garmiani at the top of the list.
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August 3rd, 2015
Growing a DJ Business With Advertising
You have a DJ business now but how do you advertise it properly? Should you advertise in the first place? This blog post explores the question of whether DJs should use advertising to attract jobs; and if so, how to select the right vehicles for success.
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July 27th, 2015
A Conversation with D-Rakkas
If our last interview with Ookay showed you how fast your life can change early in a DJ career, today's interview with the one man party starter, South Rakkas Crew, will prove that you can be just as successful and as much of a trend setter through years of training and preparation.
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July 20th, 2015
Organizing Your Music Library
DJ libraries are one of the most sacred gems for DJs because within each library is that remix or single that separates a DJ from the herd. It is important for a DJ to have a well organized library because...
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July 13th, 2015
A Conversation with Ookay
Most people barely know what they want to eat for lunch, not to mention what they want to do for the rest of their lives, at the age of 21. With all of the options on Grubhub and career choices, respectively, it's not an easy choice to swallow when you barely have any real life experience. But for a select handful of people, that choice comes easier than ordering a large pizza from Domino's.
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July 6th, 2015
7 Tips to Build a Successful DJ Brand
Your brand lets people know you are and what you are all about. How does the public identify with your DJ service? Following are 7 tips to consider for successfully branding your DJ business and/or DJ persona.
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June 29th, 2015
A Conversation with DJ Shiftee
The dictionary defines the word "shifty" in three ways: 1. Having, displaying, or suggestive of deceitful character; evasive or untrustworthy. 2. Distinguished by frequent changes in direction. 3. Able to accomplish what is needed; resourceful. World renowned DJ Shiftee fits perfectly into two of the three.
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June 22nd, 2015
The DJ’s Road Map: Understanding Who You Are and Where You Are Going
There comes a time in every young DJs career where he or she begins to outgrow the bedroom and has the skills to mix in front of a crowd. However, having the skills to DJ isn’t the only thing a DJ needs to start being hired for gigs.
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