Why DJs Wear Headphones When Mixing? (Explained for Beginners)

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If you’re a newbie in the DJ world, you probably wonder why DJs use headphones and always put them on and off while playing a live set. Is it only for show, or they’re doing something? Some people think, “Well, the music is almost always so loud that listening through headphones is utterly pointless since the music coming out of … Read more

How to Legally DJ: Uploads, Remixes, Permissions (UK, US, EU)

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With more and more people getting into DJing, performing live, and making mixes available online, the subject of DJing legally has never been more extensively discussed. All DJs have to buy or download the tracks they plan to mix legally, and some countries even demand a separate digital license that permits them to perform copyrighted … Read more

Laptop Specs for DJing – The Definitive Guide (2023)

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DJing laptops don’t require high-end specs, and most of us already own a reliable laptop that can run a DJ software smoothly. Most of the specs you’re going to be looking relate to DJ software requirements. But, there are also a few non-related things we’re going to cover, including HDD vs. SSD, screen size, and … Read more

Becoming a DJ After 30: Encouraging Analysis & Simple Tips

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Our existing society is so preoccupied with youth that people who are “less young” feel like starting something new at a certain age is just a waste of time. And the truth is – being young doesn’t make you more artistic. Youth doesn’t give you any particular talent for DJing – or anything else. Music … Read more

Can an Introvert Be a DJ: What I’ve Learned DJing as an Introvert

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I’m SUPER excited to release this article for all the introverts out there striving to DJ. This article covers over 15 key topics – including: DJing in front of people Benefits of figuring out early you’re an introvert Networking as an introvert Dealing with social anxiety Practical tips you can implement tomorrow Lots of personal … Read more