Chasing dreams DJing

[Nas525]

If you dont believe it can happen then theres your problem right in front of you. the big different between winners and losers....................


Winners BELIEVE......... and no matter how many naysayers come their way the still believe and work their bollocks off until nothing remains but success................. but heres a thought for ya ..........some people are actually AFRAID of success and they dont even know it........

Imagine you were transported to a different time from now where your future self was headlining the Miami music conference. WTF you just took a massive shortcut to success but dont have the experience and hard work and learning that it took to get there ....

you feel confident? or actually shitting yourself?




Losers ....Daydream............buy equipment........mess around ....daydream....watch some porn..........daydream .....watch some porn ... buy more equipment etc etc etc

Any course taken should be thoroughly researched ..... at 19 most blokes dont have the dedication to win ....burt shit man your 19 have fun and make mistakes mistakes are what make people grow

life is about risk vs reward.

Lots of universities in uk have good courses ...... Scotland currently has a free higher education system ...check it out before they all stand up and shout FFFFRRRRREEEEEEDOOOOOOOOOOOOM like Mel Gibson


No one option is right or wrong, a life lived well is a life without regrets....how about a nightclass?

I just want to point out that this is probaly the best post ive ever seen or read on here. well done. It also makes perfect sense. Do you think Tiesto or even Ean really thought about failing? no of course not they just tried their hardest and did what they could until they made it.

[Ryan Ruel]

I just want to point out that this is probaly the best post ive ever seen or read on here. well done. It also makes perfect sense. Do you think Tiesto or even Ean really thought about failing? no of course not they just tried their hardest and did what they could until they made it.

But life isn't so black and white. How do you define success, and how do you define failure?

If success is being a global superstar DJ traveling the world, and failure is anything less, well then you are kind of setting yourself up for failure before you even get started.

I'm not sure that Tiesto or Ean set out into DJ'ing with the intention of being on the global circuit. They worked hard no doubt, and no doubt believed in what they did, but do you think they first got into this and said "next step, travel the world DJ'ing".

I'd consider myself a successful DJ, I've had the opportunity to play in a reputable underground after-hours club regularly here (for the past 8 years or so) in Boston, which is certainly more than what I set out to do when I started DJ'ing. And yes, I worked my butt off practicing and learning the skill.

But I'm also a software engineer, which I enjoy, and it provides me with a comfortable life and the ability to pick up the DJ'ing toys that I want.

It all depends on your goals.

[jprime]

I know far too many super hard working, incredibly skilled DJs who will never make it because they don't buy into the whole scene; IE - no kissing promoters asses, etc.

It's been said in enough different ways, but seems like no matter how good of a DJ you are, no matter how good your remixes/productions are, unless you know the right people - you aren't going anywhere.

[amadeus]

To get anywhere with DJing now you have to produce, In some ways they go hand in hand these days. It depends how far you want to take it, and how much you want to be respected.

I have a friend who produces and has done for a few years and DJ's, who lives rather comfortably, and plays most weekends, he recently did a tour of the US, has played all over Europe, and he's not massive, nor does he play commercial bollocks. He got where he is with hard work, and releasing some quality music.

So, on to music courses, yeah do it, take the knowledge in. One of the guys I run our label with, went to SAE, he's now happily working away in a studio in London, and there's plenty of other directions you could take.

[G7no]

In Ottawa... haha i had this discussion with a friend the other day. about how variou artists made it big from Ottawa, from musicians to actors. I told him "lemme guess they moved out of Ottawa then got famous"

Me and my DJ buddies are trying to build a scene that is not there, rather then run away. Actually, very soon i will be making some serious money teaching in my studio. I am also gigging alot more.

Well I just got to Canada living in quite a rural area in BC ...... Ive not found anything so far. Im originally from the UK (Newcastle Upon Tyne) so its very different in terms of music and DJ culture .... but I dunno I guess Im kinda thinking the only way is to create something here ....... but would anyone want it ....I dunno haha

I will be checking out Vancouver in the summer to see if theres much going on there. You ever been anywhere cool there ?

[G7no]

But life isn't so black and white. How do you define success, and how do you define failure?

If success is being a global superstar DJ traveling the world, and failure is anything less, well then you are kind of setting yourself up for failure before you even get started.

I'm not sure that Tiesto or Ean set out into DJ'ing with the intention of being on the global circuit. They worked hard no doubt, and no doubt believed in what they did, but do you think they first got into this and said "next step, travel the world DJ'ing".

I'd consider myself a successful DJ, I've had the opportunity to play in a reputable underground after-hours club regularly here (for the past 8 years or so) in Boston, which is certainly more than what I set out to do when I started DJ'ing. And yes, I worked my butt off practicing and learning the skill.

But I'm also a software engineer, which I enjoy, and it provides me with a comfortable life and the ability to pick up the DJ'ing toys that I want.

It all depends on your goals.

This is also very true.... there is no black and white...... its all about what your motivation is and drive...... and I agree totally ...you must have your criteria for success.....

but I wouldnt say criteria for failure is ever the right way to think ..............

every step in the right direction should be deemed success

everything thing else is learning

but thats just me and how I view things........... no failure

just one step at a time

[G7no]

I just want to point out that this is probaly the best post ive ever seen or read on here. well done. It also makes perfect sense. Do you think Tiesto or even Ean really thought about failing? no of course not they just tried their hardest and did what they could until they made it.

Thanks man ...glad you share my sentiments

[ERROX]

Here's my 2 cents on this, have a plan B,C,D,E,F,G, and H if you want to be a big time DJ. I've been doing this for 6 years now, I've DJ'ed in some of the most popular clubs in Texas, and if it's one thing I've learned is that you have to know the right people. I was busting my balls Dj'ing house parties and events(sometimes for free) so I could get noticed. BOOM! one day I met someone who ran the one of the biggest promo companies in Texas, I landed a good gig and kept it constant because I can mix. But heres my shit, I'm not getting anywhere with this cause I'm not producing, I can mix the hell out of songs and make nasty ass transitions etc etc etc...but guess what? Its not my music! If you wanna tour and travel and what not, you have to have your own music in order to get the attention. Sad part is, that you have to make what PEOPLE want to hear, not what you just want people to hear. Why do you think people like Tiesto and SHM have made it? You can take those music courses if you want, you're honestly better off spending your time in money on a badass studio and teaching yourself. I've taught myself music theory and I've taught myself how to play instruments, including how to DJ and using DAWs. I'm living my dream, short term may I add, of being a DJ. I DO NOT picture myself being a club DJ in my 40s and beyond, playing clubs 10pm-3am 3-5 times a week is exhausting, and i love every second of it now. My body will not withstand 20 more years of this, no matter how much I love doing it. Look at long term and short term goals when chasing your dream, and dont forget, millions of others are chasing your dream as well.

[Raver Ste]

Here's my 2 cents on this, have a plan B,C,D,E,F,G, and H if you want to be a big time DJ. I've been doing this for 6 years now, I've DJ'ed in some of the most popular clubs in Texas, and if it's one thing I've learned is that you have to know the right people. I was busting my balls Dj'ing house parties and events(sometimes for free) so I could get noticed. BOOM! one day I met someone who ran the one of the biggest promo companies in Texas, I landed a good gig and kept it constant because I can mix. But heres my shit, I'm not getting anywhere with this cause I'm not producing, I can mix the hell out of songs and make nasty ass transitions etc etc etc...but guess what? Its not my music! If you wanna tour and travel and what not, you have to have your own music in order to get the attention. Sad part is, that you have to make what PEOPLE want to hear, not what you just want people to hear. Why do you think people like Tiesto and SHM have made it? You can take those music courses if you want, you're honestly better off spending your time in money on a badass studio and teaching yourself. I've taught myself music theory and I've taught myself how to play instruments, including how to DJ and using DAWs. I'm living my dream, short term may I add, of being a DJ. I DO NOT picture myself being a club DJ in my 40s and beyond, playing clubs 10pm-3am 3-5 times a week is exhausting, and i love every second of it now. My body will not withstand 20 more years of this, no matter how much I love doing it. Look at long term and short term goals when chasing your dream, and dont forget, millions of others are chasing your dream as well.

there is only one plan if you accept plan b then your not getting to where you wan t

[Raver Ste]

I know far too many super hard working, incredibly skilled DJs who will never make it because they don't buy into the whole scene; IE - no kissing promoters asses, etc.

It's been said in enough different ways, but seems like no matter how good of a DJ you are, no matter how good your remixes/productions are, unless you know the right people - you aren't going anywhere.

I do not concur