Originally Posted by
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.
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