First gig! How should I play?!

[wallawalla]

How? Because the mixing isn't an issue according to me, i think that I just need to know how you do while playing in the clubs etc.

If mixing isn't an issue according to you, then why are you even djing? Mixing is one of the most important parts, besides track selection and mixing in key to where the songs don't clash up during your mix. You should seriously think about purchasing "How to DJ Right", this is one of the most educative and informative djing books ever, http://www.amazon.com/How-DJ-Right-S.../dp/0802139957 it provides information about different approaches to mixing. Do you even have a mix to post? If you even want to consider new gigs, come with promo material, business cards, flyers for other events, and a solid mix of your own so people can get exposure to you instead of wondering who DJ so and so is up on the decks. But this question should be self answered instead of getting other peoples opinions. Your mix is what people will be listening for, if they're not brainless kids who have no idea what BMP even means. But seriously, work on yourself before getting another gig, it's good to step into the scene fresh but it's gonna be a hard and bumpy road if you're relying on other people to make your style.

[Quist]

If mixing isn't an issue according to you, then why are you even djing? Mixing is one of the most important parts, besides track selection and mixing in key to where the songs don't clash up during your mix. You should seriously think about purchasing "How to DJ Right", this is one of the most educative and informative djing books ever, http://www.amazon.com/How-DJ-Right-S.../dp/0802139957 it provides information about different approaches to mixing. Do you even have a mix to post? If you even want to consider new gigs, come with promo material, business cards, flyers for other events, and a solid mix of your own so people can get exposure to you instead of wondering who DJ so and so is up on the decks. But this question should be self answered instead of getting other peoples opinions. Your mix is what people will be listening for, if they're not brainless kids who have no idea what BMP even means. But seriously, work on yourself before getting another gig, it's good to step into the scene fresh but it's gonna be a hard and bumpy road if you're relying on other people to make your style.

I think you and me define the word issue in different ways, I define it as, I can do it, then my definition stops.
However, my definition does not mention how good I am, and so on.

Yea, I have mixes to post, would love constructive criticism (Note: Constructive, not "YOU SUCK OMG PLS l2DJ")
To get gigs today isn't my biggest prio, because I'm not 18 yet, as mentioned, so can only play at like friends partys and so on, while I studdy, it's not about a job, it's just about an amazing hobby!

"brainless kids".
As I mentioned in an earlier posts, a lot of people in my town are just like that.
I said in my first post, I have a problem describing this issue, however, it's not about my style, it's about how people expect me to play, I'd like to follow those expectations in a way that suits me good. But now I know, if you've read all the posts, I got a great answer, and that is to just swim, and that is what I am planning to do.
It's not a supergig with 20 000 people, it's basiclly just a shitloads of people I know, so it's not like a big recordscompany is there and listens to me.

I hope you got what I was trying to bring forth.

If you want to listen to me, go to my soundcloud. (http://soundcloud.com/quistmusic)

[Quist]

If mixing isn't an issue according to you, then why are you even djing? Mixing is one of the most important parts, besides track selection and mixing in key to where the songs don't clash up during your mix. You should seriously think about purchasing "How to DJ Right", this is one of the most educative and informative djing books ever, http://www.amazon.com/How-DJ-Right-S.../dp/0802139957 it provides information about different approaches to mixing. Do you even have a mix to post? If you even want to consider new gigs, come with promo material, business cards, flyers for other events, and a solid mix of your own so people can get exposure to you instead of wondering who DJ so and so is up on the decks. But this question should be self answered instead of getting other peoples opinions. Your mix is what people will be listening for, if they're not brainless kids who have no idea what BMP even means. But seriously, work on yourself before getting another gig, it's good to step into the scene fresh but it's gonna be a hard and bumpy road if you're relying on other people to make your style.

Okay, my post wasn't posted.. So, going to make this short.
My definition and your definiton of "issue" seem to be quite different. Just mean that I can mix, however, I don't state that I am the best.
Also, getting new gigs isn't my first prio atm, still in school, DJ is still just an amazing hobby!

Yea, I had a quite good answer, however, most of the people here in my town are just "brainless kids".
They haven't experianced a good DJ before who brings all these elements together in their mix. I happend to know that because I've been to events like this before, and the DJs there was really bad, but people didn't mind, so I wanted to change that.

As mentioned in earlier posts, I believe that I have my own style, I just wanted a clearification in my style, and that is just to bring all elements together.
"Do you even have a mix to post? "
If you want to listen my "work", go to (http://soundcloud.com/quistmusic)

[dripstep]

Yea, I had a quite good answer, however, most of the people here in my town are just "brainless kids".
They haven't experianced a good DJ before who brings all these elements together in their mix. I happend to know that because I've been to events like this before, and the DJs there was really bad, but people didn't mind, so I wanted to change that.

Give your audience a little credit. Remember that you are still young. If you cut corners because your audience are "brainless kids" one day it will bite you in the arse.

People don't care how technical your mixes are, only DJs care. But if you trainwreck tracks together, these "brainless kids" will remember that, and it will tarnish your rep.

[Quist]

People don't care how technical your mixes are, only DJs care. But if you trainwreck tracks together, these "brainless kids" will remember that, and it will tarnish your rep.

I don't plan on doing that! Please listen to my mixes and give me constructive criticism? I define them as OK, nothing else! But I think the brainless kids will be satisfied.

[dripstep]

^ I listened to your "mixes" and here's some constructive criticism:
- work on your transitions, it sounded like track A - slam fader - track B. Mix the beats together, and let it ride for a bit
- tracks are good, but try to keep to the same genre if you are learning (slow house into electro house is too quick of a jump) but, in your defense, the mix was too short to pick this apart
- longer mixes. 2 or 3 tracks is not a mix, put a 20 minute set up. If you can't put together a nice 20 min mix, its a good indicator of the need for practice.

Practice young padawan, and don't worry about an audience yet, just you, your laptop and good ol DJTT

[Quist]

^ I listened to your "mixes" and here's some constructive criticism:
- work on your transitions, it sounded like track A - slam fader - track B. Mix the beats together, and let it ride for a bit
- tracks are good, but try to keep to the same genre if you are learning (slow house into electro house is too quick of a jump) but, in your defense, the mix was too short to pick this apart
- longer mixes. 2 or 3 tracks is not a mix, put a 20 minute set up. If you can't put together a nice 20 min mix, its a good indicator of the need for practice.

Practice young padawan, and don't worry about an audience yet, just you, your laptop and good ol DJTT

Thanks! However, I do not understand why I should be scared of trying to perform? Isn't it good to get a good feel for it?

[dripstep]

Not saying be scared to gig, I'm saying you aren't ready. Post up a longer mix, all you have shown is that you can play one track after another. No mix, no transition, just A-B.

Too many people here sign up to the forum and post "I'm new, I've got x and I've been practicing for a week, how do I get gigs". Put your time in, read threads here, practice, listen to your tracks and practice more. Record your mixes too, every one of them. One day, you will blow yourself away with how clean a mix sounded. Then you will be ready to start looking for gigs. Feel free to start gigging now, but your ego will take a massive boot to the face if you can't mix, and just crash tracks into eachother.

[Quist]

Not saying be scared to gig, I'm saying you aren't ready. Post up a longer mix, all you have shown is that you can play one track after another. No mix, no transition, just A-B.

Too many people here sign up to the forum and post "I'm new, I've got x and I've been practicing for a week, how do I get gigs". Put your time in, read threads here, practice, listen to your tracks and practice more. Record your mixes too, every one of them. One day, you will blow yourself away with how clean a mix sounded. Then you will be ready to start looking for gigs. Feel free to start gigging now, but your ego will take a massive boot to the face if you can't mix, and just crash tracks into eachother.

Sounds logical. So, plan now, is to do this, then practice as much as possible I suppose.
So, what do I lack do define my "mixes" as mixes? The tracks to float together?

Tbh, I didn't plan this gig, it was a friend who needed a DJ so I did it as a friend, and to give him a good night I wanted to see how I should adept.

Thanks for all the help!

[P4ULSON]

Thanks! However, I do not understand why I should be scared of trying to perform? Isn't it good to get a good feel for it?

Man people are rough. i think your question summarize is. How do i keep a dance floor going without losing the energy....

you have to understand the venue and the format.

Music Festival's, Raves, Concerts people are there to see and experience music

club/party/lounge people come for various reasons not always to experience music

so when i do concert settings i'll plan my set or keep in mind i want to take my audience on a journey of ups and downs and awesomeness

In a club setting i know some people are drunker than others some arrive early and some arrive late. I just mix in relation to the chorus so the audience gets that satisfaction and bang go to the next chourus. i'll only let it go into a break when i know ok these guys need a rest. but even when i let it go into the break i'm still in the mix and i have a constant kick going on to keep the energy. Honestly i know guys that run a 3rd deck just for a kick to throw in if a song ever goes into a break. good luck man btw maybe stay on the house party circuit til your able to go to clubs and see what it's really like. I don't know who booked you but most of the time if your not good you won't get another gig and people will hear about it.... Community is small man