HOW TO dj RIGHT

While mixing tracks or creating one might look like the easiest job to many, this is no duck soup. Becoming a DJ is beyond one’s passion for music. It’s about making music essential for life. So to all those who aim to be a part of this exciting profession, get ready for the battle of originality. The ocean is deep and you need to taste the water before you jump into it. To understand the journey, Entrepreneur India got in a conversation with international artists who present you with a 101 guide to be a DJ.

- Priyadarshini Patwa

Fail all the time but keep going. Try lots of different genres. Copy other artists and figure out how they do what they do. Once you copy them, you’ll be able to find your sound. Do your research and find out what fits your vibe. Put a lot of time into producing it at the end of the day — these are only a few words of wisdom by Fedde Le Grand, a Dutch house DJ, record producer and remixer. The passion to hear, see and learn can map your way to being a great artist. Belgian DJ and record producer, Felix De Laet aka Lost Frequencies from his experience explains, “I try to be open-minded to learn new ideas and towards different kinds of people or coaches and their music. Just try to stay up to date with what’s going on. And originality is a must. Most importantly, try to be positive and be inspired by other upcoming artists and perhaps see how they did it and be motivated.”

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