Comments on: More than a DJ: It takes more than talent

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:03:04 +0000

Hey David,

I just wanted to stop by and say that this article is 100 percent on par. Talented DJs must learn how to promote and brand themselves. Promoters want to see a DJ that knows how to market. That way, they know that they are going to get a big crowd into the venue.

By: James M. Withrow

James M. Withrow — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:50:26 +0000

I would have to disagree with most of what Matt Nalett has to say about the new up and coming DJ’s and their directories of music. If you noticed the BIGGEST named DJ’s are using Serato along with other digital music enhancers with effects and as far as performing I think DJ’s utilizing the new technology are better performers better yet musicians if you will. To be able to take a song or two or three with loops and synthesizers and make it all come together and make it sound harmonious to give people a new perspective on old sounds is incredible to me. However I do agree with Matt on one thing. If you’re a DJ hired to perform at a club you should promote the gig.

By: Marcus L. Howard

Marcus L. Howard — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:36:12 +0000

Great Post. I try to tell my DJ clients similar information all the time.

It really does take more than the “I Rock” mentality to get put on these days. I will be lurking around this blog more often

By: Matt Nalett

Matt Nalett — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:33:47 +0000

Hey David,

I think i have been saying this for years as well when it comes to DJS i got more DJS then i can shake a stick at and many of DJS i have allowed to perform at my events and i really did not expect anything from them for the most part. I guess it was because i know who is good and bad being a promoter as you know i have been to many events and seen many of DJS perform I personally sort of know before they even ask if they can perform at my events if they got what it takes and also if they will push weight so to speak.

Now the biggest thing is a lot of DJS are getting to lazy when it comes to being a DJ all these advanced programs and technology is taking the DJ out of them and they are turning to there laptops, serratos and digital files from there almighty apple computers.

I feel that is going to hurt the “REAL” DJS from being able to perform at events since all these fly by night djs who learned to dj from using automated programs that help them beat mix and has all these bells and whistles and can charge the club or venue really cheap prices just for basically playing a directory of music without really having to do any work.

Sorry David i am sort of rambling on but good subject.

By: DJ.Aqbt

DJ.Aqbt — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:37:09 +0000

On point as usual Dave.

Keep educating brother.

Peace
Justin (NYC)