Whether you are a full-time or part-time DJ, if you really want to get to the next level you have to “go to work” everyday. I don’t mean go to an office or punch a clock, but do something productive towards your DJ career on a daily basis. Here is a list of things you can do to stay active: (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘identity’
Branching out….how to expand your market
Posted in Branding, identity, tagged dj, house, house music, identity, marketing, networking on June 11, 2009| 7 Comments »
DJs who are not as busy as they would like to be may have painted themselves into a corner. If you only play in one market, or on one side of the town, or even one style of music, then it’s going to be hard to keep a regular schedule. (more…)
Peep the video…
Posted in Branding, Media Kit, Video, tagged dj, house, house music, identity, marketing, music, promotion, Video on June 6, 2009| 2 Comments »
As technology becomes more accessible to people, more video footage of DJs and events are popping up all over the web. This gives us a new opportunity to market ourselves and our music in ways we couldn’t before without spending thousands of dollars. (more…)
Who are you? How to write a good bio.
Posted in Media Kit, tagged bio, biography, dj, identity, marketing, website on May 29, 2009| 33 Comments »
I have a major pet peeve with illiterate bios. Bios with broken English do not scream “BOOK ME.” On the flipside however, one isn’t usually hiring a DJ because of their excellent use of grammar. I still wouldn’t take a chance on that and get help if you’re having a hard time with it and always have someone give it a second read before you put it out there. It is far more professional to have a well-written bio. (more…)