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Breaking into the Scene: How to get your first gig

Posted in Mix CDs, promotion, tagged , , , , on July 22, 2009| 30 Comments »

Starting out is hard to do. Think about it, you have to convince someone to put you on when no one knows who you are and has never heard of you…..but it can be done. We’ve all been there at one time or another. So here are some tips to get you thinking. (more…)

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Being in the business of you – 10 great ways to promote yourself

Posted in Be Found, identity, Media Kit, Mix CDs, Photos, social networking, Video, Websites, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 14, 2009| 10 Comments »

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…)

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DJ Professionalism

Posted in identity, Professionalism, social networking, tagged , , , , , , , , on June 22, 2009| 10 Comments »

Professionalism refers to one’s professional status, methods, character, or standards (dictionary.com). This is also reflected in attitude. A DJ’s professionalism can have a huge impact on bookings and even fans. Let’s look at some examples of how this can impact a DJ’s career. (more…)

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What to do when gigs dry up?

Posted in Be Found, Mix CDs, social networking, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on June 17, 2009| 9 Comments »

Many DJs go through this. They could be playing 3-4 gigs a week for months and suddenly….nothing! Even some of the biggest names out there go through this. They can be on the road non stop for a couple of weeks and then grounded for 3 weeks. However, this is not the time to question it. It is the time for action! (more…)

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Branching out….how to expand your market

Posted in Branding, identity, tagged , , , , , 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…)

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