DJ TLM
Should All DJs Know How to Scratch?
Should all DJs know how to scratch? DJcityTV’s DJ TLM discusses on this episode of Share the Knowledge.
DJs Should Learn to Use Different Equipment
Many DJs have a certain set of equipment that they’re most familiar with. However, the gear you practice on in the studio might not be available at the club you’re performing at. But as long as you know how to use all the basic features, you should still be able to rock the crowd.
On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM talks about why DJs should get familiar with different types of equipment.
How to Prepare for a Freestyle DJ Set
Some open-format DJs prefer to play freestyle, without a prepared tracklist. Playing a freestyle set enables you to read the crowd and choose songs based on their reaction. But what do you do when you’re not sure what to play next?
On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM shares tips on how to select the right songs during your freestyle set.
DJs Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Be Themselves
Many DJs develop the habit of only playing popular songs. But while it can be easier to stick to crowd-pleasing hits, there are benefits to introducing audiences to music they may not have heard before.
On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM encourages DJs to set themselves apart by playing more than just hit songs.
How Much Should DJs Adjust the Pitch of a Track?
Since the introduction of the master tempo feature in DJ software, DJs have had a lot more freedom when it comes to adjusting the pitch of a track. But there are limits to how much the pitch can be changed before it affects the vibe of a song.
On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM discusses why DJs should be careful when using the master tempo feature.
Are DJ Lessons Necessary?
There are different ways to learn how to DJ nowadays. You can teach yourself or find a mentor, like DJs did in the pre-internet age, or you can attend a physical or online DJ school. On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM discusses why some aspiring DJs should take lessons.
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How DJs Should Use Microphones
DJs don’t have to use a microphone, but having some mic skills can be very beneficial. On this episode of Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM discusses why DJs may want to use a mic and how they should use it.
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DJ Turne, DJ DNS, & DJ TLM Join Forces for DJcity Podcast
Amsterdam heavyweights Turne, DNS, and TLM have teamed up for this weeks DJcity podcast. The three DJs are currently working on a collaboration project for 2017, so stay tuned.
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Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Arrested Development – People Everyday
03. Puff Daddy ft. Lil Kim & Notorious B.I.G. – All About The Benjamins
04. Prince Fatty ft. Horseman – Shimmy Shimmy Ya
05. Cali Swag District – Back It Up
06. Cee-Lo – I’ll Be Around
07. Meek Mill – FBH
08. NORE ft. Busta Rhymes – Lehhhgooo
09. Baby ft. Clipse – What Happened To That Boy
10. Freeway ft. Jay Z – What We Do
11. Mack Wilds – Henny
12. Phife – Nutshell
13. Mayer Hawthorne – Lingerie & Candlewax
14. 50 Cent – Get Up (Inst.)
15. Hopsin – Hip Hop Sinister
16. Zwart Licht – Fair Play
17. Drake – 6 God – Kid Cut Up Remix
18. Funkmaster Flex ft. Nine – Six Million Ways To Die
19. Baauer ft. M.I.A. & G-Dragon – Temple – Cutso Edit
20. The Meters – Handclapping Song – Tropkillaz Edit
21. NORE – Nothing – DJ Scene Remix
22. The Game ft. Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, & Will.I.Am – Don’t Trip
23. Notorious B.I.G. – Going Back To Cali – Ser-V Edit
24. Chris Brown ft. Young Lo & Young Blacc – In Love With The B#tches
25. Bruno Mars – Chunky
26. YMTK ft. P-Lo – Silk
DJs Should Know How to Count Music
DJ TLM has returned with a new episode of Share the Knowledge, an educational series from DJcityTV aimed at beginner and intermediate DJs.
“I feel that counting music is being overlooked, it’s being neglected a lot of times when people first start to learn how to mix,” TLM says in the video. “If you know this [skill], it’s going to help you out tremendously to improve your overall DJ skills.”
Watch the episode above.
Related: What Is the Best Turntable, Controller, Mixer, Etc.?
What Is the Best Turntable, Controller, Mixer, Etc.?
DJ TLM‘s video series Share the Knowledge is now available exclusively on DJcityTV. The show, which is aimed at beginner and intermediate DJs, is one of the most popular educational series for DJs on YouTube.
Unlike DJcityTV’s Tips and Tricks series, Share the Knowledge focuses on the cultural and business aspects of DJing, such as branding, marketing, and industry politics. DJcity has been watching the show for years and is excited to bring it to a larger audience.
To kick off the partnership, TLM has released a new episode that answers one of the most frequent questions he receives: what is the best turntable, controller, mixer, etc.?
Watch above and subscribe on YouTube for updates.
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