Share the Knowledge

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.

Related: How to Avoid ‘Laptop Face’

It’s impossible for DJs who use laptops to not look at their screens, but some do it more than others. This is called “Serato face,” or more broadly, “laptop face.”

On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM discusses why it’s bad to stare at your laptop and offers some solutions on how to avoid doing so.

Related: Do DJs Need to Be Producers These Days?

Times have changed for DJs, and nowadays, skills alone might not be enough to help you break through. Some of the biggest clubs and festivals in the world will only book DJs who produce music. And while some DJs can get by without it, those who are struggling to make a name for themselves might ask themselves: do I need to be a producer to make it as a DJ?

On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM answers the question and offers some tips on how to get started as a producer.

Related: Do You Back Up All of Your Files?

There’s one phrase that should never get old for a DJ: “back up your files.” While it may sound redundant, there are still a number of DJs who haven’t taken the time to protect their music collection. On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM reminds DJs why it’s crucial to back up all of their files and offers some tips on how to do so.

Related: Clean vs. Dirty Versions of Tracks

When downloading a track, DJs often have a choice of grabbing the clean version and the original dirty version. On this episode of Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM discusses when it’s appropriate to play one or the other and why you should have both in your library.

Related: Tips for Warm-Up DJs

If you’re just starting out as a DJ, chances are you’ll be playing warm-up sets for a while. There’s an important difference between the role of warm-up and headliner DJs, though. On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM offers some tips for warm-up DJs.

Related: Should DJs Use Sync?

Syncing is one of the most controversial topics in the DJ community. People have made passionate arguments for both sides, and now it’s DJ TLM‘s time to chime in. Watch above on this episode of Share the Knowledge.

Related: 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.

Related: How to Stay Healthy as a DJ

Maintaining your health might not be the first thing you think about when you think about being a DJ, but it’s important to consider. From protecting your ears to getting enough sleep, DJs should take the necessary precautions to stay healthy. DJ TLM provides a few tips on this episode of Share the Knowledge.

Related: Playing for the Crowd vs. Playing for Yourself

When it comes to song selection, DJs often identify with one of two camps: Those who play for the crowd and those who play for themselves. DJ TLM doesn’t think it has to be one or the other, though.

Watch above to see him discuss the topic on month’s episode of Share the Knowledge.

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