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How to Organize Your Music Library

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With all the record pools and digital music services available today, it’s tempting to download as much music as possible. But as your music library grows larger, it can become more difficult to find tracks.

On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share The Knowledge, DJ TLM talks about how you can organize your library.

Related: DJ TLM: DJs Should Learn How to Play Longer Sets

DJ TLM: DJs Should Learn How to Play Longer Sets

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While veteran DJs may be used to playing longer sets, new DJs might not be getting the same experience. Promoters have started booking more DJs per event, which means each DJ ends up with a shorter time slot. But there are a lot of skills that DJs can only learn by rocking a party for more than an hour.

On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM talks about the advantages of playing longer sets and why promoters should book fewer DJs per event.

Related: Should All DJs Know How to Scratch?

Should All DJs Know How to Scratch?

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Should all DJs know how to scratch? DJcityTV’s DJ TLM discusses on this episode of Share the Knowledge.

Related: DJs Should Learn to Use Different Equipment

DJs Should Learn to Use Different Equipment

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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.

Related: How to Prepare for a Freestyle DJ Set

How to Prepare for a Freestyle DJ Set

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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.

Related: DJs Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Be Themselves

DJs Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Be Themselves

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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.

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