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How to DJ With an Artist

Share The Knowledge

If you’re DJing with an artist for the first time, there are a number of factors to consider. These gigs involve a lot of preparation including rehearsals, learning the artist’s setlist, and more.

On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share The Knowledge, DJ TLM shares tips on preparing for and performing this type of set.

Related: DJs Should Always Have a Backup Plan

DJs Should Always Have a Backup Plan

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From a frozen laptop to a broken needle, technical difficulties can be hard to predict. But what’s the best solution when your equipment fails during a gig?

On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM talks about why DJs should always have a backup plan.

Related: DJ TLM: Should DJs Play All Genres?

DJ TLM: Should DJs Play All Genres?

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In the digital era, it’s easier than ever for DJs to build a music library. But should DJs play all genres?

On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share The Knowledge, DJ TLM talks about why playing all genres may or may not be right for you.

Related: Can DJs Please Everyone in the Crowd?

Can DJs Please Everyone in the Crowd?

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The ability to read a dance floor is an essential part of DJing. But does that mean you can please everyone in the crowd with every song?

On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share The Knowledge, DJ TLM talks about how rocking a party doesn’t mean making everyone in the crowd happy.

Related: DJ TLM: Mixing With Live Music Can Improve Your Beatmatching

DJ TLM: Mixing With Live Music Can Improve Your Beatmatching

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Beatmatching is one of the first and most fundamental skills a DJ can learn. And as a result of music production software, most current songs have a consistent tempo throughout the track.

However, many older songs were recorded with live musicians, and thus have subtle changes in BPM. DJing with those songs adds an extra level of difficulty, requiring a keen ear and a lot of adjustments.

On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM talks about how mixing with live music can help improve your beatmatching.

Related: How to Organize Your Music Library

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

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