DEALING WITH NERVES as a DJ!

DEALING WITH NERVES as a DJ!

DEALING WITH NERVES as a DJ! Most new DJs struggle with nerves, especially early in their careers. It can feel all-consuming and throw you off your game when it’s time to press play on that first song. Don’t worry; it’s natural, but let me share some...
When to take a break from DJing

When to take a break from DJing

Falling Back In Love With DJing  For the first time since I started DJing, I have found myself with no regular gigs… and I love it. As odd as it may sound, being without regular gigs has revived my passion for DJing in a way I never anticipated. Over the past...
Plan the perfect DJ set

Plan the perfect DJ set

Yes, gang! Lawrence here! Summer is well and truly active, which means a few changes to my working DJ lifestyle and mindset. First of all, my ‘student’ gigs have come to an end for the season. In the UK, the student season lasts around nine months, and...
How to know what genre a song is?

How to know what genre a song is?

Hey everyone, Jamie here! This week it’s my turn to involve you in everything going on in my world, and to start things off lets talk about music management. Sub Genre Headaches!  Often at Crossfader we get asked questions like: ‘How do I know what...
My First DJ Setup

My First DJ Setup

I have always been into music as far back as I can remember. I started listening to genres such as Rock and Metal when I was younger.\ Then one day was introduced to The Prodigy, who opened up my eyes to the world of dance music. This band led me to find out about...