Tag: Beginner
Can You Really Learn DJing Online?
Yes, you can absolutely learn to DJ online because the technical core of the craft, including beatmatching, phrasing, and software navigation, follows clear patterns that translate perfectly to […]
How to Read a Crowd as a DJ
Reading a crowd as a DJ means observing how people respond to your music and adjusting your track selection, energy and direction in real time. This ability to […]
Learning to Listen Like a DJ
When most people start DJing, they think the hard part is the technical stuff. Things like beat-matching and knowing a few transitions are, of course, crucial, but just […]
Traktor Play: Native Instruments’ New Entry-Level DJ Software
If you’re a complete beginner looking to take your very first steps into the world of DJing, you’ve got more options than ever of where to start. Most […]
Ableton Workflow Tips for DJs Who Want to Make More Music
Learning to produce in Ableton isn’t about knowing all the hundreds of different keyboard shortcuts or super nerdy in-depth features. It’s all about being comfortable and efficient enough […]
DJ Edits vs Mashups vs Remixes: What’s the Difference?
There comes a point for most DJs where just mixing other people’s songs starts to feel limiting. You begin to notice how a track could work better or […]
How to Make DJ Edits in Ableton Live (Step-by-Step Guide)
The one thing that makes you stand out as a DJ more than anything is the music you play. And the biggest way to really set yourself apart […]
How to Create a DJ Mashup in Ableton Live
A mashup is when you blend two or more songs to make something new, often by taking the vocal from one track and putting it over the instrumental […]
rekordbox Lite Mode: Free Mobile DJing for Beginners
If you’ve ever been curious about giving DJing a go but were put off by the expensive gear, complex software and need for a big music library, there’s […]
How to Throw a DJ Party: The Complete Guide for First-Time Promoters
If you’ve been DJing for a bit and you’re itching to play in front of a proper crowd, putting on your own night is one of the fastest […]
How to Practice DJing the Right Way and Level Up Faster
Like any skill, DJing isn’t something you can master overnight. To really get the mixing skills you see from top DJs, you need to be putting in the […]
Hot Cues in DJing: The Complete Guide
A hot cue is a marker you can lay down at any given time within a track. When you press the hot cue the software will jump straight […]
How to Organise Your DJ Music Collection and USB
Every DJ organises their music differently, but the goal is always the same: finding the right track at the right moment. Typically, DJs sort their music into playlists […]
DJ Looping Guide: How to Set and Use Loops
Loops are one of the simplest and most-used features in any DJ software, but they’re also one of the most important. They can be a super straightforward tool […]
How to Start Streaming as a DJ (on Twitch, YouTube & More)
The rise of DJ livestreaming exploded during the pandemic, when clubs shut their doors and DJs turned to online platforms as a way to carry on performing. This […]
Why You’re Not Getting Better at DJing (And What to Do About It)
Pretty much every time I open my phone, I’m hit with a video of someone showing off some flashy DJ tricks. I scroll for a bit more, see […]
How to Market Yourself as a DJ in 2025: The Ultimate Guide to DJ Branding & Promotion
Right away, let’s start with an uncomfortable truth – making it as a DJ isn’t just about being great at DJing. It isn’t even mostly about being great […]
How to Overcome DJ Nerves and Own the Stage
One of the biggest things we see holding back beginner DJs from getting started playing gigs is nerves. It’s hardly surprising – DJing in front of a crowd […]
Getting Started with Algoriddim djay Pro – Beginner Tutorial
Djay by Algoriddim has quickly risen to be one of the biggest names in the DJ software world and is really going toe to toe with the industry […]
Getting Started With The DDJ-FLX2 – Beginner’s Guide
So you’ve just unboxed your brand new DDJ-FLX2 and you’re excited to start DJing – now what? Before you can get down to mixing, you need to get […]