WHAT IS DJ MIXING
Channel: Vanik DJ
Date: 29/04/2020

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WHAT IS DJ MIXING?
Are you thinking about becoming a disk jockey? Working as a DJ can be a rewarding experience whether you work at a radio station, create mixes at a dance club, or book gigs at wedding receptions and school proms. However, the big question to ask first is: What is a DJ? The answer can help you figure out whether it’s the right profession for you.

A disk jockey is a person who does a program of pre-recorded music on radio or TV, or at dance halls like discotheques. The format typically involves the DJ introducing and playing phonograph records and chatting sometimes chatting informally with people. Several types of DJs exist including radio, club, mobile, and turntablist. A radio DJ is responsible for playing tracks from a playlist supplied by station managers. Meanwhile, mobile DJs book events like weddings bars, and bars. The term disc jockey was coined in the 1930s, but the first DJ dance party took place in the early 1940s.     

Does this sound like work that you’d like to do? Not everyone can become a successful DJ, but it’s possible if you have the right training, dedication, and talent. We’ll be taking up issues like the different types of DJs, how to make money DJing, and what DJs do.

What is a DJ?
A DJ does various tasks based on their position within the music industry and workplace. For example, a club DJ is required to play songs that are entertaining and will keep people on the dance floor.

A club DJ has various responsibilities. They include creating songs that direct dancers to a certain area, and taking song requests. They select tracks that encourage the audience to go to the sales booth or bar, get ready for a contest, or only dance.  

Meanwhile, a radio DJ plays tracks from a playlist that the station’s management provides them.  This typically targets a particular music genre and audience.

A radio station DJ must also take calls from listeners.  These calls can involve song requests, station contests, and artist interviews. DJs must also announce commercials based on the station’s programming requirements.

Sometimes DJs play pre-recorded music that they created. However, it’s more common for them to play someone else’s tunes. They play at various venues including wedding receptions, school proms, festivals, and so on.

DJs also play songs in different genres although some of the most common ones today are dance and hip-hop. An important skill is the task of mixing tunes, which is the ability to play 2 tracks with a smooth transition between them.

DJing is greatly learned learning techniques, tips, and tricks involving music. It’s also important to have a thorough knowledge of at least one niche genre. You should also be able to vary your playing style for various audiences.

Many people envy the life of working as a DJ. However, there’s a lot of competition, and it’s quite difficult to reach the top tier of DJs. Some of the most important ingredients include passion and dedication.

In fact, a common misconception is that DJs only play music. Their overall job is to play music for other people, but that’s all they do.

In some situations your job/gig will mostly be to do that, but in other situations you’ll also have to do a lot of coordination, talking, and so on.

In many situations DJs are required to coordinate various times, events, etc. This is required so the work of the DJ is in sync with the items on the event’s itinerary. This will make the entire event go as smoothly as possible.

Most of the time mobile DJs also work as an event’s Master of Ceremonies. In fact, sometimes DJs are required to work in this capacity even though they were just hired as a DJ.