DJ GriF8, Southern California DJ, on Being a DJ

With technology as advanced as it is today, it is easier than ever to be a DJ. However, with a large number of DJs out there, you need to know what to do in order to stand out of the crowd. It’s important to learn the different qualities it takes to make a good DJ great to help push your career to a whole new level.

Consider your audience
You have to think of your audience when you head out to any gig. You aren’t going to play the same music at a nightclub that you would at a wedding. While you may have individual songs that are your favorite to play in your sets, you have to ask yourself if your target audience would be interested in hearing those songs.

Be persistent
Being a great DJ is just like running any other business. You need to make sure that you are persistent when it comes to landing gigs and getting clients. The longer that you’re in the industry, the easier it is for you to book gigs that will help keep your career moving forward. Making a name for yourself will also help to ensure you have a more consistent flow of work.

Be patient with your sets
It is essential to make sure your sets are not too high energy all of the time. You have to be able to read the room and learn what energy levels are acceptable. A great DJ will take their audience on an emotional journey. You want to build up to high energy and then give your audience a break before building that energy back up again.

Self-motivated
A great DJ is going to be a serious entrepreneur. Any great entrepreneur knows that you have to be self-motivated. You can learn these skills by reading resources online, attending seminars, and just practicing good daily habits. The simple act of making your bed before you wake up in the morning is a great way to learn how to be self-motivated.

Creative
A great DJ will be creative on the dance floor and in their business practices as well. To go from being a good DJ to becoming a great DJ, you need to be creative in the way you market yourself, play your sets, and brand yourself at events. All of these creative endeavors will help you to have a DJ career that stands out from the rest.

DJ GriF8 is a Southern California based DJ who became heavily interested in music, specifically EDM, when he was in middle school. He began mixing and producing his own music and at the young age of 19, and has played at venues and nightclubs in Laguna Beach, CA. He plans to further his career in the music business and make a positive impact on the dance world. DJ GriF8 hopes to perform in venues all over the world. This article was originally published at DJGriF8.com on February 20, 2019.