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Tips On Finding First Gig
Posted on: 21.04.2013 by Anabel Sanderfoot
If been Producing for the Past 10 Months and Im looking for advice now on how to go out and get my first show.
Im into Elctro House/ Complextro music
Any Advice?
Thanks
Shawn Vanhaitsma
23.04.2013
Originally Posted by SeanB
Please tell me what do you believe should be worked on? Also if anyone els wants or can listen to my music on soundclud and tell me what they believe i should work on id appreciate it
Samples, arrangement, alot of things are out of key, poor chord progression, poor choice of scales and keys, eqing, spacing in your sound... etc etc etc etc etc. Your music just needs ALOT of work my friend. In the end, if you are happy with it, it really doesnt care what we believe. If you REALLY feel that you would want to listen to items you yourself produce, go with that feeling, then play them out in several different renditions, that will be the best gauge of where your music is to other peoples tastes.

For you, I would try for a bar first, small school parties, college parties. Your tracks and yourself are not ready for quite some time for a club. ONce youve secured the less glamorous gigs, landing the clubs will come naturally.


And not sure what thread you are in RV.. but yes.. he is also asking about tracks, because he obviously intends to play his music out... Get with the program or re-read before you try and correct someone?
Meaghan Machold
23.04.2013		if u want to play your tracks, you should start out as a DJ. Not ALL successful producers out there started out as DJs.. but DJ is a key skill in not online learning how tracks should mix, but also what sounds good and what doesn
Anabel Sanderfoot
22.04.2013
Originally Posted by westlake10
just listened to your tracks on soundcloud... definitely need a lot of work on production (coming from a listener's perspective, not a producer's)
Please tell me what do you believe should be worked on? Also if anyone els wants or can listen to my music on soundclud and tell me what they believe i should work on id appreciate it
Anabel Sanderfoot
22.04.2013
Originally Posted by Hermes
Don't use words like complextro...
ok
Anabel Sanderfoot
22.04.2013
Originally Posted by Sanader
Think that's right, you maybe wanna go to fast for this ! Abviously, i believe any DJ that is on the scene should have A LOT of experience before. I would continue working hard on producing, mixing home, for quite a time, maybe get a larger library of music if needed, and start in bars or lounges.

All the DJs i know in my town have started in evening bars, and they grew up to clubs, sometimes big clubs. believe it's also a better school for DJs to start because it's harder to make dance people in bars, and make the crowd crazy, where it's easier in most of the clubs.

Practice.
Thats basically what if been looking for, someone to confirm that for me. I know some evening bars with open mics on Wednesdays, and theres alot of coffee shops and lounges around here.

I posted this cause i honestly didnt know of any clubs in the area and felt it would be a little to far of a jump to start looking for clubs even when i get ready to perform at first.
Joesph Kasian
22.04.2013
Originally Posted by westlake10
just listened to your tracks on soundcloud... definitely need a lot of work on production (coming from a listener's perspective, not a producer's)
He's not asking about tracks, he's asking about sets - but good work on the advice.

As other writers have mentioned, go to local clubs and talk to the owners, or how I did it was make mixes and send them out, 1000 copies of each mix, duplicated and handed out to anyone on the community s that enjoyed that style of music - it costs alot but you can't put a price on living your dreams. Good luck.
Ciara Cuttill
23.04.2013
Originally Posted by Hermes
Don't use words like complextro...
this.
Dewey Melchi
23.04.2013
Originally Posted by SeanB
Yeah the tracks i have out right now are more on the softer/slower tempo side for Elctro House/ Complextro i believe.
What kind of music would you describe it?
Incoming banhammer for me - but every time I decide to come back and see if it's changed, it hasn't.

I'd describe it as what I'd put in a bag and throw into the depths of space from an airlock. Also. It's Electro. You aren't starting some badass trend leaving the 'e' out. Please stay in the bedroom for another couple years and then try again.
Antonetta Wikel
22.04.2013		horse-cart2.jpg ?
Meridith Betsinger
23.04.2013		Like others have mentionned, get involved locally.

There is nothing worse than a newbie who comes into a scene believeing they are the king and who believe they have everything to offer when locally there's already a lot (or a little, it doesn't matter) going on.

It's imperative to know what's happening, if you run without having a clue, then you'll have no support from anyone and you'll most likely piss off other people in the scene. While such reactions may seem childish, I'd simply consider them human decency; you're planning ahead, GOOD, but be humble and don't rush into something you can't already handle or else you'll be over in a hot minute.
Shawn Vanhaitsma
23.04.2013
Originally Posted by SeanB
Please tell me what do you believe should be worked on? Also if anyone els wants or can listen to my music on soundclud and tell me what they believe i should work on id appreciate it
Samples, arrangement, alot of things are out of key, poor chord progression, poor choice of scales and keys, eqing, spacing in your sound... etc etc etc etc etc. Your music just needs ALOT of work my friend. In the end, if you are happy with it, it really doesnt care what we believe. If you REALLY feel that you would want to listen to items you yourself produce, go with that feeling, then play them out in several different renditions, that will be the best gauge of where your music is to other peoples tastes.

For you, I would try for a bar first, small school parties, college parties. Your tracks and yourself are not ready for quite some time for a club. ONce youve secured the less glamorous gigs, landing the clubs will come naturally.


And not sure what thread you are in RV.. but yes.. he is also asking about tracks, because he obviously intends to play his music out... Get with the program or re-read before you try and correct someone?
Meaghan Machold
23.04.2013		if u want to play your tracks, you should start out as a DJ. Not ALL successful producers out there started out as DJs.. but DJ is a key skill in not online learning how tracks should mix, but also what sounds good and what doesn
Augustine Mitzen
23.04.2013		percussion programming (no groove) + bad choice of samples - try adding some high end percs (hats, cymbals), play with velocity
mixdowns
arrangement (lots of stuff clashing on that Late Nights tune for example)
sound design, although it's the least important from the four
Anabel Sanderfoot
22.04.2013
Originally Posted by westlake10
just listened to your tracks on soundcloud... definitely need a lot of work on production (coming from a listener's perspective, not a producer's)
Please tell me what do you believe should be worked on? Also if anyone els wants or can listen to my music on soundclud and tell me what they believe i should work on id appreciate it
Anabel Sanderfoot
22.04.2013
Originally Posted by Hermes
Don't use words like complextro...
ok
Anabel Sanderfoot
22.04.2013
Originally Posted by Sanader
Think that's right, you maybe wanna go to fast for this ! Abviously, i believe any DJ that is on the scene should have A LOT of experience before. I would continue working hard on producing, mixing home, for quite a time, maybe get a larger library of music if needed, and start in bars or lounges.

All the DJs i know in my town have started in evening bars, and they grew up to clubs, sometimes big clubs. believe it's also a better school for DJs to start because it's harder to make dance people in bars, and make the crowd crazy, where it's easier in most of the clubs.

Practice.
Thats basically what if been looking for, someone to confirm that for me. I know some evening bars with open mics on Wednesdays, and theres alot of coffee shops and lounges around here.

I posted this cause i honestly didnt know of any clubs in the area and felt it would be a little to far of a jump to start looking for clubs even when i get ready to perform at first.
Joesph Kasian
22.04.2013
Originally Posted by westlake10
just listened to your tracks on soundcloud... definitely need a lot of work on production (coming from a listener's perspective, not a producer's)
He's not asking about tracks, he's asking about sets - but good work on the advice.

As other writers have mentioned, go to local clubs and talk to the owners, or how I did it was make mixes and send them out, 1000 copies of each mix, duplicated and handed out to anyone on the community s that enjoyed that style of music - it costs alot but you can't put a price on living your dreams. Good luck.
Danuta Keyton
22.04.2013		just listened to your tracks on soundcloud... definitely need a lot of work on production (coming from a listener's perspective, not a producer's)
Ciara Cuttill
23.04.2013
Originally Posted by Hermes
Don't use words like complextro...
this.
Dewey Melchi
23.04.2013
Originally Posted by SeanB
Yeah the tracks i have out right now are more on the softer/slower tempo side for Elctro House/ Complextro i believe.
What kind of music would you describe it?
Incoming banhammer for me - but every time I decide to come back and see if it's changed, it hasn't.

I'd describe it as what I'd put in a bag and throw into the depths of space from an airlock. Also. It's Electro. You aren't starting some badass trend leaving the 'e' out. Please stay in the bedroom for another couple years and then try again.
Antonetta Wikel
22.04.2013		horse-cart2.jpg ?
Joetta Zhuk
22.04.2013		Don't use words like complextro...
Augustine Mitzen
22.04.2013		can you DJ?
Yajaira Harang
22.04.2013
Originally Posted by Ham
Patience, which you don't seem to show much of.
Think that's right, you maybe wanna go to fast for this ! Abviously, i believe any DJ that is on the scene should have A LOT of experience before. I would continue working hard on producing, mixing home, for quite a time, maybe get a larger library of music if needed, and start in bars or lounges.

All the DJs i know in my town have started in evening bars, and they grew up to clubs, sometimes big clubs. believe it's also a better school for DJs to start because it's harder to make dance people in bars, and make the crowd crazy, where it's easier in most of the clubs.

Practice.
Ethel Feigum
21.04.2013		At this point I'd work on establishing relationships within the scene. Don't push yourself onto anyone as a producer/dj until you actually have something to show. Spend time at clubs, meet the people into the same kind of music, and get involved!

That way, by the time you are ready, you should already have a good idea who to talk to and where to go to find those gigs.

Don't get ahead of yourself!
Cindie Somoza
21.04.2013		Patience, which you don't seem to show much of.
Anabel Sanderfoot
21.04.2013
Originally Posted by MYE
To be honest your tracks aren't on a level where clubs would book you based on the music you make.
Yeah the tracks i have out right now are more on the softer/slower tempo side for Elctro House/ Complextro i believe.
What kind of music would you describe it?


I got many other songs like i said im looking for someone to help mix/master for me.

I find myself to be Ambient,Complextro,Hip Hop
I want to integrate and working on more Electro House hopefully soon
Julissa Serrone
21.04.2013		If you want to play at clubs, you have a better chance if you are part of the scene. Clubs/promoters want DJ's that know people, understand the crowd, and ultimately can put people inside the club. It takes a little more than just a mix or a good track to get booked. Get out and meet people is the best way of landing gigs.
Anabel Sanderfoot
21.04.2013
Originally Posted by jakeintox
Network with other local djs. It's gonna be tough starting out with your own productions, approach cafes and lounges or other spots that don't have a top 40 crowd and see about getting a evening .

I'm also gonna share in the concern that you might not be ready for live gigs, given your history on this community ... Do you have any tracks or mixes that we can listen to? How much music do you have, and how do you plan to perform it?
Yeah thats what i was believeing at first lounges and cafes, busking maybe? I honestly dont know many clubs in this area since i moved out here.

I have allot of Tracks (Also looking for someone or someplace to help master)
I dont have any mixes yet. Im trying to get my songs finished first.
Bunny Sockel
21.04.2013		To be honest your tracks aren't on a level where clubs would book you based on the music you make.
Gaynell Rydberg
21.04.2013		This is the thing though, you keep planning ahead. You're living in the future, speculation.

Live in the present!
Ethel Feigum
21.04.2013		Network with other local djs. It's gonna be tough starting out with your own productions, approach cafes and lounges or other spots that don't have a top 40 crowd and see about getting a evening .

It's been my experience that if you get your name and your mixes out there, gigs will come to you.

I'm also gonna share in the concern that you might not be ready for live gigs, given your history on this community ... Do you have any tracks or mixes that we can listen to? How much music do you have, and how do you plan to perform it?
Anabel Sanderfoot
21.04.2013
Originally Posted by SlvrDragon50
Uh... are you sure you're ready...

Just last month you were trying to find a controller...
Im speaking ahead when i know i can handle my controllers. Im putting allot of hard work in it and hopefully be there soon.
Alphonso Deitchman
21.04.2013		Joining or forming a group/society can help your chances significantly. If you can offer to put on a whole evening for a club they're much more likely to be interested.
Jonah Mozeleski
21.04.2013		Here are the best tips to start your career

http://www.djranking s.com/2013/03/0...-the-approach/
Gaynell Rydberg
21.04.2013		Uh... are you sure you're ready...

Just last month you were trying to find a controller...
Bunny Sockel
21.04.2013
Originally Posted by SeanB
OK better question. Anyone know of any good clubs in the phoenix valley az for EDM?
Just go to the clubs that you enjoy going to and give the manager your mix and talk to the resident dj's. You're over 18 right?
Anabel Sanderfoot
21.04.2013		OK better question. Anyone know of any good clubs in the phoenix valley az for EDM?
Bunny Sockel
21.04.2013		Just go to a club that plays the same genre as you and give the manager a mixtape and if he likes it you will get booked. Pretty simple stuff
Anabel Sanderfoot
21.04.2013		anything?

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