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Being a DJ (creative) vs having a "real job" What's everyone's opinion on having a real job versus pursuing being a DJ full time? would you rather have a decent job with amenities (insurance, pension), and be a bedroom dj who doesn't have time to perfect his/her skills and does gigs for special occasions and/or for fun. or would you rather pursue your dream of being a dj, put your all into perfecting your craft, and live check to check while being creative for the almighty dollar (or worse spinning music you hate just for $$$) | |
| Roseline Canright 29.09.2011 |
Originally Posted by mostapha
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| Roseline Canright 29.09.2011 |
Originally Posted by mostapha
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| Roseline Canright 29.09.2011 |
Originally Posted by mostapha
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| Roseline Canright 29.09.2011 |
Originally Posted by mostapha
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| Dorie Scelzo 30.09.2011 |
Originally Posted by DJ_Pabloco
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| Matthew Yanagisawa 29.09.2011 | 1 if you have kids/wife/mortgage/etc 2 if you are:
Originally Posted by earl panda
At least for me it is not about the bitches (terrified of STD's at this point in life) like it used to be, more of the lifestyle and drugs BUT! If you can diversify beyond just a DJ like Padi say and just like Ean DJ/inventor/store owner then you can blend both. |
| Roseline Canright 29.09.2011 |
Originally Posted by mostapha
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| Celestine Porebski 29.09.2011 |
Originally Posted by mostapha
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| Dorie Scelzo 29.09.2011 | I'd much rather combine the two but still focus on music. I'm seriously considering applying to recording studio internships |
| Matt Kane 29.09.2011 | i |
| 28.09.2011 | What's everyone's opinion on having a real job versus pursuing being a DJ full time? would you rather have a decent job with amenities (insurance, pension), and be a bedroom dj who doesn't have time to perfect his/her skills and does gigs for special occasions and/or for fun. or would you rather pursue your dream of being a dj, put your all into perfecting your craft, and live check to check while being creative for the almighty dollar (or worse spinning music you hate just for $$$) |
| Ethel Feigum 30.09.2011 | #2! Screw my integrity, I get to play music for a living, and it's awesome. |
| Dorie Scelzo 30.09.2011 |
Originally Posted by DJ_Pabloco
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| Percy Keehan 29.09.2011 | well i dont know about you. but cant you be a radio dj? like the guys talking play and mixing music... on THE RADIO |
| Micaela Scherbert 29.09.2011 | when a hobby becomes your job, it becomes work. Computers used to be my hobbie. I have a job in IT. now computers are work. I love DJing/music too much for it to become work. |
| Emely Metz 29.09.2011 | i choose to look the main way...i choose my day job & financial security |
| Tena Peters 29.09.2011 | Work in radio full-time, gig as a fun nixer. Would never like to do more than 3 gigs a week. Spoke more about why in the "I'd be out of a job" thread. Plus there's no job security in DJ-ing. |
| Matthew Yanagisawa 29.09.2011 | 1 if you have kids/wife/mortgage/etc 2 if you are:
Originally Posted by earl panda
At least for me it is not about the bitches (terrified of STD's at this point in life) like it used to be, more of the lifestyle and drugs BUT! If you can diversify beyond just a DJ like Padi say and just like Ean DJ/inventor/store owner then you can blend both. |
| Nedra Fresneda 29.09.2011 | 2, but take it beyond djing |
| Celine Surico 29.09.2011 | Get a daytime job and keep your integrity playing your style of music than rather becoming an iPod playlist DJ. But if you are lucky you could keep your integrity and also have it as a job. |
| Roseline Canright 29.09.2011 |
Originally Posted by mostapha
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| Celestine Porebski 29.09.2011 |
Originally Posted by mostapha
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| Dorie Scelzo 29.09.2011 | I'd much rather combine the two but still focus on music. I'm seriously considering applying to recording studio internships |
| Gilma Marchini 29.09.2011 | I'm young and I say 1. Get and education and a "real" job, it's much less entertaining when you DJ to please others. |
| Leeanna Ayla 29.09.2011 | 1, but I'm old. |
| Matt Kane 29.09.2011 | i |
| May Artman 29.09.2011 | I'd much rather keep my 9-5 and spin for fun than worry about whose musical whims I need to cater to in order to eat. There are a lucky few that manage to make a good living with music that they genuinely love, but I won't hold my breath expecting to reach that position, no matter how much work I put into it. |
| Spencer Kilcoyne 29.09.2011 | I'd love to be a pro, but I'm fortuunate enough to be friends with guys who are (DJ Moneyshot & DJ Cheeba) and guys who're semi-Pro (Ewan Hoozami & Dave Remix) and I I know a) How much more talented these guys are than me b) how little they get paid This combined with the young mans game aspect means my proper career wins everytime |
| Random X 29.09.2011 | 1st option, but if that get's out of hand, you could always start working part time. |
| Freddie Henrichs 28.09.2011 | I love being a dj, but I would rather have insurance, pension, etc......... Working the clubs lots of days and hours gets old after a while, takes the fun out of it, at least for me anyway! I like spinning monthly events and the occasional weekly gig where I play an hour or so! |
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