Teaching novice DJs 'the ways'
Teaching novice DJs 'the ways' Posted on: 18.11.2013 by Alycia Niederriter Hey DJ Tech Toolers,I am writing this post to inform novices and beginners that I will help them to build their DJ career. Everything from learning the techniques on how to mix to learning the business of being a DJ, as well as the art of DJing. Although I may not be a veteran, I have had 3 years DJing experience. This isn't a whole entire book on "How to become a superstar DJ FAST". This is just learning the very basics and taking your DJing career to the next step. I believe we will do these sessions via Skype. If you do not own a microphone, I can always talk to you over chat. This gives beginners the opportunity to ask questions in a 1on1 environment. To be a part of this, all you have to do is message me on Facebook. You can message me here.If you do not have access to a Facebook account, you can message me on this community . However, I check my Facebook messages more frequently than I do my community inbox. Depending on how many beginners are wanting to 'learn the ways' I may do group sessions too which will be good as the DJ will have the same skill level as their fellow DJ in the Skype call. Why not just look at some stuff on DJ Tech Tools? I hear you ask. I am doing this because this is the way how I would have loved to have been taught. I believe I can teach you optimally like this without community s. I will be a mentor to you. Without all the strict rules and regulations of being a teacher. Thanks. | |
| Qiana Castellucci 20.11.2013 | Maybe if the lad puts up his DJ history then? Not "3 years experience", but "3 years DJing, with x years in clubs and x number of house parties etc done" Also "DJ'd on x gear (list the hardware/software used)" Finally "Genres played" (this can be quite important to a DJ wanting to learn as it can draw them in if they see a kindred spirit (musically) Just a thought. |
| Narcisa Hughie 19.11.2013 | Don't shit on the guys parade just cos he's 16. 3yrs experience could be quite a lot if he's had the breaks First time I saw one of my mates play in a club he was 8yrs old and standing on a milk crate. He used to be smuggled in the back door by his mum! Ten years later when he was actually legally allowed to be in clubs he was wiping the floor with guys twice his age cos by then he'd played all over Europe from clubs to squats and Teknivals |
| Deloise Nikkel 19.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by SlvrDragon50
Anyone willing to help teach anyone else is simply awesome. I love to share my knowledge / experience with anyone wanting to learn. Djaying or otherwise. A great thing he is doing plus double bonus he learns from them too. We all have to start somewhere. When I learn just the basics of scratching / mixing etc their was no internet just had to network with other's in the record stores. |
| Wanita Androsky 19.11.2013 | I thought this was a great idea, very selfless of a DJTTer. Big Ups! As for Karlos http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__...Ban_Hammer.jpg |
| nayit ruiz jaramillo 19.11.2013 | [pointless posts deleted] It's clear to me that whether people are supportive of this venture or not the result is a long thread of back and forth pointless "he said, she said' blah blah. Either get on board with this guys venture or stay out of this thread and keep your pointless posts to yourself. We all like a bit of fun on this community (me more than most) but too many threads like this just turn into petty pissing matches and usually by the same few people. I'm not trying to curb fun but Daily Crisis is doing something worthy. Whether it it will of any good to anyone is yet to be seen but at least let the guy make a go of it because the more crap members post the less likely it is that others may take it seriously. Be warned. Next stupid poster gets a holiday... and I ain't talking beach & cocktails |
| Gaynell Rydberg 19.11.2013 | No worries |
| Armanda Yankauskas 19.11.2013 | i tend to be a dick at times, and i come off that way i apologize to all good kind sirs on this community . (no sarcasam) for you guys have been kind to me and i suppose i should treat others with the same respect and kindness |
| Gaynell Rydberg 19.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by JesusJuice
Honestly, your approach comes off arrogant to me... |
| Armanda Yankauskas 19.11.2013 | i understand what you guys are saying, but you cant teach if you dont know... thats like saying because you are in second grade you are qualified to teach the first graders... it doesnt work that way... i understand he means well but its arrogance |
| Petra Arra 19.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Daily Crisis
Originally Posted by JesusJuice
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| Gaynell Rydberg 18.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by JesusJuice
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| Armanda Yankauskas 18.11.2013 | 3 years of experience and dude is saying he is a seasoned vet willing to teach newbs? brotha you are a rookie yourself, and that is the main problem with the dj community. kids like you who believe they have experience are the cats undercutting the real movers and shakers who have skills because you will do the even for a fraction of the price. yes i understand you may have talent, and yes i understand everyone has got to start somewhere, but you arent nearly as experienced as you believe you really are. i've had so many promoters tell me i ask for too much but call me at 11pm begging me to headline because the kid with 3 years of experience who said he'd do the gig for 25 bucks sucks garbage and people are leaving... i dont mean to be a dick but "3 years" is nothing in dj world... thats just my honest opinion. i understand your feeling to want to give back to the wonderful community we have but you dont have much to give.... idk maybe im wrong but hey.... wouldnt be the first time |
| Ara Tima 18.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by dripstep
Not trying to come off harsh either dude. A mentor helped me loads when I started out years ago. Just don't bite off more than you can chew. Though if you believe you can do it all the best! |
| Yong Aptekar 18.11.2013 | What kind of things will you be teaching? Lessons, tutorials? What topics can questions be asked on? Turntables, cdjs, controllers? Will you be able to teach about promoting a evening , or finding college/house parties? |
| Horacio Stranathan 18.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by jayo
This might not fit what you are looking for and he might not have the club experience to get you to the top but give the guy a break considering he is donating his time to help out others in an area of his life he is passionate about. There are many things a newb can sit and learn. He just wants to teach the basics and really that is all he is offering so lets thank him for his time, instead of giving him a hard time of what he knows. |
| Evie Baghdasarian 18.11.2013 | No offence, but aren't you 16??? Have you ever played in a club or done a rave? Have you ever negotiated the terms of an evening/event? Have you even bought your own gear? If you can answer yes to all of these questions then I apologize. But if you can't, then I don't know how much you can offer "NEW" DJ's. |
| Gaynell Rydberg 18.11.2013 | Pretty sweet if this is free! |
| Qiana Castellucci 18.11.2013 | Wow, just.....wow. |
| Hellen Mindrup 19.11.2013 | Thanks |
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