#learning to dj

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My first mix!

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Learning To DJ : Questions Beginners Always Ask

Newbies just can’t stop asking questions.  For every beginner that enters the world of DJing, there are 1000 questions asked – over and over again.  It’s helpful to remember that while experienced DJs get sick of being bothered with obnoxious questions, they were once beginners too, and wore the same shoes as them.

The key bit of information that should be extracted from this post, is that there is no guaranteed formula to get what you need.  Like driving a car, you can only learn so much by reading and practicing.  Much of what needs to be learned can only be learned by experience alone.  The gear you obsess over is insignificant when compared to your ability to adjust to each and every situation.   |For more information about learning to dj , see http://www.digitaldjtips.com/2012/10/learning-to-dj-questions-beginners-always-ask

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Is Ableton Live A Good Way To Start DJing?

A beginner DJ system is cheap for a good reason – and that is because beginners have enough to deal with, let alone paying a high price for a chance to learn how to spin.  Coming from background where a DJ had to use two turntables and a mixer, starting off with a MIDI controller is actually pretty inexpensive when you get down to the details.  Still, it involves some sort of investment that some aren’t willing to take in order to give it all a “try”.  With the success of artists like Skrillex, producers are learning that it doesn’t take money to either DJ or produce music.  It only takes time. For that reason, Ableton has become a great starting ground for DJs who want to mix music without dealing with any sort of extra hardware.  It is completely possible to go this route – but it is not without its downfalls.  For one, Ableton is much harder to learn how to use than a DVS, but once you learn the basics it is actually easily to play with and manipulate music that you would think.  So yes, you can DJ with Ableton – but expect the inroads to be lined with difficulties and backwards thinking. http://www.digitaldjtips.com/2013/08/over-to-you-is-ableton-live-a-good-way-to-start-djing/

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Six Tips For Complete Beginner Digital DJs

Old DJs do not need to be warned about the pitfalls of DJing.  New DJs would be better off if they asked more questions and did more listening than anything else.  There are simple things to watch out for that can improve or degrade a mix.  Amateurs often overlook the simplest details in the search to create a stunning mix.  When you draw or paint a picture, the medium and tools you use will dictate how well you can convey when your mind wants to draw.  There is no difference when mixing.  If you start with mp3’s that are bootleg quality, it makes even the perfect transition that much less enjoyable.  This also adds more difficult when dealing with volumes, which are paramount when it comes to mixing. How and when to use headphones can be tough for a beginner, because there is no one true method to getting this done.  Many will use headphones sparingly, while others will demand that 100% of their mixing is done using the closed ear method.  Again, you have to experience as well as witness others make use of them and figure out which method best suits you.  Learning to use what little you have trumps being spoiled with new gear. http://www.digitaldjtips.com/2014/08/how-to-mix-beatmix-beatmatch/