How hard is it to become a DJ?

Next, you will need to spend considerable time learning your craft. This means learning how to use DJ software such as Rekordbox, Serato, or Traktor. It also means spending time learning basic skills such as mixing, EQing, phrasing, beatmatching, and prep.

Once you have your skills down and some good mixtapes you are ready to start constructing your base, building your online presence, and showing them what you're worth. Like anything we want to promote, building a solid online presence is critical to success. It's also about the need to show people what we're doing via social media such as Instagram and TicTok.

For those who are more tech-savvy, hosting a website with your mixes and upcoming shows is a great way to build a fanbase. Finally! Now is the time to put yourself in front of some actual people. This is probably the most crucial step in the whole process: make yourself valuable to your scene or demographic.

If you're trying to break into a particular scene, you need to make yourself a valuable resource to that scene before you'll start landing gigs. If house parties are your thing, book a few local DJs to play, and "warm up" for them. Set them up, just as if you were opening for a headliner. This can be a great way to get some immediate experience under your belt.

If you're getting into mobile DJing, try to think outside the box. An unexpected gem for finding gigs is your local consignment shop because they tend to host small fashion shows, grand openings, and street fairs are also great options.