5 Ways to Get DJ Gigs

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Black Friday Sale now live: www.clubreadydjschool.com/club-ready-dj-course/ I added so much new content and bonus material - I have been devoting so much love and energy to it these past few months, hopefully you like :)

[@djdeep4]

How i got all my DJ gigs, 1: Walk into a club and ask the owner/manager if they need a DJ. 2: Word of mouth. 3: The old yellow pages or phone book. ringing up mobile DJ company's, ask if they need a DJ. now they are all on the internet, which is even easier. just send them an email.

[@djdeep4]

Oh and never ask the DJ if there is a job going. you might be the one taking his job.

[@Dreustechno]

How to get dj gigs 1. Never wait anyone to give you a chance 2. Grind money hire Pr people 3. Make connections with djs that love what they do for support 4. Create a local lineup at a popular place and organise yourself an event

[@adisonnanet]

Hi, Andrew! Last weekend I had a gig, and it went amazing! I got what was lacking in my presentation, and why I haven't click with the floor on my last two presentations: energy. This time, I went with the music, called the crowd, and the dancefloor went crazy with me. Thanks for your lessons so far!

[@PrestonBaez]

Literally just started thinking about how the fuck to get a gig nowadays thank you

[@MrGB1999]

Arse lick until your tongue is high grit sandpaper.

[@C4TVDJ]

Appreciate the advice. After many years of experience in clubs , parties , corporate functions etc. I find myself recovering from an illness lasting most of the year and relocating me to a smaller city where my family is. I’m that guy on the couch now feeling sad and wondering how I can pull myself back up. Your video has helped me a lot. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@DaydreamDeluxe]

As someone that DJs but also works double shifts from Thursday to Sundays, I have to pick my battles as to when I can go out. It's difficult, but I'm still trying to branch out.

[@Ruby_Mullz]

Thank you for this video! I really needed this to remind me what my dream is and being lazy isn’t going to get me there.

[@djderive6830]

Fabrication in the background! 🕺

[@candyclouds5171]

Perfect timing for this video aha. So helpful and inspiring and for anyone unsure about whether to get the course it's honestly amazing, Covers so much and is 100% worth every $ and you deffs won't be disappointed! Thank you 😄

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Thanks so much CandyClouds - what an awesome name!!!!

[@meego_marron4202]

looool you such a funny and inspiring human being. love you smiling. Keep up.

[@adrianconsta1139]

Hi, many thanks for the great tips. Could you please let me know what track is playing in the background between around 07:00 and 13:00?

[@djstuthealien]

Some mint advice especially for me with age and no friends :)

[@mindoff_music]

Could you do a video about DJing 70’s Disco? I love this genre but it’s proving to be a little tricky because the groove is always slightly shifting bc there is a real drummer keeping time. Especially if you are trying to mix a disco song with a modern tech house song or something. PS Thank you for all your videos! You’ve really helped me gain a lot of confidence in my skills, and map out a plan to DJ at a club in the future 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

This would be fun, I'll do my best

[@mindoff_music]

@@ClubReadyDJSchool Thank you 🙏🏼

[@mutantcelery]

Love it! I want to do your Club Ready program soooo bad but it’s hard to save the funds and time for it while I am a full time pre-nursing student..Hoping to hop on it later this year! Keep doing what you do man, you are so inspiring! ❤❤

[@_Splitsecond]

Best time to pick up the program is in Black Friday!! You will not regret it! I learned it just by watching his videos but once I got the program everything else clicked!!

[@noctemdjUK]

Exactly the video I needed to watch my man. Thank you sir x

[@alyssaaltiere4403]

Thank you so much!! I love your videos and your mindset.

[@enthusiast1]

Great videos, tips... inspiring... thank you!

[@itsslade5395]

Very good video, can you make another techno/ hard techno video? Peace and love from switzerland✌️

[@Lincoln_the_official]

How do you find online who the promoter of a bar is

[@nataliekeymusic]

Your energy !! ❤❤❤❤ I want the course 😊

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

if you email me at [e-mail] I can give you a discount code for the complete package.

[@bazs7669]

Great advice 👏🏽

[@DRzOG]

Can you do a video on mixing makina? I’m trying it as a beginner

[@MoLassessss]

I appreciate it brother

[@sonicdream115]

Pls how to mix Uplift Trance you are awesome

[@DJTHORR..]

Awesome info Andrew thanks

[@GoldWatersystems]

Great advice!

[@kevinrobinson4274]

Hi love the videos any chance you can do a bounce mix IE bounce house Scouse house

[@_Splitsecond]

Hello Coach, so I brought you program and honestly the best thing I ever done. I’ve been mixing and all and playing at friends get togethers but not a real show. I feel like I’m still unsure how to story tell and put tracks together for a show. I’ve been told my tracklist is strong but I personally feel like I lack on pickling the right tracks. I play mostly house but also like to groove sets and throw some hyped tracks in it. Should I just start reaching out venues regardless??? I’m in the nyc area

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

100% shoot first and develop your aim as you go, best to get experience

[@_Splitsecond]

@@ClubReadyDJSchool great! I have not sent my set to your since I’m still trying to feel comfortable but will do soon!! Thanks for everything you the great teacher!! Hope I came back to your great news i the future ! Also trying to get into producing and if so do you have a program for that as well ?

[@TheRealThomasC]

Yes

[@TTB_FIRE]

Hi Andrew! I love your content so much! Do you know how i can adjust my jogwheel sensitivity in Serato dj pro? Because i have the hercules inpulse 500 and I can barely make any backspins with it. The Jogwheels are so heavy… I like backspins a lot… that would be so awesome!

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

I'm not sure you can with the hercules gear, usually to adjust jogwheel intensity there's a knob next to the jogwheel on the actual gear, not the software, so if you don't have a knob for it, then chances are you can't do it and it's a feature of more expensive gear.

[@TTB_FIRE]

@@ClubReadyDJSchool Thank you for your answer! I have a work around now and that's just keeping my finger on the jog wheel and turning it quick constantly. I'm missing a hand as a result, but it works :) someday there will be new gear for me.

[@LOGoltem4682]

Hey love your vids and tips but I got some questions: 1. How can I figure out who the promoter is at an event? Is there a set way to figure that out or is it just by asking around in the crowd? 2. I've seen multiple videos of you stating to "Arrive early" and "stay late". I can understand it from a "be sure to be on time for your set" kind of way but this sounds very tiring for introverts who might not mind a bit of a party but not for the whole night, maybe for 1-3 hours or so. Do you have any tips for DJs who are introverts? 3. Do you have a course on how to setup your own event? Hearing that I have no clue where to start. I have seen many videos of you and I was skeptical of getting a course because I've bought courses before (from other people) and they were not that in depth of how to get/approach people to play live. I've been a bedroom DJ since 2009 but never wanted to do more with it until now. But I have no idea were to start so I'll be checking out your club pack courses.

[@aringrey]

for number 2, there is usually an area where you can retreat during the party. If you disappear for an hour nobody will care. Hope that helps recharge your social batteries

[@aringrey]

for number three. Yes, he does.

[@LOGoltem4682]

@@aringrey Hey thanks for the answer. I sometime go to harder style festivals but never found a club I like so I wasn't sure if a club has such a place. Thanks!

[@LOGoltem4682]

@@aringrey Nice, I'll definitely check it out!

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

There's some really good content in the club pack course and it's pretty cheap when you consider it' shares what feels like a life time of experience working in and running events. To find a promoter you could ask around, or if you dive a little deeper online, you could usually see the promoters info in the facebook event link, or perhaps even ask one of the DJs on the line up who booked them. If you can't stay late, arrive early and then stay for 1 hour after your set, thank the promoters, talk with other DJs, and then sneak out (don't draw attention to the fact you're leaving - it's not the end of the world, leaving early, everyone does it, but you want to have the appearance of enjoying and supporting the party.

[@DJalejandroflores]

Traducin and ispanis plis... nou espiquin inglih 🙏🙏🙏 you videos very good 🔥🔥🔥💥

[@djwhitero]

What’s your opinion on the drug culture in the electronic music scene

[@ATHANwave]

nice vid!

[@cntrlalltdlt]

Been having zero luck getting a side gig...it's exhausting

[@killerheart755]

I am DJ looking for work on london

[@gatekeeper1193]

How do I sign up for your course

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Here you go: www.clubreadydjschool.com/club-ready-dj-course/

[@dragon-cloud]

Hosting your own events is one of the only ways to make a difference. Many places still have medical tyranny rules in effect, i myself do not participate with anything to do with that whatsoever. Also i have been vinyl only since the late 90s and will remain vinyl4life. Most venues have removed vinyl decks from their inventory which is stupid and both digital & vinyl decks should be available for the options per artist. Finding a place to host a party is still easier said than done. I have been uploading to KZbin since plandemic started after being away from the decks between 2006-2019 when i reacquired gear. I dont mind uploading sets to KZbin but its not the same as playing in a club or party. I lost so much time but being 40 is not part of any fears as 99% of all the dj/producers are 45+ that ive been listening to. Love the video and is extremely motivational esp for djs in the older crowds. Keep it up andrew 👍👍💪💪 Cheers 🍻🥂☕️

[@richieentertainmentkenya3]

❤❤❤

[@ryan6404]

Hey Andrew I saw your sale for your courses and I wouldn’t consider myself a beginner but I know I can be a lot better with transitioning to really wow a crowd with my mix. I’ve played at 2 big spots in my city. Im wondering what course would you recommend for someone who knows the basics but is a little stuck with trying to wow a crowd and catch their attention. Thanks

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

100% the advanced performance pack for only $135, but keep in mind for an extra $40 you could also get the foundation course and the club pack - check it out: www.clubreadydjschool.com/club-ready-dj-course/

[@VladyslavKL]

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[@MrGB1999]

Bottom line: be prepared to suck up to everyone in the industry. If you are not prepared to suck up, you will be ignored. DJing is simply about WHO. YOU. KNOW. There are no other methods or ways in. This is why so many talented introverts struggle to make an impact and why so many extroverted plonkers end up in DJ booths. It didn't always use to be like this, but it most certainly is now. And btw if you're just filling in gaps, playing music that other people want, you'll hate DJing as a job. Because it will feel like a job. And not a passion. Connecting a passion with the necessary arse licking required to break into a night is like winning the lottery. Perhaps promoting a night is a decent way in, but don't expect to promote AND DJ. It's too much work. The ideal scenario is probably a team of people, some promoting and some providing the performance. From my own experience, this feels like the most viable method, but it requires work, time, money, timing and traction. Aside from that, the other way in is via production. Creating a name as a producer clearly creates interest in your "brand" = DJing ops. It's something of a tragedy that the people that *really* love the music, people that have an instinct for it and a genuine knowledge and thirst for it are not the people that are orchestrating the scene anymore. The scene is replete with chancers and arse lickers, and people that might look decent on Instagram feeds. DJs didn't use to have to smile incessantly or flash their body to the camera or have huge entourages, they were just ordinary looking music lovers that knew the music better than you did. They brought the music to you. Can we honestly say that's the case anymore?

[@MrJmhess77]

Stop thinking about it and just get Andrew's course.

[@MalevolentMonkeyGod]

Old? not part of the scene? No mates?......check, check, and check🤣