Why I Decided to STOP DJing...... As Much

I Stopped DJing.... As Much
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[@cyclegurujay2312]

Good tip for life in general not just djing. Burnout from overwork is deadly, trust me. Look after yourselves people. Money is not everything!

[@Binnziboy]

You need to do Weddings! Much more money for less nights.

[@DocFUNKist]

Personal view: I worked as a DJ for a few years (private events only and rarely a short residency) I never enjoyed it... most people don't believe me when I say... I enjoy live streaming much more... why? Dead simple... MUSIC... I play the kind I like... despite the music varying based on taste... but 99% of clubbers are clueless when it comes to music and I am not there to entertain a bunch of people who are out for the liquid...

[@aj6761]

This is where I am too. I do a gig here and there, but even if I stream to 1 viewer, I get to play what I like no matter what

[@djdeemz7651]

Im a turntablist and do technical mixed with dnb and fuck playing out i use turntables etc and just finding venues i can set up in is a pain in the ass , ill battle / competitions and i have done a few show case sets at mini festivals , i cant even begin to imagine doing a wedding it must be soul crushing dropping track after track you dont really like ..give me a day job over that anyday , i just work in the hydroponics business and make more cash than i would djing full time anyway . Im happy where im at ... Dont get me wrong though if i did well in a big comp like DMCs or redbull freestyle you end up getting global bookings off the back to then yeah i would go full time and tour then

[@seansines]

The loneliness thing is right man. I always tell younger djs be prepared to be on your own A LOT. They always look at me like I’m mad then after a few months they get it. We are passengers in other people’s nights out and despite what we are doing being great fun it is still work. Having done this for twenty years now the amount of birthdays, christenings, weddings etc that you miss is wild. Always be mindful of trying to also have a life and that a night off won’t be the end of the world.

[@deejaydris]

Realist video ever. I was in that same boat. What helped me was niching down to what I enjoy the most. At 1st was a struggle saying no to the money but it’s really been a blessing. Health is everything 🙌🏿

[@daniel1210]

well said my brother! i can relate to everything you said. Health needs to come first so you get be there for friends and family.

[@reaganarnold8308]

This is great content u always straight to the point ☝️☝️

[@user-nm3vm8zq2t]

This is really good advice. I have my first gig Friday and I will certainly keep this in mind as I build my brand.

[@MrInternationalSound]

Sets that you enjoy‼️ this is the best advice. I fell out of love w spinning for a while. Then I was able to deejay my kinda vibes.

[@djelegance4238]

Great video I have been a promoter for 20+ years which is what brought me into DJing. This is a great video as promoting for your own takes a lot of work. I currently do an event every 4 - 6 weeks and it takes every fibre of my body to sell out that event. I have also taken bookings for some quick cash and yes the energy used to do them still costs you. I keep my Friday's open for club gigs and my Saturdays open for bigger events (privates, weddings, etc) which works for me. Great tips as usual

[@DJ_EVISON]

Really good, honest advice. I totally get what you’re saying. I think your health should always come first, mental and physical health. Getting a good healthy balance is key 🙌🏼

[@mariodjcomplexnc]

Great video bro! I’ve experienced DJ burnout and everything you said was spot on! Stay up bro and thanks for sharing this content.

[@ogreavesx]

Nice! Thanks for sharing. Two nights a week is enough for me. Fatigue and exhaustion is real. I can do 3-4 in December on the Christmas run as I know I have time off after Christmas.

[@djtntepic6140]

THIS WAS SO SOOOOO SO GOOD 👍🏽. Great insight. I had to learn the hard way. Solid advice

[@user-zf9ne4es4r]

Great video, thanks! Good luck!

[@dirtytv]

Damn bro, I totally feel you. Thanks for speaking the truth

[@soyreco422]

I agree with your advice. I was starting to feel burnt out and cut back to two residencies on Thursdays (Reggaeton Hip Hop) and Saturdays (Free Reign) at a record store. I keep the rest of the days open to relax and have days to myself. I can also have those days for making beats or do a beats set

[@Matt_Morgan]

Helpful and really thoughtful content. Nice one.

[@TheShaunbaxtershow]

Great sharing this!

[@Prod.beenie]

Thank you for the advice! Ive been using social time during the week at the gym with friends and honestly feeling the same about exploring my options for other monthly residencies!

[@arkimwilliamson4429]

What is a residence for DJ

[@kxngtone8626]

Thank YOU Cee BEE .. This Actually Help Me !! 🙏🏾‼️

[@DJCEE_B]

No worries. Glad I could help!

[@herlysarmiento9863]

Wise advice... not only about DJ but life in general... awesome!

[@nikkol-as]

Nice, very important. Everyone is rushing but rest is necessary.

[@brooksmoss4525]

Wow you hit the nail on the head… been DJing since I was 14yrs old.. started on vinyl to CD’s and now digital. DJing around London playing on pirate stations, it takes a lot out of you. But I did not take it seriously like some people do, it was a hobby for me, (expensive hobby). Especially buying vinyl, around at Clapham junction and Brixton. Now I mobile dj with a residency every Saturday and dj Fridays too. In week not a chance work, 9-to-5, and like yourself got the little ones. Love your content keep up the good work.👍🏾💯

[@g5tar]

Great points I know the feeling all too well

[@djromeograte8180]

Thanks for sharing, and I can see how the two jobs can make you not want to DJ. It is all about balance and you don't want the thing you love most become a burden!1

[@blessgee2752]

Dudddddddddeeeeee u definitely talking about my life wow 😯 this was my 2022 but this year I cut my Tuesday Wednesday Thursday but kept my Friday and Saturday but kept all my parties which can be from Thursday to Sunday some weekends I Was always tired, started having serious of back and left side pain. This made me smile cos I literally had to be my own therapy and knowing that someone feels the same way made me happy thank u 🙏🏾 😊

[@DJEASE]

Love these vids bro

[@DJCEE_B]

Glad you like them!

[@ATexasdj4real]

Great video. Thanks.

[@DJMacBryson]

In the same way some years back. Daily Job ; Friday Saturday Resident Job; Sunday out of order and back to work Monday. But eventually no more residency and more picky on the bookings

[@jasonkeenan6938]

Just liked and subscribed mate. Brilliant video. You've nailed it. Add onto that wedding and events, which is leaving around 4.30, getting in 2.30. Knackered. 2 or 3 times a week and working....... your work/life balance goes out of whack. Not spending enough time with family & friends etc... Nice to hear someone telling it how it really is. Look forward to seeing more of your vids. Respect brother. 👊

[@djlawre5779]

It's my first time watching you and I really like how you share your personal experience with us. I would really like to a see a video like this but without the full time job. I'm a dj who is just djing and I would love to see your perspective on that. Thanks mate and keep enjoying your personal and dj life!

[@deejayremi5]

You have just gained a new subsciber through this video....Good job Cee B👍

[@housenation101]

Take care man🎧

[@justinthompson7444]

Thanks 💪🏽

[@tomb5809]

Thanks, I am still reviving from last years burn out (october), thinking about what i wanna do and can do this year, peace :)

[@DJSupe]

Very mature decision making. I used to try and DJ clubs as much as I could, but realized I could make 3-4 times more doing one third of the time. I prefer concerts/festivals and mobile. That way promoters know that they have to pay more because I am like a unicorn 🦄 Releasing music is better promotion than club residencies in my experience. Enjoy your kids!

[@djchemics]

Bro , I feel you 100% on this

[@samisaac3908]

Honest gentle man. Cool advice

[@nesNYC]

You can't "create" a DJ career. What do you have to sell? Do a Twitch channel and build your following thee, NO REQUESTS. You're building your brand. If your following gets big enough they will pay to see you live. Only do special events once you develop your brand and have your following. First and foremost you have full time job. If that's your primary source of income then that's what you have to dedicate your time to. If you hate your job, QUIT and DJ full time. It's a touch decision do what your gut tells you to do. I did my first mix on an Technic SLB 100 belt driven turntable. But I've always had a career in IT. It never crossed my mind to abandon my career for DJ'ing. Right now, I'm seeing DJ'ing as a fun retirement option. Who knows how it turns out in the end for me. Keep your priorities first and your ambitions second. In the end it will work out.

[@davidfenton109]

Same here!

[@IamCoast2coast]

I hear you bro!!! 2 kids DJing 2 days a week, I cut the job and went full time DJing everything on my terms, when I charged more better gigs came mad really. Now the balance is perfect.

[@djamxn]

Big faxxx 💯

[@justinbeck4197]

great,...time management and esp if you want to produce too

[@mandulis]

Having the luxury of just "downloading some more". Lol... I remember the days of going to the record shops evenings and weekends for vinyls and then cds. But Got to love the technology. It is appreciated. DJs today make more money because they have to spend waaaay less on music. Nice video ! Good content !

[@djmikecartel]

First off, love this vid, you are speaking knowledge over here!! I'd really appreciate it, if you make a vid about what happened when you launched your own night. I started my own monthly night in October and it's been a rollercoaster, ups and downs. The most shocking thing, is how I too, had all these friends and followers DMing me that they will show up, then boom, dead club, I'm just playing to the bartenders and staff, lol I am building a bit of a following, but I'm not sure how long I can keep doing this, until it pays off, or if it even will... I recently partnered up with another Dj, so I'm no longer bored djing by myself and he also is helping promote. It's definitely better than before, but it's not easy. So yea, I'd like to hear about your experience, sounds similar to what I'm going through now. ;)

[@DJ_Zeeky]

As a father of 2 children myself I do a maximum of 2 bookings a week also & personally love doing my brunch residency from 2pm-6pm in my local area on Saturday’s that way I can be home by 7pm the latest and have the rest of the weekend off with my family.

[@superiridocyclitisgameon6532]

The burnout kicking in

[@TheDjelements]

This reminded me of shark tank a lot of times entrepreneurs go on the show and say this is my life my business yet they have a day job and every time the sharks tell them to pick the business they’re trying to build instead of helping build someone else’s business and being a employee. I quit my day job years ago and I sleep in every day it’s so key to not being exhausted for dj gigs.

[@bendeshields4734]

These are great opportunities to feature a newer or less exposed DJ, then you're using your rep to help others💪🏾

[@DranixSoilDust]

And that's how my life is right now, I am in a full time job, studying online and the fatigue i am going through is too much but mans got eat especially in Africa.

[@DecarloSTwiggs]

I really understand these are my facts I totally understand and agree

[@DJCEE_B]

👊🏽👊🏽

[@ibraimoabdalaabudo4703]

Thanks a lot

[@jewcekidd]

Health is wealth brother

[@TerryBubbler]

I generally dj solely for pleasure these days with money as a bonus. Many times I overcharge for gigs I don't really want on the chance the person booking will turn it down as my get out clause. Having a day job helps in this regard. Having been djing since the 80s up till now, I've seen the pitfalls and am no longer inspired in totally going out of my way organising events from scratch for people that gas you up prior, then don't turn up and support, particularly as you're not in a local dj clique. I'm happy with my one-off gigs where I generally play the music my patrons and I enjoy.

[@pennxb7204]

Same situation. Had to turn down a lot of events due to residence

[@ao6677]

i used to dj in Brighton when i was at Uni... crowd there are easy and will always turn up to clubs from Monday to Sunday.

[@Astroboytoy]

I can symphatize on this topic.....I went to a point where i feel sick Djing on my Residencies cutting on gigs is always a good thing.

[@djstaliet8257]

Very real!

[@robertdpilgrim1924]

Thanks 🙏🏽 for the advice and yes having a kid and DJING can’t be challenging you have to studying your life style and make sense of it word👍🏾👍🏾

[@DJCEE_B]

Yeah having a kid is hard. You can make it work but you need to make sure you’re there for kids especially in the early years!

[@millz1185]

What club do you dj at Brighton bro would like to see you play life, I'm a house/soulful dj as a hobbies.

[@realvybzent]

Totally agree with you

[@darnellmyers5370]

Wow, I thought I was the only one who lost the passion for DJing. COVID saved me, I played 6 nights a week for 5 years up till COVID. After COVID I declined to DJ my residency anymore. I as well work during the day so I completely understand. Nice video. 💯✊🏾

[@adamscoronado8743]

Yeah its fun but draining like started thursday but need to do my regular work as a bank teller the friday bar gig end up 3am then Saturday foam party ended 4am then need to travel Sunday for another foam party the go home by 2am then monday doing office 😂😂😂😂

[@justabout6144]

Honest review

[@DJNEWYORKCIITTY]

He right about the lonely part but since I've been doing my gig believe it or not my girl has been there every two days straight with me I love her to death every two days Friday and Saturday to sit with me hang out with me the lonely part but I want a couple times without it it felt so weird

[@mauricewiley7588]

I had the same problem I burned myself out got a couple of dui's so I had to make a change so I got my dj friends together and we started rotating nights even though the people had there favorite DJ they wanted it all worked itself out and by saying that I'm not afraid of competition entertaining the people and having fun is the goal

[@carlos_mann]

Any one else on the opposite side, work to dam much to find a residency lol ✋ 😆

[@DJCraniac]

It's so crazy because I latterly did the exact same thing. Lets connect via social media my guy!

[@maduroholdings]

good advice I had to back away also

[@DJCEE_B]

Have to take care of our health!

[@MG53v8]

I had a weekly residency for a year and man it got tiring asf after a while

[@djstevemiles2453]

The Burn out is a real thing to be careful of. I had a busy schedule and if it wasn't for Covid, I would have worked myself to the ground. Stepping back was the best thing for my family and my health.

[@lucaslovesyouiii]

I DJ’d two weddings last weekend….made 7k… both weddings ended by 10:00pm 🤫

[@easyrouge]

I hear everything your saying bro, it’s not so obvious from the outside looking in ..I work in house music production under an artist name and know a lot of touring DJs well, guys that play for labels like defected and they are zombies, surviving off 2-3 hours sleep an night for days at a time flying in between countries just hours after the last gig ..They look at their schedule for the next 6 months and go wow , when am I gonna sleep..So yeah control your schedule especially if your in demand or it will kill you , we lost a few DJs last year for this reason ..But Great advice for people coming into the industry .

[@davidfenton109]

That would be my dream job flying between countries if the $ good enough and they pay my upgraded seat on aeroplane so I can sleep on the flight at least. 2-3 hours sleep per day NO WAY, gonna kill us!

[@djcoleworld]

This whole video is literally my life 😫😫‼️

[@2four7popup]

All I’m hearing in this video is straight FACTS

[@djflashofficial1]

Same one point in my career I was djaying 5 nights a week and day job ! Became too much now I do 2 nights a week residency

[@ot-mills]

Hey dj's if youre dj'ing 4-5 days a week, you should not have to have a day job, check your prices. If the gig is not paying what you need, dont take it! Also, set yourself apart by getting into production and making remixes to get higher paying gigs. It's not easy, but can be done. Peace.

[@seanrogers0]

i agree, 5 days a week should definitely pay the bills

[@ot-mills]

@@seanrogers0 Yes it absolutely should unless they are severely undercharging, which does happen a lot in the DJ world.

[@galeno4913]

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[@pennxb7204]

Take care of yourself, new DJs popping up everyday

[@DJ90-UK]

Quality over quantity. Like when your kid, ice cream for dinner every day… novelty soon wears offf

[@igorbeuk4068]

As DJ you can earn more as an Artist who is producing music it's much harder but it depends on person and personal preferences and being honest. That's my opinion . Maybe working like DJ can become boring especially in specific conditions like being DJ in Dubai where you can earn money you will never earn as producer but in Dubai there is no freedom and it's DJ on demand and i can understand that and similar conditions .

[@DavidSheltonKCDJUnique]

I use to DJ also. You are right if you still working.

[@tribeoflife1046]

it's called burning the candle at both enda bro, i used to do it. up at 5am finish at 5 sometimes 6pm back home for a quick bite and ahower then vavk at to dj a friday and sat residency from 7:30 - 2am sundays definitely reatday but dough is good, and this can be tough but if you have a passion you will lwt nothing stand in your way. 🎉👍🏻🙂

[@DeviantSkateboards.]

Facts

[@djdiversty]

🔥

[@NasserAlazzawiTV]

100% agree

[@djgloves4962]

I used to DJ on a Sunday night til 4 and then get into work for 9. Couldn’t keep that up for that long 😅

[@mr.stoneyloney3256]

I think what happen my bro was that you over whelmed yourself. Take it easy man just do weekends.

[@koolkiwikat]

my bro you dont talk about timelines, you started doing this when? and did if for how long?

[@djbobrokk723]

I'm 56.. and I ever kept DJing as my 'shiny diamond' hobby, I ever worked 9to5 and I ever DJed for fun or friends parties or (actually) streaming sessions.. trust me, keep DJing away from a 'job suit' or you'll lost its magic ;)

[@davidfenton109]

Same here! I'm 57 with long term steady job in Civil Engineering but love the passion of EDM music and possibility of performing at music festivals, weddings and social events. Not looking so much for residencies at my age and since have good full time $ however would play clubs on special guest DJ nights. A lot of not wanting residencies has to do with probably most of us that cannot afford to live in expensive city centers close to the "action". I can't imagine how expensive London is these days. I live in Austin, Texas metro and the city center very expensive to live even 15 miles out.

[@alsmith646]

Im glad i stopped djing, i got sick of bar owners making money off of your profits fuck that getting money from them is like pulling teeth

[@rapkarlestrella7390]

i feel it

[@liddibeatz_518]

Thank u brother 👏🏾 I fell out o love for doing parties. I wz also working during the day. I actually have a past experience in which I so called tried 2 make EXTRA cash Tried to help my other dj friend for a hour I so😢 Ended up falling asleep RIGHT behind the dj… This female took upon herself to take pics🤬 O me sleep 😢 drooling n all! Me n my boy got into a whole argument n everything!

[@J-God_1999]

What do you think about DJ Crews? That way you can divide the jobs between your crew and give each other breaks too.

[@djmikecartel]

I just recently started one and it made djing funner, we get breaks and we vibe off each other to work the crowd. We don't make big bucks when we dj clubs or bars together, but that leads us to booking our own private events like weddings, where we dj alone and charge 5 times more than what we get at a bar or club.

[@nison___]

1: don't you think you need the best connection to get more money? 2: don't you think if you don't have any bills to pay will boost up your career plus you can work your day job part time?

[@warrencooksey5603]

Have you considered deejaying weddings or children’s birthday parties 🎉?

[@dj.ruddy3462]

🙏

[@djdspence]

I was a paid dj but a raging alcholic. Now I want to to do niche events and produce instead of the weekly grind. Once a week is good enough for me. For the budy season grind 2 a week plus soecial events

[@damagegadget]

They will learn especially when these new jacks think fame will equal money especially locally

[@dreamdaycharleston]

How much do DJs earn in club gigs in London area?

[@djdamion1543]

Same here Bro. Working a full time job and doing weekly events is not easy. I stopped too. I only do paid gigs. No more weekly club gigs for me. I rather random bookings here and there that pays.

[@georgebender1070]

Ii. Been djing for 30 yrs i just get tired of loading and unloading equipment never for djing never play the same records talk on the mike i play to see pretty girls dance i dont over charge show up in my rover never date girls in the work place!!