I want to become a dj?

Question

is there any institute or academy to teach djing in maharashtra

Answer 1

How to Become a DJ

In order to become a great start up disk jockey, DJ, you must have an extensive knowledge of music, as well as b able to lead a crowd. Charisma is a must, as is the ability to listen well.

Steps

Learn about all genres of music. Often you may know of a couple hit songs in a few genres but that is not enough. Try going to sites that try to help independent labels. Often these sites have songs that are free and therefore you are able to sample before downloading. Also make sure you learn about all the hit songs in most genres because those will be the ones that the crowd recognizes and most likely they will like it if it's a hit.

Legally Download all of the music you think four out of five people like and can be danced to. By doing this it encourages even those who don't particularly like the song to go with the flow and dance to it.

Play a song you think a group of friends might like. If eighty percent or more say they liked it then you correctly associated the song to the group.

Develop your charisma. Try to be a someone that attracts attention in a good way when necessary. Also know when to step back and let the group dynamic take over. Constantly vying for attention will make people uncomfortable.

Learn party games designed for a memorable experience while eliminating a large number of people last.

Ask a friend who has a party that you were invited to if you can do a free gig there. This will allow you to observe the crowd's reaction to you.

If DJing is right for you then begin to get a few small gigs at a price much lower than an experienced DJ would charge. A few ideas are a senior center dance in which you will be exposed to different music tastes than yours, a dance at a local youth center such as the Boys and Girls Club, and maybe a company gathering.

After the smaller gigs if you still want to do it then partner with a few people and start your own business or work for an existing one.

Tips

Take requests for songs to play and if you don't know a song just look it up on your laptop. If you still can't find the song then don't play it.

Focus more on learning the danceable genres of music vs. say emo rock which as most people familiar with the style will tell you is strictly for listening to.

Download You Tube music videos for some songs you are going to play. Almost every place has a projector that can hook up to your laptop and a decent blank screen, or an average sized TV to project the video on to.

Develop your charisma at lunch when everybody is eating by telling a story. This helps by showing that when a crowds' energy is dying down you can step up to keep them entertained.

Create a laser light show. For more information look at related WikiHows.

Divide different styles into different sections. Put the slower songs at the beginning, eating time, and at the end. The jazzy songs go at the middle of the party, while the heavier songs go after meal time and before it.

Always check out the top forty lists. Good site to go to is www.popculturemadness.com This site will also help if you have to do a certain era of music like the 50's, 60's, or 70's.

If you get puzzled for what to play, arrange the song titles of the popular songs into a story fashion. Like my "Lady in red" drove a "Little Red Corvette" down to "Funkytown". Get the basic idea.

Warnings

When playing a song to a group of friends do not play a popular one. Chances are it became popular for the reason that many people liked it. Instead play a lesser known indie song.

Don't make a habit of doing Free or Cheap gigs as it ruins the Industry and you will be type cast as the cheap DJ.

Clients are hiring you because you are cheap not good.

Do not try to get a party involved at lunch as this is when people just want talk and eat.

Never play a majority of fast songs at a wedding. This will take away from the specialness of it.

Do not play a majority of slow songs at a gathering of kids. They will get bored fast.

Don't play rap music for grandmas 50th anniversary.

Don't go to the DJ and ask "Do you have something we can dance to."

Don't say "Play something with a beat"

Don't ever say that you are better than that DJ. Even if you are, there may be just one DJ out there better than you.

Never ever put another dj down, he may be your helping hand in getting another djing job when your times are slow.

Things You'll Need

An Computer with a professional DJ Program on it like PCDJ.us

A high quality DJ system

A massive library of music

Charisma

A knowledge of good party games.

Good personality, fun loving, not afraid to talk to new people

A knowledge of your equipment and it's limitations.

Practice, practice, practice

Then once you are done practicing, practice some more

learn to talk on a microphone, it will be your best friend.

learn that bigger is not always better

Dynamite comes in small packages.

Buy only speakers that you can lift or haul in one vehicle with the rest of your stuff, your not the next Mr. America or have a van at your disposal

This means, an Amplifier capable of pumping a decent wattage, some decent Disco speakers such as Peavey or Skytec, the appropriate cabling and even a mixer (if you intend on using more than one music source)

Answer 2

Search for a UK magazine called "Mixmag" as they have a small section on classes etc.

The best way is to work out everyday and keep making those mixtapes until you get someone interested in using you.

Keep up with the technology and music scene...

Also try the link as they are very helpful too and got myself my first job.....GOOD LUCK SPINNING THOSE WHEELS OF SOUND!!