TRUTH: The skills that are REALLY important for DJs

Gain staging link: https://www.digitaldjtips.com/how-to-set-your-volume-the-right-way/ Want to know the secret to becoming a successful DJ? There's no magic button, fader, or influencer trick that'll make you good at this...so here are the things you REALLY need to know. ⚡ TIMESTAMPS ⚡ 00:00 Intro 02:35 The 5 big areas of DJing 08:04 Gain staging 09:53 Know your gear & software 11:39 Beat & phrase mixing 13:49 Understand timing, energy, & musical key 15:51 Reading the crowd + 2 killer tips 20:37 A note about cynicism... 21:55 Act confident 23:56 What about social media? 26:12 It's not about you! 30:57 The quickest way to get started 33:44 How to DJ a residency 35:37 Get involved in the scene 37:15 Do it for the right reasons! 👉 Want our free DJ training and guides for beginners? Sign up here: https://www.digitaldjtips.com/join Want more DJ info? ▶ Take an online DJ course: https://djtips.co/courses ▶ Read "Rock The Dancefloor!": https://www.digitaldjtips.com/rock-the-dancefloor/ ▶ Get DJ Gear reviews & news: https://www.digitaldjtips.com/ ▶ Join The Global DJ Network: https://djtips.co/global ▶ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitaldjtips/ ▶ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitaldjtips/ ▶ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCcGypazPypWJ2K5ig_c7LyQ ▶ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.digitaldjtips.com/join ▶ Music courtesy of our friends at https://mastermixdj.com/ #LearnToDJ #DJTips #DigitalDJTips #DJSchool #DJing