3 Wake-Up Calls for DJs Just Starting Out

Starting out as a professional DJ is exciting, but it comes with plenty of challenges. To help you chase your musical dreams smoothly and successfully, Muse Inc shares 3 important wake-up calls for new DJs in this article, so you can avoid silly mistakes that could hold your career back.

1. Clients paying DJs far too little

When you accept a fee that's too low, you're undervaluing yourself and your work. It can lead to being overworked and underpaid, not being appreciated and losing the motivation to improve. That said, it's a trade-off: you accept that fee in exchange for gaining more experience.

2. Events that expect the DJ to bring their own equipment

Bringing your own gear to an event carries plenty of risks, such as damage, loss, or the organisers using it the wrong way. You may also find it hard to keep your equipment maintained and repaired.

You should also ask yourself, “Why don't they have any DJ equipment?” If you do decide to take this kind of gig, bringing your own gear may cost you extra, so go over this point carefully with the client to keep the risks to a minimum.

3. Events that are too vague about the music

When the organisers are too vague about the kind of music they want, DJs struggle to prepare suitable tracks. That can leave the client unhappy and damage your reputation. If they aren't clear about their music policy but then start complaining about what you're playing during your set, that's a big problem.

In short, before any gig you need to look carefully into the event details, the timing and the venue. You can also ask more experienced DJs who have played lots of shows — they've been around and know what to do and what not to do.

You can also check out the Comprehensive DJ Course at Muse Inc: not only will you get all the knowledge and skills you need, Muse Inc also gives you plenty of chances to get hands-on experience of the real DJ world.

We hope you found this article useful. Contact Muse Inc now if you have any questions.