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How to Broaden your Taste in Music
The task of digging up new tracks for your DJ set can take on a job of its own. Couple in the fact that there is a limitless pool of music to choose from, you’ll find yourself skirting the mainstream...
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The Next Version of BeginnerDJ has Arrived
When I launched BeginnerDJ back in 2008, I set out to create an extensive resource for those learning how to DJ. Fast forward to 2012 and I’ve made the decision to do a full revision to the website...
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Rave Toy Tutorial: LED Glow Balls
I’m sure you’ve found quite a few online shops selling rave toys and I’m sure you’ve remarked how expensive they can be at times. $10 for an LED light? Jeez. This weekend, I got an idea for a DIY rave...
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The Rise of the Micro DJ
I heard a really interesting term thrown around by DigitalDJTips.com: micro DJ’ing. The idea that we’re having a new push toward mobile DJing through the use of smaller devices like smartphones,...
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A Case for Different Genres
I want to keep this short and to the point. Every DJ and producer should explore musical genres outside of EDM. And here’s why … The great DJ’s and producers of our time approached their craft with an...
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Get Your Shit Together, Miami: Week Two of UMF to be Cancelled?
Update: Looks like everything went over well with the decision. Ultra will need to throw down money for insurance and won’t be able to do two weekends next year. But, at least we’ve got it for this...
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How To Use Dropify to Promote Your DJ Mixes
Dropify is a new service I just recently came across that immediately caught my attention because it pairs your work with the ability to easily share on social media platforms which is a real biggie...
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The 2013 Essential EDM Festival Guide
The long waits. Expensive tickets. Lay overs. Meet ups. Come downs. There’s a lot that we’ll put our minds and bodies through in order to see our favorite artists. The big item any EDM fan’s to-do list...
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How To Prepare (and Survive) Your Favorite Music Festivals
It’s the start of the New Year and this means that our schedules are fresh and ready for the next slew of music festivals. We’ve got some money to burn, we’re ready to setup our flights, hotels, and...
View ArticleFive Predictions for the Future of Electronic Music
Allow me to grab out my crystal ball and tin-foil hat to entertain a few questions stewing around in my gray matter about what could become of Electronic music in the coming years. I’m sure you’ve...
View ArticleDJ Promotion: It Ain’t Sleaze, It’s a Must
Promotion is a key element of making a name for yourself. You can expect a sudden rush of fans, sold out venues, and signing to a label unless you have a bit of a following. Yes, you may be amazing at...
View ArticleDJ Promotion: The Exceptions on Getting Found
Here on BDJ, it’s already been established that promoting yourself isn’t a sleazy activity. Promoting is just as essential for your stint in DJing as finding good music, learning to mix, and making the...
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Digital DJ Pro: Chrome App & Software Overview
Apps have been a big thing since smart phones have been about but we’re also seeing a big rise in web-based applications – especially with the Chrome web browser. I wouldn’t recommend relying on a...
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How To Use a Blog to Promote Your DJing
I can guarantee that you have a solid understanding of how a blog works; if you’re reading this than you’re looking at one. What I want to do, with this post, is to introduce the concept of blogging in...
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Please, Please put the Phone Away
We pretty much all have cell phones these days. They’re great for getting in touch, browsing the Web, and doing work but our usage begins to cross the line of courtesy when they are raise over our...
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Top 100 Music-Related Blogs for 2013 [Infographic]
James Tate got in touch with me because he was putting together an infographic that lists out the top 100 music-related blogs to follow in 2013. BeginnerDJ made the list (#50). I’d like to share it...
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How-to Download Tracks & Mixes from YouTube, SoundCloud, MixCloud, and Other...
Okay, first of all I don’t condone illegal downloads and I’m not trying to encourage you to abuse these services to bypass paying the artists the funds and royalties they deserve. I am, however, going...
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Sennheiser HD555 Headphones Review
Since their release – I have owned two pairs of the Sennheiser HD555 headphones and the reason it had me coming back (for the second time) is the sheer quality, comfort, and design. The HD555′s get a...
View ArticleWhat Is The Best DJ Laptop? A Simple Buyer’s Guide
I was recently asked what my thoughts were on choosing the right laptop for DJing. I thought – what a great subject to talk about! Laptops are the staple piece of equipment needed when you’re a mobile...
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Top 5 Digital DJ Controllers under $300
Digital DJ turntables and controllers give you an incredible amount of flexibility to build mixes, play with effects, tweak software and keep your costs, for starting, well under half of the amount you...
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