I'm 13 years old and I want to become a DJ. I've used programs like FL Studio and Deckadance and have fooled around with them. I've never touched any real DJ equipment though. Where do I start to become a DJ? I have almost no experience. I'm not quite sure my parents would approve of shelling out $3000 for turntables and mixers (I have no idea what those are other than DJs use them). Maybe a software DJ is a the way to start out. I should stop asking myself the questions when I came here for answers. Any ideas?
2007-03-24 12:43:37 · 9 answers · asked by CanadianDJ 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Call Howard Stern and ask to be an intern.
2007-03-24 12:50:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the first thing you want to ask yourself is, How serious am I about being a DJ? You can do it for recreation and limit your spending on equipment and music, or if you want to go profressional then you're going to be shelling out a lot of money in the beginning.
There are some cheaper DJ setups out there that you can get started with. Turntables (direct drive with a pitch control) can be found for a few hundred bucks. Technic 1200s are the industry standard, and they can go for $500 a piece.
Mixers are inexpensive too - it just depends on how many bells and whistles you want. A good mixer should have adjustable EQs for each channel and good, smooth cross fader.
The real part of becoming a DJ is your music library. It can be a full time job, depending on what type of music you play and how often you're playing out.
I've been DJing for 20 years and I started out by building a solid record collection before I bought any equipment. By the time I bought turntables and a mixer I had 1000 records.
That's my advice to you. Now, I've moved onto CD mixing. The CD players now allow for a lot of manipulation of the music. And, singles being anywhere from 99 cents to 2.50 online, it's a much cheaper way to go than vinyl.
Good luck!
2007-03-26 09:14:37 · answer #2 · answered by Corbin K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I DJ in the New York City area, i do house parties, school parties, etc. I started my first year in high school, so your not too young. The software i use to DJ is Virtual DJ, its a good software for beginners, and even for experience DJs. If u got to www.virtualdj.com they give you a 20 free trial. If you start to get into it a lot, buy yourself a good pair of 500-1000 dollar speakers(you don't really need turntables or mixers), they will pay themselves of right away if you do a few parties.
2007-03-25 17:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by DJ QuiKNeZz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey Dude,
I prefer to mix mp3's. It is all about preference on what type of equipment you wanna use. Some dj's still use vinyl, some use turntables, some use cd mixers, and some dj's are completely digital. It is all about preference and what kind of dj you wanna be. It also has a lot to do with cost. Vinyl is expensive. While you can get mp3's very cost effectively. Just follow your passion and practice practice practice and you'll be a great DJ someday! check me out on my space. www.myspace.com/djkrazygator
www.myspace.com/krazygator2002
2007-03-26 07:15:59 · answer #4 · answered by DJ KRAZYGATOR 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're only 13, so you got awhile before most of the conventional opportunities will open up to you. My friends who DJs professionally in New York bought most of his first equipment used from professionals who he connected with via clubs, parties, anything.
He also began working for a radio station at 14 in a variety of cpacities, which helped him grow his music collection and abilities. In high school. he worked all the dances by his junior year and ran the morning school announcements to become familar with other kinds of equipment.
2007-03-24 12:55:09 · answer #5 · answered by KT Richter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well maybe you should figure out what a DJ actually does... you dont really seem to know. as for not having enough money... how do you expect to be a DJ if you dont have turntables, mixers, sampler/sequencers, PA, and mics?
2007-03-24 12:57:20 · answer #6 · answered by Imperia Studios 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
talk to your music teacher at school first. he/she may have some ideas, also don't plan to make a living as a dj it's fun for a while but there are more rewarding careers out there. good luck
2007-03-24 13:29:37 · answer #7 · answered by danswoodcrafts 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My husband is a DJ/radio personality. If you send me an email, I will forward it to him and let him get back to you. He is at work right now.
2007-03-24 12:52:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go ask Dj screw
2007-03-24 12:48:04 · answer #9 · answered by nigga b 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋