DJ TODD STYLES: 5 Success Tips for the Upcoming DJ!!!
AUTHOR: RockStarReka Jul 31, 2010
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DJ Todd Stylez is one of the regions youngest and most highly acclaimed DJ’s with a Celebrity client list ranging from Vivica A. Fox to Multi-Platinum Rapper Lil Wayne, a regular at high-profile nightclubs and events across regions including Passion Nightclub in the Hard-rock Casino, Pangaea Lounge, Aura the Nightclub, and MIA Lounge. Called upon to spin fashion & industry events for top-tier companies such as Elle Magazine, Apple, Sony. Mercedes Benz & Adidas, Todd combines a unique mixture of reggae, rock, soul, hip-hop, house and ‘80s and ‘90s classics to fuel the energy that drives some of the regions hottest parties.
Todd’s 5 Success Tips for the Upcoming DJ:-
1. Practice Hard and Absorb Everything Around You
Spend as much time as you possibly can at home or in the studio practicing, making sure your technique is superb; meaning your mic skills, mixing,& scratching, if you produce make sure your productions are on point . Experiment with different Genres try to be as versatile as possible. Research different types of music and try to play for different types of crowds and in different environments , you can gain quite a lot of experience this way and in the end this will only increase your worth and marketability. This is just pointing out the obvious. Since you wont make it very far if your not that good to begin with but with lots of time and effort you can become a master of your craft.
P.S The microphone is an asset to the DJ to be used wisely. You are there to keep the crowd dancing & entertained, not talk them to death.
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2. Get Yourself Heard
Record mixes to show your skills and style of play and distribute them online and on CD. As an up coming DJ you wont have many avenues for people to hear you, so this is key Make sure they look Professional so people will take your work seriously – Perception is Everything, Internet Radio is also a good way to showcase your talents , you can start up an internet radio station for relatively cheap and broadcast to millions of potential clients 24/7 365.
3. Network! Network! Network!
The nightlife industry is really all about making good connections, travel as much as u can, check out different markets. Meet with club owners, and keep good relationships with other DJ’s, being connected if even on the ground level is extremely helpful. be persistent sometimes it takes a while to get your foot in the door.
4. Be Professional
Dress for success, Always arrive on time, always have some business cards It’s a way for people to physically see what you are about and to remember you , you also must have an online presence in today’s market. Facebook, Twitter, Myspace are great ways to stay in touch with current fans as well as gain new ones. This is also a great way to market yourself, Don’t be cheap. Spend Money on Your Brand.
5. Be Personable & Stay Humble
Stay humble and have a passion for what your doing, you wont become a star overnight but with lots of practice and a whole lot more patience, eventually things will fall into place.
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