Last updated 8 May, 2026
Landing regular DJ gigs doesn’t have to mean waiting for the phone to ring. In this free lesson from our Complete DJ Course, we cover two practical ways to find gigs nobody else is pitching for – including venues that don’t currently have DJs at all, and untapped time slots at venues that do. We also walk through a six-step pitching framework that puts the focus where it needs to be: on the venue manager’s problem, not your passion for music.
We also cover what to do once you get a yes – including the “$1 close,” a simple technique for getting your foot in the door at a new venue while locking in your full fee from night two onwards. Plus: when to collect your money, and why you should get your finances straight from the start.
Phil Morse
