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DJ Mixer Basics: Everything Beginners Should Know (Free Lesson)
A DJ looks down at some CDJs, playing music in an outdoor tropical setting.

Why You Should Learn To DJ (Even If You Never Plan To "Make It")
A person wearing headphones types on a laptop with Rekordbox DJ software, seated on a light-colored sofa against a wooden floor.

DJ Software: Who's Leading The Way In 2026?
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A DJ mixing in a nightclub on pro DJ gear.

Where DJs Get Their Music In 2026
A white, bearded man in his 50s wearing glasses and a red striped polo shirt leans behind 5 different pairs of speakers.

What Speakers Can You Use For DJing? [2026 Edition]

Can You Learn To DJ On Just A DJ App Or Software?

10 Styles Of DJing That Are Harder Than People Think
A person stands, facing sideways, wearing purple and white gloves. They're holding an old black boombox.

Mobile DJs: Why 90s Eurodance Is Your New Secret Weapon
A DJ adjust the EQ on a professional DJ mixer in a nightclub environment.

What Separates Good DJs From Great DJs?

Building A Mobile DJ Party Set-Up For ยฃ2,000 [Ask Phil]
Two musicians collaborate in a studio. On the left, a person with headphones plays an electric guitar at the computer, while the person on the right plays the drums.

12 Non-DJ Skills That Will Help You Become a Better DJ
Close-up of a DJ controller screen displaying streaming options like Amazon Music, SoundCloud, and Tidal, with illuminated control knobs.

The Best Music Streaming Services For DJs In 2026
Three people dance and laugh in front of a Christmas tree. One is wearing a tiny santa hat and another is wearing heart sunglasses with unicorns on it.

6 Tips To Survive DJing Holiday Parties
Top-down view of a black AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ standalone DJ system set on a wooden desk. The room is well-lit, and a person hands are resting on either side of the unit.

AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ One Year On: Still A Good Buy?
A collage design. In the foreground is Phil Morse, who has glasses, shaved hair, and a greying beard. He's holding a white Rane One MkII controller in his hands and smiling at the camera. In the background are four different pieces of DJ gear at 50% transparency. They frame the image in front of a bright yellow background.

5 Great DJ Set-Ups For Beginners โ€“ 2026 Edition
Three external recording devices lay next to each other on a well-lit wooden surface. On the left is an Evermixbox5, in the middle is a Tascam DR-05, and on the right is a Howler box.

How To Record Your DJ Sets (Even When Using Streaming Services)