Welcome to the first of five personalised coaching videos to help you improve in the Five Elements of DJing: Gear, Music, Techniques, Playing Out and Promoting Yourself. In today’s module I’ve got recommendations for you on how you can improve your score in the Gear category, where you scored in the low bracket on the test.

 

Your bonus training resources

1. What Every DJ Needs To Know About Music File Formats – This article explains the differences between the common formats, lossy and lossless audio, and gives advice on which formats to use (and why)
2. How To Make A DJ Emergency Pack – Article and video demonstrating a great idea to keep yourself well prepared for any eventuality when out playing gigs
3. 8 Little-Considered Factors When Choosing A DJ Laptop – If you’re in the market for buying a new laptop to use for DJing, this list will give you some pointers that you may not have considered so far
4. Using CDJs For The First Time: 5 Tips for Controller DJs – With most DJs nowadays learning on controllers and software, that “first time” on CDJs can be daunting. This article has some tips…

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