Xhris Vile

I see where you’re coming from, but it seems a bit of a weird argument to make on a website and a forum where a big part of its goal is to help newbs learn how to DJ. I’d say that someone coming here and asking something basic (how do I beatmatch etc) isn’t much different than someone asking a DJ at a local club, taking a class, or buying a “how do I DJ” book in the pre-internet days. In fact, I’d bet money that most DJ’s just starting out in those days would have jumped at a chance to have something like this website to help them learn faster. I have a very hard time believing that anyone, then or now, is going to say “no I’d rather have less information and make this harder on myself”… the bottom line is, even once you have an answer to your question (stupid or not), you still have to put in the time to practice and get better, which is what I’d say is the most important part of the process.
I can say, as someone who is pretty new to this, that being able to browse these forums and read the answers to those questions has really been a big help, and I have learned a lot faster. An instruction manual is great, but most do tell you how to incorp. the features into a set, or even how/what basic mixing is.
IDK, I’m just one of those people that feel that getting fast access and information to as many people as possible is a good thing. The quicker they learn the basics, the quicker they can move on and try getting creative with it.

I’d say I buy anywhere from 10-15 a week, but I am thinking of cutting that back to 0-10 (thanks Phil!). i have been doing this for about 6 months, and now that I getting a better handle on the basics, I am realizing just how important it is to really know you tracks. It’s becoming more important to me which songs I’m playing, and how they fit into the set as a whole. The more tracks I have, the more overwhelming it becomes to get to know them all.
For example, I’ve noticed that out of the 50 or so trance tracks I’ve bought to practice with, I keep going back to 15-20 of them that I really like. The rest I can give or take, but I don’t know them well enough to really decide. Now I’m being much more discerning and only buying stuff that I have listening to multiple times and KNOW fits my style and taste. My library of songs continues to grow, but by spending more time really learning the tracks, I’m way more likely to use them in a set, instead of wasting money on a tracks that will gather dust in iTunes.

Your story is very inspiring. I’m 27 and just learning. Was wondering if “OLDER” djs have a harder time getting gigs. Are clubs and such looking for younger people who “look” like a DJ? Any stories? Maybe this should be another thread. sorry I’m a reporter by trade and can’t open my mouth without asking at least 7 questions.