Great Considerations to Being a Great DJ for an Event
Every now and then we get asked to rise to a challenge that we have never thought we could be good at before. If you have been asked to host a dance as a DJ because you seem to have an aptitude for music and dance, then you should not let yourself or others down by not rising to the challenge and knocking everyone’s socks off with your skill. If you have never done DJ’ing before, the following tips should be at the top of your mind if you want to be a success.
The first thing that you should consider is the music selection that you will choose for the event that you have been asked to host. Doing simple tasks such as estimating the total time that you will be hosting the event will help you know how many songs to choose for your DJ session. For example, to DJ for about an hour, depending on the length of the songs that you choose, you will need about 13-20 songs. At the same time you should remember to have extra tracks in case your session is extended and in case you are requested to play some specific popular songs. As well as the amount of music that you should have, you should also carefully consider the type of music that you will need to play, as well as gauge how much tolerance the crowd will have for inappropriate language in the music. For example, if you are going to DJ for the main wedding ceremony, gangster rap may not be the best choice of music but if you are talking about the after party, you may have some leeway to slip in some popular tracks that the age group of the majority of the party-goers may identify with. After you have determined the type of music that you wish to play, you can then make your way to DJ City Melbourne, to get some of the equipment that you will need for the event. Depending on your budget, you can get DJ gear, PA gear, lighting and some packages that you may need. Starting with some simple kits can help you create the mood and feel of a professional service.
If you feel overwhelmed by what you have to do at one point or the other, you should find other DJs in Melbourne who have wide experience and ask for some pointers or tips to boost your confidence. At the end of the day, you will however realise that the more you prepare to do a great job the less nervous you will feel. One of the things that you will need to do is to learn how to read and understand the crowd and appeal to the mob psychology. Learn to know what appeals to different genders, understand the type of crowd, such as parents, students, and corporate-types, and most of all watch and notice what type of music draws people to the dance floor.
