DJ is not a musical style, but a professional term. If it is taken as a musical style is a kind of a misnomer for certain types of electric music or dance music.

As early as 1914, there was already DISCO, DJs were only behind the scenes of the music program staff. 1972 "Wild Cherry" band's "Play that Funky Music" can be considered the real origin of DISCO.

Now in the digital era, the popularity of digital disc players is much greater than that of vinyl players, especially the Pioneer DJ brand, which occupies an absolute leading position in the digital DJ equipment market.

How to become a DJ?

You can start to understand the history of DJs, including the background of the times, the development process, celebrity stories, and so on. Electronic music documentaries are also a good source to understand the culture of electro music, to recommend a few: "How Clubbing Changed the World", "Beats", and "Date".

Here mentioned electro music documentaries, by the way, Netease put stab 19 years and produced a series of documentaries "released me" which is also very worth watching. Nowadays, online self-study resources are very developed, but you need to have the ability to screen them.

1. Know your own preferences

DJ is a profession not as much as this state of life. You don't have to be a traditional dance DJ either. All genres are open to consideration and before becoming a DJ you should at least know what you like and what you hate. It will be a part of your music-making that you know to understand what you like to listen to.

2. Always search for different music material

Find records that you like. Go to various local record stores for inspiration and get acquainted with the store owners. The important thing to remember is that records are not more expensive, and an expensive record does not equal a good record. There are some great new sounds that often don't even have a decent record.

Always keep an eye on different music reviews. This is a great way to gather information in big way, and some music critics do your homework for you.

Most music reviewers have their own fixed genres of music that they care about. It may take some time to find these platforms, but once you have a list in your own mind, you have many resources at your fingertips.

You just need your own ears not a pair of wooden ears.

3. Follow the top DJs and record labels all the time

It's also good to follow the social media sites of these DJs and record labels, so you know what's hot right now. Their mixes, radio shows, playlists, and live shows are generally all you can hear. You can learn well from them and get inspired.

4. Find the right equipment

This step seems to be the most important. The equipment you choose often determines the future of your DJ. Be patient when preparing equipment and treat it as a long-term investment. Spend some time and effort to get used to and familiarize yourself with your equipment, and preferably become comfortable with your body.

5. Know your environment

What is the nightlife like in your city? What are the DJs around you like? The most practical way is to find out for yourself. Going to a club and listening to it yourself is the best, it's a good learning process.

6. Record and share your mixes

It's crucial to record your own mixes. Only by listening to your own mixes afterward will you know where you fell short. Just because a track doesn't work well in one place doesn't mean it won't work in another. You have to record it and think about it over and over again to get it right.

Sharing your own remixes and sharing your work online is already considered a must-do.

But it's not a good idea to put all your remixes online. Some of the best live remixes are best hidden on your computer and not made public.

7. Live performance

It is important for a good DJ to observe the rhythm and mood of the crowd. If you choose the right recordings, then your set will definitely be able to achieve the best results in one place. But it's also important to give the crowd a break at the right time.

It's important to create a lively mood with ups and downs so your crowd doesn't go home early due to fatigue.