We all need a bit of good cheer around now. Fortunately, that’s exactly where DJs come in. We’re the ones showing up with fancy gear and playing songs that put smiles on people’s faces. It all feels a little stifled right now, but don’t forget that there are others out there waiting for you to step up and lead them. Here are a few encouraging reminders from the DJ Courses Online crew.
DJs bring the good times
The good times are officially in demand. They’re always in demand, but especially so during times of crisis. This isn’t true for many other industries. People under stress consider their entertainment not negotiable. While people have lost their jobs (and their freedoms), most are still saving a lot of money on entertainment. If you can bring the good times right now, you’ll see a rise in popularity.
Live streaming is about interaction
Live streaming is one income stream that’s allowing DJs to offset their gig losses. But remember, music is free everywhere. Videos of people DJing are free everywhere. You’re not just here to facilitate music playback. You’re here to communicate and interact with your guests. Drop the act and get into the comments feed while you’re waiting for Track A. Live performance is a skill separate to the skill of working a pair of decks.
Be a social conduit
Anyone in any kind of spotlight right now has a powerful opportunity to provide people with what they’re craving. Interaction. Conversation with strangers. Meeting interesting people. Covid-19 is going to spark off a wave of openness between communities who all share their isolation. Be the middleman by offering an environment for people to mingle. Whether it’s a Zoom group chat or a Mixcloud Live stream doesn’t matter. The quality of the stream doesn’t matter (too much). The aim is to get people together. Show up regularly on weekend nights. Make people happy to be there.
The times they are certainly a-changing, and we have to change with them. Not all is lost. And don’t forget - you have a skill. Forget the old way of doing things and start to use the skill of creating good times to make people glad you show up. That’s a career. Maximize your skill by signing up for a DJ course by DJ Courses Online today.
John Bartmann is a music producer and DJ