Even If You’re Not Going Full-Time on the Decks, Here Are Some Ways to Get the Most Out Your DJ Life… Not every DJ is doing 100 dates a year. Not every DJ has dropped the 9-to-5. In fact, most haven’t. Most DJs are side-hustle DJs, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But in our industry, I believe it’s incredibly important to value the craft, your skills, and the role of a DJ as a whole. My hope for this article is to shift the perspective of the side-hustle DJ, and to get you to ask yourself: “Am I playing it safe? Am I living up to…
Author: DJ HAPA
“As a mentor, you don’t need to know everything; you just need to share what you’ve learned.” DJing is often portrayed as a solo pursuit – one DJ in the booth, headphones on, making magic happen by him or herself. But, in reality, nobody gets there alone. Behind almost every working DJ you’ve ever admired is a chain of guidance, encouragement, and advice that helped them take the next step. Mentorship is the hidden ingredient that accelerates careers, sharpens skills, and sustains the culture of DJing itself. I’ve been fortunate to spend more than two decades performing on stages across…