by Ben Annand | Sep 12, 2018 | Modern DJ Musings
Amazing how simple this is yet how infrequently done. It’s nice to be able to use music other people produced and weave it into something special on the dance floor. It’s nice to be able to release that set so people can relive it or hear what they missed. It’s...
by Ben Annand | Jul 26, 2018 | Modern DJ Musings
Ideally a dj plays only amazing gigs with packed dance floors. In reality, this is only approached by djs who have made it to a high level, or those who play twice a year. So what strategy to take when you are in the middle? Is it necessary to play a lot of bad...
by Ben Annand | Jun 20, 2018 | Modern DJ Musings
How much is too much? Some artists are very particular and only want one mix out per month or season. I am more on the prolific side – I feel like it’s ok up to once every 2 weeks as long as each one is unique from the others with little crossover. Also...
by Ben Annand | May 30, 2018 | Modern DJ Musings
If you want to make a living as a dj, it’s very hard to do this solely in your hometown. If you do, you’re likely playing 3-4 nights a week, just barely making it by on little-paying gigs and residencies. Realistically, to get paid better in your hometown you have to...
by Ben Annand | May 9, 2018 | Modern DJ Musings
Djs, you can do whatever you want, but… Great way to start a post, right? So you can do whatever you want, djs, but if I may make a recommendation, as an event organizer… Make sure you don’t restrict the ability for people to tag you in posts. Of course people abuse...
by Ben Annand | May 3, 2018 | Modern DJ Musings
In between trips to the airport consecutive weekends, I am reminded of this travel tip When I fly out of Los Angeles, so long as the trip does not include a Weds night (rarely does), I leave my car on Bellanca Street, across from Enterprise Car Rental. Then I take...
