Do You Need A Club Dj? Contact Me Now !! I Am Available
Posted By: Solomon Chris
About this Talent:
What is the job of a DJ?
DJs play recorded music for an audience, live at a venue or on the radio. They operate a wide range of technical equipment. They chat to the audience between tracks.
You could be:
- appearing regularly at a particular club
- working out a set (programme) of music to suit the audience
- planning the set for maximum variety and effect to create the right atmosphere
- playing and mixing records, ensuring there is no gap in the music
- adding extra music of your own, using for example, drum machines or synthesisers
- creating your own mixes using short samples and working these into the set
- co-ordinating the music with any lighting effects.
Pay
The figures below are only guide. Actual salaries may vary, depending on:
- where you work
- the size of the company or organisation you work for
- the demand for the job.
At first some DJs do unpaid work to get experience. Most DJs are freelance and on average charge from around £150 to £600 a session. DJs with exceptional experience may charge from £600 to £800 a session. Well-known, named DJs can charge in excess of £800 and for those who achieve celebrity status (very few) earnings are far more. You would need to pay overheads out of your income, such as travel costs and equipment maintenance.
You usually have to buy your equipment out of your own money. If you receive bookings through an agent there will probably be a fee to pay.
What Does it Take To Be A DJ
You should have:
- a confident and extrovert personality, quick wit and ability to chat with strangers
- technical know-how — not only aptitude with the mixing equipment, but also knowledge of the latest music software developments
- knowledge of and a passion for a wide range of music, for example, rock, house, garage, dance, pop, jazz, or from particular periods such as the 90s
- alternatively a specialised knowledge of one or more types of music
- good co-ordination, timing and sense of humour to keep your audience interested
- creativity and a sense of rhythm
- the ability to work under pressure and think on your feet
- business and promotional skills if you are self-employed.
You should be:
- good at networking in order to get work
- punctual and well-organised
- enthusiastic, confident and full of stamina.
Training
- You may be able to study part time for qualifications in broadcasting or in music and audio technology.
- You can do short courses in DJ skills and mixing.
Getting On
- You need to get as much experience as possible in order to build up a reputation and get better paid and more high profile work.
- You can get useful experience by doing voluntary work on hospital or community radio. This may help you move on into longer or more lucrative contracts.
- There may be opportunities for experienced DJs to work abroad.
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DJ over 200 events annually with an audience of 200-plus in attendance
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Create over 150 playlists and remixes by client request
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Receive regular requests from previous clients to return to venues based on outstanding past performances
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Make announcements at events to notify guests and fulfill client requests
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Discover new and popular music to ensure quality selection for clients
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Hosted and performed at an average of 12 events per month
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Consistently updated and changed the master music list to include popular songs and match a particular audience's preferences
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Regularly received a five-star rating from clients
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DJ Workshop Certificate of Completion, DJ Professional Institute – 2014
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Computer skills
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Organization
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Physical stamina
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Communication
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Fluent in English
Salient Features:
| Job Price:100 | Duration : 1 Daily |
| Location: Rs.Nigeria | Languages Known : english |
