I like how you explain and give our your tips :) But I really think your tips mainly apply to more famous DJs. Being a club/cafe/bar/festival DJ for myself, I've learned a few extremely important things: - If you've got very good noise cancelling headphones, you'll mainly be fine on every sound system. If you can beatmatch at home, you should be able to do it anywhere else too. But just like Luke said, putting the volume on max at your home setup once in a while is a very good thing to practice how it may feel. Also make sure to put your headphone levels extremely loud once in a while, just to be prepared. - Make sure you've got EVERY type of music. If you're doing a lot of different events, you'll face a lot of different musical tastes. Because Moombahton works at one venue, doesn't mean it will work at another. Be sure to check for signs wether the biggest portion of the crowd likes it, if you see tapping feet, people dancing, moving/nugging heads and people coming in/not leaving, you're fine. If you see a lot of people leave, try a different genre. - Know how to mix EVERYTHING to EVERYTHING, if something completely clears the dancefloor, you'll need to know how to quickly switch to something completely different. - Don't play the same genre for too long, and especially don't play EDM for too long after eachother (especially here in the Netherlands) the crowd will often get bored of it after +/- 20 minutes - MAKE SURE you've got the tracks the biggest portion of your crowd knows. If you'll only play music that no one knows, you'll clear the dancefloor in no time, unless it's an underground club. - Do research on the venue you'll be playing. Check what kinda music is normally played there and get a feel for it. - In "commercial" clubs/cafes/bars the saying goes: Track selection is 80% making smooth transitions is 20% The tips Luke gave were really good, but more towards people that will play big venue's which is something beginner bedroom DJs likely aren't going to achieve on their first gig :p So that's why I decided to share what I learned :)

I went from bedroom DJ straight into a medium size UK club. Was about 300 people when full. Such a massive difference, but the differences in the crowd were the same week after week. Thurs nights were slow, people tired after almost a full week of work. Just trying to wind down. Fridays also a rather slow crowd but picking up a little. Sat nights wow, everyones full of energy and rocking the dance floor. So your mix style has to accommodate those changes. I used to do 1am to 2am, then get to work for 8am. A killer even when your younger. I dont have those energy reserves any more so gave it up some time ago for quality family time. So i have massive respect for Luke in what he fits into a single week, and run a company, and Kung Fu, and be a husband and dad. Just freaking amazing.

*Wow, still can't believe it!!* Thanks everyone for the support. Gonna make some epic content ;)

Him: "Smaller crowds around like..." Me: "Oh like 50 to 100 people?" Him: "1000 people" Me: "Holy mother of..."

I've got a suggestion for you: "how to ask clubs to play"

winner #2, it's martin garrix!

I've played three huge clubs in Vancouver since starting DJing in January. 1. If you have early timeslots, no one will be there so you're playing for the club managers or company reps. I played 50 songs in an hour slot to show my transition skills and musical breathe. This worked wonders and the earned me later time slots. 2. Your first show will be awful, especially if you aren't familiar with CDJs. No way around this. 3. Have fun and keep calm! You should be playing for yourself as much as anyone else. 4. Once you have later slots, play less songs per hour and remember to take time to enjoy the music and drink your water. 5. Drop your originals! Even if they aren't 100% mixed and mastered yet, It's awesome to see the crowd dancing to your own music. I hope this helps you guys! If you're interested in my shit, @alexroseofficial or /alexroseofficial on the socials. Good luck everyone :)

Congratulation to the winners! And thank you for the tips Luke! I am a bedroom producer and DJ trying to make it outside my bedroom, hopefully one day I will be touring around the world like you :)

First thing on your way from bedroom to MainStage: Put on your pants.

I just love how you share all these tips and how you mix your beats in your other videos. There’s so much to learn and I found your videos very helpful. Thank you 🙏🏻 so much ! Please keep making more. Much appreciated 🙏🏻

Almost Martin Garrix

Beat vid as always bro. And that Herve Pagez joint is a banger indeed! I absolutely loved the original track by Bobby Valentino and this version gives it a new energetic life

Just wanna say thank you for making all of these great videos! I recently found your channel and watched a bunch of your stuff the last couple days. You are awesome at keeping things interesting in your videos and it's really cool that you keep makin em despite being super busy. Much appreciated!

Thanks again for taking me with you on the jet Luke. I truly appreciate all that you du for me!

Thanks so much for creating your Vlog series. Only came across it this week while looking for tips for a one-off gig I’m playing and every video I’ve watched so far is engaging and so interesting. I’m learning so much!

Mad props to you Luke! Have always been my favorite Dj. Thanks for all your knowledge and wisdom over the years.

this is why i fell in love with laidbackluke style of Djing,producing and overall of a human being! thanks LL

Adaptation is key...you can see LBL was always adapting to all the situations... Massive Respect👍👍

I honestly thought he was going to say Martin Garrix

5 years after and here i am. I love this kind of videos. Hope you can make a update on the one. Going from bedroom to clubs ❤

you are i think the first person on Earth who has vlog which has something to say and teach and spread knowledge. I saw you play only twice long time ago but since then you are the top of my dj list not because of music you play but skils and your mind and spirit you have.

Hey Luke, first off thanks for the awesome tips! But I think a lot of bedroom DJ's are playing of a intro-mid level controllers. With that being said do you think you could show us how'd you perform with a intro level controller? Something like a Pioneer DDJ-SB2 or DDJ-RB? Could make for an interesting challenge.

congratulations guys ... you are really lucky to have this chance and try to achieve as much as you can because opportunities come very rare in your life dont let it pass think of it as your golden ticket . And Luke thanks for great awareness these points are really very valuable ..... most awesome was the idea of waking up in night and play a set ..like that one especially (Y)...!!

I really appreciate this video, Luke! Thanks so much! Been practicing mixing for a very very long time now and been producing consistently for a little over a year. Moving forward with first few live shows next month and in July. The most nervous I've ever felt, but I'm determined. I'm confident.

Props to you and those that make it out the bedroom. I'm content here as an amateur doing the occasional live streams. (plus at my age, lol) Mad respect to those who move crowds!

As a dancer guy that just wants to fill in when my local DJ goes to the bathroom or wants to take a small break.. I am very thankful for these videos. I could never do a full 4 hour set because I would want to dance and not be up at the Dj booth all night. At my bar the Dj's go from 10pm to 2am... and they come up with new material every week it's mind boggling.

I recently just got a DJ controller for my bday and i am starting to learn the basics. Your vids are amazing. thanks!

Thank you so much for sharing with us I find your advice is really the best out there. Im sure the other guys watching these tutorials know how hard it actually is working full time learning to DJ and Produce and maybe learn sound design how overwhelming it can be when you first start off especially with family commitments this is really inspirational keep up the tutorials ow I bought your track in the transition tutorial love it.

We Are NRG was the first time I saw you live! you were amazing! Im so glad I finally got to see you live and up front on the rail! 💕

Always liked laidback luke, especially when he vlogs about things like this, gives young djs clarity and understanding

Dude Laidback Luke, It's so cool for you to share your wisdom about music with the world. Thank you!!

I took your advice and purchased the RCA->Plug-converter for my DJ controller to be able to train DJing during the nights when everyone else at home are sleeping. My first video about trying this. And due the fact that I've watched almost all of your tutorials, I noticed in the video production phase several mistakes I made during the mixing. Now I can be better next time I have a timeslot to do another mix.

A legend. THANKYOU LUKE for all you do for the dance community :)

Watching this in the middle of the night, before going to the club to role on the deck. thank you luke !

Thank u laidback luke for all ur tips you great man

Love the honesty Luke 🙏🏻

I'm definitely making an offline version of that vlog, no, video class! I'm a "professional" bedroom DJ lol so those are the tips I would like to know. Thanks a bunch, Master!

I played my first festival last weekend, and it was pretty dope!

Thank you for this video Sir. Notification Squad ❤🙌

Your vlogs are super helpful! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience

such a nice timing for me! It's almost time for me to get out of my bedroom as I have been practicing for a month now and producing for 3 years. I gotta say even Luke skywalker wasn't this good with his timings!

i think this video will be my favorite!!! keep uploading videos Laidback :D

Luke , thank you so much for the amazing tips . Loved it !!!!!!!

So grateful for this video! Thanks Luke!

great video it is a different feeling when you are in front of the crowd I just had my first set yesterday and I didn't expect that energy from the crowd It is amazing

Amazing producer and DJ love u tracks and energy that u put in. Greets from Croatia

You are the Best bro! Greetings from Venezuela

"Morning some one eyed vlogging here" hahaha you make me laugh Luke i love you man. Respect to you and thank you ever so much again for putting this content out there to all us aspiring dj/producers. Always in my foughts every day, you and all the other big legends of the scene out there. Keep it coming.

High standard as usual from you, Luke! Keep it up! Br Nic

Thanks again for an awesome video, keep that inspiration flowing. Salute !

1.5 year ago when i was 17 i played my first show in front of a 1k ppl and everything was set but i was freaking out when i pressed play on my deck but there was no sound coming out of the sound system then i realised i didn't pull up the volume fader in the channel mixer.

I can not explain how much Mixmash is making my Life as a DJ better. The music ist like entirely made of my taste...

Thanks for your awesome videos!

I love you laidback thanks for the vlog in fact I can't believe that you're a famous DJ yet uploading vlogs I mean alot of people do that but they are not as famous as you are :)

thanks you very much luke!!

Hey Luke. I don't know you in life, but after a couple weeks watching your vlogs i have the feeling you are a good friend of mine. 😃 Let me tell you, your vlogs are so great, is exciting, is interesting much informations and fun... You make it looks so easy to do it. I can't wait to see how you are editing, and of course you next adventures. Greets from switzerland.

Always such great advice

This video is very instructive keep it up Luke your the best!

Great stuff Luke..very educational!!!

this is very useful for me coz I'm always play at my Room for 1 or 2 hours you're top 5 tips are true and awesome very useful for me as well as Other dj also Thnx for golden tip love you Laidback Luke and you're best teacher awesome Dj and best in world

Thanks once more luke, great advice bro

You make a lot of sense. This video tells you all about it.

Quality content once again by LBL!

"Morning, some one eyed vlogging here" haha made me laugh that Luke. Legend. Yet another vlog iv'e came back to for a re-cap! These vlogs are priceless thanks again :)

I have an xdj rx2 and only DJ at home in my free time. It’s just a hobby for me and I’m quite satisfied with that

I play in an hour for like the third or fourth time ever outside my studio this couldn't come at a better time for me

This was very INFORMATIVE 💯 thank you

all of your videos are great

Rockin the TRU cap. Shout out to my boys Alex Peace and Brian Boncher! Good vid Luke!

Great vlog Luke. One other thing I thought you were going mention. When DJing from bedroom to club don't forget to look up, smile and look like you're enjoying your set. A lot of bedroom dj's are too used to playing alone and focusing only on the music and mixing with serious faces🤖

Laidback Luke, that’s a guy who lives up to his name! Love your videos, very informative, educational and so interesting. Thanks for caring about the dj and music community and being so open with us all. I’ve heard some of your music and your name thrown about but until I watched your KZfaq videos I knew nothing about you. I had to subscribe! Keep them coming, this channel is one I can continue following for a long long time Cheers (that’s thanks in English 😂)

As a pilot and bedroom DJ this video was awesome

This vlog reminds me of myself, cuz I'm a bedroom dj, and I have never played in a club or festival! Although I have been dj'ing since July 21, 2016, I am really looking forward to dj'ing live on stage in festivals and clubs! One more thing: I am from New Jersey and I'm a teenage dj.

Its awesome that your sharing your knowledge, amazing stuff. Ive done some DJ club sets supporting big names but through ticket selling, which I no longer do as its great for a bit but after a while if you want to progress I truly believe you have to start thinking about production, which is the stage Im now at. I don't actually DJ in the traditional sense as I do live Launchpad sets and my ultimate goal is to produce and perform out in a similar fashion to @M4SONIC However playing with a Launchpad has its own set of challenges. The biggest one, how to get your gear into a booth without annoying other DJs? That is the tricky part and sometimes I'll get my gear in but have to put my laptop below the booth or behind me and play off memory, or play off to the side. I've done gigs where I am playing away while a tech is literally changing the mixer and CDJs as I go for the next act, so I totally get your prepare mentality. I also try to keep my sets as DJ oriented as I can so even though its a live performance I can still follow the energy of the crowd. If I get to the stage I am performing every part live then I guess I'll have to pre plan sets but right now my sets are a cross between live and DJing which has worked so far. Keep up the good work and keep dropping these awesome tip videos, really appreciate it 👊😎

Love the quality!

Quick tip for number 2, attend the set before as a raver. It gets you used to the set.

Your videos are very helpful!

Love your attitude , master )

He is the man !

great vid Luke! There's one thing that you forgot to mention and it has really hindered me in my DJ'ing. Sometimes where you're from also has a large effect on how you begin. For example where I'm from on the east coast of Florida people aren't into the club and dance music scene, so sometimes you need to move even just an hour away and test a different market. Thats how I had to do it, I drive usually an hour or more in Orlando. but I've gotten stuck into the Frat party rut. Any suggestions on how to get out into the fierce opener scene?

Bedroom DJs where y'all at?!?!

I use to go to the Borgata and Water club all the time! I've actually been at my beach house near there for the last 2 days, wish I could've gone

Hey Laidback Luke! Where can I find that remix that you did for Heather Bright (Bright Lights) titled "Human Again?" You used it on your vlog "All About The Vocals." Thanks!

love the videos laidback Luke keep it up, inside out everything in one video 👌 hope to see you one day my friend, much love and respect - KH

How do I find a gig?

All this content super helpful

Such a good guy, looking forward to the next vlog :)

could you do a vlog about how you became "pro" and how did you get there. about how did you get attention to you to get hired for clubs etc..

Great advice!

I’ve been dj’ing for a couple of months right now, but I don’t know how to get used to cdj’s. How do I prepare for playing on cdj’s when I’m used to a xdj rx2? I got both waveforms perfectly aligned on the display but this is of course not an option on the cdj’s, where you have the waveforms on the two different displays. How do I learn mixing like that? With a piece of paper or something on my xdj rx2 display and try mixing by ear? Tips please!

legit advice like always 👌👌👌👌

Good stuff Luke! Useful content :)

Thank you Luke you a homie

This was really educational! Thank you Luke!👍

Thanks for sharing Luke..

Hey ! What's the music at the beginning ? (1"18)

Do you wear ear sound protection to block really high volume sounds from damaging your hearing?

Really happy with today's topic, Got my first gig tomorrow and these tips will hopefully help. :)

i love your blog ill see you this friday at templo ,, i hope i can get a picture bro you the best ..

Luke, do you always play on your equipment when you jump city to city? If so, how do you make sure it shows up with you?