5 Mistakes DJs Make #5 2:55 Not Packing Enough Music #4 3:55 Not Trendsetting aka Not Breaking Records (Playing the Beatport 100 or another DJ's Tracklist) #3 5:07 Not Watching the Crowd aka Laptop Face #2 7:12 Not Focusing on Technique aka One Trick Ponies #1 9:50 No Storytelling Thanks @Laidback Luke always good to refresh your memory on the things that matter!

"Justin Case," holy crap that is one of the best names I've ever heard.

True respect to Laidback Luke for all these informative videos! 💚

I am 53 and still spinning, but just for nursing home therapy. My mentors were Larry Levin from Paradise Garage and mostly Dave Mancuso from The Loft. You have made me proud young man, there is hope for the Next Generation . You have mastered master the art and can't wear that black belt probably. Cujo's and carry that torch proudly. Enjoying watching your videos. Keep up the good work as a father

Love your vlogs!! They help so much! Really enjoy your music and can’t wait to see you!

Thank you Luke for keeping it down to earth. Great remainder about things DJs are not taking serious. Look forward to see a video about how you organize your music library. My lock of memory and the large number of music that comes out have me going to the limit in organizing my library. Good luck on the road.

Love your vlogs, thank you Luke! 🙌

Hey Luke, I'm absolutely exciting about your tour in China! Really looking forward to it!!!!

Been binge watching a lot of your videos today, have to say I used to be one of those who thought you were a big room pre recorded set guy, but after catching you at Creamfields a few years back I was converted, then watching all these vlogs I've gained so much knowledge thats helped progress my Djing! Thank you! Also.... where can I get that black jacket?! lol :)

MOVE TO THE SOUND 😍😍⚡ I played that music on my school class and everybody loved it (even the teacher) !!! Tnx for existing LL, already excited for the next video!!!

Hey Luke, I totally agree with your mistake list, as usual. I would like to specify the not "packing enough music" a bit so it reads: Packing enough tracks and preparing those tracks with cues/loops etc. Lots of DJ's just download collections (enough tracks) let their DJ software analyze them, but actually hear the track for the first time when it's loaded into a deck during a gig because the BPM/keys match.

Love how you’re being super honest about things in djing and music general ❤️ couldn’t agree more with the things you “just” said 😊

Really enjoying your vlogs, thanks Laidback Luke :)

Brilliant. Packaging information it took us decades to learn and putting it in a simple package. Loved it.

So much proud to have been part of the Elektric Park crowd this year ! It's been a really long time I wanted to see you in live! What a show ! 🔥🔥 I was waiting this vlog about Elektric Park for so long! And I was kinda actually really impressed and respectful about the fact, like one the mistakes DJs don't do enough : you really watch the crowd and analyse its reaction ! Thank you for everything you teach us 🙏 As a beginner dj and martial art practiser you're one of the greatest example to follow 👌🔥

Thanks for sharing laidback luke great video vlog with allot of good information that will help allot of beginner djs and that they will have a better understanding of being a dj. 👍👏

You're the man, Luke!!! Keep it up! All the best!

Great video as always. I watch these every week without fail before my Friday night residency in London UK! Excellent work! You've mentioned a few times that its good to play a couple of songs from a genre before switching to another genre. I partially agree with this and just to add my 2 pence into the mix.... I think sometimes its nice to throw the odd curveball and get a surprised reaction from the crowd and then go straight back into what was played before. Or even to throw the odd hiphop track in a house set and go straight back into house (almost like a little teaser). It works for me if executed perfectly, but I guess as long as the energy level is maintained and the tracks somewhat make sense to the audience.

Starting out, I'm very appreciative of the time and effort it takes to keep these videos coming. I respect the art and love how you have kept being U, as times continue to evolve in the industry/music. Thanks!

I love how you are so humble and fame has not got to you much respect to you enjoy all your videos

i love these videos and I learn so much from every video! Thanks a lot man!!! :)

Hi Laidback Luke. Thanks for preparing this video with so useful information. I never thought about trendsetting when built up my set and this will make an entire difference for me now.

just started trying to get into the art recently and just started watching your vids. You rock man, thanks.

Awesome tips Mr Luke! Keep up the good work!

agreeing so much on the story telling part, love what you're doing !

Love your videos, really motivating.

Great post and your #1 is ON POINT - "storytelling" is what I learned as "educating the crowd", back in the early 80's when I first began djing. The cats I learned from always had tracks in their crate that they felt like they HAD TO SHARE with the crowd because they felt this music was just so good, and then felt is was going to blow up also. And by the time I wanted to do it as a passion and as a professional, learning how to educate and share good music with the crowd was sooo important. Your list of 5 mistakes is definitely on point. Again, you're the only cat out here discussing....well WAIT...you and DJ TLM - you guys are really providing some very good tips and educational content. Keep it up. And we need you to come to Hawaii and share your love with us 💯 PEACE! ✌🏾

Great video Luke, I could not agree with you more. I remember going out to clubs and watching DJs like Junior Vasquez, Timmy Regisford, Louie Vega and many more that you through a ride, a long set (4-8 hr) ride. Keep up the great work Luke.

Really like how you filmed and edited this Luke! Great stuff : )

This is the video i was waiting for. I've never found one on youtube so thank you very mutch @laidbackluke

Thank you for the great videos!!

Always positive vibe and good tips for upcoming DJs, you're the only DJ i know which keep the DJ art alive and take risk on stage while playing in big festivals. your vlogs and tips was always helpful for us Luke.. Keep it up ..

Thank you so much for your tips. I am going to play my first gig at a friends 16th birthday in about a month and i think these will really help me. Keep it up !

This really opened my knowledge on these topics, thanks!

Love your Vlogs Luke! Especially for young DJs you are some kind of guru 😄✌

Thanks for the video! As an upcoming DJ I appreciate your knowledge and the time you take to help those like me be different from the rest mad love Luke!

Love the video and totally agree with your number one tip.

GREAT ADVICE AS ALWAYS! THANK YOU.

Great tips, I fall guilty of this often and never really thought of it. I know reading your crowd was always a thing but, there is so much more to it and thats why I must practice practice practice.

I've watched 7 videos from Laidback Luke in a row. Great content, fun to watch and very informative..

Awesome video on DJ technique! Especially the last part where you mentioned story telling. I will definitely put that into perspective the next time I play my next event! Thanks Laidback Luke for the insight!

Great stuff! RESPECT!

always waiting for your new videos

I really appreciate your videos and tips :) They are really helpful and some Techniques you shows us in your "In My Mind"- Videos i already tryed and some of them are sooo easy but i dont hear a lot DJ's using them, even if they are really really cool. Keep up the Great work. I am really sure we are going to met somewhere in the future! :D

Much agreed Luke! Great advice I work hard to tell upcoming talent in my region. I replace storytelling as an explanation with "take them through a journey." It tends to help illustrate the point out here a lot better. I cite you Sensation White 2005 set as perhaps an ultimate example of executing the storytelling aspect - it moved and flowed so magically. Keep up the energy, keep up the vibe! You're rocking it man! Much love & respect.

thank you for the tips and i keep that in mind, cheers!!

I had my 1st certain gig in the town .. in soon situation i dint even got time to get known whether crowd will love me or not.. i was fully unprepared with everything like no trending tracks that people might love to dance with or could not n not make it that level with all got vanished by over smartness that i felt from inside after the party .. wish could have watch this video before i prepare to get in on the deck. Thanks for this one Sir

Thanks for being my DJ mentor Luke. I started to practice Djing couple months ago, and I started by imitating your "In the mind series 1" It's really helpful! Thanks a lot, Luke.

I'm a disco and techno fan, and to be honest not into your music selections at all. But its good to see an established DJ trying to help up and comers, (which is a super rare thing especially in the techno scene) whilst being so honest about what is required to perform and actually DJ, knowledge of which unfortunately seems to be becoming less prevalent. What your doing on this channel is unique and appreciated, and your honesty and humility make you super interesting to listen to thanks.

Awesome vid Luke, next vlog could you explain story-telling and give us some advice and tips on it? Thanks man!

I don’t like your music or djing but your vlogging and videos are really good. Very clear and concise

Everything said on this vlog is so true!!! After seeing your seminar on djing I label the energy levels of every track I have via comments on rekordbox and go off of that! Works so well! Especially as an opener at certain gigs! Been using this method for years now. Is it tedious, yes, but luck and opportunity favors the prepared!

i was looking forward to watching this one! (HAPPY :D)

You are a great dj Luke!! Because you are one of the few who varies the genres in the sets ;)

Amazing tips man, I hit that thumbs up man

"Storytelling..." Luke, that's why I really love your sets!!!

Really good you took the train! Helping the environment a bit!

Good video. I agree, story telling/journey/experience of a set is most important. 😎

The best LAIDBACK !!

Thank you sir....ur videos rlly do help....

Great tips! I'm going to be focusing on my storytelling. Thanks 🙏🏽 LL

LBL i really like your vlogs, you can do them more often :)

i am happy you still talk about "Story Telling" and "Watching the Crowd" for DJ. nowadys, many DJ lost those elements which is essential and basic for "DJ" You still play festival and i really like the way you don't set up the set and just improvise with the Crowd. Good Luck and Thank you for the Great Vlog ;)

Great reminder about the story telling a set. Got back into Dj-ing everything. You said I've been doing except the story telling. Thanks for the reminder L's up. 😎

just awesome! Love you.

Great tips here luke. Loving the vlogs as always. But gutted to hear the sad news that your glasgow gig in october has been cancelled 🙁. Hope you come back soon

Nice vlog, as usual. I found the last point very interesting, and it would be really great if you could make a video about "telling a story with music".

I'M SO EXCITED YOU'RE COMING TO SF

This was dope. Thank you.

Thankyou for the tips !!!!

these tips are going to be really helpful for me as well as other aspiring DJs. and i must say nobody will give you these advices for FREE. Salute to this man Laidback Luke, India and i Love youuuuu.😊

youre awesome vlogger! honestly i am dubstep/electro/(original)trap guy so i may not be best at musoc producing (for my taste) but youre best at being interesting!

Brilliant. Loved this vid! Any chance we could have a video on breaking through in your home city? Thanks :)

This reminds me of a time I saw DJ Khalid in San Francisco. He spent about 30 mins teasing the crowd by shouting out to California locations on the mic but then dropping into New York tracks. Then after this half hour of teasing, he went ALL west coast until the end and the crowd lost their minds. Thanks for illustrating what he was doing with these tips

Hey Luke and fans! One of my biggest mistakes is being distracted. I always love to dance and talk to new people, and I have tendency to lose where I am, or forget what I did couple of minutes ago. 🤦🏼‍♂️😂 Awesome video Luke! I always take notes when I learn new ideas!

Hello Luke your number one mistake that Djs do is something I always thought about, thanks for this. I always make sure I see your videos each week. Question I have is would you consider listening to mixes by your viewers to give out some tips so we can improve our skill. Thanks again and never stop doing all that you do its all so helpful.

Great video LL, really appreciate you sharing these valuable information with us. I would like to see in one of next episodies something about B2B or even better "In my Mind B2B" episode :) Is this possible ? Cheers from Brazil

Hey Luke loving all your VLogs :) Can you talk about Ghost Producing?

It's always knee to watch your vlog every time

You are av very good Teacher, hats off sir.

As primarily a wedding DJ, the story telling is something I really try and focus on, but then it usually comes crashing down when someone is constantly demanding something really random. "Oh, we're at a wedding? Good time to request Trapt's "Headstrong". However, it can be fun to try and figure out how to work it in, if even for a short bit.

Thanks you so much , your my motivation to continue djing 🙏

Biggest thing has to be the storytelling, just doesn't happen any more! Partly due to some "fans" just wanting drop, after drop with no build up. This is the art! Thanks Luke great VLOG

tutorial on dj techniques plzzz❤❤❤

I am still Amazed that you can inspire me more and more Every vlog

hey luke, first of all its really great watching your vlogs and learning great stuff out of it! heres a request can you please teach how to mix non extended tracks or tracks which doesn't have kicks in starting or which have direct vocals I've been searching a lot of this but theres no tutorial of this. Thanks a lot :)

Laidback Luke I have been deejaying for seven years now and have been watching your videos for the past three months wanna take the time to thank you for making me a better deejay mad love huge fan on your tips also advice

Great video!

Great tips. Thanks

Absolutely right with the #1, have experienced that live in ibiza, i couldn't understand where "guy" was trying to go at all, that made my experience just "meh" rather than "wow". Guess we all should go back to those 4/5 hour sets sometimes. Great staff Luke 👊🏼

YAY :) Thx so much. Im only 14 and I have to run the sounds and lights in my school, which is basically like a nightclub, so your videos have allowed me to improve as a REAL mechanical DJ, because Freestyle is the best. Cant wait for the next in my mind, so amazing to get in your head :)

A lot of people ask about how to get paid gigs or club gigs, so I wanna share my journey since I became a DJ: I started DJing in January and happened to have the right connections. Two of my friends were DJing tons of house parties so I studied under them for the first 4 months, focusing on technique and improving my skills. After I uploaded my first mix in May (has about 6k on the original, and 9k on a reupload by some douche [im copyright striking him]) an acquaintance on Facebook that I met at a songwriter meetup 3 years prior who owns an events company messaged me about opening an event at a pub/club hybrid. The show went well, so they invited me to open another show at Vancouver's biggest nightclub. I performed well again and made other connections when I could, and now after 9 months I've played 4 major clubs in Vancouver and charge. I can't stress enough how important building your network and practicing your technique are. If you don't engage in conversation with other DJs and industry professionals, if want matter how good you are at DJing, you'll never get opportunities. It also doesn't matter who you know if you suck at DJing, as no one will ever be impressed and offer you gigs. I hope this helps you and if you want to listen to my shit, just search "Alex Rose G House", its the first couple results. Cheers and good luck!

The reason Luke is so awesome to see live is because you never know what's coming but it's always what you want to hear... never change man!

Hey Luke! Wouldn't it be cool to have a kind of series called *''From bedroom to mainstage''* consisting of (short) videos which teach us the techniques you use in your ''In My Mind'' tutorials? They wouldn't need to be very long, just precise and well categorized. Cheers, Audastrian

Hey, you should make an "In my mind" video, but with what s in your mind, when you read the crowd! Who agrees?

Great video!!!!!!

I would like to know your perspective on the Hardstyle scene.

Had this problem last Friday. Was suppose to play 1 hour set in Ministry and ended up doing 2.5 hours. I was stretched out with my songs completely, but luckily found second USB with some old-school bangers in my bag. Great advise Luke in this Vlog. Thank you.

100% agree, take your audience on a journey! Don't confuse them by being over the place genre hopping with no rhyme or reason. Stylus and I used to talk about that all the time, Shout out to the metalhead turned breakbeat maestro Paul Campbell! His adamant insistence that we were there for the crowd not the the other way around was a personal truism for me. Watch the crowd, figure out what is going to drive them to and keep them on the dance floor and play a set that leaves them satisfied. Doesn't matter if it is in a tiny afterhours club like UV or The Abyss or headlining The Edge in Orlando, Masquerade in Tampa, Crobar in Chicago, Limelight or The Tunnel (I miss you Peter, and thank you for dragging me kicking and screaming back home to the city from Florida getting me sober and putting me back on track, the club scene in NYC hasn't ever been the same without you) in NYC, Gatecrasher in the UK or Manumission in Ibiza, Dj's are hired to keep the venue hopping....Wow, kinda showing my age here. Ah well even though I was a tiny fish in those ponds, being able to have been a part of the scene back in it's early days reminds me why I fell in love with music in the first place. Much love Luke, you will always be one of my favorites! May the Buddha always smile on you and your endeavors.

Great tips as usual! Can you tell us what in-ear headphones you are using and why do you prefer them instead of the classic ones?