Just throw your own house party! I threw a New Years pregame party and invited some friends, lots of friends. Have fun and make mistakes! Thanks Arman learned a lot from your channel.
@SoundofArman4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@househeadspeakz5 жыл бұрын
If this your first gig, prepare a playlist of 20 tracks. You may not follow every track but at least you have a starting point. If you opening, set the tone! Have heaters to build the energy so the other DJs play after can follow suit. Always practice before you play out.
@ellijackson60234 жыл бұрын
Antoine Simpson how long is 20 tracks roughly is that enough?
@kvlen57674 жыл бұрын
Elli Jackson depending on the genre and song but if you had twenty different 3 minute songs then it would be about an hour of music total
@blindatnothing2 жыл бұрын
@@ellijackson6023 more or less 2hrs
@mgtow-balance34096 жыл бұрын
"the crowd doesn't probably think it's as bad as you do" a funny story from way back in the day. i was at this club one night and little louie vega was deejaying. he was nice all night long. but, he made one mistake where he went off beat a little and the WHOLE club stopped and looked straight at the dj booth. i thought i was the only one until i noticed the crowd back then people really knew (and appreciated) what good skills were. nowadays, like you said, many people either don't notice or don't care
@SoundofArman6 жыл бұрын
Sad but true!
@ArseneGray5 жыл бұрын
most of the amateur or beginner DJs are going to clubs. I would assume 30% of the crowd has probably some knowledge about beatmatching and can recognize mistakes. I noticed I seriously get annoyed nowadays that I notice every little mistake. I cant relax and listen anymore in clubs lol. Just yesterday a DJ Duo was playing over here in munich. They mixed a song during a break and used Hi-Pass on the Pioneer on both tracks. I assumed they wanted to drop the bass of the new song at the end of the break. One guy literally FORGOT to remove the hi-pass. Drop came without bass. People didnt give a fuck. I was like "seriously?" But then he didnt panic and didn't immediately return the bass in middle of the phase. Instead he counted till next phase and turned off hi-pass then. And after 15 seconds did another hi-pass for 4 bars to create the illusion "he does that on purpose". I found that very amusing and well managed.
@xyzdsgn5 жыл бұрын
@@ArseneGray is that from a stephen king movie?
@ArseneGray5 жыл бұрын
@@xyzdsgn um I dont understand? Doy ou mean the story? no it is real
@alirezakhalafi33765 жыл бұрын
the thing is people CAN understand problems, but aint there to highlight goofs but to have fun. maybe they can't say what went wrong but trust me the feeling spreads super fast and road energy drops ... LOVE UR stuff
@aaronquinn82415 жыл бұрын
Always say the first three songs should be kinda prepared and the rest should just come along easy
@househeadspeakz5 жыл бұрын
I feel you Arman. My first gig was at a festival in Chicago where I lived. Like you a friend and fellow DJ who organized the event asked me to open. It was my first time playing at a major event. Most of of the people who supported me and heard me at my online radio show was there. I was nervous as hell but once I transitioned my first mix, I was feeling the music. Everyone said I did well. I felt I made a couple of errors but nothing that was noticeable. If you are in this for the wrong reason, it will show on your mixes. Do it because it is fun and you love it.
@SoundofArman5 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, keep it up!
@timunderwood17675 жыл бұрын
Really useful advice here. I played my first set a couple of months ago at a festival and your tips really helped me, main one is practice and know your music!
@SoundofArman5 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Glad to hear it. What was the festival?
@D0CT0RS0UL6 жыл бұрын
Very essential rules !.. Especially the one concerning cueing in the DJ booth... Thanks for putting a spotlight on those. !... By the way I do like your humble approach that you are showcasing in explaining these. 👍
@StarOnCheek4 жыл бұрын
I think pre-arranges sets have a reason to exist. Imo it depends on where you are going to play, if it is in a club or any other kind of random party where most people are not gonna know who's playing then random order is the way to go, but if it is a festival or theme party (like Halloween party) then pre-arranging the set can add to experience.
@mjolles19766 жыл бұрын
VERY TRUE Being able to tune out the distractions in a club environment is tough in the beginning.
@clarissaglover85684 жыл бұрын
Kool thanks
@robhein8 ай бұрын
Great tips, im no where near ready, but ill def be watching more of your videos. Thank you for sharing
@KING-cz3fq6 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you on all points. Thanks - One thing i really liked was your approach to the club, like saying thanks to the dj before that has played or sending an email afterwards, being polite and knowing the place your playing. Been playing 3 gigs now with 300-500 people and i still think off every gig as my first, i get really stressed a week before and when playing a couple off hours everyday unntil then it builds my confidence up and everything runs smoothly. Keep practicing guys / Girls
@djtravano65915 жыл бұрын
I thought about that last statement today. The best work is doing something that is no longer work but a passion. looking forward to be doing a live gig one day .
@juanandresseq51195 жыл бұрын
Love this ! I feel prepared for my first gig in 4 days
@JADDEPRODUCTION5 жыл бұрын
I've tried pre-ordering my tracks for my first couple giggs and guess WHAT , at some point i wasnt really feeling the crowd goin' for it and i had to totally rethink my next selections, skippin' about two or three tracks al together, that really fucked up my "perfect selection'. So i had to improvise and what you know, i got the crowdz goin' wild for me :))) Really complimenting and cheerin' up and at the end of the gigg some of 'em actually climbed up on the booth cover and wanted to shake my hand, also had a few kisses outta the blue , not all of 'em from girls to my shock :)))) What i've really learned over a brief time span was that 99% of the people in clubs, are soooo fucked up and wasted, they couldnt tell the difference between A REAL train wreck and a DJ train wreck when fuckin' up a transition, so CHILL, there aint no MIB in the crowdz spyin' on ur mixes :))
@Hawx8853 жыл бұрын
hahah, MIB spying on my mixes is exactly what i imagine its like, perhaps not lol.
@datacrux4796 жыл бұрын
These tips are the most amazing tips I've EVER came across. I'm scheduled for my 1st official gig (I'm a music producer) so I'm super nervous but I'm using your tips and tricks as my bible lol Thank you Again! 🙏🔥🙏
@justCedric3 жыл бұрын
I was the DJ on a students house party on Friday and it was awesome (quite a lot of students told me so). Problem: My "DJ Booth" was actually the bar directly in front of the fridge where all the people got their drinks from (yeah...I was busy protecting my stuff xD)
@RomanAvan3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video Arman jan! Very good and valid points!!! 🖤🔊
@Likesouh4 жыл бұрын
i don't really plan on djing at clubs n shit, just at some parties i might go to, and that's how I get my practise, I play and try, and I know my mates don't give a fuck if I mess up or not, so I'm not afraid to keep going on and practise.
@SarathWedisinghe-dd6us Жыл бұрын
I'm so stoned I was listening to the background music all this time, you should mention the music bro good vibes
@shitney4206 жыл бұрын
Hello Arman. Thank you for the recent uploads. Please keep them coming. I am about to buy myself a DJ controller for the first time and your guides are really easy to learn from. So I hope I can continue to learn from you by watching your new uploads :)
@road2professionaldj5345 жыл бұрын
Play for free, hit the social media hard and network with promoters!
@juanpablohernandez48566 жыл бұрын
brooo really good tips!! in my first gig I did not do very well because when I got in to the dj booth I started to improvise from the beginning and I spent a lot of time looking for the tracks, the nerves increased and I ended up mixing badly :( I applied your trick of the 3 tracks at the next gig it was much better! Keep going with this channel my friend
@SoundofArman6 жыл бұрын
Excellent - glad to hear the tips are coming in useful!
@jeroen1706 жыл бұрын
Hey Arman! these tips were very helpful! just had a few club gigs now... After watching this video I totally had some same feelings like u did! keep the good music and vids coming up bro!
@SoundofArman6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeroen! Keep it up with the gigs!
@randyprime3 жыл бұрын
thank u sir, extraordinarily helpful
@kaydenhank8523 жыл бұрын
Instablaster
@dj4Reel2 жыл бұрын
salute to The Scene
@geraldfer2 жыл бұрын
#1. Play House Party #2. Know what your going to play- Know your music #3. Know the club! #4. Get to the gig early #5. Turn it down! #6. Be Professional! #7. Keep Your Chin Up (Mistakes Will Happen) #8. Practice-Practice-PRACTICE!! Thank you...👍👍👍👍✌✌✌
@IntenseCity6 жыл бұрын
Lovely video with encouraging tips, except 1 thing I disagree on, NOTHING is cheating if it gives out good results. NOTHING, neither pre-arranged playlist, nor using the sync button, trust me on this one. Remember, playing an hour of pre-recorded mix doesn't get included in "nothing".
@4ourofclubs4 жыл бұрын
Great tips Arman! Thanks for the insight and advice!
@Bmberjck_Dj5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for those tips! I've got my first gig next week, this is gonna help me!
@noahsimmonsofficial5 жыл бұрын
Howd it go?
@bobbywright60624 жыл бұрын
Subscribed to you on KZfaq & SoundCloud! Thx bro, you’ve helped me progress my skills.
@househeadspeakz5 жыл бұрын
#4 is key if you are an opening DJ. Most clubs will allow you to do a sound check. You will be able to know the equipment, the sound of the booth monitor and get a feel of your set. If you are playing after a DJ, get there so you can hear him play. If he use a track on your list, you know not to play that track.
@road2professionaldj5345 жыл бұрын
great tip, nothing worse than hearing the same track twice (or more!)
@SharpFitnessLook3 жыл бұрын
Yep,DJing is like aural mathematics,the first 3 mix’s get in you into a nice rhythm 🎶
@lycan26006 жыл бұрын
Lol the more I watch you I laugh since I am also in Toronto
@SoundofArman6 жыл бұрын
Nice! I'm glad to have some Toronto viewers - thanks for tuning in!
@lycan26006 жыл бұрын
Sound of Arman no problem, I'm trying to dj myself but Its hard since i don't have the equipment, but hey never know, I just got to see where I can get a board but it's cool seeing dj's in my area
@SoundofArman6 жыл бұрын
You can always try renting a controller from a music store. I think you can rent one for about $100 per month. Try Long and McQuade or Moog Audio. Also Virtual DJ is a free computer program you can download.
@lycan26006 жыл бұрын
Sound of Arman thanks for the advice, so far I have been using edjing which is pretty good, I will have to see if I can rent one, all the good boards are like 700$ to over 1000$ that's crazy but kind of worth it
@highway_druid5 жыл бұрын
@@lycan2600 Well, renting decks is a great way to get acquainted with pro gear. Yet, if you're broke like me, you can practice with mixxx and a compatible controller from pawn shop. Mixxx is free and has nice features, like bpm detection and most importantly imho, the key each song is. And it even organise them by the circle of fifths, it's a good tip I learned from Armin van Buuren, going from one song to another which is in the following key according to the circle.
@lucdessaux67006 жыл бұрын
Hey Arman ! Thanks so much for your videos ! I am having my first gig in France in a 2 weeks and you gave me much more confidence ! Keep the great content :D :D
@djtravano65915 жыл бұрын
Great video learnt alot watching your previous videos and enjoy your music.
@Riyokase116 жыл бұрын
You are the best ! Thank you for the video buddy ! Greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩
@SoundofArman6 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thanks for tuning in and letting us know where from! Very cool to see I have viewers from around the globe. How is the deep house seen in Jacarta or wherever you are?
@Riyokase116 жыл бұрын
Sound of Arman actually it's Jakarta hahahaha, well it's good buddy , but you will find a lot of rnb and trap songs coming out from the club , but you know different club has their different genres , idk man i think jakarta really love the commercial music a lot
@Lee-zg3gx5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic videos, Subbed last week and really enjoying these :)
@dongwooistim6 жыл бұрын
a great help, thank you arman
@AGI_CEO5 жыл бұрын
Great vid! I wish i saw this vid before I booked my first dj gig. Send your mixes out, be professional, follow up, and hope for the best :)
@adithyakosgi2224 жыл бұрын
if you're about to crash - ECHO OUT!
@mysticaltwinsmusic33156 жыл бұрын
oh, another great vid i was looking for, thanks buddy!!
@Jacques801206 жыл бұрын
Solid advice. Thank you
@iustin443 жыл бұрын
very nice sir, thank you
@AronRoss725 жыл бұрын
Greats tips Arman. The more I watch videos on dj tips, the more I realize there is so much to be aware of. I've been a home dj for a while but I'm really getting that urge to come out and share my music. I've done some radio shows for a friend but that's it. I'm about to take things to the next level and invest in Pioneer mixer and players. I want to really get to know that equipment first. And by the way, I've recently read up and watched videos about setting gain levels. I did this after I witnessed a big name in the Soulful House scene red line the hell out of his individual channels and master output. I personally hate seeing red, but there are lots of opinions out there that say it depends on several factors. It was overwhelming to read all those opinions let me tell you!
@ArseneGray5 жыл бұрын
Amazing tips!
@DJ_naTia6 жыл бұрын
Hey Arman, really like the tips. I do think though that the music in the background is a little loud. This and the echo can sometimes make it difficult to hear you.
@SoundofArman6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback - I'll keep that in mind next time, and may buy a lapel mic for better sound.
@taylanb5 жыл бұрын
being prepared is not cheating man.
@supremebuddha86295 жыл бұрын
thank you! he said that and i was like wtf is this dude talking about
@Raunchy1335 жыл бұрын
Of course being prepared is not cheating! You can prepare all your songs,no,you should prepare all your songs! You should know them in and out, like where there's vocals, drops, breaks, you should have your que points, hot cues, and whatnot ready to go. Cheating would be if you have every single minute of that set prepared from beforehand. Like literally which song goes after which, where you use effects, where you don't, what transition technique you're using, what hot cue to use and when, and so on.... That would be cheating! It wouldn't be fair to the crowd and to you in the first place , because inevitably, you'll land yourself in a situation where you have to read the crowd and play whatever they want to hear not what you planned from home. And then, my friend, just then you're truly fucked!
@DE-in3rn6 жыл бұрын
Love your videos man
@naughtyducky63253 жыл бұрын
And the DJs at Tomorrowland don’t play pre arranged sets?…:Ok 😂. I agree with the majority of stuff you are saying but I don’t think there’s anything wrong with playing a pre arranged set especially if it’s your first gig you can focus on your mixing much better and get your transitions down perfectly plus it can also take that little bit off pressure that could cause someone who is new to bomb there whole set. I’d personally suggest making a set list but have a big bunch of other tracks in mind that you could also play just in case the crowd doesn’t respond or other DJs have already played some of the track me you were going to play. Also I’d like to add there’s no shame in using the sync feature on the CDJ’s/controller if you are about to run out of time on your best matching, it will sound a lot better than just cutting out the outgoing track.
@ktmareemusic4 жыл бұрын
so helpful!!! thank you :)
@trivengovender46704 жыл бұрын
I see you almost have 45k followers, you should run a marathon of a 45 hour mix😂 Just kidding, but awesome video 🥂 amazing content 🙏
@krissymarklewis17934 жыл бұрын
Some great advise here;)
@MarekMarciniak5 жыл бұрын
Nice ! Subscribed.
@hidden531523124 жыл бұрын
thanks man!
@Sadiquecat5 жыл бұрын
Solid tips
@sc4life2376 жыл бұрын
Any tips on what to do with your hands? As I play trance, I find myself not having to do much after I mixed in the track, play with the filter a bit, etc. With trance you take the crowd on a journey so I’m not mixing back to back to back. Usually 6-8 minute tracks and not much to do during that time.
@tiffanychloechan1d5 жыл бұрын
Dindrez same!
@persona2505 жыл бұрын
learn some subtle effects /tricks and dance a little enjoy yourself :)
@highway_druid5 жыл бұрын
well, besides put light on some very cool parts of trance music, one of the main things I always enjoyed going to trance raves was the connection with all the people. Connect with the people and enjoy the music, because in a way you are also part of the crowd. Eye contact, and keep that body movin'
@DJSTOEK3 жыл бұрын
🖤
@garylee75335 жыл бұрын
good tips
@HansSB16025 жыл бұрын
Very useful tips! Thanks. Having my first gig next week at a night club in my city, I’m very nervous... I’ve only been djing for the past 2 months now and my dad who’s been a dj for the past 40 years taught me everything about it and I practiced every single day. I didn’t really practice beatmatching by ear yet (although I know this is one of the most important skills in the beginning) because I have a XDJ-RX2, which only has 1 display and shows both waveforms. Just take a look at the waveforms and you know exactly which track is playing behind for example. In that nightclub I’ll play on a CDJ2000 Nexus, so I won’t be able to see both waveforms in the same display... This is completely new to me and I hope I won’t screw up my beatmatching! Any tips?
@KilianK5 жыл бұрын
Hans Singelenberg The cdj‘s are usually linked, so you can see a kind of waveform ^^
@Swixxmusic5 жыл бұрын
I don't quite agree with the organized set part. Most big name DJ's will play the same set an entire show season, and its organized via rekordbox well prior to the first show they play.
@TheCubby19855 жыл бұрын
Seeing someone perform a live set, exactly the same as what they have already put up online, is incredibly boring.
@CollosalTrollge4 жыл бұрын
I made a mistake, i pressed play or cue i forgot now, i then just pressed play again and rolled the jog wheel forward while presseing skip, and let it play , done. It actually seemed okay
@djlewko5 жыл бұрын
you need to get a Lav Mic or sit closer to the camera
@SoundofArman5 жыл бұрын
I did - check my newer videos ;)
@xResourceHD6 жыл бұрын
have my first gig soon in 3 weeks. Im going b2b with my friend who is a professional dj. Im really excited and practise around 5h a day. The mate im going b2b with says i have a lot of potential. Any tips for b2b sets? We are the main event, at the main stage.
@SoundofArman6 жыл бұрын
Excellent man! B2B is a bit of a different ballpark - I recommend comparing track lists in advance, and practicing some B2B sets with your friend before. If you can't, listen to some of his sets to get a sense of his style and music. If you practice 5h a day, I think you'll do fine! Good luck, let us know how it turns out!
@mgtow-balance34096 жыл бұрын
tip #2 since you're doing the tag team, this gives you guys more potential to keep the crowd hyped throughout the night. depending on the type of jam, y'all can take turns on the mic. also if possible, let the crowd see you guys doing your thang. it adds to the hypeness lastly, depending on the type of jam, sometime during the night y'all can go crazy back to back, slamming them with hard beats yeahhhhh you got this
@xResourceHD6 жыл бұрын
Sound of Arman yeah ive heard all his mixes / seen him perform live and we have a very similar style! Will keep u guys updated :)
@xResourceHD6 жыл бұрын
Sound of Arman went quite well guys! We had some issues with the cdjs at first but quickly got the crowd going and id say it went rly good for being my first gig :) looking forward to more. There's no better feeling than pumping your favorite tracks on such a massive soundsystem.
@Wild_Rift_Moments4 жыл бұрын
Is there any track list of yours ep. 15 3h set? U killin it.
@batuyalcinbayir6 жыл бұрын
Oh my god what was the song at the background?
@alexmakovetskyy83245 жыл бұрын
Batu Yalcinbayir monolink - new morning
@cypherxp91896 жыл бұрын
hi i am from Texas can you give me tips on how to get gigs I'm 18 and i don't have experience for getting gigs can you help.
@SoundofArman6 жыл бұрын
Yes, that video is in the planning stage!
@mjolles19766 жыл бұрын
start with your friends, have your own party for practice. Networking is key, get to know other DJ's and learn from them it took me 2 years before I became pro and paid and now I run my own company ive been doing it for 20 years. Best of luck man!
@mgtow-balance34096 жыл бұрын
18? man, like disorder said, if you got a place you can go to (maybe your own crib) you can throw a jam every weekend. after a few months of that there's a lot of networking experience to improve yourself, get gigs, or make your own gigs
@cypherxp91896 жыл бұрын
thanks
@kopismusic6675 жыл бұрын
Where in Texas? Email me at Kopismusic@gmailcom
@ediens7646 жыл бұрын
Hey Arman I'm beginner dj,really enjoy your vids. Maybe you have some advice on where to get and find songs, so far I've been listening to some mixmag and boiler room sets and shazaming songs i like and then buying them on beatport, but then i wonder where do those dj's find those songs?
@dj3xxi8616 жыл бұрын
Ralfs Zaharovs uuuh buying tracks is a waste of money. Find a DJ Pool and subscribe there. It's like 30/50 bucks a month and you get unlimited songs to prelisten and download.
@SoundofArman6 жыл бұрын
I buy most of my music from Beatport.com because I like to support the artists. It can get expensive though!
@Jonesy34205 жыл бұрын
Dj pool KZfaq 1001 Tracklist.com Beat port Traxsource Your best local indie music store (vinyls) Online vinyl sales...( HTFR but be prepared to pay..) Free downloads / mixcloud /sound cloud etc.. 👍
@periweiper5 жыл бұрын
@@SoundofArman, exactly my point.
@rik-keymusic16011 ай бұрын
Though if pre planned sets is cheating then all classical music is also cheating because the amount of thought they put into classical music is insane! It’s all planned before performed… if you listen to a piece by chopin or Liszt… these pianist practiced that piece for years before bringing it to the people… I don’t think it’s cheating to figure out tracks that fit wel together. I do think it’s cheating to pre-record a set and just fake a performance… of course, free styling or improvising needs also be developed because if the room or audience isn’t responding well to a planned set you need to be able to anticipate a bit so, you can’t fully relay on a pre planned set anyways …
@immanuelmaina50626 жыл бұрын
Are you full time ? Or did you mean like normal day job ?
@majik11355 жыл бұрын
Where do we buy the custom moulded musicians earplugs?
@F117apilot5 жыл бұрын
I’m going to have my first gig today and im nervous af
@SoundofArman5 жыл бұрын
Nice! Where's the gig? Just practice a few more hours today and then you won't be nervous. Good luck let us know how it goes!
@F117apilot5 жыл бұрын
It all started very good but then there was a big fight in party and everything just messed up :/
@postjw4 жыл бұрын
@@F117apilot oof
@MrPrice-bb2gn4 жыл бұрын
@@F117apilot oouch
@sebastianvanbass3895 жыл бұрын
what is the name of the track at the backround. thanks :)
@dwaynejohnson48923 жыл бұрын
what's the name of the songs in the intro?
@Zweigleinchen5 жыл бұрын
As a German: "After Hour Club"
@otisobl4 жыл бұрын
Are you the guy who played in Belden town, California a few years back? That was quite splendid a night...
@ivoprofen88134 жыл бұрын
3-9 After , dass ich nicht lache :D um 12 mittags krieg ich in der Griesse / im Hain noch immer in die fresse haha
@calmzone15 жыл бұрын
can i use puplr songs
@CelestialSounds26 жыл бұрын
Do you have a mix cloud acct? I'd like to check it out.
@SoundofArman6 жыл бұрын
Nope, just SoundCloud! www.soundcloud.com/justarman
@denizcakar82856 жыл бұрын
are u arman cekin
@hrachyahovhannisyan41835 жыл бұрын
which is your nationality ?? just its interesting :)
@SoundofArman5 жыл бұрын
Half Armenian, like you ;)
@wanderlusterer4426 жыл бұрын
Never heard of you!
@ksensibo7 Жыл бұрын
An organised tracklist is cheating? How? Maybe I didn't hear U right 🤔? However, if I did, then U're not making sense. Rubbish! Because it's always a key factor and important to prepare Urself, in any aspect of Ur gigs! And then if the opportunity arrives, with Ur experience and Ur level of confidence, U're able to throw in some "freestyle mixes" as well, that'll be a bonus!
@giannio31285 жыл бұрын
20 songs for 1 1/2 hour??? 20 songs fill 20 minutes for me