Must-have skills for professional DJs
Image source: hustlegrind.com Passion alone is not enough to achieve greatness in the music industry. One must have the right set of skills to even compete against local and international talents. The same can be said when aspiring to be a professional DJ. No matter how expensive your gear is, skill is what separates those who play in small clubs and packed concert venues. DJ Rama shares his must-have skills for professional DJs. Image source: bellperc.com Mixing : This is the bare minimum when it comes to DJ skills. Thankfully, this can be learned through countless hours of rigorous practice, as well as online or physical schooling. It may not be required, but DJs should be able to mix physically through their deck as well as a computer program. Reading the crowd : DJ Rama claims that crowd reading is essential when it comes to playing live sets. You can learn this by experience, as well as watching other DJ sets. Observe how the performer reacts to the c...