Being a successful DJ is the dream of many aspiring artists and music producers out there in the world today. I know that when I started making music, achieving the dream of sustaining off of the income of just music was my dream. I'm getting closer to that dream today, and it is becoming more of a reality instead of a fantasy.

Be willing to start off small

DJ's aren't just needed in nightclubs. DJ's are needed for all sorts of events: birthday parties, quinceñera's, debut's, baby showers, etc. The list goes on and on. But many up and coming DJ's are stuck in the one-track mind of wanting to DJ just nightclubs. Be open to doing smaller gigs, build your name up, and work your way up to doing nightclubs if that is what you are aiming to do.

Realize that being a successful DJ means that it's not all about the mixing

DJ'ing isn't just about mixing music. DJ'ing also involves building rapport with clients and building relationships with people.

Have an EPK and other promotion materials

An EPK is an electronic press kit. Have this ready and other promotion materials like a highlight reel on YouTube and links to your Instagram and Tiktok.

Know your audience

Observe the crowd, and see what music they are vibing with.

Take care of your client

Make sure that your clients feel that they are being catered to. Be prepared for every event. If the client requested Taylor Swift and other pop hits, but you feel like you want to play hip-hop because that's what you think the crowd will like, you're wrong. Unless you communicated with the client before your set, make sure to always cater to your clients wants/requests.

In conclusion, these tips will help you up your clientele list, make sure you have happy clients, and will ensure for your success as a DJ in 2024.