Lesson 1: Basic DJ concepts Everyone has a vague idea of what a DJ is, but most would be hard-pressed to pin down exactly what the term means, what it covers and what exactly a DJ does.

In reality, current technology would allow you to become a competent – if rather average – DJ with very little work. Simply hop on to Beatport, use their charts to download the most popular tracks in ...

The crowd can tell when a DJ is truly in the zone, and they love it. Let yourself have fun, check your ego, follow your heart, and constantly learn how to better your technique.

Best DJ laptops: PC and Mac options for the booth and beyond The arrival of digital DJing technology totally changed this, making the process of becoming a master mixer considerably easier, cheaper ...

Become the DJ at your next party We're still socially distancing, but the party doesn't have to stop. Learn how to become your own DJ and cook your own pizzas for your next distanced get-together ...

I'm not a DJ -- I just talk to them, so I consulted some of the Valley's well-known DJs to find out where the best spots for DJs to start are, and I asked them to share some words of wisdom for ...

Rob Wegner has spent a good chunk of his life perched behind the mixers at dance clubs. So much so that the 48-year-old says that DJ booths have practically become his second home. ("I've even ...

In my time on turntable, I've found that there have been a number of approaches to getting on the deck. The deck is the panel of five DJ slots. Some rooms don't have any regulations for getting a spot ...