How to be a DJ

How do you become a world famous DJ? It’s not just the ambiguous accent, the joggers or cool European name. Watch this step-by-step tutorial and become a DJ yourself!

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WRITTEN, DIRECTED AND FILMED BY IFHT
Matt Dennison
Jason Lucas
David Wiggins
Michael Russell

ADDITIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY
James Healey

DJ VOD VAN GRAM

FEATURING
Danny Brody, Nathan Atakora, Jay Phagura, Nitesh Sharma, Michael Russell, David Wiggins, Bridget Graham, Stacey Roy, Theo Kim, Brooke Taylor, Lula Christman, Andrew Santos, Samantha Yee, Will Sheppard, Chris Clark, Sebastian Saur, Ziyana Vasaya

MUSIC
Hans Vans Biets

EDITING, NARRATION, SOUND & COLOUR CORRECTION
Matt Dennison

SPECIAL THANKS
Ben Aylsworth, Jon Siddal, Neal Zabala, Cyrel Gonzales, Ryker Gamble, Mannan Ahmed, Wendy Dennison, Kaz Yamamura, Jay Phagura, Andrew Shoemaker, Studio Records, and Hans Van Biets.

Recorded on Rode Microphones

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0:00 Intro
0:09 1. Get a DJ starter kit
0:15 2. Learn what the buttons do
0:22 3. Learn DJ jargon
0:32 4. Look like a DJ
0:44 5. Develop your brand
0:51 6. Make a hit single
1:05 7. Learn essential DJ dance moves
1:16 8. Network with promoters
1:29 9. Play your first gig
1:39 10. Hook up your friends
1:52 11. Say no to requests
2:08 12. Turn up the bass
2:19 13. Learn how to scratch
2:36 14. Learn how to perform as a duo
2:56 15. Engage with your audience
3:17 16. Don’t abuse the mic
3:31 17. Always have a set ready
3:50 18. Never play the headliner’s song
4:15 19. Become a sellout
4:39 20. Watch out for drunk idiots