Have you ever thought about becoming a DJ, but always ended up getting up confused as to how, to begin with, it. While there are many ways to become a DJ, we recommend you to try out the freelance way. The Freelance industry is a highly competitive and lucrative place where one, with skills and other essential characteristics, can achieve sufficient stability and growth in one’s professional career.
The opportunities to grow and earn handsomely are immense, and all you must do is to ensure that you undertake all your businesses professionally.
Taking into account all that has been stated above, it is obvious that becoming a DJ is not hard provided that you are serious about it. There are many people who started out as freelance DJs and have now become prominent artists across the globe.
These DJs are invited to big events and are paid greatly, and thus, should be inspirations for all those who wish to take the same path.
In this article, we have comprehensively jotted down the ways to become a successful DJ in the freelance industry. If you keep in mind the points mentioned hereafter, you are sure to start off smartly and end up somewhere nice and paying.
Becoming a DJ does not necessarily require any particular education; what is needed the most is great knowledge and taste in music. But, there are certain things you should keep in mind while starting off a freelance DJ.
Some recommendations on schools include Dubspot, New York; Full Sail University, Florida; Scratch DJ Academy, New York; Point Blank Music College, London; F.A.M. E. Disc Jockey School and many others.
You need to market yourself in the freelance community in order to secure some space for yourself. While there are short-cut ways to market yourself and gain employment, the best way is with the help of your skills.
Now you may be wondering what kind of skills a DJ needs, and we are here to tell you about that. These skills are fundamental to the profession of a DJ, and without these, one cannot achieve much. So, pay attention to what is mentioned below.
For improving your remixing skills, you can take the assistance of many software tools such as Audition, Audacity and Pro Tools that enable DJs to create and remix music. Your aim should be to not toe the line and bring forth something unique and enjoyable.
Nowadays, people hire DJs for many occasions. They are needed for school discos, teenage parties, anniversaries, weddings, christenings, and funerals. In fact, a DJ is needed for almost any occasion.
All you need to have is a strong network that allows you to increase the number of your performances and improve your reputation.
When you are supposed to perform at an event, make sure you socialize with people attending the event and hand out your business cards. Offer them discounts or special offers, and you sure are going to get better opportunities.
The pay rate of a DJ depends upon a number of factors such as educational qualifications, experience, and general reputation. Even if you do not many educational qualifications, but enough experience, you can get a handsome paycheck. However, rookie freelancers will most likely have a moderate start.
Keep attention on freelance forums and maintain contact with other DJs to be informed of the latest pay rate developments. While you are at liberty to hike pay rate, you must do that reasonably or else nobody will invite you to perform at their events.
Much of the freelance community is working through the virtual space. The Internet offers plentiful opportunities to freelancers out there, and all that is needed from you is a profile on major freelancing websites.
There are many freelance websites operational, and each of them offers access to a massive network of clients who are looking forward to working with capable DJs. Some of the websites that we would like to recommend are freelance.com, upwork.com. elance.com, fiverr.com, and worknhire.com
In order to make the best use of these websites, create a well-informed profile, upload your portfolio, and apply to openings whenever they are announced. When applying for an offer, make sure you have properly drafted the proposal. (1)
The proposal is a fundamental application requirement. It is basically a statement that the applicant provides as to why he should be hired or what makes him stand out. Highlight concisely your achievements and what you aim to provide. This way you will be able to put forth a clear and understandable self-image.
Apart from these websites, there are many community forums that operate online. These forums bring freelancers and clients together. These forums contain discussion forums, feedback forums, complaint forums, and whatnot. Quite often the members of these forums organize meet-ups, which we strongly recommend you should attend.