Listen "My Biggest DJ Mistake at a Party (and What I Learned)"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, the host reflects on a significant mistake made during DJing themed parties, emphasizing the importance of audience engagement over personal preferences. The discussion highlights the need for DJs to adapt to the crowd's desires and to avoid letting ego dictate music selection. The host shares personal experiences and lessons learned over years of DJing, ultimately stressing that successful DJing is about creating an enjoyable experience for the audience.TakeawaysOne of the biggest mistakes I made was sticking to the theme.Most people want to turn up, most people want to twerk.The big mistake I made was sticking to the theme because of my ego.We're DJing for people, not for ourselves.If your audience is not feeling it, leave that genre alone.A lot of times us DJs will be persistent and say, hey, we're only gonna play this.There's a great probability that you may not have a perfect night.I can't play for myself, that's just not how things work.I learned to always have my ego in check.It's not about me, it's about the audience.KeywordsDJing, audience engagement, themed parties, music selection, DJ mistakes, crowd reading, nightlife, party planning, DJ lessons, event successSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/we-create-the-vibes-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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