DJ Rama emphasizes that passion alone is insufficient for success in the music industry, particularly for aspiring DJs. Key skills include mixing, crowd reading, music history knowledge, and networking, with the latter being crucial for collaboration and promotion. Djs are encouraged to enhance their skills through practice and learning, rather than relying solely on viral success.

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Must-have skills for professional DJs
June 19, 2020
Passion alone is not enough to achieve
greatness in the music industry. One must
have the right set of skills to even compete
against local and international talents. The
same can be said when aspiring to be a
professional DJ. No matter how expensive
your gear is, skill is what separates those
who play in small clubs and packed
concert venues. DJ Rama shares his must-
have skills for professional DJs.
Mixing: This is the bare minimum when it
comes to DJ skills. Thankfully, this can be
learned through countless hours of
rigorous practice, as well as online or
physical schooling. It may not be required,
but DJs should be able to mix physically
through their deck as well as a computer
program.
Reading the crowd: DJ Rama claims that
crowd reading is essential when it comes
to playing live sets. You can learn this by
experience, as well as watching other DJ sets. Observe how the performer reacts to the crowd, what they
play, and so on. If you were reading the crowd, could you answer back? If things are starting to get
predictable, what would you play next?
Music history: Having an incredibly in-depth knowledge of music is always an advantage for any musician
and is especially handy for DJs. If you're in your studio trying to come up with something new, vast
knowledge of songs can easily give you the sample that's right for your song.
Networking and promotions: These may not be skills tied to performing, but a professional DJ should also

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