The Modern DJ Handbook: Discovering Great Music, Building a Library & Gig Strategy
5 Steps to Find Killer Music, Build Your Music Library & Market Yourself
You have the gear. You have the skills. Now, you need the Music and a strategy for Gigs (INCLUDES 4 Premium "Gig-Getter" Templates, Assets and Playbooks)
This course is the final piece of the puzzle. It answers the two most frustrating questions aspiring DJs face: "Where do I find that underground music?" and "How do I actually find a gig?"
This isn't a technical manual on how to push buttons. This is The Modern DJ Handbook—a guide to building your sound, organizing a professional music library, and marketing yourself to promoters so you can move from the bedroom to the club.
Your 5-point Strategy
- Point 1: The Dig. Great DJs are defined by their taste. We dive deep into music discovery, showing you how to mine SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Record Pools, and even local Record Shops to find tracks no one else has.
- Point 2: The Sound. You can't curate if you don't know the history. We provide deep-dive breakdowns of the core genres—House, Techno, and Hard Dance—so you understand the roots and sub-genres of the music you play.
- Point 3: The Library. A messy library kills creativity. We teach you a professional workflow for "Taming Your Library" in Rekordbox, you can find the perfect track.
- Point 4: The Industry. Understanding how you fit into the landscape of an event in a roster or assigned slot booking is critical. You will learn about the basic structure of a gig and things to avoid if you're new to gigging out.
- Point 5: The Search. Talent isn't enough; you need to be heard. You will learn how to Record and Master a professional demo mix, build an Online and Offline Presence to get noticed by promoters and secure your first gig.
PLUS: The "Get Booked" Toolkit ($68 VALUE – INCLUDED FREE)
Most DJs fail because they wait to be discovered. We don’t just tell you to "network"—we give you the exact assets to go get booked.
🎁 Bonus 1: The "Fill-In-The-Blank" Gig Prospecting Templates (Value: $19) Stop staring at a blank email. Use our "Value-First" scripts designed specifically for Techno and House DJs. Whether pitching a warm-up slot or following up, simply copy, paste, and customize.
🎁 Bonus 2: The Perfect Promo Mix Blueprint (Value: $23) Your mix is your business card. Avoid rookie mistakes (like Dropbox links) and record a demo that answers the promoter's #1 question: "Can I trust this DJ with my opening hour?"
🎁 Bonus 3: The Guerrilla Marketing Playbook (Value: $19) Bypass the algorithm with "boots-on-the-ground" tactics. Learn to scout territory, perform the "Digital Handshake," and build a local newsletter to become an uncancellable asset in your scene.
🎁 Bonus 4: "The Architecture of a Winning Library" (PDF Guide) (Value: $7) The core system from the book Building a Great DJ Music Library. Learn the "EBP Funnel" to stop hoarding tracks and start curating a signature sound. (Includes exclusive discount).
TOTAL VALUE: $68
Get the Course + All Bonuses Today for just $27.
(That’s roughly 3x the value for the price of a few drinks).
Is this course right for you?
✓ START HERE IF: You know how to mix, but your music collection is a mess, you struggle to find high-quality tracks, or you are ready to start playing out but don't know how to approach promoters.
? CHECK THE PRE-REQS IF: You are still learning how to mix. This course focuses on Curation, Selection and Marketing. If you struggle with Beatmatching, start with Course 1. If you struggle with Transitions, start with Course 2.
X DO NOT START HERE IF: You are looking for a music production course (making beats) or basic DJ tutorials. This course is about Workflow and building a DJ brand.
Part of the "House & Techno DJ" Series:
- Course 1: Fundamentals & Equipment (The Foundation)
- Course 2: Creative Mixing & Performance (The Engine)
- Course 3: Music Discovery, Library & Gigs (The Business) - YOU ARE HERE
What you’ll learn
- Master advanced Music Discovery techniques using SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and Record Pools to build a unique, high-quality library.
- Understanding a Library Management system in Rekordbox
- Record, Edit, and Master a professional DJ Demo Mix using simple audio engineering techniques to showcase your talent to the world.
- Develop a Marketing Strategy to build your online/offline presence and execute proven tactics to secure DJ gigs.
Requirements
- DJ Software: Access to library management software (Rekordbox is used in examples, but concepts apply to Serato/Traktor/Engine Prime).
- A Computer: For organizing music files and recording mixes.
- Passion for Music: A desire to dig deeper than the "Top 100" charts.
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