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[Blackdevil77]

I want to hear from all of you, the reason you became DJ's. A lot of people become DJ's for different reasons, whether it's because it runs in your family, you have a passion for music, and some do it just to make some money.

Me personally, I decided to become a DJ because I LOVE music, and all types of music. The only music I really don't like is that screaming heavy metal crap. To me, it's just noise with nothing musical about it. I don't hear a rhythm, a melody, nothing.

I am a pretty shy person, and the microphone honestly scares the crap out of me. So why the hell did I decide to become a DJ? Honestly, it's everything else, and when I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING! I'll list my reasons from what I feel are least important, to most important.

1. I'm a sound nerd/audiophile. Always have been since a very young age. I know quite a bit about audio equipment, how to set it up, I know what sounds good, and how to set everything up to make it sound good. To me, sound has always been very important. I love it when a DJ is spinning at a party and you can feel the beat of the music, when the energy of the music physically pulses into the crowd.

2. As previously stated, I love music. I've always had an ear for music. I'm a pretty humble person with many things, but one of the things I pride myself with aside from my knowledge and commitment to great sound, is my ability to listen to a track that nobody has heard before, and be able to tell if it will be a hit or not. Different songs give me different feelings and it's almost as if I can feel there energy/potential to get people on the dance floor, as well as visualize how people will move to the music. Not to sound corny, but a lot of music moves me emotionally, whether it makes me sad, happy, hyper/energetic or relaxed. I find music to be extremely powerful.

3. Last, but certainly not least, I really enjoy when I witness something I did, or something I am doing, has or is having a positive effect on others. For me, there is no better feeling then when I am doing something I love and enjoy, and seeing a huge crowd of people having an absolute blast as a result of what I am doing. If my first 2 reasons didn't exist, this reason alone would be enough for me to really enjoy DJ-ing. The first 2 reason I believe just takes my ability to successfully DJ at a gig an extra step further.

For every gig I got, or will get in the future, you can bet your bottom dollar that prior to the gig, I will prepare as much as possible to make sure the gig goes exactly how I want it, and that I will give it my absolute all though out the entire duration of the gig. I'm always willing to learn new things, and always want to find out ways I can improve my performance, and my rig for my audiences maximum enjoyment.

[Bumpy Jonas]

It was a natural progression for me, I had family members and real close friends who were into DJing and I just gravitated to spinning music. I never looked back since, oh yeah did I mention I live music any type of music.....

[Blackdevil77]

Bumpy Jonas, on 05 December 2011 - 03:31 AM, said:

It was a natural progression for me, I had family members and real close friends who were into DJing and I just gravitated to spinning music. I never looked back since, oh yeah did I mention I live music any type of music.....

That's cool. I know a lot of guys that got into DJ-ing because of this. Unfortunately, I didn't personally know any DJ's at all. Made starting out suck, I had to rely on Johnathan or "ellaskins" on youtube, and "DJBRIANSREDD" also on youtube. They helped a lot, and I got to learn some from a local DJ I roadied with, but only got the opportunity to do that once because he moved not to long after.

[DJ B3LLI5TIC]

Well, I always been a musician since I was a young boy. Playing musical instruments was a passion of mine, and I discovered the roots of DJ'ing and Recording through some videos on Youtube, that inspired me to become a DJ and Producer. I thought it was something completely different and something I can easily make a hobby/career out of. Not to mention the girls involved

[Blackdevil77]

LMAO!!! I posted the same thread on serato forums and one common thing everyone seems to enjoy is THE GIRLS!!!! I'm starting out right now, or re-starting out I should say. You guys are all getting me excited now with this girl talk

[DJ B3LLI5TIC]

If I do say so myself, DJ's & Producers get girls no matter how they look haha. It's defiantly the icing on the cake

[db junkeez]

where to start. first going to parties for well other than the music and people, then went to parties for the people and the vibe, soon after for the music, even began to coordinate and throw events, but finally it came down to wanting to make people feel the same groove and vibe i did when i first got into the scene

[SWINGSHIFT]

simply, the love of music. i think its an art form to be able to put together a set and keep people moving all night. not to mention you kinda become a rock star. haha

[Mix Masters]

THE LOVE OF MUSIC.

[Tektonix]

Ive always loved EDM from being a kid, Oldschool Happy Hardcore to be specific. That in mind ive always wanted to be a DJ because of the love of music. However i stuck by by being a DJ because i love making people dance, smile, happy and enjoy themselves. Its the best feeling ever leaving a gig and seeing everyone smiling and saying how much they enjoyed themselves. I live for that, its the greatest high i know.

-Tek

[racmusic]

Easy answer,,,i love my music....and it's fun,,,31yrs later..!

[Red]

i haven't bet my became one "yet" saving money to get my setup but why i'm getting in to it.
Is my love for music, with out music life would be so plane and pointless