10 DJ BEGINNER MISTAKES I see all the time

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⏰Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Red Lining
1:22 - Incorrect Loading
2:22 - Too Many Songs
3:16 - Buying too much Gear
4:30 - Ripping Songs
5:25 - Where I Get My Music
5:48 - Where I Stream Music
7:49 - Mixing Out Randomly
8:20 - Mixing Crash Course
9:30 - Overcomplicating
10:08 - DJing for Free
11:20 - Wrong Hand Position
13:11 - Not considering Requests
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[SeanSpicerSD]

HAHAHAHA, I have lifted the needle on the wrong record. Total silence on the dance floor. I screamed, "Yall having a good time? LETS GO!" and just dropped the needle back down, it bounced.... thump thump thump. Crowd went nuts. I had to apologize to my partner for the puddle in the booth.

[djwickey]

Dear Carlo, I self taught myself to DJ during the 2020 lockdowns just to pass the time. I started searching YouTube and found many DJs but you are the one who inspired me and taught me many things. This video of yours is another one that inspires and teaches stuff. Many thank. IOU.

[jockeandersson]

I would say that tip number 7 is something all new dj's really should take in, like you say and then i mean most of club and bar dj's, you are there for one reason only and its to play great music.
I notice the many younger dj's think that dj-ing is all about what festivals dj's do, jumping around, waving hands. But in clubs/bars you are there for the guests to have a great time with great tunes ;)

[trapper-orbiter]

That load eject and hand placement for scratching were both really helpful tips had no idea ⚡

[ebunch]

Your technicality of each video makes for such great learn tools. I'm sure you will be doing Masterclasses very soon if not already. Your videos have help me get my DJ career in the right motion. Thank you again Carlo.

[aarnav.]

hi carlo, remember me? from the last video, the 9 year old :) i love this video, your my favourite youtuber and your the one who got me into this djing. I LOVE :))))

[egonspengler]

DJ Mad Mikey D here. I've learned a lot of these mistakes the hard way, especially the one you talked about but worded it differently. I call it "Reading your crowd". You talked about when is a good time to mix in and out. I especially learned about redlining the hard way. If you don't pay attention to your crowd, you're likely to lose them, and once you lose them, it's almost impossible to get them back, even if you do accept requests. And I really how you talked about "looking fancy" vs "sounding decent" and again, it goes back to keeping the crowd.

[javierquintero]

Thank you Carlo! You’re an amazing teacher and an incredible DJ. I’m just beginning as a DJ and the only thing I could maybe add is to bring backups. Maybe a wire doesn’t work, an external hard drive goes down, maybe your headphones suddenly stop working, etc. This is pretty basic and is true about every profession. Just having that peace of mind at all times and especially when something does happen can be a life saver ⚡️

[aironnocturnal]

Thanks for the tip about locking decks on Serato, that's so incredibly useful! I DJed at my own party last year and had a few too many drinks and loaded things wrong a few times, this will be great to stop this!

[neptunmusic]

got my first dj gig at the end of the month, so stoked, been grindin!

[MarkusAudio]

Been DJing for 20 years, and your video still drops valuable gems for me :-) Instant sub.

[markmark]

Thanks for being extremely clear and concise in your videos. They are among top quality on Youtube and they have really helped me get started with my beginner DJ controller. Watching you use the DDJ-400 really helps as well. Cheers

[killastrong]

I loved the lock deck feature. I'm a beginner have done that a few times. I noticed the feature in serato, but didn't know what it does. Thanks ⚡

[rolph]

Hey Carlo
I just wanted to say thank you for being here to help us, honestly you were the #1 person that makes me(us) practice more and get better at DJing days after Day.

Keep doing what you're passionate about

[evilkelly]

Thank you so much for these videos, DJ Carlo! It’s been twelve years since I DJ’d, but I’m returning to it. So much has changed in terms of equipment, software, and techniques that I’d be a DJ dinosaur if it weren’t for your tutorials.

Regarding your rule about requests: I always took requests provided that the request was in line with that night’s theme. For example, when I was spinning at a club and it was “80s Night, ” I only refused requests for songs that didn’t chart in 1980 or didn’t drop in 1989. It was the same deal at Goth/Industrial clubs. If someone requested something like “Raspberry Beret” or “What is Love” (Yes, people actually requested those songs of me at Goth/Industrial clubs!), I had to give them a hard “NO!” Sometimes when someone requested something that I could play that night, it would take a while to work it into the mix, but it was almost always worth it. So many DJs forget that they’re spinning for the pleasure of their patrons rather than their own pleasure. I never let myself forget that my job was to please the patrons rather than myself.

[mr.noneofyourbusiness]

Saving DJs headaches one pro tip at a time. Well done!

[djmillibala]

Thank you for these tips Carlo. I've been a dj for the past 11 years but one can never stop learning, all the way from Cape Town. I even teach dj classes as a way of giving back. Your tips have been so helpful!! For me and the classes I give!!! Keep rocking!!!

[pwertiger]

I actually played my first ever Live DJ gig and recorded first ever DJ set last Friday :D DDJ-SB3, Serato, Tidal. After all, it's the music choice and proper mixing that matters, and the audience approved!

[hingsing]

The mixing crash course and the platter lock settings were insightful!

[Charles-dvdu]

Great DJ tips as always Carlo!! My favorite was #2, Eject Load Lock. Just started DJing at home about 7 months ago and I’ve learned so much from you, thank you so much for your selfless service to the masses!! Will definitely take your master course soon!