The Digital DJ Tips Podcast

If you've been wondering whether you're too old to start DJing, DJ Jazzy Jeff has news for you: mature music lovers are driving the biggest DJ renaissance in decades, and it's the young crowd that's missing out. Fresh from a European tour that saw him playing everything from Wembley Stadium to intimate beach parties in Portugal, Jeff observed something remarkable happening in dance music...and we chat all about it with him on today's special podcast episode. Enjoy!  If you enjoy this podcast and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:14 Episode overview 01:02 Why the OGs are getting booked everywhere 03:54 The first hip hop cruise: Rock The Bells success 06:00 The thing that keeps DJs in the game for 40+ years 11:04 Curating from more new music than ever 13:46 The right conditions for listening to music 17:41 What it was like playing with Will in front of 80,000 at Wembley 23:19 MagMob VIP origins & where to catch Jeff's livestreams 27:45 The purpose & evolution of Playlist Retreat 32:12 What Jeff has learned from hosting a creative DJ retreat 35:03 How AI will change DJing (and what will stay the same) 39:04 Making music for the FIFA 2026 World Cup 40:58 What it was like filming two DJ courses with us Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com [https://www.digitaldjtips.com].

In this edition of our Inside Track podcast, we help you fix your messed-up music libraries, explain why yes, it is still important to use headphones as a DJ despite what some "young cats" might tell you, and help a new DJ who is feeling completely overwhelmed by all the possibilities that modern DJing presents.  As ever, this was a really fun discussion, made more so by our wonderful live student audience here at Digital DJ Tips, who joined us for the recording. Thank you to them, thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy the show. If you enjoy this podcast and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:14 Episode overview 02:08 How to keep on top of your DJ music library 16:46 Why headphones are still important for DJs 26:24 How to conquer overwhelm when you're returning to DJing Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com [https://www.digitaldjtips.com].

In this edition of our Your Questions podcast, we have a mobile DJ asking if it's even possible to play like James Hype for 5-6 hours...and whether he should... We then tackle the classic gain staging issue of not going "into the red" before discussing harmonic mixing and whether DJ gear should always be horizontal! (Yep, you heard me right.) It’s the usual mixed bag of absorbing questions from our wonderful community. I hope you enjoy what we’ve got for you this month! As ever, this pod is supported 100% by the students of Digital DJ Tips, and it was recorded in a live webinar with lots of student feedback. If you enjoy it and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:15 Episode overview 00:53 Should mobile DJs mix like James Hype? 08:53 Mixed In Key, DJ software analysis, or both? 17:27 Advice for setting the gain on DJ gear? 23:35 Pros & cons to bringing your own booth monitor? 27:52 Why do DJs mix "flat" (aka horizontally)? 31:54 How long does it take to complete your online DJ training? 36:30 What's the audio quality like on standalone DJ gear?  Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com [https://www.digitaldjtips.com].

In this edition of our Inside Track podcast, we explored whether Calvin Harris ripped off Chicane for his latest single, diving into the ongoing debate around the derivative nature of pop music sampling versus simply copying the feel or essence of a track.  Next, we discussed the importance of DJs learning to use all different types of DJ gear. With so many formats and technologies out there, versatility remains a crucial skill for any serious DJ. Finally, we wrapped up with a conversation about the three key things that need to happen for someone to truly get hooked on DJing for life. As ever, this was a really fun discussion, made more so by our wonderful live student audience here at Digital DJ Tips, who joined us for the recording. Thank you to them, thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy the show. If you enjoy this podcast and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:17 Episode overview 00:59 Does Calvin Harris' new song copy Chicane? 17:25 Why DJs should be able to play on all gear 30:05 The three things that make you a DJ for life Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com [https://www.digitaldjtips.com].

From how to deal with inappropriate music requests to the biggest challenges facing DJs in 2025, we answered a whole range of student questions here at Digital DJ Tips this week. Enjoy! As ever, this pod is supported 100% by the students of Digital DJ Tips, and it was recorded in a live webinar with lots of real-time feedback. If you enjoy it and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:14 Episode overview 01:16 How should DJs handle tricky requests? 08:09 What do you think about DJing with the Rekordbox iOS app? 16:57 Will Apple Music streaming work on my older DJ gear? 24:29 What are the biggest challenges facing DJs in 2025? 42:02 Tips for DJing festivals when you're used to open-format sets?  Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com [https://www.digitaldjtips.com].