The Equipment

Learn what kind of DJ gear you'll need, how to choose it and how to handle it like a pro.

The Craft

Where to get the music, how to record your mixes, how to graduate from your bedroom, and more.

Article of the week

In this article, I'm going to tell you how I find out about new releases and where I buy my music from. Since I mainly play disco and soulful house, I may not know about specialist stores for trance or hip-hop DJs. Let me know if that's the case – I'll be glad to fill in the gaps.

Your Local Record Shop

If you're lucky to have a dance store in your city – an endangered species these days – it's worth dropping by from time to time if only to make friends among the staff. They may have useful connections in the local scene and/or offer worthwhile music suggestions.

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