If you are looking to learn about becoming a DJ, you will need to learn about beats, mixing, editing, effects and fading music at very least.  Being a DJ is more involved today due to technology, but it is also much easier.  It’s a matter of knowing what music mixes with what beats, where to add effects and what software can help you the most with dj mixing.  Software for mixing music can range from simple players that will fade and play the next song for you to software that can do just about anything with music you need it to do.

If you are learning about mixing without the use of software, it requires that you have a good ear, or at least the ambition to develop a good ear for music.  Mixing involves more than just knowing what buttons to push.  It is about knowing what will best balance the music you play.  It is possible, and likely that each song that plays will need various tweaking once it begins to play.  That’s another area that requires practice and a good ear.  Knowing when dj mixing can be done quickly or with less tweaking by putting the right songs together.  Unless you get a lot of requests, you should be able to manage this very easily.

Some things that can help you learn more is to visit nightclubs with DJs and music stores where you can talk to the staff.  Sometimes music store staff members know people and/or know about what is needed for dj mixing.  Observing a professional DJ from a distance is a great way to start learning about what it takes to be a DJ.  If the DJ is willing to meet with you at some point which would be a great time to pick his or her brain on the subject.  You can learn a lot from professionals who are willing to help.  You can also get a lot of great advice from professional DJs online.  Once you start learning, you will find it is not for the faint of heart.  There is much to learn about mixing music and being a DJ.  It involves personality, observing people and knowing what buttons and sliders to move and when.