I just made a completely FREE DJ course for everyone.
Itās called How Pro DJs Find Music & Build a Killer Library, and itās all about helping you discover new music and build a DJ library that actually works.
Inside, I break down:
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Where pro DJs find their music (beyond the obvious sources)
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How to stay organised and never feel overwhelmed by your crates again
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The structure and library management that actually helps you grow as a DJ
Itās 7 in-depth lessons. Took me a week to make, and I genuinely think itāll help every DJ who goes through it.
š Grab the free course here:
school.djblakey.com/how-djs-find-music?community=Hā¦
If music organisation has ever held you backā¦ this is for you.
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One of the most common questions I get asked is: āWhere do DJs find their music?ā
So I decided to make a completely FREE in-depth course showing you exactly how pro DJs discover new tracks, and how to take that music and build out your library properly.
This is one of the most important parts of DJing. Your library is your foundation. Get this right and everything else becomes easier.
The course will be out in less than two weeks. Completely free, and available to everyone.
Really looking forward to sharing this one with you all.
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Feeling overwhelmed as a new DJ?
Itās completely normal.
Thereās so much advice out there telling you to do everything at onceā¦
Post on TikTok, build your brand, chase gigs, grow your followingā¦
But hereās what I wish someone told me when I started:
Forget all that for now.
Just focus on the craft.
The one thing that really matters at the start is building your skills.
Learn how to mix properly. Get confident with your gear.
One skill at a time. Step by step.
Once you do that, everything else gets easier.
You sound better, you feel better, and the gigs and growth will come naturally after that.
Thatās exactly what I teach in my DJ courses.
Theyāre designed to help you go from overwhelmed to confident, by focusing on the craft.
Browse all of my courses here šš»
school.djblakey.com/#heading-_xILGK_4I5
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30,000 subscribers. Thatās amazing. Thank you.
When I started this channel properly about nine months ago, I didnāt know where it would lead. I just knew I wanted to teach real DJ skills from the perspective of someone whoās DJād at every level of the industry, share what Iāve learned, and hopefully help a few people get better behind the decks.
Fast forward a few months, and there are now 30,000 of you here. And that numberās growing by around 3,500 every month.
It shows that there are DJs out there who actually care about the craft. DJs who want to learn, push themselves, and do something different. Thatās the type of DJing that excites me, and itās amazing to build an audience of people who feel the same.
This is just the start. Iāve got loads more coming. More lessons, more ideas, more ways to help you level up your sets and stand out behind the decks.
Iāll also be making content around the 40th anniversary DMC World Finals in Tokyo this October, where Iāll be on the judging panel.
Massive thanks for being part of this. Letās keep building.
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Mixing hip hop properly is a different skill entirely. Most DJs never learn how.
Thatās why I made the Hip Hop Mixing Course, and the response has been amazing.
Huge thanks to everyone whoās picked it up already, watched the new video, or left a comment. Iāve been blown away by how many DJs have connected with it.
Iāve been a hip hop DJ for over two decades. I won the UK DMC Final. Mixing hip hop is something Iāve spent thousands of hours mastering and itās a style of DJing that I love. Itās fun, itās fast, and when done right, it has real impact.
Thatās what this course teaches. Real skills that actually change how you sound behind the decks.
If youāve already joined, I appreciate you.
If not and you'd like to learn more, you can check it out here šš»
school.djblakey.com/hiphop
Launch price is Ā£59. Lifetime access. Zero filler. Just the skills that matter.
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Every now and then I get a comment on one of my creative DJing videos saying something like:
āMost people wonāt even notice youāre mixing with skill and creativity, so why bother?ā
Imagine if your favourite DJs had thought like that when they were coming up.
DJ EZ, Andy C, Craze, A-Trak, Carl Cox, James Hype, Jeff Mills, Richie Hawtin, Jazzy Jeffā¦ just to name a few.
Iām glad they didnāt play it safe and Iām glad they pushed the boundaries. Because those risks shaped the art form. And now theyāre legends.
Not everyone in the crowd will understand the details. But you will. The promoters will. And the DJs who know will see it too. So will your future fans.
Every DJ should strive to get better at their craft, even if most of the room doesnāt fully realise whatās happening.
Thatās how this culture moves forward.
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Remember when this was impossible?
Every DJ whoās ever got really good at their craft, whether itās scratching, mixing creatively, or rocking a crowd in their own unique way, once thought it was out of reach.
Everyone hits that point where you try something new, your hands donāt do what you want, your brain feels scrambled, and you think āThis just isnāt for me.ā Iāve experienced that so many times in over two decades of DJing.
But the difference between the DJs who stay average and the ones who become excellent? They push through that stage. With consistency, determination, and the right guidance, they break through what once felt impossible.
Whatever skill youāre working on right now, just remember, it once felt impossible for someone else too. And they cracked it.
All you need to do is keep showing up. With enough determination, anything is possible.
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New here? Hereās who I am and why this channel exists.
Iāve been DJing for over 20 years. I won the UK DMC Final back in 2004. Iāve toured the world, done scratches for Hollywood movies, and worked behind the scenes with brands like Serato and Pioneer DJ to help shape how DJs learn and perform.
But the thing Iām most proud of is this right here. Building a place where DJs can learn the real skills that make you stand out. Not just playing tracks back-to-back, but mixing creatively, scratching properly, and finding your own style behind the decks.
This channel is all about giving you the knowledge, tricks, and inspiration I wish I had when I was coming up.
If youāre serious about DJing... youāre in the right place.
Start with this video šš»
https://youtu.be/MaSNUymqiG4
Welcome to the family. šļøāØ
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Every DJ hits a plateau.
You learn the basics, you get comfortable mixing, then suddenlyā¦ every set feels the same.
Iāve been there too. What got me out of it was going back to why I started DJing in the first place: to push myself, experiment, and surprise people.
If youāre feeling stuck, donāt quit. Shake things up. Try scratching. Flip your transitions. Play that one genre you love but never dare to drop.
And if you need a push, Iāve made a ton of free content to help you break out of the predictable and get inspired again.
If you're new to my channel, I recommend starting with this video here šš»
https://youtu.be/PH8G7aV3lUw
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You donāt need new gear. You need new ideas.
Itās tempting to think the next controller or mixer will make you better.
But the truth is, the best DJs squeeze every bit of creativity out of what theyāve already got.
When I see someone do mind-blowing stuff with an entry-level controller, I know theyāre on the right path.
So hereās a challenge: before you think about your next upgrade, learn one new trick with the gear youāve got.
If you donāt know where to start, Iāve got you. These free lessons are packed with ideas to get more creative with any setup.
Hit the link below and Iāll send them over: šš»
school.djblakey.com/open-format-lessons-yt-post
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Iām a former DMC Champion and pro DJ with over 20 years of experience. This channel is dedicated to helping you master the art of DJing. Check out my courses below šš»