Meet Gary. 10 weeks ago on his 50th birthday, he decided to learn how to DJ as a way to revisit the records that defined his youth.

Now over 2 months into it, Gary is showing no signs of slowing down:

“Every single time I go, I go: ‘That was better than the last time’.”

Finally taking the time to learn something he’s “always wanted to do”, Gary has gotten comfortable behind the decks and is having the time of his life:

“For me, the feeling inside that DJ booth is just absolutely mind-blowing.”

If you don't have CDJs at home, you can rent a DJ practice studio in the UK, US or Germany at pirate.com.

Use the code YOUTUBE10 for 10% off your next studio session with Pirate. Book here: prtx.net/1YOUTUBE10

Whether you wish to take the first steps towards a DJing business or just want to learn to mix as a hobby, you can learn where to start with DJing by checking out the DJ tips and tricks on the Pirate YouTube channel.

We publish DJing videos that will show beginners how to DJ a party. From the process of DJing explained to the technical skills required, here are some great DJ lessons to start with:

How To Control Your DJ Volume Levels:    • Learn DJing - How To Control DJ Volum...  
How To Beatmatch On CDJs:    • Learn DJing - How To Beatmatch On CDJ...  

Pirate has also created guides to mixing using various different programs for DJing. Check these out below if you want to learn how to DJ on a laptop.

How To DJ On A Laptop Using Mixx:    • DJing On A Laptop | Mixx Tutorial | P...  
How To DJ On A Laptop Using Rekordbox:    • How To DJ With A Laptop In 5 Mins | D...  
How To DJ On A Laptop Using Virtual DJ:    • DJing On A Laptop | Virtual DJ Tutori...  
How To DJ On A Laptop Using Serato:    • DJing On A Laptop | Serato Tutorial |...  

You can keep up with Gary’s progress via the following channels:

Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/Caley1888/dj-caley-saturday-after…
TikTok: @holygoalie07
YouTube:    • Ibiza classics  

All music by Debba: soundcloud.com/debbauk