Career as a Disc Jockey aka Dj



Can you work a crowd with just ‘two turntables and a microphone?’ Have you ever ‘saved anyone’s life from a broken heart?’ Has anyone ever come up to you whilst you’re playing music out of a speaker and said: “I just want to rock, because you’re making me feel alright!” If so, you may well have all the necessary skills to become a professional DJ.

Watch the short video and decide for yourself.



Types of DJ
Ø  The Club / Bar DJ
Ø  Mobile/ Wedding DJ
Ø  Radio DJ
Ø  Music Producers
Ø  Turntablist

Benefits of being a good DJ
Ø  Share your music with the world
Ø  You get paid to party all night
Ø  Many free offerings for you
Ø  Not everyone is important in clubs but a DJ is
Ø  No Dress Code
Ø  Sky is the limit for you

Courses
Ø  DJ Foundation course
Ø  Professional DJ course
Ø  Certified DJ course
Ø  Diploma DJ course
Ø  Electronic Music Production course
Ø  Diploma in Audio Engineering and DJing
Ø  Pro DJ
Ø  DJ Training and Development course
Ø  Digital Live DJ'ing course

Eligibility
When it comes to DJ courses, there are no educational qualifications required. Some institutes may have such conditions though (like 10+2 pass). Usually, anyone who is passionate about music may pursue DJ courses.

Institutes
Ø  I Love Music Academy, Gurgaon
Ø  Electronyk Academy, Delhi
Ø  Jazzy Joe, Delhi
Ø  Skratchlab DJ Academy, Chennai
Ø  Global DJ Music Production & DJ Training Academy, Mumbai
Ø  DJ Training Academy, Ahmedabad
Ø  Azaredo Acoustics, Mumbai
Ø  Spin gurus Spin Gurus DJ & Remixing Academy
Ø  Panache-The DJ School, Hyderbad
Ø  Splinters DJ School, Mumbai

Salary
Depending on your credentials and experience, a stint at an event can earn a DJ anything between ₹ 30,000 - ₹ 70,000 per night. There are also several DJs who are employed full-time in the broadcast and hospitality industry. Salaries here vary between ₹ 3 lakh - ₹ 8 lakh per annum, depending on experience and popularity.

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