Any Budget

You can spend a fortune on the best DJ equipment, but that doesn’t instantly make you a great DJ. Placing the right track at the right time is one of the strongest assets you can have in your knowledge toolbox. This can turn what some might see as a mediocre track into the star of the show. It's all about envisioning each track in context, reading the crowd, and knowing exactly when to drop that track to change the vibe and energy at just the right moment.

If you’re only buying and playing peak-time bangers, then you’ll find yourself with nowhere else to go in your set. Building a toolbox of playlists full of different energies and vibes is where you should be dedicating much of your time, along with studying and learning how to read a crowd. You can do this on any budget.