The Core Skills Every Beginner Must Learn for Long-Term Success How to DJ: The Core Skills Every Beginner Must Learn If you have ever stood in a club, at a festival, or even in your bedroom listening to a mix and thought, “I want to do that,” then you are already halfway to becoming a […]

Do You Need Expensive Gear to Become a DJ? Do You Need Expensive Gear to Become a DJ? If I had a pound for every time someone asked me whether they need expensive gear to become a DJ, I could probably buy another pair of turntables I don’t actually need. I’m Jerry Frempong, a UK-based […]

What DJ Software Is Best for Beginners? What DJ Software Is Best for Beginners? If you’re just starting out on your DJ journey, first of all, welcome. I’m Jerry Frempong, a UK-based DJ with over 25 years behind the decks, and I can tell you this with complete honesty: there has never been a better […]

Best DJ Headphones for Learning to Mix If you’re learning to DJ, your headphones are just as important as your decks or controller. I’m Jerry Frempong, a UK-based DJ with over 25 years behind the decks, and I’ve seen more beginners struggle because of poor headphone choice than bad music selection. The right DJ headphones […]

DJ Controller vs Turntables: A Real World Comparison from the Booth DJ controller vs turntables is one of those debates that never seems to die, and after more than 25 years behind the decks across clubs, festivals, radio studios and weddings up and down the UK, I can tell you this much with confidence: both […]

Beginner DJ Setup: Simple, Affordable & Powerful Guide for New DJs Beginner DJ Setup: Simple, Affordable & Powerful If you’ve landed here, chances are you’ve caught the DJ bug. Maybe you’ve been watching DJs online, maybe you’ve had a go on a mate’s decks, or maybe music has always been your thing and now you’re […]

How Much Does It Cost to Become a DJ in the UK? How Much Does It Cost to Become a DJ? An Honest Guide from a UK DJ with 25 Years in the Game I’m Jerry Frempong, and I’ve been DJing professionally in the UK for over 25 years. I’ve played everything from tiny house […]

What DJ Gear Do Professionals Actually Use? If you have ever stood in a DJ booth, scrolled endlessly through DJ forums, or watched headline acts on festival live streams, you have probably asked yourself a very simple but important question: what DJ gear do professionals actually use? After more than 25 years behind the decks […]

Laptop or USB? What Beginner DJs Should Use If you’re just starting your DJ journey, one of the first questions you’ll ask is whether you should DJ with a laptop or a USB. I’ve been DJing professionally in the UK for over 25 years, playing everything from sweaty club nights and radio shows to weddings, […]

Best DJ Controller for Beginners I’m Jerry Frempong, a UK-based DJ with over 25 years behind the decks, and if there’s one question I get asked more than any other it’s this: what is the best DJ controller for beginners? I’ve seen DJ technology evolve from heavy flight cases and vinyl crates to compact controllers […]