Udemy The House and Techno DJ Music Discovery, Curation and Gigs

You have the gear. You have the skills. Now, you need the Music and the strategy Gigs.

This course is the final piece of the puzzle. It answers the two most frustrating questions aspiring DJs face: "Where do I find that underground music?" and "How do I actually find a gig?"

This isn't a technical manual on how to push buttons. This is a guide to building your sound, organizing a music library, and marketing yourself to promoters so you can move from the bedroom to the club.

Your 5-Pillar Strategy

Pillar 1: The Dig. Great DJs are defined by their taste. We dive deep into music discovery, showing you how to mine SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Record Pools, and even local Record Shops to find tracks no one else has.
Pillar 2: The Sound. You can't curate if you don't know the history. We provide a breakdowns of the core genres—House, Techno, and Hard Dance—so you understand the roots and sub-genres of the music you play.
Pillar 3: The Library. A messy library kills creativity. Understanding how to build a library with the basic building blocks is key
Pillar 4: The Industry. Understanding how you fit into the landscape of an event in a roster or assigned slot booking is critical. You will learn about the basic structure of a gig and things to avoid if you're new to gigging out.
Pillar 5: The Search. Talent isn't enough; you need to be heard. You will learn how to Record and Master a professional demo mix, build an Online and Offline Presence, and execute specific tactics to get noticed by promoters and secure your first paid gig.