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Some perspectives from DJ Comfort Zone from the Beyond the Decks Podcast.
🎤 Beyond the Decks is your guide to mastering the art and business of the DJ, electronic and dance music industry with learningtodj.com & Robert Simoes.
#djmusic #djlife #djculture #learntodj #djworld #djthreads
🎤 Beyond the Decks is your guide to mastering the art and business of the DJ, electronic and dance music industry with learningtodj.com & Robert Simoes.
#djmusic #djlife #djculture #learntodj #djworld #djthreads
February 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Some perspectives from DJ Comfort Zone from the Beyond the Decks Podcast.
🎤 Beyond the Decks is your guide to mastering the art and business of the DJ, electronic and dance music industry with learningtodj.com & Robert Simoes.
#djmusic #djlife #djculture #learntodj #djworld #djthreads
🎤 Beyond the Decks is your guide to mastering the art and business of the DJ, electronic and dance music industry with learningtodj.com & Robert Simoes.
#djmusic #djlife #djculture #learntodj #djworld #djthreads
Many producers draw parallels between programming & production - there's a similar problem solving when making a track;
Listen to how Comfort Zone (@comfortzonedj) describes his experience.
#djthreads #djing #dj threads #djmusic #djlife #deejays #djculture #djsetup #musicmaking #learntodj
Listen to how Comfort Zone (@comfortzonedj) describes his experience.
#djthreads #djing #dj threads #djmusic #djlife #deejays #djculture #djsetup #musicmaking #learntodj
February 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Many producers draw parallels between programming & production - there's a similar problem solving when making a track;
Listen to how Comfort Zone (@comfortzonedj) describes his experience.
#djthreads #djing #dj threads #djmusic #djlife #deejays #djculture #djsetup #musicmaking #learntodj
Listen to how Comfort Zone (@comfortzonedj) describes his experience.
#djthreads #djing #dj threads #djmusic #djlife #deejays #djculture #djsetup #musicmaking #learntodj
How did the rising music discovery app Lazy Records (@lazyrecordsapp) get started? Listen to Comfort Zone (@comfortzonedj) describe the origin on Beyond the Decks Podcast
#DJThreads #djs #dj threads
#djmusic #djlife #deejays #djculture #djsetup #musicmaking #learntodj #musicdj #lifeofadj #djslife
#DJThreads #djs #dj threads
#djmusic #djlife #deejays #djculture #djsetup #musicmaking #learntodj #musicdj #lifeofadj #djslife
February 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
How did the rising music discovery app Lazy Records (@lazyrecordsapp) get started? Listen to Comfort Zone (@comfortzonedj) describe the origin on Beyond the Decks Podcast
#DJThreads #djs #dj threads
#djmusic #djlife #deejays #djculture #djsetup #musicmaking #learntodj #musicdj #lifeofadj #djslife
#DJThreads #djs #dj threads
#djmusic #djlife #deejays #djculture #djsetup #musicmaking #learntodj #musicdj #lifeofadj #djslife
In this episode of Beyond the Decks, Robert connects with Marc Aterman, also known as Comfort Zone (CA) (@comfortzonedj), a Toronto-based drum and bass producer and DJ and Co-Founder of Lazy Records (@lazyrecords.app)
#djmusic #djlife #djculture #djsetup #musicmaking
#djmusic #djlife #djculture #djsetup #musicmaking
February 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
In this episode of Beyond the Decks, Robert connects with Marc Aterman, also known as Comfort Zone (CA) (@comfortzonedj), a Toronto-based drum and bass producer and DJ and Co-Founder of Lazy Records (@lazyrecords.app)
#djmusic #djlife #djculture #djsetup #musicmaking
#djmusic #djlife #djculture #djsetup #musicmaking
How Glitterbox Recordings Built an Iconic Label & Brand
Founded 2014, from Space Ibiza to global phenomenon, learn about @glitterbox rebrand of disco into a worldwide movement #Glitterbox
https://learningtodj.com/case-study-how-glitterbox-recordings-built-an-iconic-label-party-series-and-brand/
Founded 2014, from Space Ibiza to global phenomenon, learn about @glitterbox rebrand of disco into a worldwide movement #Glitterbox
https://learningtodj.com/case-study-how-glitterbox-recordings-built-an-iconic-label-party-series-and-brand/
February 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
How Glitterbox Recordings Built an Iconic Label & Brand
Founded 2014, from Space Ibiza to global phenomenon, learn about @glitterbox rebrand of disco into a worldwide movement #Glitterbox
https://learningtodj.com/case-study-how-glitterbox-recordings-built-an-iconic-label-party-series-and-brand/
Founded 2014, from Space Ibiza to global phenomenon, learn about @glitterbox rebrand of disco into a worldwide movement #Glitterbox
https://learningtodj.com/case-study-how-glitterbox-recordings-built-an-iconic-label-party-series-and-brand/
Philip Röder describes the present "music release meta" strategy for music producers that he sees with his current music coaching clients and partners. Listen to why consistent release schedules might be better for you as an artist skill and marketing wise.
#djmusic #djlife #deejay
#djmusic #djlife #deejay
February 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
How can artists build authentic brands in the electronic music industry, is it okay to have a 'larger than life personality'? Listen to music coach and industry pro Philip Röder at Pick Yourself describe why someone might create an alternative brand persona
#djmusic #djlife #deejays
#djmusic #djlife #deejays
February 2, 2025 at 1:56 AM
An initial desperate situation of needing to complete 30+ tracks in 2 months led Philip from Pick Yourself (@pickyourselfofficial) to create "The Finisher Framework" - a repeatable system for creating music your proud of.
#dj #djstories
#dj #djstories
January 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
An initial desperate situation of needing to complete 30+ tracks in 2 months led Philip from Pick Yourself (@pickyourselfofficial) to create "The Finisher Framework" - a repeatable system for creating music your proud of.
#dj #djstories
#dj #djstories
Philip from Pick Yourself (@pickyourselfofficial) describes how an abundance mindset can assist artists & DJs from getting out of the jealousy and fear trap.
#djmusic #djlife #deejays #djculture #djsetup #musicmaking #learntodj
#djmusic #djlife #deejays #djculture #djsetup #musicmaking #learntodj
January 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Philip from Pick Yourself (@pickyourselfofficial) describes how an abundance mindset can assist artists & DJs from getting out of the jealousy and fear trap.
#djmusic #djlife #deejays #djculture #djsetup #musicmaking #learntodj
#djmusic #djlife #deejays #djculture #djsetup #musicmaking #learntodj
BTD010: Robert connects with Philip Röder, founder of Pick Yourself (@pickyourselfofficial) and a multifaceted figure in electronic music who has dedicated himself to empowering artists through education and authentic storytelling.
#djmusic #djlife #djculture
#djmusic #djlife #djculture
January 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
BTD010: Robert connects with Philip Röder, founder of Pick Yourself (@pickyourselfofficial) and a multifaceted figure in electronic music who has dedicated himself to empowering artists through education and authentic storytelling.
#djmusic #djlife #djculture
#djmusic #djlife #djculture
New Blog Post:
How to Speed Up Pioneer DJ's Rekordbox.
Notoriously slower and clunkier - the art of tuning Rekordbox for performance can yield big gains for your workflow.
https://learningtodj.com/how-to-speed-up-pioneer-dj-rekordbox-dj-software/
How to Speed Up Pioneer DJ's Rekordbox.
Notoriously slower and clunkier - the art of tuning Rekordbox for performance can yield big gains for your workflow.
https://learningtodj.com/how-to-speed-up-pioneer-dj-rekordbox-dj-software/
January 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
New Blog Post:
How to Speed Up Pioneer DJ's Rekordbox.
Notoriously slower and clunkier - the art of tuning Rekordbox for performance can yield big gains for your workflow.
https://learningtodj.com/how-to-speed-up-pioneer-dj-rekordbox-dj-software/
How to Speed Up Pioneer DJ's Rekordbox.
Notoriously slower and clunkier - the art of tuning Rekordbox for performance can yield big gains for your workflow.
https://learningtodj.com/how-to-speed-up-pioneer-dj-rekordbox-dj-software/
New Post on the Blog:
5 Best Intermediate DJ Controllers Under 1,200
If you're in search of an intermediate DJ controller, it's important to stay in budget, here's some ideas to help your search.
Read more: https://learningtodj.com/5-best-intermediate-dj-controllers-under-dollar1200/
5 Best Intermediate DJ Controllers Under 1,200
If you're in search of an intermediate DJ controller, it's important to stay in budget, here's some ideas to help your search.
Read more: https://learningtodj.com/5-best-intermediate-dj-controllers-under-dollar1200/
5 Best Intermediate DJ Controllers Under $1200 In 2025 - Learning To DJ
Explore the best intermediate DJ controllers under $1200, balancing features and affordability for aspiring DJs.
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January 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
New Post on the Blog:
5 Best Intermediate DJ Controllers Under 1,200
If you're in search of an intermediate DJ controller, it's important to stay in budget, here's some ideas to help your search.
Read more: https://learningtodj.com/5-best-intermediate-dj-controllers-under-dollar1200/
5 Best Intermediate DJ Controllers Under 1,200
If you're in search of an intermediate DJ controller, it's important to stay in budget, here's some ideas to help your search.
Read more: https://learningtodj.com/5-best-intermediate-dj-controllers-under-dollar1200/
Most DJs underestimate the power of networking to land gigs and grow a following. DJ Jace shares how authentic connections helped him secure Kitchener-Waterloo’s Purple Room Residency. 🎧 Listen to Beyond the Decks for insights on gigs, collaborations, and success. #DJTips #Networking #DJLife
December 24, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Most DJs underestimate the power of networking to land gigs and grow a following. DJ Jace shares how authentic connections helped him secure Kitchener-Waterloo’s Purple Room Residency. 🎧 Listen to Beyond the Decks for insights on gigs, collaborations, and success. #DJTips #Networking #DJLife
How do DJs start their own label? DJ Jace shares the journey of launching Fine Grind Audio, from planning releases to negotiating with distributors. Learn his practical tips for bringing music to the world. 🎧 Listen to Beyond the Decks Episode 009. #DJJace #FineGrindAudio #Techno #BeyondTheDecks
December 23, 2024 at 5:08 PM
How do DJs start their own label? DJ Jace shares the journey of launching Fine Grind Audio, from planning releases to negotiating with distributors. Learn his practical tips for bringing music to the world. 🎧 Listen to Beyond the Decks Episode 009. #DJJace #FineGrindAudio #Techno #BeyondTheDecks
DJ Jace shares how music led him beyond dancefloors to unique collaborations, like creating ambient wellness music with poets.
Listen to Beyond the Decks Episode 009.
#DJLife #AmbientMusic #WellnessBeats
Listen to Beyond the Decks Episode 009.
#DJLife #AmbientMusic #WellnessBeats
December 21, 2024 at 3:04 PM
DJ Jace shares how music led him beyond dancefloors to unique collaborations, like creating ambient wellness music with poets.
Listen to Beyond the Decks Episode 009.
#DJLife #AmbientMusic #WellnessBeats
Listen to Beyond the Decks Episode 009.
#DJLife #AmbientMusic #WellnessBeats
Robert chats with DJ Jace (@dj_jace_jayruthfit), a key figure in East Coast Canada’s electronic scene. From hip-hop house parties to co-owning Fine Grind Audio, Jace shares 15+ years of his DJing & production.
Listen below 👂
#BeyondTheDecks #DJJace #ElectronicMusic #DJCommunity #HouseMusic
Listen below 👂
#BeyondTheDecks #DJJace #ElectronicMusic #DJCommunity #HouseMusic
December 20, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Robert chats with DJ Jace (@dj_jace_jayruthfit), a key figure in East Coast Canada’s electronic scene. From hip-hop house parties to co-owning Fine Grind Audio, Jace shares 15+ years of his DJing & production.
Listen below 👂
#BeyondTheDecks #DJJace #ElectronicMusic #DJCommunity #HouseMusic
Listen below 👂
#BeyondTheDecks #DJJace #ElectronicMusic #DJCommunity #HouseMusic
Johnny D of Henry Street Music reflects on Diana Ross' Touch Me In The Morning.
#music #johnnyd #johnnydexperience #beyondthedeckspodcast
#music #johnnyd #johnnydexperience #beyondthedeckspodcast
December 14, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Johnny D of Henry Street Music reflects on Diana Ross' Touch Me In The Morning.
#music #johnnyd #johnnydexperience #beyondthedeckspodcast
#music #johnnyd #johnnydexperience #beyondthedeckspodcast
Johnny D of @henrystreetmusic describes what being a DJ means to him
#djs #dj #henrystreetmusic #housemsuci
#djs #dj #henrystreetmusic #housemsuci
December 13, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Johnny D of @henrystreetmusic describes what being a DJ means to him
#djs #dj #henrystreetmusic #housemsuci
#djs #dj #henrystreetmusic #housemsuci
With a career spanning nearly 30+ years in the music industry, what's next for Henry Street Music (@henrystreetmusic) founder Johnny "D" De Mairo? The outspoken disco fanatic wants to tell the full story in his forthcoming autobiography
#henrystreetmusic #johnnyd #johnnydexperience #dancemusic
#henrystreetmusic #johnnyd #johnnydexperience #dancemusic
December 11, 2024 at 4:15 PM
With a career spanning nearly 30+ years in the music industry, what's next for Henry Street Music (@henrystreetmusic) founder Johnny "D" De Mairo? The outspoken disco fanatic wants to tell the full story in his forthcoming autobiography
#henrystreetmusic #johnnyd #johnnydexperience #dancemusic
#henrystreetmusic #johnnyd #johnnydexperience #dancemusic
An encounter at a local Chicago gig between Johnny D and Carlos Sosa (aka DJ Sneak) ignited the sensational release of "The Polyester E.P". Here's how Sneak's killer record broke through.
Full episode: https://youtu.be/GkeEBLrK8B0
#henrystreetmusic #johnnyd #djsneak
Full episode: https://youtu.be/GkeEBLrK8B0
#henrystreetmusic #johnnyd #djsneak
December 10, 2024 at 5:09 PM
An encounter at a local Chicago gig between Johnny D and Carlos Sosa (aka DJ Sneak) ignited the sensational release of "The Polyester E.P". Here's how Sneak's killer record broke through.
Full episode: https://youtu.be/GkeEBLrK8B0
#henrystreetmusic #johnnyd #djsneak
Full episode: https://youtu.be/GkeEBLrK8B0
#henrystreetmusic #johnnyd #djsneak
Hear how Johnny D, CEO of Henry Street Music, describes his first encounter with Kenny and the growth of their artistic relationship over time.
Full episode: https://youtu.be/GkeEBLrK8B0
#dj #henrystreetmusic #kennydope #kdope #mastersatwork #discjockey #beyondthedeckspodcast #learningtodj
Full episode: https://youtu.be/GkeEBLrK8B0
#dj #henrystreetmusic #kennydope #kdope #mastersatwork #discjockey #beyondthedeckspodcast #learningtodj
December 9, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Hear how Johnny D, CEO of Henry Street Music, describes his first encounter with Kenny and the growth of their artistic relationship over time.
Full episode: https://youtu.be/GkeEBLrK8B0
#dj #henrystreetmusic #kennydope #kdope #mastersatwork #discjockey #beyondthedeckspodcast #learningtodj
Full episode: https://youtu.be/GkeEBLrK8B0
#dj #henrystreetmusic #kennydope #kdope #mastersatwork #discjockey #beyondthedeckspodcast #learningtodj
Johnny D CEO of Henry Street Music talks about the origin of Kenny Dope's infamous The Bomb!
Beyond the Decks is your guide to mastering the art and business of the dance music industry with Robert Simoes & learningtodj.com
#kennydope #henrystreetmusic #90shouse #dj #djpodcast #musichistory
Beyond the Decks is your guide to mastering the art and business of the dance music industry with Robert Simoes & learningtodj.com
#kennydope #henrystreetmusic #90shouse #dj #djpodcast #musichistory
December 8, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Johnny D CEO of Henry Street Music talks about the origin of Kenny Dope's infamous The Bomb!
Beyond the Decks is your guide to mastering the art and business of the dance music industry with Robert Simoes & learningtodj.com
#kennydope #henrystreetmusic #90shouse #dj #djpodcast #musichistory
Beyond the Decks is your guide to mastering the art and business of the dance music industry with Robert Simoes & learningtodj.com
#kennydope #henrystreetmusic #90shouse #dj #djpodcast #musichistory
Johnny D describes his "out of body experience" stepping into Studio 54 the legendary New York City nightclub in the late 1970s.
#henrystreetmusic #housemusic #90shouse #djpodcast #dj #djing #djlife #musichistory #dancemusic #johnnyd #johnnydexperience #discohouse
#henrystreetmusic #housemusic #90shouse #djpodcast #dj #djing #djlife #musichistory #dancemusic #johnnyd #johnnydexperience #discohouse
December 7, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Johnny D describes his "out of body experience" stepping into Studio 54 the legendary New York City nightclub in the late 1970s.
#henrystreetmusic #housemusic #90shouse #djpodcast #dj #djing #djlife #musichistory #dancemusic #johnnyd #johnnydexperience #discohouse
#henrystreetmusic #housemusic #90shouse #djpodcast #dj #djing #djlife #musichistory #dancemusic #johnnyd #johnnydexperience #discohouse
1993 NY, Johnny De Mairo & Tommy Musto having dinner, Musto asks the "disco fanatic": "Why don't you start your own label?", and an iconic house music label is formed: Henry Street Music.
#henrystreetmusic #housemusic #nyc #nychouse #90shouse #djpodcast #dj #djlife #musichistory #discohouse
#henrystreetmusic #housemusic #nyc #nychouse #90shouse #djpodcast #dj #djlife #musichistory #discohouse
December 6, 2024 at 10:14 AM
1993 NY, Johnny De Mairo & Tommy Musto having dinner, Musto asks the "disco fanatic": "Why don't you start your own label?", and an iconic house music label is formed: Henry Street Music.
#henrystreetmusic #housemusic #nyc #nychouse #90shouse #djpodcast #dj #djlife #musichistory #discohouse
#henrystreetmusic #housemusic #nyc #nychouse #90shouse #djpodcast #dj #djlife #musichistory #discohouse
Frmr. @deepdownelectronicmusic label boss Mark Macleod (@markmacleod) describes his passion for Downtempo and freeform expression.
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#downtempo #progressivehouse #musicproducer #djlife #learningtodj #beyondthedeckspodcast
Subscribe: https://start.learningtodj.com/podcast
#downtempo #progressivehouse #musicproducer #djlife #learningtodj #beyondthedeckspodcast
November 28, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Frmr. @deepdownelectronicmusic label boss Mark Macleod (@markmacleod) describes his passion for Downtempo and freeform expression.
Subscribe: https://start.learningtodj.com/podcast
#downtempo #progressivehouse #musicproducer #djlife #learningtodj #beyondthedeckspodcast
Subscribe: https://start.learningtodj.com/podcast
#downtempo #progressivehouse #musicproducer #djlife #learningtodj #beyondthedeckspodcast