u/anch0vee

Context: I have been at least a bedroom DJ for 12 years, been doing regular (2-4 a month) gigs for about six months now. My sets are always received super well, but I’m resenting how much time it takes for me to prep.

By prep I mean:

1. Sourcing music as needed
2. Listening to and analyzing new songs
3. Arranging and practicing the set

If I had to guess, I have about a 1:1.5 ratio of set time:prep time. Sometimes more for complex themes. For several sets a month each lasting several hours, it starts to add up.

I use Traktor if that matters (and it would take a lot to convince me to leave it). Is this normal for y’all? If you’re able to prep faster, what’s your process like?

Greatly appreciate hearing your insights, I have no one locally to talk to about this!