Does this kind of thing require special DJ training?

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Dave

Dave

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It takes no training to be a bad DJ. Hell, you really can't train to be a good one. It's something you either can do or can't do. Reading the crowd isn't something that can be taught.
 
Necronic

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I remember going to this place called Boondocks in houston. Its one of those trendy hipster clubs. The DJ was more interested in showing how much he knew about music than developing a dance floor. All of it was this exotic soul music that was almost impossible to dance to. The dance floor was completely empty. I went up to him and was like "dude, play some 80s music, get the crowd dancing, then start showing off." He gave me this 'I'm clearly superior to you' smirk and didn't respond.

Anyways, me and the girl I was with decided to jump start the dance floor regardless. We both started dancing then she went and physically pulled people onto the floor. Once it got going it didn't matter what the music was too much. But that was an example of a bad DJ. I've seen a lot of them at hipster clubs. They never get the dance floor moving, but I'm sure they feel proud of their vast musical superiority.
 
Dave

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We all watched it. I just think it's still having to do with the DJ reading the crowd. Every action and song come together to make the show. I never yawn, I always look like I'm enjoying the music, I never drink, I wouldn't smoke and I certainly would NEVER look bored.

So my answer stands. Some got it & some don't. This guy don't.
 
Tinwhistler

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so, there are weddings where it's OK to smack around your assistants titties?

I don't know how this is a 'read the crowd' issue as much as it is a 'wtf was he thinking?' issue.

I'm mostly just boggled that the replies so far are about DJ skillz and totally ignore the funny as shit great big ol' white elephant in the room that you were SUPPOSED to focus on ;)
 
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