In the gig economy, creatives are looking for new opportunities in a variety of places. The nine to five grind is not for everyone. Free spirited individuals value self expression over a constant work flow. This is a liberating way to work and opens up people to all sorts of different kinds of artistic work. But the challenge is making enough money to get by and having enough work to fill your time. DJing is a great side-hustle for artists, musicians, and creatives. It provides financially without taking up too much of a time commitment. It is one of those jobs that is easier to pick up if you have a creative mind. Once you master it, it can even transition to more than a side-hustle.

Experience

There is no set amount of experience needed to DJ. Those who have a background in music and production would have a more one to one skill set. They will have the knowledge of the equipment needed and how to transition the songs more easily. But that is not a make or break rule for experience needed. The number one thing required for a DJ is confidence. If you let your natural charisma run free, you can be an incredible DJ. Guests need a DJ who can get them excited. Hosts want their guests to be happy and entertained. As long as you can bring a good attitude and willingness to learn, you can pick up DJing at the drop of a hat.

Time/Compensation Balance

The best thing about DJing from a financial standpoint is the low commitment, high reward. DJs are booked for a set amount of time that tends to stay less than an average work day. The events can vary in times and locations. This means you can work around other side-hustle schedules. This will ensure you are filling out your day with the most bang for your buck. The compensation starts at $500 per day with the potential for $100+ gratuity. As you gain more experience and network, you can up your price and will see an increase in opportunities. The wedding industry specifically is tight knit. Once you have a few good weddings under your belt, you can expect the word to get out. DJing is an industry that is one of those that has the expectation of “what you put into it is what you get out of it.” It is a side-hustle that has the potential to become more if that is something you may want.

Enjoy What You Do

There is the old adage that “if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life.” DJing above all else can be really fun. You are the entertainer. You are the hype person. You get the party started. DJing is a great opportunity for any creative mind to have fun and get paid doing it. Every DJ has their own gimmicks and things that make them standout. As a DJ, you can express yourself or take on a whole new persona. There are few side-hustles out there that will let you have that much freedom. Most side-hustles tend to be unfulfilling creatively. They are just a way to pay the rent while you pursue your passion. As an artist, you can DJ a few gigs to pay the bills while getting the opportunity to expand your craft.

DJing for Beat Train Productions

If all that sounds like a good match for you, consider joining the team at Beat Train Productions. Beat Train Productions is a boutique DJ Agency, dedicated to providing the freshest DJ services of exceptional quality for weddings and private events. We are looking for “out of the box” artists to have some fun DJing as a side-hustle. We exist to empower our DJs to grow, thrive, and blossom, to develop next level communication skills, along with a winning mindset.