RE: Should I Help An Older DJ?

I actually had a comment and story to add to Brian Redd's question, so I decided to get outta bed, grab the camera, and add my 2 cents about veteran and/or older DJs. Sorry I talked much longer than anticipated.

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[MrJohnmyatt]

I think the older DJs should step aside and let the teenage DJs do their thang. All but the most dim witted of 20's and 30's DJs should have acheived a Bachelor Degree, a Trade or a Career in anything if they had any semblance of self dignity. Otherwise the 20's and 30's DJs just look like pathetic LOSERS holding on to their former youth.

Unless you're Tiesto let it go and move to on to bigger and better things in your life. I would be ashamed to know any DJs in their 30's they're just SAD.

[SupaHogg]

Had (still having) a good experience with an older dj. He's actually coming from 90s: rack setup, 15 speakers in all (highs, mids, subs) plus amps, crossovers and a bunch of equipment. He basically got me into the business and he's been instrumental in my acquiring the equipment. Always willing to help and I've never found an older dj that wasn't willing to at least offer some advice. Plus I'm willing to help others as well.

[tonezjamezmuzik]

He sounds like a dick, I help everyone I can, young or old, colour don't matter to me, I help kids in my area just LOVE HELPING OTHERS, I GET A BUZZ.

[cnybmxcrew]

oops, glitchy mouse....anyway,con't from below...i just feel better not associating myself with him anymore. The one statement he made that threw me was "my equipment only comes out when i gig". Granted, he's been doing this for 15 yrs, but i cant go more than a day without practicing. I'm too drawn to explore my gear and tools and see what else is available to me. Oh and Josh, check your inbox. I sent you a note a few weeks ago. Good job, bro.

[cnybmxcrew]

IMO, any honest DJ(new or old) that wanted help, i would help out. But ya, i 'm 35 and got back into DJing just over a yr ago. I had a chance to work with an vet Mobile here. I was kind of disappointed on how his attitude was towards clients and equipment. was so sour, like he owned them. And after doing a few gigs for him, my fears of going solo with what i had for gear

[djphilclose]

Older Dj's tend to want to set the trends of the area. They seen to get mad at the younger guys because they havnt ever hauled the big stuff. Records and or cd's..lol.. but ..Older djs have clientele like car sales people. generations after generation will only keep getting the same dj until one of their family members sees our newer more fun show!

[djdeeniceatx]

but if ur doin mobile gigs yes setup should be decent. if you think about it some older djs lost business because younger and better djs are coming up in the scene and they arent making money like they used to. so no money to buy equip.

[djdeeniceatx]

yes there is older djs & some use older equip. dont judge some1 by the equip. they own/use! Some can run circles around us. if they want respect they need 2 give respect back. in every city/state/country there is bad apples dont let it get to u. ive been djing for 7 years still fresh in the scene and im slowly getting the respect i deserve from djing live on the radio from 2 nite clubs on the wkends ive came a long way in peeps eyes.

[sainifabulous]

i kena had the same experience that you with a older dj in the area but still decided dj :) look at us now with our systems haha

[directsound]

Keep it up Josh looks like your on the right track ...Stay tight with DJ Bo and you can go far good stuff

thanks

DJ Mikey Mike