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The DJ lifestyle can be the type of thing that anybody wants to take advantage of. The freedom of so few people to answer to, getting to work different places all the time, and having the opportunity to have a career in music without having to be a rockstar... who wouldn't love that? Plus, DJs can meet lots of different people every night! If you are considering whether or not the DJ lifestyle is the right thing for you, you should definitely consider that there are good things and bad things about it. Ask yourself these questions to see whether or not the lifestyle is going to work out for you.

Is the Pro DJ Business Affordable for You?

If you have thought about being a professional DJ and even done a few gigs to try it out, you already know that it is an expensive business. Between speakers and amps, turntables and microphone equipment it can be expensive. You can rent your equipment, and some clubs will let you use theirs. It can be difficult to buy it straight out (to begin with). You'll need a vehicle to transport all of your equipment in it as well. Sound like work or fun?

Will You Be Able to Handle the Pressure?

Some gigs are going to be a bigger deal than others. If you are the type of person that takes criticism to heart or is easily frustrated or offended, the DJ business might not be the best choice of careers for you. Mixing music live is stressful! You can make it easier on yourself if you mix in advance using digital equipment, but you have to be able to handle requests in the middle of your playlist. If you think you can handle the pressure - keeping the party going, keeping the crowd happy - then maybe you'll be a good pro DJ.

Are You In the Business for Good?

Some people get into the DJ business for fun, meeting chicks, going to parties all the time. Or maybe you want to be a radio DJ? Some of those guys have college degrees! Is being a pro DJ the type of thing that you can do forever? Hey, if you love music, be a pro DJ and spin til you drop. You could laugh all the way to the bank. Everyone else has to go to work the next day, and you go play another gig.

THAT's livin'!

Guy Ames is webmaster and top DJ at http://www.dj-tips-and-tricks.com/ the online guide to being a DJ.