Any DJs here? Need help!
I'm (36M) kinda in the middle of a life crisis(to put it mildly). I'm contemplating if I should continue with my corporate career or finally get into something that I've been dreaming of since I was a 16year old kid but never got the right opportunity or the guidance.
I want to get into a career in DJing(yes, I know very cliche!) But I've genuinely been a huge fan of electronic music and was always fascinated by DJs and how they mix music so effortlessly. I couldn't manage to learn anything in my 20s due to career pressures and what not but I finally saved money and got myself a DJ controller when I turned 33. I used to work on the weekdays and on weekends I learnt everything I could from the internet and youtube and im happy to say that I can do a decently good job at mixing, all because of the practice I've put in over the weekends. I now feel that I'm ready to go play out in the real world but here is where I'm struggling. I want to get into it full time or at least part time but I honestly don't know how to go about it. I'm looking for someone who can guide me long term, maybe even mentor me. Some friends have suggested trying social media to get some eyeballs but honestly I don't know anything about social media and how a DJ can make a name for himself there. I'm looking to make this a proper career if I do really well and not focus on corporate life anymore because I'm kinda done with it. I've attended some amazing gigs here in Mumbai by some awesome DJs and music producers and I've felt really inspired that they are killing it out there. I know it's not an easy path but I'm willing to go through the grind because I simply enjoy mixing music.
I know how to play great Melodic House, Progressive House and Tech House and I'm already moving to playing some good Peak Techno.
Please help a person figure his life out. I promise I'll invite you to my gigs for you to enjoy the music if you all really like this sort of stuff.
My DMs are open and i would love to have a chat.
Posted Jul 11, 2026, 1:28 PM UTC