We've heard them all, and in this special "excuses" edition of our Inside Track podcast, we show you why the things you're telling yourself about what's holding you back in your DJing are nothing more than you getting in your own way.

From equipment to social media to nerves and performing, this is a thorough debunk of all the whoppers DJs tell themselves (and yes, that includes you...) and what to tell yourself instead.

As ever, this was a really fun discussion, made more so by our wonderful live student audience here at Digital DJ Tips, who joined us for the recording. Thank you to them, thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:15 Episode overview

01:48 DJ excuses - we've been there!

03:13 The "gear" excuses

15:06 The "knowledge & skill" excuses

24:12 The "social" excuses

32:38 The "preparation" excuses

36:46 The "fear" excuses

48:52 Advice & closing thoughts

Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com.

Why is DJing all about TikTok, 5-second transitions, and kids dancing on vertical video nowadays? We tackle this conception head-on in the first of a new series on the podcast. We also cover a whole host of other questions from our students about all things DJing - from music to mixing, performing to just-released DJ gear, and more.

As ever, this pod is supported 100% by the students of Digital DJ Tips, and it was recorded in a live webinar with lots of student feedback. If you enjoy it and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:15 Episode overview

01:10 Why has DJing gone so wrong in 2025?

11:18 Is audio engineering knowledge important for mobile DJs?

13:56 Should DJs use wired or Bluetooth for playing requests from a phone?

16:10 Will Wi-Fi and streaming become standard in DJ booths?

19:00 Can I use an iPad instead of a laptop with my DJ controller?

21:28 Should DJs return songs to their original tempo after beatmatching?

24:42 How do you mix tracks that don't have proper outros?

30:13 What's the secret to recording professional DJ mixes?

Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com.

For this episode, we asked show favourite Mojaxx⁩ to return and to talk about a subject that might surprise some listeners: DJing with 45s. It's something that a surprising number of DJs still like to do, especially those who remember the 7" single the first time around.

It's a subculture within a subculture that might be a bit geeky, but it's undeniably cool. As DJing on 7" vinyl is something we both enjoy, we thought this topic would make a good twist on the "then and now" angle that these 15th birthday podcasts have followed.

If you enjoy this podcast and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:14 Episode overview

02:21 What's special about 7" records?

05:38 Creativity through restriction

07:06 Why digital DJs love the challenge of 45s

09:23 "You've taken it too far, Phil!"

12:11 The hip-hop origins of 45s culture

14:15 Do people actually care about the medium?

16:03 Mojaxx's "gateway drug": DJ Shadow & Kenny Dope

20:12 Building a collection: from £1 bargains to Discogs

23:15 "Music was just a tool for me"

29:24 Tips for finding and buying 7" records

35:26 45 adapters: the technical deep dive

41:05 Dr. Suzuki Donuts aka "the greatest invention ever"

44:19 Organising music: from obsessive to practical

49:16 Which genres work best on 45s?

53:42 Who's keeping the 45 culture alive?

58:59 Desert island 45s: Mojaxx's top five

Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com.