Ep.137 Why Most DJs Stay Average (And How to Escape It)

An episode of the Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader podcast, hosted by We Are Crossfader, titled "Ep.137 Why Most DJs Stay Average (And How to Escape It)" was published on June 5, 2025 and runs 43 minutes.

June 5, 2025 ·43m · Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader

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Summary

Join Crossfader for free 👉 get access to lessons, resources, and your own personalised learning journey: ⁠⁠⁠www.wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠⁠For 20% Off DJ Courses, Use Code: 20OFFTHERECORDFrom Average to Excellent: What Makes a Great DJ?Feeling stuck as “just an average DJ”? This episode is your wake-up call. We break down the real reasons DJs struggle, how to redefine success, and 5 practical ways to level up your skills, confidence, and community.Timestamps:00:00: How to be an excellent DJ03:04:Inside Ibiza's new superclub06:08: Is it worth the hype?09:12: Reddit DJ feels "just average"12:16: What really defines a DJ15:20: You're not bad, just unseen18:24: Want gigs? Master networking21:28: Goals and metrics that matter24:32: Passion over popularity27:36: Practical tips to improve fast30:40: Add to Playlist

Episode Description

Join Crossfader for free 👉 get access to lessons, resources, and your own personalised learning journey:

⁠⁠⁠www.wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠⁠

For 20% Off DJ Courses, Use Code: 20OFFTHERECORD

From Average to Excellent: What Makes a Great DJ?Feeling stuck as “just an average DJ”?

This episode is your wake-up call. We break down the real reasons DJs struggle, how to redefine success, and 5 practical ways to level up your skills, confidence, and community.

Timestamps:

00:00: How to be an excellent DJ

03:04:Inside Ibiza's new superclub

06:08: Is it worth the hype?

09:12: Reddit DJ feels "just average"

12:16: What really defines a DJ

15:20: You're not bad, just unseen

18:24: Want gigs? Master networking

21:28: Goals and metrics that matter

24:32: Passion over popularity

27:36: Practical tips to improve fast

30:40: Add to Playlist