Nick Powers, post: 23510, member: 2466 wrote: I hate what people are saying about young DJ’s, I’m 13 and have bought all of my equipment AND worked for the money. I have read possibly 15 books on the history of djing and on what beginner DJs need to know. I taught myself to mix and beatmatch on a cd/mixer numark box. I don’t and shouldn’t get the respect most of you deserve but I am dedicated to being a DJ and I don’t think anybody should bash kids going with digital. I know the fundementals but I realize I need a lot of practice. I’m going with the best available equipment right now and so if you think kids should begin with vinyl to learn the fundementals it is possible to learn those things on CDs or controllers.
Well said…keep putting in the practice and with your level-headedness you should go far! As long as you have enthusiasm, then it will reflect in how your skills progress and eventually how the crowd (no matter how many) react. Check out Ruthless Ramsey, he was an inspiration to me when I started out…he couldn’t afford turntables so worked his skills on cassette decks, just showing it’s not the equipment you use it’s all about how you use it;
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