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What is a DJ (DeeJay/Disc Jockey):- usually defined as a person who selects, plays, and often comments on recorded music, as on a radio program or at a discotheque, etc. A person playing his own created music is more of a performer than a DJ.
Music Producer - usually defined as a person who creatively guides/directs the process of making music. Typically competent as arranger, composer, musician and songwriter.
However, lines between the two are sometimes less distinct, e.g. a DJ who performs with "live" elements, typically in order to add excitement to the music, is not playing "existing" music. In fact, some of the superstar DJs of today are also talented music producers.
Hence, it is not a case to excel at either music production or DJ-ing. These two are complementary fields in music world. To dabble in them would likely yield synergistic outcomes for most folks. The satisfactions to getting thumbs up on your music production and/or getting the crowd enjoying themselves at an event must be something to experience.
Always love music - all genres and types except for Jazz/R&B/Heavy Metal. Just a matter of preference. Most people I know, would acknowledge that music is universal, transcending across cultures, beliefs and differences. How wonderful..
Voila! It occurred to me one day, that instead of listening to good music from others, why not get into some music-making myself? I remember the days how DJs were so awesome and cool, and was a persona/profession one can only aspire to be. In today's digital age, the progress of technology and competitive cost of manufacture had given access to formerly expensive DJ/music equipment and know-hows to the masses.
For certain I am not musically talented. DJ-ing and music-making can be pursued as a hobby. Nothing like a groovy beat to get you going. As with my other hobbies, I do not set any goals/objectives to attain. This way, I venture at my own comfortable time and space. Okay ~ it is time to make some sonic waves!
