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Field notes from the booth
he studio, and the dance floor

Set planning, harmonic mixing, and the slow art of building energy. Written for DJs who care about the room — and the trip from the first record to the last.

  • Peak time set
Peak Time vs. Closing Set

The Peak Time Mandate A peak time slot hands you a room already built. The crowd is there. The energy

  • Opening set
How to Plan an Openinng DJ sets that Sets the Night Up Perfectly

The opening DJ has one of the hardest jobs in the room. No one is dancing yet. The lights are