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The Art of Reading a Room: What DJ Peaches Learned From Dance, Comedy and DJing
A DJ can have thousands of songs available and still struggle to get people dancing. Knowing what music to play matters, but knowing how to connect with the people in front of you is a different skill entirely. Some crowds need encouragement. Others need room to find their own energy. Sometimes the right song is a current hit. Other times, it's something nobody has heard in 30 years. For DJ Peaches, understanding those differences comes from an unusual combination of experien

Steven Burchard
Oct 58 min read
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How DJs Read a Crowd and Keep the Dance Floor Moving
DJ Alan Sama combines music selection, live mixing and MC skills to keep events running smoothly and guests engaged. A DJ can spend hours preparing the perfect playlist, but the real test begins when the music starts playing. A song that seems like an obvious crowd favorite might get very little reaction. Another song that doesn't seem particularly danceable might have an entire room singing along. That's one of the interesting things about DJing. You can prepare for the even

Steven Burchard
Sep 208 min read
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How DJs Read the Crowd and Know What to Play Next
Behind every great DJ set is a combination of music, timing, and the ability to read the room. A great song doesn't automatically make a great dance floor. You can play one of the biggest party hits of the year and watch everyone walk away. Then somebody requests a song you never would have considered and suddenly the entire room comes alive. That's one of the interesting challenges of being a professional DJ. You're not just choosing music people recognize. You're constantly

Steven Burchard
Apr 269 min read
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