152 episodes

Welcome to The Get Down, a podcast for DJs by DJs. Hosted by Get Down DJ Group founders, Cream & GaryW, they use their 30+ years experience in nightlife to help DJs grow their brands and businesses. When people think of nightlife DJs, they often assume we just show up and play records, but those days are long gone. The guys offer coaching on how DJs should think about and approach their businesses to help them grow their networks, book more DJ gigs and create an actual business. 

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Welcome to The Get Down, a podcast for DJs by DJs. Hosted by Get Down DJ Group founders, Cream & GaryW, they use their 30+ years experience in nightlife to help DJs grow their brands and businesses. When people think of nightlife DJs, they often assume we just show up and play records, but those days are long gone. The guys offer coaching on how DJs should think about and approach their businesses to help them grow their networks, book more DJ gigs and create an actual business. 

    When To Level Up 🔼

    When To Level Up 🔼

    📈 JOIN The Grow My DJ Business DiscordThis week on Grow My DJ Business Podcast, Cream & Gary talk about:Understanding your skill level and compare yourself to other DJs in your market before making a push for higher-level gigs.Being in demand and turning down gigs can be a sign that it's time to raise your rates and start playing at higher-tier venues.Branding, marketing, and having a professional image are important for attracting higher-level gigs.Strong DJ skills are necessary to back ...

    • 57 min
    Grow My DJ Business 📈

    Grow My DJ Business 📈

    JOIN The Grow My DJ Business Discord00:00: Introduction and New Project07:28: Launching a New DJ Business14:44: Understanding Your Goals25:32: Showing Value to Venues33:53: Challenges and Strategies in the Nightlife Industry41:13: The Drake and Kendrick Beef: A Battle of Opinions46:54: The Impact of Social Media on Battles and the Hip-Hop Industry53:27: Upcoming Events and PromotionsSupport the Show.📈 JOIN The Grow My DJ Business Discord🎶 Subscribe to Digital Music Pool for $9.99🎧 Cream Edit ...

    • 58 min
    Just Following Up 🙋🏽‍♂️

    Just Following Up 🙋🏽‍♂️

    This week on The Get Down, Cream & Gary talk about:Despite the rain, Miami Music Week parties continued and provided ample networking opportunities.Networking with local industry professionals and making connections with artists and DJs is crucial.A variety of music styles were played during the week, including Speedhouse, Techno, and Drum and Bass.Follow-up with contacts made during the event is essential for building relationships and moving forward.Reach out to bookers and venues in yo...

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Make The Most of Miami Music Week 🌴

    Make The Most of Miami Music Week 🌴

    This week on The Get Down Podcast, Cream & Gary discuss:Positive Weekend in the Nightlife IndustryChallenges in the Nightlife IndustryGetting the Most out of Miami Music WeekNetworking and Making ConnectionsImportance of MentorshipBuilding Relationships and Finding MentorsThe Importance of NetworkingExpanding Your NetworkGiving Back and Helping OthersAnnouncement: Launching a Community and CourseUnderstanding the Billboard and Spotify ChartsUsing Charts to Curate DJ Sets and ProductionsSu...

    • 49 min
    The Struggles of a Beginner DJ 😵‍💫

    The Struggles of a Beginner DJ 😵‍💫

    In this episode of The Get Down, Cream & Gary talk about:DJs are increasingly taking on the role of entertainment directors or bookers to navigate the crowded DJ market and find the right fit for venues.Collaboration and networking within the DJ community have become more prevalent, leading to more opportunities and growth for DJs.Beginner DJs should be prepared to start with smaller gigs and be open to playing various styles of music to gain experience and build their skills.Establishing...

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Is The Art of DJing Dead? ☠️

    Is The Art of DJing Dead? ☠️

    In this episode of The Get Down, Cream & Gary Duscuss:The importance of DJ skills has decreased in the current DJ landscape, with venue owners and bookers prioritizing factors such as ticket sales and bottle service.The rise of house DJs and the popularity of EDM have shifted the focus away from technical skills and towards other aspects of DJing.While technical skills are still valued in certain markets and DJ cultures, they are less important in mainstream venues and festivals.The finan...

    • 1 hr 3 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
52 Ratings

52 Ratings

@nicnilla ,

ESSENTIAL LISTEN

This podcast is essential. It’s insanely spot on from so many angles. Whether you’re coming into the game as a DJ, or already in it, this MUST be in your toolkit / listening rotation. Shout out to Cream and Gary for dropping these priceless gems and pushing the culture forward!

disarno ,

The Best DJ Podcast In the Game!

This podcast is awesome, it showcases everything that new DJ’s need to learn and be aware of and as a fellow DJ myself of 10+ years I’m still learning new stuff from this podcast from Cream and Gary. Great insight every show!! - DJ Joey DiSarno

Highlighted Notesman. ,

Fresh and relevant topics …

Learned a lot from listening to these guys. Their discussions are great and very current. I try to listen to every single episode to stay relevant in this fast moving industry.

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