Which Songs Should a DJ Mix? | DJ Will Gill
Which songs should a DJ mix? On the surface it sounds like a simple question. In practice, it is one of the most nuanced decisions a working DJ makes and the quality of that decision is what separates a DJ who technically executes transitions from one who actually moves a ...
Where to Post DJ Mixes in 2026 | DJ Will Gill’s Platform Guide
Knowing where to post DJ mixes is one of the most consequential distribution decisions a working DJ makes and in 2026, the answer is more nuanced than it was even three years ago. The platform landscape has shifted. Short-form video now drives discovery in ways that long-form audio platforms once ...
Dos and Don’ts in Emceeing | DJ Will Gill’s Professional Guide
The dos and donts in emceeing are not abstract principles they are practical patterns derived from thousands of hours of live performance experience across hundreds of different event types, audience demographics, and production environments. The behaviors that consistently produce strong emcee performances are specific and learnable. The behaviors that consistently ...
Why Emcees Are Important for Event Success
The question of why emcees are important for events is one that event planners sometimes underestimate until they have run an event without one. A professional emcee is not a luxury addition to a well-planned event. They are the operational center of the event experience: the person who holds the ...
How Much Is DJ Equipment in 2026? | DJ Will Gill’s Honest Guide
The question of how much DJ equipment costs does not have a single answer it has a range of answers that depend entirely on what you are trying to accomplish, the performance contexts you are targeting, and how seriously you intend to pursue DJing as a profession. A first-time hobbyist ...
How to Record on Virtual DJ: A Beginner’s Guide | DJ Will Gill
Virtual DJ is one of the most accessible DJ software platforms available, and its built-in recording feature is one of the most useful tools a developing DJ can use. Recording your practice sessions and live mixes is how you identify what you are doing well, what needs work, and whether ...
Why Hire a DJ for Your Event? | DJ Will Gill’s Honest Answer
The question of why to hire a DJ for your event has a different answer depending on whether you are asking a DJ, asking an event planner who has experienced both good and bad entertainment, or asking an attendee who has been at an event where the entertainment lifted the ...