DJ BETTER - HOW TO BUILD A DJ SET 

I think this is all very useful if you want to succeed as a DJ, but if you want to be an artist, play the music you love. I got known for playing tech house, and while I like tech house to some degree, the music I really love is deep, melodic house & techno (very similar to Arman's style). You have to learn to entertain the crowd, but if what you are playing is not what you love then you will feel empty. I find that when I mix from the heart I blow the roof off, but when I mix for the people I just do good. It's all about the balance I'd say.

The part about the opener not playing “bangers” or hard music was very helpful thanks for the great video

"energy release tracks?" I call them BANGERS

10:00 Just saw "The art of DJing" from RA with Dr. Rubenstein and she said "I always try to escalate the energy, you know, more is more". So kind of the opposite of what you're saying. I guess she's a headliner DJ now days and she has a distinct sound that club goers expect to hear. This to say that it's very hard to come up with general rules or a formula for a successful set. I really do appreciate hearing your point of view though, you've got some great tips! Especially since a lot of DJs have a competitive mindset and are hesitant to share them publicly. Learn the Rules Like a Pro, So You Can Break Them Like an Artist. - Pablo Picasso

Bro, from all the DJ tips videos I've watched, this was the most helpful to me! The last part, where you show the types of tracks was insanely helpful. Thank you so much!!!

Dude thanks for posting this, super helpful. Loved the “restraint is key” for open sets to give the next DJ or yourself room to go. Truly a professional DJ. I am subscribed now. Thanks.

"Play weird music around 3am or something" hahaa | This guy! Straight up things you can relate to! Underrated channel for sure! Keep it up

New subscriber and love your videos so far! I mainly mix tech house and house so its great to get information from someone so knowledgeable within a similar genre.

Oh man, the voiceover track commentary is just what I needed. I’m about to dive into your channel in hopes there’s more of this. Thank you.

hey man this is some great insight, alot of videos talk about the technical side of Djing but , what you said about the key of the song, builds up and energy levels of tracks is hugely helpful, I like to mix in key and didn't know about how major and minor keys affect the set and now i tweaked the track list and it sounds so much better to my ears ,,

For anyone wondering, the third example track is Atlas World Solomun Night Remix! It is NOT The Last Track by Lehar :)

Dear Arman, Thank you for this one. Even though I am watching this video 5 years after its release, still very useful to me. I am beginner, but some things I felt like I knew. Thanks again.

"Practice and enjoy" - always hear ellaskins whenever I hear that now... even when it's not dj related. Lol Thanks Arman, really digging your vibe subscribed right away.

nice to actually see some conversation behind the decisions around what types of songs to put where. Subbed!

Another very informative video man ☺ Thanks for sharing Keep em coming 💃 💃

I am a beginner DJ and I loved this! Thanks, I am hoping to mix up something to post on my sound cloud soon!

Some great tips here, really helped me out alot, great videos, well produced, great quality. Thumbs up!!

Great video !!! Thank you. I learned so much more in one video then i did back in the day i was mixing with “a friend” .

Amazing content Arman. Thanks for sharing with us.

Great video I love the examples at the end the whole thing just tied together well, and was very informative

I literally thought your stage name is "DJ Better" 😂Anyway, thanks for the awesome tips!

Thanks Arman, great video and helps a lot for me as a beginning DJ!

I neva watch a video completely because most of the video on Djing as it is majorly bullshit n done by amateurs. This video randomly poped up n I did watch it completely, I must say this must probably b da best video that is there on this topic, hope so people pick up valuable techniques n ideas that must have probably come thru years of experience. Thank u Arman so much... At the end when I saw ur track selection I so loved it(as I enjoy da same vibe), had to go thru ur sets. I m probably on da 6th set of urs now. Thank u, keep up da good work...

Great videos, looking forward to more. Love at some point to see Rekordbox organization! Cheers from NB Canada

Very good and inspirational video! I'm tagging my 1300+ tracks (and delete the junk in the meantime) based on the categories explained here. It is also very good direction how to listen to music thinking with a DJ's mindset.

Whoa man this was SO good! Congratulations, this format really works for you. Also, first!

Great tips! Your channel is very useful, thanks!

Thank you for this video, this is helpful for a beginner in the music industry and would hope to get more of you're videos soon !!!! keep rocking !!! Subscribed :)

another point on vocals, don't play vocals back to back

Amazing tutorial... besides gifted you are a natural !!! Thank you for sharing !!!

Thanks for sharing your experience Arman.

Good stuff, Arman! Thank you!

Thanks Arman for this video and your insight.

Great content mate, i'm just starting out but your videos are very helpful

Shout out from South Africa, really I enjoy your videos. the track at 22:20 goes in very hard, I can picture the audience jumping into the dance floor. by the way I'm still building confidence to start my Dj career.

Amazing video, just take a look at the end you got mixed atlas world with the lehar song! You are great, best tutorials ever!

The best! Please do more of this! Thanks!

I love your videos and your soundcloud. Thanks man

i am a starter music producer trying to become a dj at the same time, you just opened my eyes with these types of track. its like an added perspective, you gave me a new way to look at my songs when i am making them, its easier for me now to think what should i add or change in the song so it gives the feeling that i want it to. thank you

Some great advice, especially about the different types of tracks! But trying to get my ear in (techno rather than house) I have a horrible suspicion that my library consists almost entirely of bangers

You are right Arman but I would like to add something. You mentioned about playing a soulful track on 118 or 120 bpm. I don't advise that because you will be putting the oncoming crowd to sleep or it may take you a while to get your mojo working. Since I am a House DJ, I play at 125 bpm. I usually play Soulful and Deep House for about 5 to 10 tracks depending on the event and the time slot. For example, if you opening for an event and you know that DJ/Producer play mostly Deep and Soulful, you play it as a opening DJ and maybe throw in so Jackin House to get that next DJ time to get their mojo working. I was a House music blogger. I also DJ and an online radio show. For the most part I pretty much have an idea what to play so I prepare. Beginning DJ: ALWAYS PREPARE AND PRACTICE YOUR SETS B4 YOU PLAY THEM OUT! Trust me, it will make your time on the decks much smoother.

I could have not said it all better myself, Excellent video! Less is more.. Respect your fellow dj's and Have Fun! :)

Maan!! very good explained videos, seriously , also well explained and good examples! keep doing it :) by the way was funny that im spanish and its a bullfight in your wall Lol

Nice lesson I’m so bad in organising and stuff This really make things clearer

Great explanation, valuable tips for beginner DJs

Keep it up man! It was very helpful :)

hey man love your videos, i would love an in depth video on mixing tracks with the filter

Very clear and instractive, Thank you very much!

Thank you for the amazing video!

cheeky provocative😂 bro this is explained really well

You have a clear and succinct way of teaching. It's really refreshing. In terms of djs who would like to delve a bit deeper into music theory, do you have any book recommendations or paths of study to understand the more technical side of music? Thanks!

Thanks, man! Very helpful!!!

Great video. Thanks man!

Dear Arman, This is the greatest video I have ever seen! So useful details, so well explained! You're the King!

Hello, thanks for the advices, iI'm actually wondering about the overall structure. When you play 2h set, how do you usually heat things up before "releasing the energy"? And do you play one peak time track every 5 or 6 tracks for eg? Thanks

Good info man. Thanks. New subscriber

Thanks, I will now become the successor to that one kid that hosted raves in the school bathrooms

great work very helpful advise

Great advice, thank you!

Funny thing I did the three folders thing about two weeks ago. I think the best is to carry all your music with you. I personally have a 64gb drive with me all the time, and there I have all the music I buy.

hi i really appreciate what you are doing, keep it up

This is really good.

Useful video, thank you very much

Brilliant!!! Definitely hitting that subscribe button!!!

Hi Arman, What method do you use to search for music? Do you explore by releases of your favorite record labels?

Great video man, very informative. Keep em' coming! Only thing i point out is that your Tracks ID is out of sync with the tracks that are playing.

Good tips mate they helped a lot. Do you think a you could do a video on how to get your name out there and things to avoid when trying to make a name for yourself? things along those lines will be great, cheers.

Really Helpful... Thank you ...

Thanks that was an awesome video

Really helped me, thanks

Excellent tips. I'm opening a festival 12 noon on a Sunday so this has given me some ideas. Any more tips for this time as people will have been partying since Friday night. Thanks!

How should I categorise my music? Now I have them all in one techno folder. should I put them in genre folders?

really helpfull video's! can you maybe make one on how to end a dj set with effects or something?

A ring light on your videos would be great for better lighting. especially when you speak to the camera. just a suggestion

Awesome 🎼🎼🎼

You could also do a video about the phrase mixing technique!

Excellent Video Yo #DJSEVERE

U r very articulate. 👌

Thanks a lot, dude

Thanks man!

congrats on 3000 on sound cloud. whens the special mix comming out ?

Too bad that clubs close at 2AM in the US haha. But nice vid.

Great video. The tracks at the end are messed up though. Some of the track names are correct, but the others appear in wrong order. In case anyone is wondering..

Can u make a video how do remix song into deephouse? Also how to use rekorbox?

Awesome you are Thank you

The first tension builder track is actually Liua Bei - Atlas world (Solomun Night Remix)

Wow. Thank you. A lot.

Song used in the intro? “The one that says sometimes I feel soemthing” track name

I'm here because of global pandemic. Thanks again for your insight .

Could you/someone explain further the difference between energy builders and tension builders?

Are you saying you build set like a mountain shape ? Start off slow, peak, and then down.... How many min/ hours does this build and fall happen ? I have picked my songs but havent mixed them yet .... Some individual songs have a mountain and valley in them... How do I work that in ? ... Or like you said just finding an aspect about it ? I thought your intro needs to be more intense to grab attention because people are more likely to remember the intro and outro. Peace . I'm a newbie. Im just playing around ...

Your video, although it has good advice, I think you take a lot of predetermined rules and as for whether we talk about techno it is very relative. If you make a more industrial techno set or Heavy stuffs, with tracks from Loktibrada, Rumeniege, Regis, Surgeon, Chris Maccomark, Steve Bicknell, Richard Turner, etc ... The tracks will last between 3 and 4 minutes and maybe you can spend in an hour and a half 30 tracks (not counting environments or a third tray). But it is also very educational and many would have served them well.

What's the Name of the Track at 21:07? It doesn't match "The Last Track" shown. Great Video

bro thanks

Nice

Good 👍

124bpm for techno? thats not techno 145bpm, now thats techno

If the DJ before has played too heavy, just take a couple of songs at a lower pace, reset the mood, start building it again

Big 🤙

Is it common to get to a point that you can't stand analyzing tracks ...etc... And just need to watch something else to cleanse your brain palate ? I've been listening and relistening ...and I just want to stare at the wall...silence .... I'd like to pursue DJing.... Is this common ? Does this get easier ??? Sometimes I need to go 24 hrs or more before I can interact with the set I'm working on... Advice ?