Djing Session - Progressive / Electro House - Practice Session

One thing you should always do as a DJ, is get in the habit of recording your practice sessions.  I always do this.  I decided to upload one of my practice sessions for you guys to check out, so you can see all the mistakes, blunders, etc.  But also see some of the good things I do.  

I also tried to mount the camera in a more ideal spot.  Sorry about some of the shaking.

Keep in mind this is not a showcase, this is a practice session.  So I tend to use effects a lot more while practicing so I can see where effects are good and are bad.

Couple of things I know you are going to ask so I will clarify.
Question:
How come you tend to grab knobs and not turn them? Especially after transitions?
Answer:
This is a mental checklist I go through in my head to make sure effects aren't turned on, EQ's are set right, Gains are good, crossfaders are in the right spot etc.  by touching the area, im mentally checking that section off.  If something is wrong in the area, I can quickly make an adjustment.  A lot of times if you are fast enough, people won't notice.

Question:
Is that your voice at the beginning?
Answer:
Yes.

Question:
Any of this planned out?
Answer:
The first two songs, then I just go from there, using stuff on the fly.  Nothing was planned after the first two tracks that were loaded in the CDJ's

Question:
How did you do X?
Answer:
Post a comment, I'll do my best to try to answer.

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