Ep 70. How I Became a One Of The Biggest Tech House DJs In The World In My 40s - ( Chapter & Verse Special Guest)
Sep 11, 2023
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A DJ named Chapter & Verse shares his incredible journey of becoming one of the biggest tech house DJs in the world in his 40s. He talks about facing judgment, collaborating with famous DJs, and headlining shows globally. The importance of persistence and determination in the music industry is emphasized. The speakers also discuss ranking and discussing tracks, utilizing social media for market research, and the process of getting tracks signed and released.
Starting a career as a DJ in your 40s is possible and can lead to global recognition and success in the tech house scene.
Dedication, consistency, and learning from experiences are essential for improving chances of success in the music industry.
Staying true to oneself, finding a balance between commercial and underground, and consistently releasing music are keys to thriving in the industry.
Deep dives
Starting from Scratch and Working Hard
The speaker shares their personal story of starting from scratch as a DJ and working hard to improve their skills. Despite facing initial skepticism and obstacles, the speaker remained determined and consistent, believing that luck is a factor in success. They emphasize the importance of being dedicated, consistent, and learning from experiences in order to improve chances of success.
The Role of Luck and Numbers Game
The speaker acknowledges that luck plays a role in the music industry, but also emphasizes the importance of consistently putting in the work and improving one's chances. They discuss the need to consider the numbers game and the importance of being persistent and consistent in order to achieve success.
Learning DJing and Producing
The speaker shares their journey of learning to DJ and produce music. They discuss how they started with a set of decks, practiced with the guidance of a friend, and gradually progressed to learning on CDJs. They also talk about their decision to start producing music and the process of honing their skills and finding their own sound.
Overcoming Challenges and Staying True to Yourself
The speaker emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not trying to conform to others' expectations. They talk about the need to embrace the balance between commercial and underground, and finding one's own sound. They also discuss the challenges faced in the music industry, such as competition and the pressure to constantly release new music.
The Importance of Consistency and Market Research
The speaker highlights the importance of consistency in releasing music and continuously putting
Chapter & Verse decided to become a DJ in his late 30s. People judged him for making that decision.
Fast forward to today, and his continuous rise is staggering. He is now one of the most well-known names in the tech house scene globally and has headlined shows around Europe and USA!
He currently has 600k+ monthly Spotify streams and is a regular in the beatport top 20 global charts.
Not only that he has collaborated with the likes of Steve Aoki, Dimitri Vegas, Joel Corry and has tracks on labels such a Toolroom, Hedix and Ultra records.
This is the incredible journey of Chapter & Verse!