2. Ignoring Music Organization
The Mistake:
You load up your entire music library because “the more, the merrier,” and then spend 10 minutes mid-set trying to find that one track while everyone stares at you like, “What’s going on up there?”
Why It Happens:
Organizing music isn’t as fun as mixing it. I get it. But future-you will thank you for putting in the effort.
How to Avoid It:
Use DJ software to organize your tracks by genre, mood, or energy level. Create playlists for different vibes—party bangers, chill beats, or even “emergency crowd pleasers” for when things get awkward.
Pro Tip: Delete the tracks you’ll never play. No one’s asking for your cousin’s experimental bagpipe EDM mix. (Okay, maybe one person, but they shouldn’t be at your gig.)
