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Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and Gary discuss: How to price yourself on Halloween and other big holidays. How to approach your sets with impatient crowds. BPMs are increasing and how you can incorporate "speed house," techno and other faster BPM tracks. How to properly DM, text or email a booker, manager or venue owner that will show you are a trustworthy profes...

Send us Fan Mail ZUEZEU, a rising star in the dance music world, joins us on this episode of The Get Down. His infectious energy and personality shine through as we discuss his meteoric rise from local Hawaii DJ to international touring artist. We explore the power of social media and how approaching his brand as a full-time marketer has propelled him to new heights. Next, we delve into the best a...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and Gary discuss: How to practice efficiently & effectively  Importance of DJ's having an established identity  The change in DJ culture & who's popular in our industry The importance of GREAT hospitality  🎶 Subscribe to Digital Music Pool for $9.99 👕 Get Down Merch - SHOP NOW 🎧 Cream & Friends Edit Pack Vol. 2 ft. Sam...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and Gary sit down with  DJ, Producer & Financial Advisor, Get Downs very own, Dario Valli Dario is a Certified Financial Planner, as well as one of Get Down DJ Groups premier DJ/Producers. Some of the financial topics talked about in this episode include: Budgeting Living within your means DJing full time vs Djing part time Prioritizing Sa...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and Gary discuss: Pros & Cons of Resident DJ vs. Rotation Worst DJ Sets Katy Perry Selling the Right to Her Music  Drake & Weeknd AI Grammy Nominated Song 🎶 Subscribe to Digital Music Pool for $9.99 👕 Get Down Merch - SHOP NOW 🎧 Cream & Friends Edit Pack Vol. 2 ft. Sam Collins, Sir Gio & Vandal On Da Track 🎧 Get Down DJs Ed...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and Purari discuss: 3 ways you can book travel gigs. What traits bookers are looking for when booking DJs. Other career paths for music producers besides being the main act. Is Electric Zoo in NYC, Fyre Fest 2.0? 🎶 Subscribe to Digital Music Pool for $9.99 👕 Get Down Merch - SHOP NOW 🎧 Cream & Friends Edit Pack Vol. 2 ft. Sam Collins, S...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and GaryW talk about:  Creams recent run of bigger travel shows & the confidence it's instilled in his DJ sets. The importance of maintaining your livelihood vs. chasing your passion.  Keys to sustaining a healthy financial situation  while doing what you love. Pioneers acquisition of Serato & how it will affect the future of DJ s...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and GaryW talk about:  Creams trip to New England & having a mixed bag of packed rooms, as well as some not so crowded gigs. Is everyone replaceable? What makes you so special? Self awareness & knowing your place in the industry. Online best of lists that just make no sense. 🎶 Subscribe to Digital Music Pool for $9.99 👕 Get Down Merc...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and GaryW talk about: Gary's exhaustive travel schedule over the last 4 months & how over doing it can wear you down in time.  How to combat burnout & maintain a healthy lifestyle in a notoriously unhealthy industry.  Dealing with gigs you don't want you to do. Being coachable when receiving negative feedback. There’s never b...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and GaryW talk about: Separating emotions & business. Where can it get you in trouble & how can you compartmentalize to gain future success.  What their biggest pet peeves are when listening to other DJs.  How to deal with bookers professionally. Having the correct tools on hand to get booked & paid in a professional manner.  WATCH...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and Gary talk about: Highlighting Good & Bad DJ's with Bookers/Owners/Managers to Negotiate Rates  Looking At DJs As Real Entertainers Understanding the Low Points in DJing How to Improve Your DJ Sets Approaches to Your DJ Set Hiring Bigger Artists Cream - Closer OUT NOW WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🎶 Subscribe to Digital Music Pool...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and Purari talk about everything that went into  Cream's release, Closer: What are the three phases of creating a song and why are they important? Idea creation/mixing - How to come up with new ideas and create your sound. Mixing/Mastering - What is mixing & mastering and why does it matter? Promotion - How to self release your music....

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and GaryW talk to DJ Tyler Valentine: Tyler is a staple in Asbury Park nightlife & has witnessed its transformation over his 10+ year DJ career.  He is also a prominent figure in the Asbury Park LGBTQ+ Nightlife scene and can be found as one of the residents at the famed Paradise Nightclub & Bar. Tyler has worked with Get Down for a li...

Send us Fan Mail This week we bring you a very special episode featuring interviews from Get Down DJ's prior to this year Get Down Networking Event that took place in May. This episode also features Purari's Production seminar. The seminar walked guests of the meet up, through basic Ableton production to more advanced production tip & tricks. Michael Purari is the owner of Purari Pro...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and GaryW talk about: Re-Cap Creams weekend & being comfortable in a room vs. playing parties that are out of your comfort zone. How to handle playing a brand new venue & how to approach format, dealing with management & being flexible with your set. Helping bookers/owners/managers understand the DJs worth to the success of the ven...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and GaryW talk about: Re-aligning your goals when things are moving at a rapid pace. Understanding why your home market sucks & what can we do to improve your weekly residencies. Separating the business of DJ'ing from the passion for DJing.  What makes you successful? 🎶 Subscribe to Digital Music Pool for $9.99 👕 Get Down Merch - SH...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and GaryW talk about: Why it's important to be over-prepared for your DJ gigs, especially private events The need for us to diversify our DJ sets & how you can set yourself apart from the next DJ  How to re-create the trends that have taken off at festivals & incorporating them into your local market Subscribe to Digital Music Poo...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and GaryW talk about: How you can benefit from patience & asking for promotions at the right time. Is the nightlife landscape changing? How you can think about the evolution to get ahead? Ways you can benefit from having a "There's always someone that can take my job" mentality. Subscribe to Digital Music Pool for $9.99 👕 ...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and GaryW talk about: The importance of being prompt & prepared when someone reaches out to you for your services. Changing perspective of gigs you may think are "below you" & instead leaning into those opportunities to make the best of them. Venues doing the little things to step up their game in the eyes of their patrons &a...

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Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Down Cream and GaryW will help you learn: What does it mean to be an Opening DJ and what are some things you can do in your sets to set yourself apart. Blue Check marks on social media and how can they benefit us as DJs & business owners.  How Coachella & other festivals have shaped the way we listen to music. 🎟️  RSVP to the Get Down Meet Up Sub...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down for a solo episode after many weeks! The guys talk about a venue going from thinking of entertainment as an afterthought to making the entertainment the star. How do we as DJs need to re-think our sets? Next Gary talks about how he's only played 1 weekend in the last 8 weekends. What can we do to stay sharp in our skills & our music knowledge? Al...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down with Purari Production Academy Owner & Artist,  Purari! Purari talks about utilizing Miami Music Week to it's fullest potential & gives some insight on how to maximize your networking time throughout MMW. The guys dig into establishing processes that will streamline your task management for better efficiency when high level multi-tasking. Fin...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down with friend of the show & current EDMA Mash Up of the Year Winner, Angelo the Kid! Angelo talks about his recent journey into making production his main focus, taking higher end gigs only & an upcoming move to North Carolina to help build the new Trio Nightclub. Part 1 of a 2 part podcast where the guys talk musical direction & finally wrappin...

Send us Fan Mail This week Cream & Gary take the show down to Miami Music Week to record with special guests from the EDMA's which is Hosted by iHeartRadio’s Sean “Hollywood” Hamilton & our friends from Digital Music Pool! This invite only party brings together some of the best talent in the world in Electronic Dance Music. The guys sat down with JustNKayse, Landis, Vandal On Da Track...