Introduction -- Step one: Gear. Understanding DJ gear ; How to choose your DJ laptop ; Choosing your DJ software ; How to choose your DJ gear ; Other items you'll need ; Setting everything up -- Step two: Music. How to discover great music ; How to choose and buy music ; Preparing, importing and tagging your music ; Organising your music ; Importing into your DJ software -- Step three: Techniques. Understanding your mixer ; Understanding your decks ; Beatmixing part 1: timing ; Beatmixing part 2: the three elements of a good beatmix ; Five basic DJ transitions ; Using sync, hot cues and loops ; Adding EQ, filters and effects ; How to record and critique your sets -- Step four: Playing out. Why you need to play in public ; How to pack the perfect DJ set ; Things to take with you ; Setting up in public venues ; How to behave at a gig ; Nerves and confidence ; How to programme at DJ set ; How to play bar, club and mobile gigs -- Step five: Promoting yourself. Why you need regular DJ gigs ; Building your DJ profile ; Getting involved in your local scene ; Landing regular slots ; Throwing your own event ; Setting up a mobile DJ business ; Becoming a DJ/producer.