DJ Archives - The Idahoan

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

DJ Set Building: A Milestone in My Mixing Journey

The Idahoan in his studio doing devil horns. There is a mysterious quote.

Why I Have to Brag (and How I Do It)

I have to brag sometimes. As a DJ, producer, event organizer, and marketer, it is part of the job. I have to promote my clients, and I have to promote myself if I want to treat this like a business.

That said, there is a right and wrong way to do it. There is a difference between being braggadocious and actually celebrating wins. I try to avoid coming across as “look at me” and instead focus on sharing progress in a way that feels earned.

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

How I Choose Artists for East Idaho EDM Shows

There’s a lot of joking and meme-ing in DJ circles about promoters, bookings, and lineups. Plenty of back-room conversations. Not nearly enough of it gets written down in a clear, honest way—especially for people outside the scene who don’t understand what actually goes into putting on a successful show.

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

How I Prepare for DJ Gigs: Weddings, Clubs, and More

The Idahoan - April 26, 2025 - Idaho Falls Wedding DJ

My Real-World Workflow Before Stepping Behind the Decks

In my last blog post, I broke down how to land DJ gigs—weddings, clubs, festivals, livestreams, all of it. But what happens once you get the gig? That’s what this post is about.

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all tutorial. Instead, I’m walking you through how I personally prepare for my DJ gigs, with the hope that something in my process can work for you too. Take what’s useful, ditch what isn’t—this is just my honest workflow.