DJ in East Idaho and West Wyoming
When I first started DJing, I did what every aspiring DJ does: I hit the forums, watched all the YouTube videos, followed the taste makers, and soaked up every tip about how to make it in this scene. Like everyone else, I had goals. And one of those goals? Playing at The Gem in Idaho Falls.
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Let’s get straight to the point: if you’re a DJ in a small town—especially somewhere like Southeast Idaho—you have to be on social media.
Yes, it feels cringe.
Yes, it’s uncomfortable.
No, it’s not what you want to be doing.
You just want to make music and play gigs, right? But here’s the reality: there aren’t many gigs happening here—and even fewer people throwing events that cater to underground genres like house, progressive, or melodic techno. If you’re not consistently getting booked, you’re not getting in front of people. And if you’re not getting in front of people, your music isn’t being heard.
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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.
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