Is It Worth Getting Cheap DJ Equipment to Learn With?

This is an interesting question I had someone ask to me recently and I am glad they asked me. Many people starting out learning to DJ just want everything for as cheap as possible however I would always say that if you're serious about becoming a good DJ you will invest time and money into this.

When I was younger and learning to DJ I firstly learned for a few months on a really cheap pair of turntables. Eventually I knew I wanted to take it seriously so I went straight and bought the best pair of turntables at the time which were the Technics 1210s. They were very expensive yes but now I had great decks that I could work with day and night to hone my skills.

At the same time a lot of people I knew where trying to learn how to DJ too and would go and buy really cheap DJ equipment. The type that would normally break down within a few weeks. A lot of these people simply gave up even bothering with DJing as the decks were so awful they simply didn't want to carry on. Those who I knew who had gone for the expensive DJ equipment, including myself, all went on to become really good and start DJing professionally.

So what I would suggest is that if you want to take being a DJ seriously go for the best brands of DJ equipment. However, there are ways and means of getting the equipment with big discounts and for lower prices so that what you should try and do.

Don't just go and buy any old pair of turntables, go for the best quality equipment but just try and get a good deal on it!