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Module 3: Music Library & Organization

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3 Big Ideas

Collect music from record pools, streaming services, promos, and personal collections.
Organize playlists by genre, BPM, and energy for easy live selection.
Always maintain backups on multiple devices for reliability.

Action Steps (do these now)

Audit your current music library; identify gaps in genres and tempos.
Create three playlists for different gig types (wedding, club, corporate).
Set up a reliable backup system for all your tracks.

1) What is the main reason to organize your library by genre, BPM, and energy?
To quickly find the right track during a live set
To impress friends
To increase social media followers
To make playlists look pretty

2) Which sources are recommended for building a DJ music library?
Record pools, streaming services, promo tracks, personal collection
Only YouTube downloads
Pirated music
Only CDs

3) Why should you maintain backups of your library?
Prevent losing tracks and ensure reliability during gigs
To share with friends
To post online
It’s not necessary

4) How many playlists should you aim to create initially for different gig types?
1 playlist
3 playlists
10 playlists
0 playlists

5) What is a key benefit of tagging tracks with BPM, mood, or key?
Makes searching and mixing during gigs faster and more accurate
For aesthetics only
Only needed for recording albums
It’s unnecessary

Module 3: Music Library & Organization

🎥 Watch the full video to unlock the quiz.

3 Big Ideas

Source music legally—record pools, Beatport, Bandcamp, promos.
Organize playlists/crates by genre, energy, BPM, and event type.
A diverse, tagged library unlocks more types of gigs.

Action Steps

Audit your library and remove low-quality files.
Create at least three gig-type playlists.
Tag 20 key tracks with BPM, key, and energy notes.

1) Why should DJs avoid relying only on streaming during gigs?
Because streaming sounds worse
Wi-Fi can fail, so offline files are safer
Streaming is illegal
Venues ban streaming

2) What’s the purpose of crates/playlists?
To decorate your DJ software
To organize tracks for faster selection
To store duplicates
To save hard drive space

3) Which tags are most helpful for DJs?
File size and artist’s email
BPM, key, and energy level
Download source
Date purchased

4) Why should wedding DJs have a broad library?
They usually DJ for one genre only
They need to cover classics from multiple decades
To compete with club DJs
Because couples bring their own playlists

5) A well-curated music library makes DJs…
Faster, smoother, and more versatile
Spend more on equipment
Play the same set every time
Less creative

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