Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Music streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and so on are great to use, but not if you're serious about your DJing. There are lots of reasons why, and we cover five of the big ones in this free lesson. Streaming does have its place (we actually recommend all DJs subscribe to at least one), but as the pros know, relying on it alone will catch you out eventually.

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⚡ TIMESTAMPS ⚡
00:00 Why streaming isn't enough for serious DJs
02:19 No service has all the world's music
03:08 Tracks disappear from streaming without warning
04:58 Fewer software features with streamed music
07:14 The internet will let you down at gigs
08:54 You're locked into someone else's business plan
10:58 The simple rule every DJ should follow
12:10 Next steps: grab your free book!

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