How to Use a CD Player as a DJ

Many large family functions and corporate events now use a DJ for their entertainment. Whether it's a wedding to a company picnic to a Bar Mitzvah, you will likely find a DJ using a CD player or two. Follow these steps to use a CD player as a DJ for your next party.

Instructions

1. Determine what type of CD player you will need. If you're looking to be a professional DJ you may want to choose a CD player that allows you to load multiple CDs instead of one at a time. This will save you time and hassle between songs.

2. Read all instructions that came with the CD player. If you purchased it used then you should ask the person whom you bought it from to show you how to use it. If they are unable to help you then hold off buying it until you locate written instructions from the Internet or the CD player's manufacturer.

3. Test the product before you perform as a DJ. Have all your music laid out in advance so you're not fumbling around, looking unprofessional. This will assist you in determining what songs can easily flow into one another for a smooth transition.

4. Discuss music type to be played with the person that hired you. You will need to have appropriate music for the designated function. The client may have a list of specific songs to be played at a certain time. If you have all this information in advance you will be a well prepared DJ at the time of the party.