DJ Gemandi (Cem Ebeoglu): How to Make It as a DJ | In The ARENA

In this episode of In The ARENA, I am joined by Cem Ebeoglu, widely known as DJ Gemandi, to share valuable insights on becoming a successful DJ and musical artist. With over 4000 gigs under his belt, DJ Gem is the founder of DanceMania Dubai, where aspiring artists can receive DJ and production courses.

Key Podcast Topics:

• How to Become a Successful DJ

• The Equipment You Need to Produce Music

• How to Make Money from Spotify

• The Importance of Setting Goals

DJ Gemandi’s Biography:

Born and raised in Cyprus, DJ Gem developed a deep love for music early on but found his true passion for DJing after attending an underground rave in his teens. He spent 9 years as a full-time DJ, traveling the world and performing at festivals. Today, he is the founder and CEO of DanceMania Dubai, where he offers one-on-one coaching to aspiring DJs and producers.

Podcast Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction
01:18 - The Moment DJ Gem Fell in Love with DJing
06:53 - DJ Gem’s First Gig
18:22 - Relationships While Being in the Spotlight
26:07 - Inside the World of a DJ
29:30 - The Importance of Setting Goals
33:36 - How to Become a Successful DJ
41:33 - How to Get Copyright Permissions and Make Money from Spotify
46:20 - Playing at Festivals
53:58 - Why DJ Gem Started His Own Business
57:57 - “Money is Power”
1:00:18 - DJ Gem’s Craziest Request
1:06:11 - Boxing
1:10:20 - Tattoos
1:12:19 - Never Give Up on Your Dreams
1:16:35 - The Equipment You Need to Produce Music

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