How to Plan a DJ Set: Track Selection and Energy Flow
By Omar Meho
Playing residencies in Ibiza, the French Alps and Dubai taught me one thing fast: the best sets are prepared, but not scripted. Here's how I plan a set so I'm ready for anything the room throws at me.
What the full guide covers
- Know your slot
- Build a crate bigger than your set
- Map the energy
- Mix in key
- Plan small tempo steps
- Set your cue points before the gig
- Plan the start and the end, keep the middle open
- Back up your music