Sean Aiken shares his journey into the DJ world, from discovering his love for diverse music genres to attending the Scratch Academy and learning the basics of DJing. He then transitions to vinyl DJing, becomes a resident DJ, and builds a successful DJ career. His experience playing at Black Betty and the opportunity in New Orleans mark significant milestones in his DJing journey. The conversation delves into the enchanting allure of New Orleans and its vibrant music scene, the creation and impact of a mixtape, the journey of the Hot 8 Brass Band, the experience of DJing in New York and San Francisco, and the return to New York after a transformative journey.

Takeaways

• Diverse Music Genres
• DJ School Experience New Orleans and its music scene are deeply cherished and celebrated
• The journey of a DJ involves collaboration, creativity, and the pursuit of unique musical experiences

Chapters

• 00:00 Journey into the DJ World
• 07:55 Becoming a Resident DJ
• 23:06 Playing at Black Betty
• 40:47 Opportunity in New Orleans
• 47:37 The Hot 8 Brass Band
• 56:26 DJing in New York
• 01:03:25 DJing in San Francisco
• 01:20:21 Returning to New York