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

How to become a successful DJ

The equipment you need to produce music

How to make money from spotify

The importance of setting goals

Born and raised in Cyprus, DJ Gem always had a love for music but found his passion for DJing by going to an underground rave in his teens. Since then, he spent 9 years as a full time DJ, traveling all over the world to perform at festivals. Currently he is the founder and CEO of DanceMania Dubai, where aspiring artists can receive one-on-one coaching with him. 

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