Jared Jackson—respected DJ, producer, and educator—shares his perspective on how DJ culture has changed, why stability gives him creative freedom, and the discipline it takes to stay true in a clout-driven era. From educating into DJing to balancing passion with purpose, Jared drops gems on integrity, discipline, and what it really means to build a legacy without selling out.

Creative Ambiance

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Jared Jackson

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0:00 Intro

1:00 Dedication to the Craft

5:30 Intro to DJing

12:30 How DJ Culture Has Changed

17:30 Hip-Hop & Dance Music Influences

34:30 9-5 Gives You Power

41:00 Stability & Professionalism

47:00 Juggling Teaching & DJing

1:02:00 Jared’s Gripe w/ Content/Socials

1:06:00 Bar is Low in DJing

1:11:00 CDJs vs Turntables

1:17:30 Teaching the Youth to DJ

1:21:30 Open-mindedness

1:29:00 Not Being a Sellout

1:35:00 Competition in Music

1:41:00 The Future

1:45:00 Serato & Production Tools

1:52:00 Creative Process

2:06:00 Closing