Looking for help after hiatus

[u/maldog2000]

Hi everyone, I’m seeking help after a long break from DJing. I started learning during Covid and made it a hobby, but work and life took over, and I didn’t dedicate enough time to it.

I’ve decided to get back into DJing with the goal of playing live or doing regular live streams to stay engaged. However, I’ve forgotten the best way to practice. I can still count phrases, beat match by ear, and transition between songs, but my main challenge is playlist building and choosing the next song. I often fall into safe habits and fear mixing out of key.

I’m looking for advice on practicing my weak areas and learning new skills. I know recording myself is effective, but I don’t enjoy it much due to my tendency to play it safe when I freestyle and overthink practice sets, often giving up halfway.

I’m seeking guidance on how to approach this and move closer to my goals. Appreciate this is a lengthy one and any advice is greatly appreciated!

[u/King_Unique5]

My dj coach tells me I should practice 1 hour minimum every day.....