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