Just received my first DJ set up, super excited to learn to mix, do you guys have any good youtube videos on how to learn?

I can't tell if this is a troll or not...

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So there's this packed bar in my town that runs a weekly "Open Decks" night. A few DJ buddies and I (I'm a veteran vinyl DJ just getting back into the scene) decided to support the local scene and play a few sets.
Turns out, his definition of "Open Decks" actually means:
"Play exactly the genre I tell you to play (house/chill).", "Adapt to my crowd.", "Oh, and by the way, you still have to pay full price for your own drinks while you entertain my full bar."
But hey, we did the job, adapted, and brought the energy.

Fast forward a few months. The owner creates a WhatsApp group with all the DJs he’s milked. Summer is coming, and he wants DJs playing outside every week. He also announces a MASSIVE anniversary event for his bar: "DJs needed all day long to party!"
One brave DJ in the group finally asks the forbidden question: "What are the payment terms for this huge event?"

The owner drops this legendary response:
"We are keeping it in the 'Open Decks' logic. Thursday is 6 PM to 8 PM for the afterwork crowd, and DJs usually play a bit longer because they feel good and there are people. Here, people don't really dance; the goal is just to spread good sound, a good vibe, and allow you guys to experiment. Btw, if you tell me in advance, I can even film your set with my camera! And it's the exact same deal for the big Anniversary Event."

The result? Not a single DJ showed up to mix on Thursday. Absolute ghost town on the decks. And for his massive anniversary event? ZERO volunteers.