Have you learned a new skill later in life? If not, what’s stopping you? This spring I’ve been on a little secret adventure (I only told a couple of close friends) and thrown myself into the world of DJing!
A few weeks ago I fulfilled a lifelong dream and played my very first DJ set in front of a live audience here in Copenhagen. I’m still on a high, woo hoo!
I absolutely love this crazy new world of beat matching, cue points, looping, FX, spin backs and all the other bits and pieces I’m still trying to get my head around…
It’s definitely been a steep learning curve but I’m proof that old dogs can learn new tricks!
As many of you know, hubby and I are in the middle of selling our house and buying an apartment – exciting but stressful. Having something completely different to focus on has been brilliant for my mental health. It’s a challenge for my brain, tons of fun being creative and, last but not least, somewhere to channel all my nervous energy. After a couple of hours practising, I feel like I’ve had a gym session, ha ha!
My DJ graduation gig was in club in a big hotel right in the centre of Copenhagen. What a night but sooooo nerve-wracking… I played in front of family and friends, ladies from my International Ladies group, fellow students and their friends plus a bunch of random hotel guests. Magic! I managed to keep the dance floor full and my bass was, of course, turned up to Max!
I bought my own mixer so I can practice at home and am slowly building my repertoire of tracks.
And I’m taking more classes so I can learn more tricks. Right now I’m working on my next set (a more chilled lounge/deep house mix).
So if there’s something you’ve always fancied trying, maybe now is the time? You might surprise yourself. If I can do it, you can too!
Just keep dancing!
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Diane in Denmark
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Add Yours →This is amazing, Diane!! What a rockstar you are in every way!!
Oh yes!!! This is soooooo great! You are so cool, Diane! Music was always big thing in your life, so I think is impossible not to move in your dancefloor!
What fun!!! Your music is amazing! Great to listen to and you were totally into it! This is inspiring!
Well done Diane that’s an amazing thing to do! Go you ❤️
Yay for you!!! Continuing to do beloved activities and trying new things…is the best. Mine is weight/strength work the past year after many years of trashing my body with stressful work, caring for my parents, etc. New research projects for my own pleasure. And boldly asking other women to come do coffee or an activity after a lifetime of being shy.
I have less time ahead than before, and I won’t waste it. 💌
Fabulous!
How fabulous and so much fun! Also, what can I say, but great choice of music, too, Diane! It’s wonderful to be reminded that there are so many things we can do which bring energy and joy into our lives.
I love that you are channeling your love of music in a new directions. Go you!
Only one Word…WOW!!👍👌☺️
Diane you always amaze me!!!! You are such an inspiration 🎧🎶⌨️💽!!!
How wonderful!! So much fun, go you!! Rah Rah Rah. 😊💕🌻🦘
Thanks for sharing. This is inspirational! Well done you!
How absolutely marvellous Diane, so fun and uplifting for you and your audience. That certainly made me smile too 😃 Woohoo 🎉
I was 60 last week, I definitely want to try learning a new skill, this was very inspiring ❤️
Wow- go you!!! DJ’ing is Sebastian’s dream! We almost purchased a used mixing board station and turned his office in to a mixing room but he kind of gave up on that idea. Can’t wait to show him this!!! I honestly thought your new skill was going to be painting or building shelving with the new move- this is so much better 🕺💃🎉🥰 I follow a lot of mixer on IG and I love how they have a ear to blend different songs together. DJ Dancing Diva Diane 🎉👏🏻🎉👏🏻🎉
Pump up the jam!!! Unbelievable!
Love seeing you and KC doing your DJ’ing together 🤗
Whoo Hoo
Look at you rocking out!!🥰🤩💃
I am so excited for your new adventure, but I sure do miss you!
What a blast!! So excited for you and this new bucket list accomplishment. Keep on spinning, DJ DianeDenmark 🇩🇰 🎶 🎤
Woo hoo! Go you! Learning new skills is life changing; thank you for cheering us on!
You are just amazing and so inspiring!!!
OMG!!! Rah! Rah! Rah! You are the coolest!!!
What a fun set of beats to wake up to this morning! That mixing board looks very impressive, and seeing you mixing while balancing a huge move brings me joy. How awesome! Rah! Rah! Rah!
Congrats!!! I love it.
I didn’t even know there was such a thing as DJ school, but then I’m square like that, lol. I was dancing right along to your video clips, though. Huge Congratulations from New Hampshire, USA!!
I, 51 year old, recently came back to art after raising my family, and I’ve had this tiny secret desire myself to one day be shown in a gallery. Even admitting it to myself feels scary, but your story…Well, maybe my dream isn’t so silly after all. Many thanks and hugs to you!
Wow Diane!! This is absolutely AMAZING news. Woooo-hoooo 🙌🏻 Love the beats – you look like you are having the time of your life up behind the decks. Fab-u-lous 🌟 Completely agree – it’s never too late to learn new skills. I’ve been learning piano since January. I hope one day to be able to play Tiny Dancer – aiming high 😊✨
This. is. AWESOME. Way to go DJ Diane! Or Maybe DJ DD (Diane in Denmark?)
Anywho–this is incredibly inspiring, I thank you so much for putting yourself out there because that’s scary, but because of that, you inspire SO MANY people.
I am so proud of you Diane!!! Crying tears of joy for you!
You did what? Raising my hands in the air ‘cause it feels right! Go D – in – D!
Wow, that’s must feel so exhilarating. I’ve been clubbing recently and im 47. Music and dancing makes you feel alive 🎶😊
I love this!!!!
My motto is, if you are alive, its not too late..
Good to see you living life 🥰
Fantastic motto, I love this! 😊
I’m sure you’re a hit sensation, Diane! How very cool! …and original! Rah!Rah!Rah! You’ve got me thinking about what else I might try. 💙
I love this! You are so inspirational. 🙂
Oh my gosh, I love this so much! Good for you!! 🎉
That’s lovely! The photos are great. We went out a couple of days ago to see a friend who is a musician play a DJ set—he is an excellent DJ, IMO! ☺️ And then the next day, a welcome video our mayor (NYC) put out to welcome World Cup (I believe) travelers used his original music—we fans were surprised and excited!!!
Thanks for being awesome, doing cool things, and cheering us up.
I’m coming to Copenhagen this fall from Michigan & I can’t think of anything that would be more fun than to walk into a club & see you as the DJ!!!!
Diane this is absolutely fantastic! I assumed you had been silent due to moving house but oh my goodness. At 55 I wish I had something new that called to me to learn but not yet!
Way to go! I love the inspiration this brings to my goal of being a lifelong learner.
Wow you are such an inspiration
Oooh, my husband recently started this hobby too. Whoohoo!
This is so amazing and looks like so much fun. I can understand why it would be a little stressful as well. Good for you! Have fun!
EXCITING! The only other dj I know of is dj Eric Rhodes from when I ran across his Ca$h Out x Chris Stapleton mash up on ig. You go Miss Diane!
Fun!!!
Who hoo!! Go you! That looks like So. Much. Fun. My daughter occasionally DJs and loves it. I love dancing and really appreciate a good set. The new skill that I plan to learn is to play the piano, we’ve always had one but I never had time to learn. Thanks for making me want to get up and boogie over breakfast 😊
WOOHOO ! Go you!
Woo-hoo! You got me up off my chair watching your video! What a fun thing to learn! Sure seems complicated though, with all those levers and such. Are you available for weddings? My DD is getting married in August!😉💃🏼🕺🪩
Love it, Diane!
Go Diane…it’s your birthday…go Diane..it’s your birthday!
FABULOUS!!! Love that you are always trying new things and expanding your horizons!
Awesome Diane!! You looked fabulous! So cool and fun!
WAU!
Wow! 🤩 This is so amazing Diane! Super excited for you – you are such an inspiration 💖
Dearest Diane,
Your are the coolest Dj ever. Totally a Rockstar!!❤️. Such an inspirational energy always. Loads of Love.
-Nidhi ( been your silent YouTube subscriber for more than a decade😍)