We were lucky to catch up with Ty Anderson recently and have shared our conversation below.
Ty, appreciate you joining us today. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?
I first knew I wanted to learn more about djing when I was about 8 years old. My family had a picnic, hired a DJ and I was very intrigued, from the equipment set up to how he controlled the crowd. He saw me watching, let me put on his headphones and press some buttons. From that moment, I was hooked.
My parents noticed and bought me some very basic equipment. When they realized I was serious, they found me some mentors. I learned very quickly and fell more in love with the art. I booked my first event when I was 10 years old and the rest is history.
Ty, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
My name is DJ Fly Ty and I am 20 years old. I have 11 years of experience as a DJ. I began as a 9 year old and became well known because my parents recorded me practicing and posted the videos on Facebook. People who’d seen the videos began booking and/or referring me for events and I was able to build my clientele. As I became more well-known, at the age of 14, I was given the opportunity to be a Saturday Morning Mix DJ for iHeart Radio V100.7 in Milwaukee and soon after, I auditioned for a game day DJ for the Milwaukee Bucks.
I solve my clients problem by ensuring the music playlist for their event is top notch, therefore, giving them one less thing to worry about. I am professional and knowledgeable which relieves the clients stress.
I have several things I am proud of: I became a published author when I was 16 with a book I cowrote with my mother called, “Mom, Dad, I want to be a DJ,” I have been a guest DJ on Sirius XM Fly (2x), Shade 45 (2x), and Hip Hop Nation (1x), and I will begin my fifth season as a Milwaukee Bucks game day DJ in October.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The most rewarding part of being a DJ is the feelings of happiness, joy, excitement, and freedom that I provide my clients and their guests.
Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?
I had to pivot in my business during the pandemic. I’d never considered having to provide my services virtually, but in order for me to earn an income, I did. It ended up being very good for me. I made some amazing connections and sharpened my mic skills. I became a better DJ during those months of quarantine.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.DJFlyTy.com
- Instagram: @djflyty
- Facebook: DJFlyTy27
- Twitter: @djflyty27