Getting started as a karaoke DJ

(almost none of this stuff is necessary) photo by…

Running a karaoke night is cheap and easy. Here’s all you need:

1. Laptop
2. Songs
3. Karaoke Software
4. Songbooks
5. Microphones and a PA
6. Old computer monitor

5 & 6 barely count. You can get clunky 17″ monitors for free on craigslist or freecycle. Most venues have a PA w/ mics. Got friends who play in a band? They can help scrounge something together.

So that leaves us with a laptop, songs, karaoke software, and songbooks. I made simple guides to cover each step. Spend a little time now, and next week you’ll have a working karaoke setup.

If anything seems confusing, just find a computery friend to help. They’ll know how to do all of this stuff.

1. What you need for a karaoke laptop
2. How to download Karaoke songs
3. The best free karaoke software for Mac, Windows, and Linux
4. How to make karaoke songbooks

Next up… tips on running a karaoke night!