Disc jockeys mix music from various sources using turntables or a mixing console and play music at events in front of a live audience. They may provide the music on the radio. They select the music played on the radio and make sure that it is broadcasted according to schedule. Disc jockeys can also create mixes for later distribution and playback.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Creating melodic, harmonic and rhythmic structures to express ideas and emotions in musical form;
(b) Translating ideas and concepts into standard musical signs and symbols for reproduction and performance;
(c) Adapting or arranging music for particular instrumental or vocal groups, instruments or occasions;
(d) Conducting instrumental or vocal groups;
(e) Selecting music for performances and assigning instrumental parts to musicians;
(f) Playing one or more musical instruments as a soloist or as a member of an orchestra or a musical group;
(g) Singing as soloists or members of vocal groups or other bands;
(h) Practising and rehearsing to maintain a high standard of performance.