Today we’d like to introduce you to Brynn Taylor.
Hi Brynn, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I saw two chrome-colored turntables, and it was love at first sight. I taught myself how to dj way back in the late 1900s. I was in my first year of college, and as far as dj equipment was concerned, I bought whatever I could afford at the time. With the help of some of my Italian grandmother’s records, paired with inspiration I pulled from the inception of MTV’s “TRL” (if you know, you know), I started making mashups. I didn’t know that’s what I was doing because at the time, the term “mashup” was still developing. All I knew was that I was now able to tell musical stories in a brand new way – and it was magical! Now, I feel so fortunate that I get to tell these musical stories for a living, and I have had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people along the way!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
When I first started, I was told that dj’ing was “more for the boys.” However, I have been very fortunate and grateful to have carved out a niche as a female dj. It hasn’t always been easy, but I have consistently positioned myself to play in a myriad of musical environments which helped me to grow as a business, and as an artist. Misogyny and being sexualized are two main challenges I have faced over the years. I would also like to be streaming more online, but I struggle with getting started because I have been Dj’ing for live audiences for so long – it feels foreign to me to play for a virtual audience.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
My favorite thing about djing is taking things that sound familiar, and presenting them in new and exciting ways! I specialize in mashups, live remix, and helping to curating a specific mood or vibe. I love love LOVE a theme! For me, Dj’ing isn’t about playing music – it’s about managing energy. My job is to take every individual in the audience and raise their vibration and shift the collective consciousness.
I continue to create and follow a path that definitely sets me apart from other djs. I have appeared as a DJ in commercials – most recently for the CA Lottery (yes, I am the one scratching the Scratchers!). I recently returned from a 30-city tour with Nitro Circus where I had the opportunity to both DJ and MC in arenas all over the country (all while FMX and BMX bikes were flying overhead). I have opened for incredible celebrity artists at both small private parties, as well as onstage at some of the greatest venues. I have headlined national Pride festivals with audiences in the hundreds of thousands, and I am always proud to say that I was voted Best West Hollywood DJ by wehoconfidential.com. from having held several high-profile nightlife residencies over the years. I entered my first all-female DJ competition and I am happy to report that I won 1st place in the Supergirl Pro Sound Sessions in Oceanside. Did I mention that I also trained at The Second City LA for improv acting?
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.brynntaylor.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djbrynntaylor
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJBrynnTaylorFanPage
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brynntaylor/
