Hey Reader,

Maybe you know the feeling:
You’ve spent weeks on a track, and when it’s “done,” the doubt creeps in:

“Is this really good enough?

Should I even send it out?

Would any big DJ ever play it?”

I’ve asked myself that question countless times. And here’s the truth:

You’ll probably never have that magical moment where you think, “Yes, now it’s perfect.”

That’s why I always recommend asking for feedback early in the track creation process.

It helps you spot blind spots before you go too deep – and even at the end, feedback gives you a more objective perspective.

But there’s another way to test if your track really holds up:

DJ promos.

I once got this tip from another producer, and I want to pass it on to you.

Instead of waiting until your music feels “ready,” send it.

Here’s what I started doing:

• I stopped relying on faceless promo services or lists.
• I searched for promo emails from DJs I admire – on Google, Instagram, and SoundCloud.
• Then I sent a short, respectful message with my track link.

And here’s the thing:

If a DJ downloads your track and plays it in a club, you know your sound works in the real world.

If they don’t, maybe the track isn’t the right fit yet – and that’s valuable feedback too.

It’s raw, honest, and way more motivating than getting a generic rating on a promo platform.

I was lucky, and a big DJ in my genre, Dennis Cruz, downloaded my track and played it three times already.

For me, that’s an honor – because he’s the DJ who first inspired me to start in the first place. Thanks to him, I wanted to learn the craft.

One of the clubs where he played was DC10 in Ibiza.

I’ve never been to Ibiza myself (it’s on my list for next year), but DC10 has always been that dream club for me. The DJs who play there, the vibe, the atmosphere – it’s exactly what I imagine when I think of the perfect party.

So seeing a full club dancing, smiling, and enjoying themselves while my track was playing… that was the moment of my week.

And it was a huge motivator to keep going and focus even more on my “One Thing”: Music Production.

Here’s the mindset shift: stop waiting until you feel ready.
Because that day may never come.

Instead, get your music out there! And if you see that a DJ downloaded your track, take it further:

• Check their upcoming gigs.
• Look at tagged locations and club stories.
• Maybe, just maybe, you’ll catch that magic moment where your track drops on a big system.

And believe me: it’s an incredible feeling.

Here’s the simple template I use:

Hi [DJ Name],
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I’m X, a producer and DJ from Y.
I’m sending you my latest unreleased tracks that I think could fit into some of your sets:
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[SoundCloud link]
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Thanks for your time.
Best,
X

And don’t feel like you need to start with the biggest DJs right away.
Even sending your track to smaller local DJs, friends who play in bars, or producers in your subgenre can give you valuable feedback.

The point isn’t who plays your track – it’s that your music gets out of your hard drive and into the world.

Not everyone will open. Some might weeks later. But one “yes” is all it takes to remind you: your music belongs out there.

Over the past months, I realized something: finishing music is the real bottleneck. Without finished tracks, there’s nothing to send, no chance for that life-changing “club moment.”

That’s exactly why I built the Track Finishing Blueprint.
It’s the same system I use to move from idea → finished track → promo-ready.

Inside, I break down my workflow into clear steps so you never sit in front of your DAW thinking, “What now?”.

If this email resonated with you, you’ll probably find the Blueprint useful too.
​ 👉 [Check it out here]​

Remember: we make music to be heard — so don’t keep it to yourself, share it with the world.

That’s it for now. Have a great week!

Stay Productive,
- LEMAN

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