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Dave Cinco

@davecinco_

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Two months after my first paid gig, I’ve had time to reflect and wanted to share some advice for anyone trying to make something real out of a dream.

1. Reframe every challenge.
It’s easy to let hard moments get to you. But holding onto them only weighs you down. Ask what a setback is teaching you instead of letting it stop you. Learn from it.

2. Find your people.
This journey is long and not meant to be done alone. Find people who genuinely believe in what you’re building and show up for them too. Friends, family, mentors— even one person who gets it. Who you surround yourself with shapes who you become.

3. Know that you can do it.
Imposter syndrome hits most of us. But if you have the dream, something in you already knows you’re capable. Stop waiting to feel ready. You figure it out by doing it, not by waiting until it feels safe.

4. Get on social media and use it.
If you’re not putting yourself out there online, you’re limiting yourself massively. It opens doors and opportunities you’d never reach otherwise. It doesn’t need to be perfect, just real and consistent.

5. Work, and work harder.
No shortcut. No hack. Show up when you’re exhausted, when you’re doubting everything, when nothing feels like it’s sticking. The people who make it aren’t always the most talented, they’re the ones who refused to quit.

Would love to hear your thoughts. If this is useful, feel free to pass along to anyone that might need it.

#producer #dj #sf #johnsummit #housemusic taken in The Midway SF by @davecinco_

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7 months ago

Absolutely stoked to be supporting @twindiplomacy this Saturday @themidwaysf

Set time: 3PM-4PM

#techhouse #sanfrancisco #pioneerdj #producer taken in The Midway SF by @davecinco_

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5 months ago

Dogs out if you’re going to be at @wearegalantis this Saturday. If your dogs are not out, this is your chance to put them out. Lmk if your dogs are out. (They should be out)

#housemusic #sanfrancisco #galantis #musicproducer taken in The Midway SF by @davecinco_

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3 months ago

Some of my favorite moments from @purple_disco_machine afters. YouTube set out now. Link in bio.

Thank you @itsmissael for the beautiful photography

#melodictechno #indiedance #techhouse #midwaysf taken in The Midway SF by @davecinco_

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20 days ago

Earth is boring. Take me back to my spaceship. @themidwaysf

@electroluxxprty
#musicproducer #bayarea #houseandtechno
#pioneerdj taken in The Midway SF by @davecinco_

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2 months ago

I love getting paid to jump up and down and do my best impression of a wacky waving inflatable tube man.

@electroluxxprty @themidwaysf

Videography by @d_town9

#techouse #maup #musicproducer #bayareamusic taken in The Midway SF by @davecinco_

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3 months ago

Always a pleasure making the gremlins bounce with @dwata_ @nyxlatenight by @davecinco_

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3 months ago

Lost in the groove.

@apeconcerts @theindependentsf

Photography by @stillharper

#sfmusic #livemusic #techhouse #melodictechno taken in The Independent by @davecinco_

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3 months ago

Vibes too high. Sun too bright.

Thank you @sataxatas for the photos! @kaiyosf
#rooftopparty #sanfrancisco #pride #housemusic taken in Kaiyō SF by @davecinco_

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4 months ago

Techno Cinco X MainStage @ 2:30AM

Where? The Old US Mint Vault. taken in San Francisco, California by @davecinco_

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8 months ago

Lights and action taken in F8 Nightclub & Bar by @davecinco_

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9 months ago

Best way to close out fleet week taken in San Francisco, California by @davecinco_

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a year ago