How to Be a DJ

Chuck Fresh - Collection Course Technology

304 pages, parution le 21/10/2004

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Résumé

How to Be a DJ dwelves into the three main categories of being a Disc Jockey-Radio, Nightclub and Bar, and Private Affair DJ. The current trend of popular superstar DJs inspires many young minds, creating a strong demand for this title. The National Association of Mobile Entertainers states that there are already sixty thousand mobile DJs in the US alone, not including bar and nightclub DJs. Additionally, an entire new subset of this industry has evolved, known as the "D.I.Y." segment, a growing number of persons choosing to entertain at their own affairs rather than hire established professionals. In an effort to either get started on the right foot or advance to the next level of their career, this significantly large number of new DJs entering the field are all looking for information on music, equipment, and a direction pertaining to each of the individual DJ fields. In fact, in England, the turntable is outselling guitars 3 - 1!. Differences in preparation, responsibilities, equipment, music and programming, marketing and promotions, crowd management techniques, and styles are discussed for all three categories. Since a majority of DJ jobs are mobile DJ jobs at weddings and private parties, and this category by far requires the most responsibility, preparation and flawless execution, "How to Be a DJ" explores Private Affair DJs in detail.
The book also demystifies the secrets of being a "resident" nightclub DJ. Fun and lighthearted while tremendously informative, the discussion of the responsibilities of each DJ genre is intended to help readers decide which type of DJ they should be if it hasn't been decided already. With practice techniques and tips on how to master equipment, this book sets out to inform readers on how to achieve success and sharpen their strategy in this competitive market.

Benefits

Completely covers all three DJ disciplines-radio, bars and clubs, and private parties-from the creative end to the business end of successfully working as a DJ.
Explains and offers hardware and software recommendations pertaining to the current Digital Music movement, with extensive equipment setup diagrams for beginners.
Approaches the topic in a straightforward, how-to manner based on the author's personal experiences and observations.
Includes marketing tips and tricks to help readers break in to the business.
A perfect place to start for new DJs and a great solution current DJs trying to find their way in this competitive industry.

Sommaire

Radio DJs
Becoming a Nightclub or Bar DJ
Mobile/Private Party DJs
Mobile and Club DJ Equipment
The Music
Beatmixing, Remixing, and Scratching
The Master of Ceremonies
DJ Associations
The Digital Domain
Planning for the Future

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Thomson
Auteur(s)	Chuck Fresh
Collection	Course Technology
Parution	21/10/2004
Nb. de pages	304
Format	19 x 23
Couverture	Broché
Poids	645g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9781592005093
ISBN13	978-1-59200-509-3