1. Understand the Basics Beatmatching: This is the foundation of DJing. It involves matching the tempo (BPM) of two different songs so that they hit key points (beats) simultaneously. Music Structure: Learn about phrases, bars, and beats. Understand where to drop the first beat of the second track for smooth transitions. 2. Set Up Your … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to DJing and Mixing
Having great parties outside in the summertime
Having great parties outside in the summertime Summer is just around the corner. In the summertime, use the opportunity to make a difference between a good time and a great time at any and every outdoor party... Weddings, picnics or pool parties. To approach each outdoor party with confidence, be prepared for anything and everything … Continue reading Having great parties outside in the summertime
Tweet your playlist
TWEET YOUR PLAYLIST/SONG LIST Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Our Friends at Beatprotal shared this article with us: Richie Hawtin’s Twitter app has been out for years. I’ve been having some major thoughts about how the broadcasting of DJ tracklists in real time will change everything. With Traktor quickly becoming popular for electronic music DJs, the … Continue reading Tweet your playlist
Introduction Song Ideas
In the past years we heard a lot of "I Gotta Feelin" by the Black Eyed Peas for introductions. There's no doubt it's a great song but how many weddings can you use the same old, same old before it begins to feel stale not only to you but to the guests and more importantly … Continue reading Introduction Song Ideas
Mash Mixes at Go Home Productions
People are always asking me where I get different mixes of music, especially Mashed Mixes. Well Go Home Productions has a website that has tons of FREE MP3 downloads that are worth a listen. Go to: http://www.gohomeproductions.co.uk/ there you will find a list of songs and links to download them.
Back up your music every month
I have said it before and i will say it again. BACK UP YOUR MUSIC EVERY MONTH if possible and while you are at it defragment your music drive and check it for errors. You can use the built in disc utility that comes with your computer. Just go to My Computer select your music … Continue reading Back up your music every month
Speaker Stands and why use them
Greetings Fellow Djs. I would like to start the equipment article series with a talk about speakers, speaker stands, and speaker cords. I can't stress enough the following: ALL SPEAKERS SHOULD BE ON SPEAKER STANDS. We dj weddings and private parties, close to 90% of these parties are indoors. There is NO NEED to put your speakers on … Continue reading Speaker Stands and why use them
Removing fear out of sales and relaxing the client
Removing fear out of sales and relaxing the client Our main goal, when first meeting a client or Prospect, is to remove fear and allow them to relax. We all have a natural fear of being sold. For this reason, it is important, in your original contact, to create confidence -- not fear. Below are … Continue reading Removing fear out of sales and relaxing the client
Now that I’ve collected/ripped all this music what do I do?
Now that I've ripped all this music what do I do? Lets say you have a 200 Gigabyte hard drive and and it is 90% full thats 180 Gig and about 45,000 songs (ripped at 128 to 192 kbs avg). Hopefully You already have used a good MP3-RIPPER like Audio Grabber but if you didn't you might have to … Continue reading Now that I’ve collected/ripped all this music what do I do?
How to become the BEST Disc Jockey you can be!
How to become the best Disc Jockey you can be Is there a magic formula or a simple solution to ensure that you can become one of the best DJs in your area? Not really, but there are many ways to point yourself in the right direction. Blowe are a few guidelines to follow that … Continue reading How to become the BEST Disc Jockey you can be!
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