The Mobile Djing Guidance

Many DJs are realizing that for all kinds of reasons, having their mobile DJ setup and playing mobile gigs is something they want to do. The book may also be useful to anyone who is planning to hire a DJ for their event entertainment. Topics covered for best practices include: - Entertainment requirements elicitation and management - Disc Jockey event planning and management - Tips for event MCs - Setting up a new Disc Jockey Entertainment Services Company - The relationship of mixing to music programming - Increasing DJing professionalism - Addressing common complaints of DJs - Backup plans - Adapting to the market.

"Mobile DJing: A Practical Guide" describes best practices for DJing excellence based on almost 20 years of the author's personal experience as a Mobile Disc Jockey. Best (and worst) practices are documented and tips for professional DJs or wannabes (i.e., bedroom DJs) are codified. DJing processes, techniques, practices, tips, and artifacts are described so that they can applied for the next gig. The book may also be useful to anyone who is planning to hire a DJ for their event entertainment. Topics covered for best practices include: - Entertainment requirements elicitation and management - Disc Jockey Event planning and management - Tips for event MCs - Setting up a new Disc Jockey entertainment services company - The relationship of mixing to music programming - Increasing DJing professionalism - Addressing common complaints of DJs - Backup plans - Adapting to the market.

The Mobile DJ Handbook, Second Edition continues to be an excellent guide for novice and experienced DJs looking to build a successful career as the owner-operator of a mobile disc jockey service. Complete with practical tips, expert advice, and creative strategies, this book serves as the perfect guide on how to market and sell your services as well as develop and expand your business. This book contains information on becoming a professional, securing bookings, buying equipment and music, and running party dances, contests, and games. Included within the text are sample contracts, an advertisement and brochure, and resource information. The Mobile DJ Handbook is an essential reference guide which offers readers all the knowledge and inspiration needed to run a profitable enterprise.

Don't be afraid of DMX any longer!For many mobile DJs, DMX seems to be an impossibly challenging and complex mountain to climb. In the second book in his series of guides for mobile DJs, the author explains the ins and outs of all things DMX in a way that is simple to understand and easy to implement. Topics such as how DMX works, purchasing DMX lighting, choosing a DMX controller, and creating exciting light shows are covered in language that anyone can comprehend. Don't worry; this isn't just another article that only covers how to plug in and address your lighting (although those topics are covered too). It goes beyond simply setting up your lights and provides in-depth, detailed walk-through programming guides for the 2 most popular DJ lighting software programs, MyDMX and ShowXpress. It also covers programming on a hardware lighting console and using MIDI controllers. Last but not least, the author shares his personal programming method and offers ideas and inspiration for you to create your own unique and captivating setups.

Newly revised, updated, and expanded second edition! Includes three times more pictures and diagrams, helpful summaries, and example scenarios for a variety of programming situations!Don't be afraid of DMX any longer!For many mobile DJs, DMX seems to be an impossibly challenging and complex mountain to climb. In the second book in his series of guides for mobile DJs, the author explains the ins and outs of all things DMX in a way that is simple to understand and easy to implement. Topics such as how DMX works, purchasing DMX lighting, choosing a DMX controller, and creating exciting light shows are covered in language that anyone can comprehend. Don't worry; this isn't just another article that only covers how to plug in and address your lighting (although those topics are covered too). It goes beyond simply setting up your lights and provides in-depth, detailed walk-through programming guides for the 2 most popular DJ lighting software programs, MyDMX and ShowXpress. It also covers programming on a hardware lighting console and using MIDI controllers. Last but not least, the author shares his personal programming method and offers ideas and inspiration for you to create your own unique and captivating setups.

As a guide to newly mobile Djs who have paid for their controllers. Set up the laptop. They have all the latest music. Investing in lights and the loudest speakers. Get to their first gig with people they do not know and panic sets in. I was this DJ and I want to share my experiences and guide anyone looking for insights in DJing parties in a new way. Keep in mind you may separate yourself as a DJ after reading this.

DJ Skills: The Essential Guide to Mixing & Scratching is the most comprehensive, up to date approach to DJing ever produced. With insights from top club, mobile, and scratch DJs, the book includes many teaching strategies developed in the Berklee College of Music prototype DJ lab. From scratching and mixing skills to the latest trends in DVD and video mixing this book gives you access to all the tools, tips and techniques you need. Topics like hand position are taught in a completely new way, and close-up photos of famous DJ's hands are featured. As well as the step-by-step photos the book includes downloadable resources to demonstrate techniques. This book is perfect for intermediate and advanced DJs looking to improve their skills in both the analogue and digital domain.

The Mobile DJ Handbook, Second Edition continues to be an excellent guide for novice and experienced DJs looking to build a successful career as the owner-operator of a mobile disc jockey service. Complete with practical tips, expert advice, and creative strategies, this book serves as the perfect guide on how to market and sell your services as well as develop and expand your business. This book contains information on becoming a professional, securing bookings, buying equipment and music, and running party dances, contests, and games. Included within the text are sample contracts, an advertisement and brochure, and resource information. The Mobile DJ Handbook is an essential reference guide which offers readers all the knowledge and inspiration needed to run a profitable enterprise.

This book will teach you how to be a great DJ. Whether you want to land a dream gig in your favorite nightclub, play at that cool lounge bar in your town, set up as a mobile DJ, or just provide the music at parties for friends and family, everything you need to know is within these pages. In this book, you will discover: - Understanding DJ Gear - How To Choose Your DJ Laptop - Choosing Your DJ Software - How To Choose Your DJ Gear - Other Items You'll Need - Setting Everything Up And so much more! To get started, simply scroll to the top of the page and click the "Buy now with 1-Click" button!

From novice to nightclub -- without the nightmares. Whether you're a bedroom DJ looking to improve, or an accomplished amateur making the transition to playing live, DJing For Dummies has the accessible information you need. From what to buy (and what not to buy), mastering the beat, and reading a crowd, to all the tricks, techniques, and flourishes of a pro DJ, you'll be turning noise into notoriety in no time. Discover how to: * Buy the essential equipment * Set up your kit * beatmatch seamlessly * scratch with vinyl and CD * make a great demo * Market yourself as a DJ * Explanations in plain English ' * Get in get out' information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humour and fun Get [email protected] * Find listings of all our books * Choose from many different subject categories * Browse out free articles