"How to Be a DJ" by Chuck Fresh

"How to Be a DJ" shows you how. You’ll learn all about the three different types of Disc Jockey jobs—radio, nightclub and bar, and mobile. "How to Be a DJ" gives you everything you’ll need to be successful in all three fields by showing you how to get started and how to get ahead. Learn the major advantages and disadvantages of each field. Covers group dynamics, contests and promotions, music, equipment, terminology, trade secrets, and so much more. Get ready to fulfill your DJ dreams!

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.


Contents at a Glance
Introduction
Chapter 1 Becoming a Radio DJ
Chapter 2 Becoming a Nightclub or Bar DJ
Chapter 3 Becoming a Mobile DJ
Chapter 4 Mobile and Club DJ Equipment
Chapter 5 All About The Music
Chapter 6 Performance DJs
Chapter 7 The MC
Chapter 8 DJ Resources
Chapter 9 The Digital Domain
Chapter 10 Planning for the Future
Index