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    In The Mix: Discover The Secrets to Becoming a Successful DJ
    In The Mix: Discover The Secrets to Becoming a Successful DJ
    In The Mix: Discover The Secrets to Becoming a Successful DJ
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    In The Mix: Discover The Secrets to Becoming a Successful DJ

    By Tommy Swindali

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    If you have ever dreamed of being a DJ with people dancing to your music, all while having the time of your life, then this audiobook will show you how.

    From the bedroom to the hottest clubs, to events and main-stage festivals. Whether you're a seasoned pro looking to enhance your current skills or a new, aspiring DJ looking to get started - whatever your level of experience, the wisdom in this audiobook is explosive, and it is an absolute must to skyrocketing your success as a DJ.

    This easy-to-understand guide will enable you to master the essentials of DJing. It includes gear, music, techniques, business, and the industry as a whole. You'll learn how to research and purchase the best DJ equipment on your budget. 

    Learn where to find music, how to smoothly mix music, and how to create solid playlists to rock any dance floor. Plus, you will learn how to get paid gigs at parties, clubs, events, and so much more!

    Anybody can be a DJ, and if you've ever wanted a single guide that gives you all the secrets to a successful career as a DJ, then this is that guide.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas William
    Release dateFeb 12, 2019
    ISBN9781386236009
    In The Mix: Discover The Secrets to Becoming a Successful DJ

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      In The Mix - Tommy Swindali

      In The Mix:

      Discover The Secrets

      to Becoming a Successful DJ

      Tommy Swindali

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      In This Book You Will Discover

      If you have ever dreamed of being a DJ with people dancing to your music and all whilst having the time of your life then this book will show you how. From the bedroom to the hottest clubs, events and mainstage festivals.

      Whether you're a seasoned pro looking to enhance your current skills or a new aspiring DJ looking to get started. Whatever your level of experience, the wisdom in this book is explosive and it is an absolute must to skyrocketing your success as a DJ.

      This easy to understand guide will enable you to master the essentials of DJing. Including, gear, music, techniques, business, and the industry as a whole. You'll learn how to research and purchase the best DJ equipment, on your budget. Where to find music, how to smoothly mix music and create solid playlists to rock any dance floor. Plus you will learn how to get paid gigs at parties, clubs, events and so much more!

      Anybody can be a DJ and if you've ever wanted a single book that gives you all the secrets to a successful career as a DJ, then this is that book....

      Contents

      Introduction

      Beginner's Guide To DJ Equipment Setups

      DJ Controller

      Newmark NVII

      Reloop Terminal Mix Eight Reloop

      Kontrol S4 MK2

      Pioneer DDJ SB

      Professional's Guide To DJ Equipment Setups

      CDJ

      DJM900 Nexus

      Laptop DJ

      USB

      Where Do DJs Get Their Music?

      How to Understand Genres

      How To Organize And Manage Your Music

      Rekordbox

      Mixed In Key

      Serato

      Traktor

      How to Mix Like a Pro

      Theory

      Standard Mixing

      Bass Cut

      Mixing With Sound Color FX

      Mixing With Beat FX

      Filter In and Out

      Vinyl Stop/Drop In

      Backspin

      Loop

      Mashing Things Up

      How to Get Gigs

      Management

      Booking Agents

      Branding & Marketing

      Producing

      Electronic Press Kit (EPK)

      Everything You Need to Know Before You Play Your First Gig

      Tip One

      Tip Two

      Tip Three

      Tip Four

      Tip Five

      How to Read a Crowd

      Working with an MC

      Dealing With Nerves

      FAQ and Top Tips

      About The Author

      Introduction

      A lot of people have the misconception that DJing is really hard to get into but it's actually really simple. All you need is the passion and you can start out with something as simple as a smartphone, or a DJ controller. anybody can be a DJ as long as they work hard and are motivated to achieve their goals

      In essence, DJing is taking music that already exists and changing it in

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