DJ Brian S. Redd talks about what you need to know and do BEFORE you DJ your first wedding!
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DJ Video Network is YouTube for Disc Jockeys!
If you’re tired of searching around endlessly on YouTube for quality videos that can show you skills to be a better DJ and run a more profitable business then check out DJVN. www.DJvideoNetwork.com features gear reviews, tutorials and much more!
Continuing Education for DJs
By Liz Daley, WED™, ABC™ – “A Passion for Performance” Is it really necessary for DJs to continue their education? Better yet, should DJs even bother to educate themselves in the first place? My answer, although it may seem slightly self-serving is “Yes!” Why? Because what we DJ entertainers do is a lot more difficult…
The Value of Having a “Back-Up” Plan: Part 2
By Liz Daley, WED™, ABC™ – “A Passion for Performance” In Part I I discussed (1) the necessity of having back up gear, (2) the importance of clear communication to avoid misunderstandings that can lead to agenda disruptions, and (3) the usefulness of having weather contingency plans such as purchasing mobile generators for your DJ…
So, You Want To Be a DJ?
By Dave Austin, “Music Professor” I spoke before a group of high school students recently and I was amused by some of the questions that were asked. In short, they thought being a DJ consists of nothing more than “scratching” and playing the latest hip-hop tunes. Their eyes glazed over and their faces showed disappointment…
Practice Makes “Perfect”
By Mike Walter, “Multi-Op Corner” Most people who know me know I am motivated by great sayings. I find inspiration in words that are so powerful they become a mantra. One of my favorite quotes appeared in Runners World magazine a few years ago: “You don’t train to be good in training; you train to…
A Helpful Tip for Seminar Presenters
By Mike Walter, “Multi-Op Corner” Having just attended the DJ Expo in Atlantic City and having sat through about a dozen seminars, I have an observation to make. It surprises me that so few DJ presenters give much thought to the end of their seminar. I shared this with an industry friend of mine and…
Commanding the Crowd
From The Mobile DJ MBA By Stacy Zemon “Ladies and gentlemen, may I please have your attention? Ahem. Folks, may I have your attention up here please. I HAVE AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE, SO KINDLY DIRECT YOUR ATTENTION TO THE DJ NOW!” Have you ever found yourself in a situation where seemingly uninterested or…
Why be a Disc Jockey and Master of Ceremonies?
By Liz Daley, “A Passion for Performance” There are plenty of ways to make a great living, even in today’s economy, so why do we give up our weekends and accept the personal “stress” of 30, 40, 50 or more weddings a year? Why do we subject ourselves to multiple “job interviews” a week and…
