By Dave Austin, “Music Professor” For the past couple of months I’ve been “out of service” due to having surgery on my injured knee. So, I’ve had time to do some extra reading and thinking. I’ve noticed that among DJs, one topic which seems to reappear time and again is from those among us who…

By Andy Ebon “Wedding Marketing Expert” Deferred Maintenance is a soft phrase with a devastating meaning. In the Mobile DJ industry, it’s easy to stay behind the booth, in a bubble, entertaining the masses, focused on the music and emcee duties; unaware that your company is falling behind in a competitive race. People hear what…

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By Gregg Hollmann, “Party Professional” “Bar Rescue” on Spike TV is one of my favorite shows. Bar consultant Jon Taffer practices a no-nonsense, confrontational leadership style to transform underperforming bars into winners. On the educational front, Taffer focuses on the science of running a profitable bar. Bar science involves using systems to maximize revenue, contain…

NonProfit Entertainment is a lisiting service for non profit organizations to find entertainers who are willing to perform at social events for what they can afford to pay. We are now ready to sign up DJs to be included in gig searches. Here’s how it works: Entertainers sign up and list their talent. Non profits…

The TTM57mkII stays true to its original design by supporting familiar workflow while improving performance and software integration. Updated software controls include silicone RGB backlit pads for triggering 4 cue points per deck or the SP-6 sampler. Classic joystick controls toggle slip, instant doubles, internal mode, censor, and transform.

By Dave Ternier, Guest Writer Your willingness to be an amazing team player plays a bigger role in the success and longevity of your DJ career than you might realize. Part of what defines some of the most successful and sought after mobile DJs is their willingness to be an amazing team player (even if…

ellaskins (aka DJ Tutor) gives a lesson on snapping a loop into your music set.

By Stu Chisholm, “The Complete Disc Jockey” I’ve lost a bit of weight recently. By making a few adjustments to my diet and sticking with them, I’ve thus far shed nearly 80 lbs., enough to have gotten back into the striped shirt pictured on the jacket of my book, “The Complete Disc Jockey,” the photo…