<p>Booking the right DJ for weddings is key in making sure your day ends on a high with all your family and friends celebrating with you on the dance floor. To help you make sure you get it right here are ten top tips from one of our best DJs. Rory Gleeson has been a wedding DJ for nearly 10 years and has played at over 400 weddings.</p>
<p>1. Choose a full time DJ</p>
<p>Always try and find out if your DJ is full time and is not a plumber during the week that does a bit of DJing at the weekend. You probably wouldn't choose a part time photographer or caterer. Choosing a full time DJ will ensure professionalism, experience and invariably ensure that he/she understands the importance of involving and interacting with your guests.</p>
<p>2. Budget</p>
<p>Like all wedding bands for hire, choosing the cheapest DJ is not a good idea. As with most things, you get what you pay for and this is certainly the case with DJs. A professional, experienced wedding DJ will not play for less than 350.00.</p>
<p>3. Testimonials</p>
<p>A professional DJ should be able to provide up to date testimonials to prove they are consistently doing a great job and that they are working regularly. Also make sure the previous clients/agencies are available to back up there testimonial.</p>
<p>4. Playing Times</p>
<p>As a guide it is generally best to have your DJ play for a maximum of 3/4 hours. Have background music playing for a while beforehand and try not to have your first dance too early. A good guide time is be 8.30pm followed by the party music straight afterwards until 12/1am. Always give you guests a good chance to relax after the long meal and speeches before rushing into the evening event.</p>
<p>5. Playlist</p>
<p>When preparing your playlist for the DJ choose between 15 & 30 songs, any more than that and he/she will find it difficult to create a good mix. Explain what styles you like and do not like and also what songs you definitely do not want played. Don't go overboard with obscure/heavy songs that you may like but won't necessarily get the party going. A decent mix of old and new goes down well and played by the right DJ would be blended seamlessly.</p>
<p>6. Meeting</p>
<p>Although it will cost a little bit more, a meeting prior to the big day is always recommended with the DJ. You can make sure you are happy with their appearance, personality etc. I would always recommended meeting at the venue itself if possible so you can iron out any problems with the room/load in etc beforehand. If budget is tight a phone call to go through everything is a good second option.</p>
<p>7. Music Mix</p>
<p>Don't be afraid to ask the DJ to prepare you a mix of say 10 of your favourite tunes beforehand, most professional DJ's should have the capability of producing these mix cd's and it will give you a good impression of his mixing ability.</p>
<p>8. Equipment</p>
<p>Check out the DJ's sound system and lighting system before you book. They should be able to provide photographs of their set up. Ask how loud the sound system is and if it will be powerful enough for your room/venue. Also enquire about the lighting they have, a decent wedding lighting rig would consist of 4 to 6 lights on a T'bar, anything more than this could end up annoying your guests, the lighting should be pointing onto the dance floor only not illuminating the whole room.</p>
<p>9. Safety Certificates/Insurance</p>
<p>Make sure your DJ has P.A.T testing stickers and certificates for all of his electrical equipment. This will ensure he looks after his kit and that it won't blow up during your first dance. Also, any DJ worth his salt should have full public liability insurance up to 2 million.</p>
<p>10. Be Fussy, it's your big day!!!</p>
<p>And the end of the day you are paying good money for a professional band for weddings so make sure he knows exactly what not to play as well as what you like. Have a long conversation with him about all aspects of the night, if you can't get hold of him or he doesn't return your calls then he probably isn't worth booking. This is one of the most important days of your life and you need to make sure it ends on a high with all your family and friends celebrating with you on the dance floor.</p>
<p>These lists are compiled from both personal experience and the excellent request lists given to us consistently over the years. Helping us to discover new and rediscover classic music that moves the dance floor week in, week out at some of the finest events across the UK.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Sunday, 17 November 2013
Saturday, 16 November 2013
Ways to Motivate Yourself to Get a Healthier Life
From the psychological techniques of motivation, we have figured out, and you can go to practice. At this time, mainly women, because men more appropriate advice from Oleg Taktarov.
<br /><br />1. Shock therapy. Undress naked, turn on bright overhead light in the worst fitting, stand in front of full-length mirror and scrutinize his or her entire face and body for ten minutes. If you're reading materials Takzdorovo.ru, it is easy to install between your flawed and way of life: from facial wrinkles to posture. And during those ten minutes you'll understand - you want to look how you got here, and what you want to achieve for the year.<br />NB: True, some so upset that they were going to buy is not a gym, a triple chocolate cake with chocolate glaze.<br /><br />2. Leave the sports best. I was too lazy every time to collect things for the room, and then analyze the bag in the bathroom, and I bought a new set of makeup - but better than at home. Hair and skin do not like bleach, so the banks for the pool - from the special, "professional" lines. Deodorant - more expensive, as a cream, and odorless. Body Cream - from the line of my favorite perfume.<br />In t
he shower sports club is usually more relaxed than in the bathroom, so visit there for me to associate with going to the SPA. That's where you can take advantage of scrub, do not stick to wet booty shower curtains and not touching the wall with his elbows. Make a mask for the hair, while sitting in a sauna. And even shaved his legs, without haste, because under the door of a crowd two more willing to take a shower. Of course, the delicate procedure is best done, if your club showers shared showers are closed or deserted.<br /><br />3. Fashion - the healthiest motivation for losing weight. It seems that it said Karl Lagerfeld. Kate Moss says that "nothing tastes better than feeling thin." Well, listen to it is not necessary - an index of body mass have long gone beyond the lower limit of normal.<br />But I listen to (my BMI is okay): If you are dissatisfied with their appearance and want to spend the entire next paycheck on to become a beautiful, invest in their health and ap
pearance, but not in the clothes and accessories. In healthy flexible bodies, even things from inexpensive stores look much better than luxurious cashmere and silk outfits on deliquescent wives of chairmen. On duty, I worked with those and others.<br />Just do not get carried away staring at glossy magazines with models - learn to be interested in fashion away from malnourished bodies.<br /><br />4. Create your own reputation. Your healthy lifestyle - this is a flawless line to the resume, and label. Once I worked for a company, lump-sum award of $ 200 to all the staff who managed to quit smoking. And deduct the money from your paycheck every time they were seen around with a cigarette. Pathetic - managers, hiding in the butt sleeve, faced with the chief and his wife in the mall on weekends.<br />I've recently tried to order a cheeseburger in the American diner, and my friends got their communicators and promised to remove all the video and made public with the headline "col
umnist Takzdorovo.ru and 1500 kcal. We had a salad. But I liked it.<br /><br />5. Promise yourself that you just get to the Hall. Your laziness is composed of two elements: laziness actually engaged (share this reluctance - twenty per cent, muscular joy remembered better than whining) and lazy to get to the room (my personal statistics, rainy weekend morning, its share amounts to three hundred percent).
So sometimes I promise myself that by simply entering. I take a laptop - in a cafe in the hall there is Wi-Fi - or a book, come, ordering tea, put the bag next to the form, check your mail ... and then pass me the girl is flushed in the form of dance, and I decide well, just look, check out Who's there today is a lesson. Or relax in the sauna. And then doing three hours and force myself to get out of the pool. And every time I can not believe it worked again.<br /><br />6. Only 10 minutes. You've heard it a million times already, but tell me, you have a general list of things you can do for yourself and your health for ten minutes? I have, I have already written, for example here. Take you 10 minutes to to figure out what to do in 10 minutes. You probably have a timer on the phone.<br /><br />7. Determine the location for his hobby. A standard problem for many women (men with this easier): fixation in a spiral of "home, work, home, dinner - no interests, no hobbies, no indivi
dual's own life outside of relationships and careers. If you also feel sick from the traditional women's activities - knitting, embroidery, cooking soap - like me, or if they have become boring to you, invest in health.<br />There's always something to do - depending on what you need from hobbies. Communication? Group exercises. "Unloading brain? Strength training. Loneliness? Swimming. Creation? Healthy eating and growing rosemary. Fine motor skills and concentration? Yoga.<br /><br />8. Do not hide from people. Permanently appoint a special event - a photo session with the familiar (the more provocative the better) management conferences at work, participation in round tables (if your profession requires at least some publicity, they will be easy to arrange). The main thing is that the activities were not one-off - otherwise the temptation to sit on a strict diet and harmful, to lose weight by 5 kg to the event and then collect them again, plus a couple more.<br /><br />9.
Ritualiziruyte process. Do you have a nice ritual to you? Morning coffee, a magazine, a certain window table in the cafe? Think about why they're so excited. Good view? Pleasant smell? Heat and you might think? Enter these elements in your sport ritual.<br />And - I never get tired of trying to convince you that it is useful and important - please create diaries training and nutrition. We now have, and "analog" for those who like to write by hand, turning the pages and draw notes in the margins. If you do not want to print, get ready - they can be found in major bookstores.<br />See "motivational" video and listen to music. I have a collection of commercials that look, I immediately launches into the hall for a wet T-shirt and sturdy hips. Sports brands are doing an ad that you can raise a howl of delight and envy. A clip Beyonce and Shakira?<br /><br />10. Sports magazines and music labels regularly make the best music playlists for the sport. In my player is a DJ set of s
ongs, selected by a bat, which is optimally suited for jogs at a speed of 11 km / hr. There are galleries for belly dancing, yoga, impact strength training. For a quick walk on the treadmill is perfect music with the world's Fashion Week.<br />And you should have a song that opens the second breath. Music that you want to include, as a red button when you are literally valites treadmill. Which can cause you to rise from the dead. Everyone has such.<br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<br /><br />1. Shock therapy. Undress naked, turn on bright overhead light in the worst fitting, stand in front of full-length mirror and scrutinize his or her entire face and body for ten minutes. If you're reading materials Takzdorovo.ru, it is easy to install between your flawed and way of life: from facial wrinkles to posture. And during those ten minutes you'll understand - you want to look how you got here, and what you want to achieve for the year.<br />NB: True, some so upset that they were going to buy is not a gym, a triple chocolate cake with chocolate glaze.<br /><br />2. Leave the sports best. I was too lazy every time to collect things for the room, and then analyze the bag in the bathroom, and I bought a new set of makeup - but better than at home. Hair and skin do not like bleach, so the banks for the pool - from the special, "professional" lines. Deodorant - more expensive, as a cream, and odorless. Body Cream - from the line of my favorite perfume.<br />In t
he shower sports club is usually more relaxed than in the bathroom, so visit there for me to associate with going to the SPA. That's where you can take advantage of scrub, do not stick to wet booty shower curtains and not touching the wall with his elbows. Make a mask for the hair, while sitting in a sauna. And even shaved his legs, without haste, because under the door of a crowd two more willing to take a shower. Of course, the delicate procedure is best done, if your club showers shared showers are closed or deserted.<br /><br />3. Fashion - the healthiest motivation for losing weight. It seems that it said Karl Lagerfeld. Kate Moss says that "nothing tastes better than feeling thin." Well, listen to it is not necessary - an index of body mass have long gone beyond the lower limit of normal.<br />But I listen to (my BMI is okay): If you are dissatisfied with their appearance and want to spend the entire next paycheck on to become a beautiful, invest in their health and ap
pearance, but not in the clothes and accessories. In healthy flexible bodies, even things from inexpensive stores look much better than luxurious cashmere and silk outfits on deliquescent wives of chairmen. On duty, I worked with those and others.<br />Just do not get carried away staring at glossy magazines with models - learn to be interested in fashion away from malnourished bodies.<br /><br />4. Create your own reputation. Your healthy lifestyle - this is a flawless line to the resume, and label. Once I worked for a company, lump-sum award of $ 200 to all the staff who managed to quit smoking. And deduct the money from your paycheck every time they were seen around with a cigarette. Pathetic - managers, hiding in the butt sleeve, faced with the chief and his wife in the mall on weekends.<br />I've recently tried to order a cheeseburger in the American diner, and my friends got their communicators and promised to remove all the video and made public with the headline "col
umnist Takzdorovo.ru and 1500 kcal. We had a salad. But I liked it.<br /><br />5. Promise yourself that you just get to the Hall. Your laziness is composed of two elements: laziness actually engaged (share this reluctance - twenty per cent, muscular joy remembered better than whining) and lazy to get to the room (my personal statistics, rainy weekend morning, its share amounts to three hundred percent).
So sometimes I promise myself that by simply entering. I take a laptop - in a cafe in the hall there is Wi-Fi - or a book, come, ordering tea, put the bag next to the form, check your mail ... and then pass me the girl is flushed in the form of dance, and I decide well, just look, check out Who's there today is a lesson. Or relax in the sauna. And then doing three hours and force myself to get out of the pool. And every time I can not believe it worked again.<br /><br />6. Only 10 minutes. You've heard it a million times already, but tell me, you have a general list of things you can do for yourself and your health for ten minutes? I have, I have already written, for example here. Take you 10 minutes to to figure out what to do in 10 minutes. You probably have a timer on the phone.<br /><br />7. Determine the location for his hobby. A standard problem for many women (men with this easier): fixation in a spiral of "home, work, home, dinner - no interests, no hobbies, no indivi
dual's own life outside of relationships and careers. If you also feel sick from the traditional women's activities - knitting, embroidery, cooking soap - like me, or if they have become boring to you, invest in health.<br />There's always something to do - depending on what you need from hobbies. Communication? Group exercises. "Unloading brain? Strength training. Loneliness? Swimming. Creation? Healthy eating and growing rosemary. Fine motor skills and concentration? Yoga.<br /><br />8. Do not hide from people. Permanently appoint a special event - a photo session with the familiar (the more provocative the better) management conferences at work, participation in round tables (if your profession requires at least some publicity, they will be easy to arrange). The main thing is that the activities were not one-off - otherwise the temptation to sit on a strict diet and harmful, to lose weight by 5 kg to the event and then collect them again, plus a couple more.<br /><br />9.
Ritualiziruyte process. Do you have a nice ritual to you? Morning coffee, a magazine, a certain window table in the cafe? Think about why they're so excited. Good view? Pleasant smell? Heat and you might think? Enter these elements in your sport ritual.<br />And - I never get tired of trying to convince you that it is useful and important - please create diaries training and nutrition. We now have, and "analog" for those who like to write by hand, turning the pages and draw notes in the margins. If you do not want to print, get ready - they can be found in major bookstores.<br />See "motivational" video and listen to music. I have a collection of commercials that look, I immediately launches into the hall for a wet T-shirt and sturdy hips. Sports brands are doing an ad that you can raise a howl of delight and envy. A clip Beyonce and Shakira?<br /><br />10. Sports magazines and music labels regularly make the best music playlists for the sport. In my player is a DJ set of s
ongs, selected by a bat, which is optimally suited for jogs at a speed of 11 km / hr. There are galleries for belly dancing, yoga, impact strength training. For a quick walk on the treadmill is perfect music with the world's Fashion Week.<br />And you should have a song that opens the second breath. Music that you want to include, as a red button when you are literally valites treadmill. Which can cause you to rise from the dead. Everyone has such.<br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Friday, 15 November 2013
Top 8 Harsh Truths that Improve Your Life
<p>They say life is what we make of it. By the end of this post, I hope to have helped you decide whether that statement is true or not. There is no doubt that life has its ups and downs. However, how we deal with them can sometimes make all the difference. Some of these lessons may be old-hat for you. If so, look for ways to refine the idea to ensure your getting the most out of it. On the other hand, you may completely disagree with an idea or two and that's great! Let us know your thoughts so we can all learn from each other.</p>
<p><strong>1. Friends Come and Go<br /></strong>When I was in high school, I always imagined spending most of my life with the same people. Then when I realized I had to move to college, that all changed. Once again, I made some close college friends but left them all behind when I moved from the UK to South Africa.<br />Friends will always come and go in your life; even though I'm back in the UK now, all my friends are in university around the country and not exactly in meeting distance. It can be a hard thing to accept, but many of the friends you spend time with now, might not be around in the next few years.<br /><strong><em>Important Lesson:</em> There are an abundance of amazing people out there for you to meet and build relationships with. If you don't have many friends, don't stress, there are literally billions of friendship possibilities.</strong></p>
<p><strong>2. You Won't Always Get What You Want</strong><br />I remember one Christmas when the only thing I had asked for was some second hand turntables for DJ'ing. I didn't ask for anything else so I was pretty sure I would get them. However, they didn't come and I ended up having to save for 10 months on my own in order to purchase them. <br />You won't always get what you want in life: people are going to be late, people will let you down, items you want won't always be available(<strong>Dell xps m1530 battery</strong>).<br /><strong><em>Important Lesson:</em> Don't look for happiness in material possessions and if things don't go your way, learn to accept them. Life's too short to stay miserable.</strong></p>
<p><strong>3. Many People Will Love You, but Many Will Not</strong><br />Whether you are a celebrity, a charity worker or just a normal guy, there are going to be people that love you and what you do, but there's also going to be plenty people that don't like you. There are many possible reasons such as jealousy, similarities to them, or just not being someone's 'type'.<br /><strong><em>Important Lesson:</em> Not everyone is always going to like you, and that's fine. If people want to spend time talking about you then that is their problem. You are perfect as you are. You shouldn't need everyone to like you to have some form of self-esteem.</strong></p>
<p><strong>4. Nobody Can Transform Your Life Like You Can</strong><br />Wouldn't it be lovely if we didn't have to go up on stage, but we could just read a paragraph of a blog post and become a perfect public speaker? Or, wouldn't it be nice if our friends could do daring things, and we would benefit from them as well?<br />The support and help of others can only take you so far, you're going to have to do your own thing to make big changes in your life situation.<br /><strong><em>Important Lesson:</em> Do things for yourself and learn to stand on your own two feet. People you rely on won't be around forever, and you don't want to have to use others as a crutch to get anywhere in life.</strong></p>
<strong>5. You Are Going to Fail</strong><br />I built more than 7 websites before I created one that actually started making me any money. I even put hundreds of hours into my own company that I actually closed down last month. Whether it is exams, projects, companies, or even the odd pub quiz, there are times when you will fail to meet your goals(<strong>Dell latitude d630 Battery</strong>).<br />As the saying goes - "Only those who are asleep make no mistakes".<br /><strong><em>Important Lesson:</em> You can learn a lot from others, but it is your own failures that are going to teach you the most valuable lessons in life. Learn from your failures, embrace them, and use them to drive you on to success.</strong>
<p><strong>6. Rain Will Sometimes Cancel Play</strong><br />On some occasions when you have your shorts on and you're ready for the beach, it's going to rain. Or, when you get to that first hole and you're ready to tee off - the clouds will open. Things aren't always going to go how you would like them to.<br /><strong><em>Important Lesson:</em> Don't stress about the things that you can't control. Learn to live with things that happen. You can't change the past, but you can change how you react to things.</strong></p>
<p><strong>7. There May Be No Tomorrow</strong><br />At least, not for you anyway. We never know what is around the corner, a car crash, a heart attack; heck...even the end of the world is possible. Let's face it, although we would all like to live till we are 70 years old, that's certainly not always the case. There will be one day that is our last(<strong>Sony vgp-bps2a battery</strong>).<br /><strong><em>Important Lesson:</em> Make the most of each day. Make sure the people you care about actually know it, don't worry about little matters, just make sure you spend time doing the things you love.</strong></p>
<p><strong>8. Someone Else Will Always Have More</strong><br />Whether it is money, partners, friends or even blog subscribers, there will always be areas where other people have more than you. That isn't to say you can't become abundant in whatever you want (i.e. someone always had more money than Warren Buffett until 2008 when he was noted to be the richest man in the world).The wanting of more actually holds a very important lesson...<br /><strong><em>Important Lesson:</em> Just because someone has 'more', that doesn't mean they are happy. Read the biography of any celebrity and they will tell you they enjoy their process of earning money, rather than what money can do to make them happy. In other words, focus on what you love, not what the thing you love can get you.</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Live life for the moment</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Accept what is, even if things don't go your way</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Happiness is here, right now if you stop resisting and start accepting</em></strong></p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<p><strong>1. Friends Come and Go<br /></strong>When I was in high school, I always imagined spending most of my life with the same people. Then when I realized I had to move to college, that all changed. Once again, I made some close college friends but left them all behind when I moved from the UK to South Africa.<br />Friends will always come and go in your life; even though I'm back in the UK now, all my friends are in university around the country and not exactly in meeting distance. It can be a hard thing to accept, but many of the friends you spend time with now, might not be around in the next few years.<br /><strong><em>Important Lesson:</em> There are an abundance of amazing people out there for you to meet and build relationships with. If you don't have many friends, don't stress, there are literally billions of friendship possibilities.</strong></p>
<p><strong>2. You Won't Always Get What You Want</strong><br />I remember one Christmas when the only thing I had asked for was some second hand turntables for DJ'ing. I didn't ask for anything else so I was pretty sure I would get them. However, they didn't come and I ended up having to save for 10 months on my own in order to purchase them. <br />You won't always get what you want in life: people are going to be late, people will let you down, items you want won't always be available(<strong>Dell xps m1530 battery</strong>).<br /><strong><em>Important Lesson:</em> Don't look for happiness in material possessions and if things don't go your way, learn to accept them. Life's too short to stay miserable.</strong></p>
<p><strong>3. Many People Will Love You, but Many Will Not</strong><br />Whether you are a celebrity, a charity worker or just a normal guy, there are going to be people that love you and what you do, but there's also going to be plenty people that don't like you. There are many possible reasons such as jealousy, similarities to them, or just not being someone's 'type'.<br /><strong><em>Important Lesson:</em> Not everyone is always going to like you, and that's fine. If people want to spend time talking about you then that is their problem. You are perfect as you are. You shouldn't need everyone to like you to have some form of self-esteem.</strong></p>
<p><strong>4. Nobody Can Transform Your Life Like You Can</strong><br />Wouldn't it be lovely if we didn't have to go up on stage, but we could just read a paragraph of a blog post and become a perfect public speaker? Or, wouldn't it be nice if our friends could do daring things, and we would benefit from them as well?<br />The support and help of others can only take you so far, you're going to have to do your own thing to make big changes in your life situation.<br /><strong><em>Important Lesson:</em> Do things for yourself and learn to stand on your own two feet. People you rely on won't be around forever, and you don't want to have to use others as a crutch to get anywhere in life.</strong></p>
<strong>5. You Are Going to Fail</strong><br />I built more than 7 websites before I created one that actually started making me any money. I even put hundreds of hours into my own company that I actually closed down last month. Whether it is exams, projects, companies, or even the odd pub quiz, there are times when you will fail to meet your goals(<strong>Dell latitude d630 Battery</strong>).<br />As the saying goes - "Only those who are asleep make no mistakes".<br /><strong><em>Important Lesson:</em> You can learn a lot from others, but it is your own failures that are going to teach you the most valuable lessons in life. Learn from your failures, embrace them, and use them to drive you on to success.</strong>
<p><strong>6. Rain Will Sometimes Cancel Play</strong><br />On some occasions when you have your shorts on and you're ready for the beach, it's going to rain. Or, when you get to that first hole and you're ready to tee off - the clouds will open. Things aren't always going to go how you would like them to.<br /><strong><em>Important Lesson:</em> Don't stress about the things that you can't control. Learn to live with things that happen. You can't change the past, but you can change how you react to things.</strong></p>
<p><strong>7. There May Be No Tomorrow</strong><br />At least, not for you anyway. We never know what is around the corner, a car crash, a heart attack; heck...even the end of the world is possible. Let's face it, although we would all like to live till we are 70 years old, that's certainly not always the case. There will be one day that is our last(<strong>Sony vgp-bps2a battery</strong>).<br /><strong><em>Important Lesson:</em> Make the most of each day. Make sure the people you care about actually know it, don't worry about little matters, just make sure you spend time doing the things you love.</strong></p>
<p><strong>8. Someone Else Will Always Have More</strong><br />Whether it is money, partners, friends or even blog subscribers, there will always be areas where other people have more than you. That isn't to say you can't become abundant in whatever you want (i.e. someone always had more money than Warren Buffett until 2008 when he was noted to be the richest man in the world).The wanting of more actually holds a very important lesson...<br /><strong><em>Important Lesson:</em> Just because someone has 'more', that doesn't mean they are happy. Read the biography of any celebrity and they will tell you they enjoy their process of earning money, rather than what money can do to make them happy. In other words, focus on what you love, not what the thing you love can get you.</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Live life for the moment</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Accept what is, even if things don't go your way</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Happiness is here, right now if you stop resisting and start accepting</em></strong></p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Friday, 4 October 2013
The Best Program to Automatically iTunes Delete Duplicates!
<p>Are you manually erasing all of your duplicates!? Automatically have it done for you with this program, (CLICK HERE FOR THE iTunes Clean Up PROGRAM!) and stop listening to all of those songs over and OVER! <strong>iTunes Delete Duplicates</strong>!</p>
<p>Ok, when you are in one of your iTunes Delete Duplicate modes. Just think happy thoughts of a program that will delete these duplicates for you!!!!!</p> <p>I know how crazy am I to not want to sit around all day on iTunes deleting duplicates? No, this can be a simple task and I will tell you why!</p> <p>My friend is a DJ and she tends to get way to many duplicates in here iTunes library, and often time does not have time to fix this problem! BUT I hate it so I went on a mission to find a solution to this problem. It didn't take me as long as I thought either! I found a great solution, as apposed to when I myself go into iTunes delete duplicate mode! Who has time for that right?</p>
<p>What else does this wonderful program do anyway?</p> <p>This program will actually go through your iTunes account and fix your song names as well! I am excited to say that when she came home to find that I had single handedly cleaned up her iTunes by myself with my own two hands (and a very lovely <strong>iTunes delete duplicate tool</strong>) she was quite happy with me!</p> <p>So what else can you look forward to getting with this tool?</p> <p>Well, besides these first few problems that I have already explained the solution to, there is another plus to using this program! It fills in the artist name, and INFORMATION!!! If you are like my little DJ friend, you will love this program too!</p> <p>Here is the program: /Fix-iTunes-Music</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<p>Ok, when you are in one of your iTunes Delete Duplicate modes. Just think happy thoughts of a program that will delete these duplicates for you!!!!!</p> <p>I know how crazy am I to not want to sit around all day on iTunes deleting duplicates? No, this can be a simple task and I will tell you why!</p> <p>My friend is a DJ and she tends to get way to many duplicates in here iTunes library, and often time does not have time to fix this problem! BUT I hate it so I went on a mission to find a solution to this problem. It didn't take me as long as I thought either! I found a great solution, as apposed to when I myself go into iTunes delete duplicate mode! Who has time for that right?</p>
<p>What else does this wonderful program do anyway?</p> <p>This program will actually go through your iTunes account and fix your song names as well! I am excited to say that when she came home to find that I had single handedly cleaned up her iTunes by myself with my own two hands (and a very lovely <strong>iTunes delete duplicate tool</strong>) she was quite happy with me!</p> <p>So what else can you look forward to getting with this tool?</p> <p>Well, besides these first few problems that I have already explained the solution to, there is another plus to using this program! It fills in the artist name, and INFORMATION!!! If you are like my little DJ friend, you will love this program too!</p> <p>Here is the program: /Fix-iTunes-Music</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Thursday, 3 October 2013
iTunes Organizer, Program that Automatically Organizes iTunes Library
<p>iTunes organizer, how to organizer your iTunes, what the problem is with all of the programs out there that are supposed to help you automatically organize your iTunes library.</p>
<p>So I am a DJ, which means my iTunes library always a mess and I can't stand that.</p> <p>So at some point I had to start looking for different programs that were going to help me automatically organize my iTunes library because I just don't have enough time in the day to do this.</p> <p>I set out looking for programs one afternoon and you know how that goes. You type one wrong word into google and pretty soon you are looking at the most expensive programs, with the least amount of help. So I started trying different programs to see if I could find one that was going do a few things.</p> <p>Here is what I wanted the <strong>iTunes Organizer</strong> to do.</p> <p>I wanted it to automatically delete duplicate songs, and I wanted it to delete the worst copy of the two. As a DJ this is important because you need to bring your best music!</p>
<p>I wanted the iTunes organizer to automatically fill in missing album information. Again, this is very important for me, because I have to be able to find music that people request and fast!</p> <p>I wanted the<strong> iTunes organizer</strong> to automatically name songs that I uploaded and were miss labeled "Track" instead of the real song name! I could spend days looking for the right song when they are all called "Track".</p> <p>I wanted a few other things but I would have settled for one program that did all of these things no questions asked!</p> <p>Thankfully after a few days of trial and error with some of the programs that said they did all of that, but actually didn't do any of that. I found a program that did everything I wanted my iTunes organizer to do!</p> <p>Learn more about the program here: /iTunes_Organizer</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<p>So I am a DJ, which means my iTunes library always a mess and I can't stand that.</p> <p>So at some point I had to start looking for different programs that were going to help me automatically organize my iTunes library because I just don't have enough time in the day to do this.</p> <p>I set out looking for programs one afternoon and you know how that goes. You type one wrong word into google and pretty soon you are looking at the most expensive programs, with the least amount of help. So I started trying different programs to see if I could find one that was going do a few things.</p> <p>Here is what I wanted the <strong>iTunes Organizer</strong> to do.</p> <p>I wanted it to automatically delete duplicate songs, and I wanted it to delete the worst copy of the two. As a DJ this is important because you need to bring your best music!</p>
<p>I wanted the iTunes organizer to automatically fill in missing album information. Again, this is very important for me, because I have to be able to find music that people request and fast!</p> <p>I wanted the<strong> iTunes organizer</strong> to automatically name songs that I uploaded and were miss labeled "Track" instead of the real song name! I could spend days looking for the right song when they are all called "Track".</p> <p>I wanted a few other things but I would have settled for one program that did all of these things no questions asked!</p> <p>Thankfully after a few days of trial and error with some of the programs that said they did all of that, but actually didn't do any of that. I found a program that did everything I wanted my iTunes organizer to do!</p> <p>Learn more about the program here: /iTunes_Organizer</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Wednesday, 2 October 2013
Mobile DJ Hire forever
<p>How many weddings, work functions, Christmas parties, birthday parties and other occasions have you attended to in the past where you haven't seen a DJ taking requests and playing the right music for the guests. I'm guessing not many and to be honest the only other entertainment you can have for a party with music is a band.</p>
<p>There are so many devises and automatic DJ software which allows you to play music via mp3 and what with finances being squeezed it is all too tempting for people to setup a basic sound system with mp3 player over hiring a professional mobile DJ.</p>
<p>Listed below are good reasons why a mobile disco and DJ is the number one option:</p>
<p>1. Mp3 speakers are louder, better sounding quality these days and they're only going to get better but a top of the range setup is going to cost about 1000 to start with. However, home entertainment still can't compete with a professional DJs system and you will be looking at paying a few hundred pounds.</p>
<p>2. You can easily run good mixing software with your mp3 player which will mix in music of the same speed absolutely perfectly and this is a cheaper option than using a real person but what if the guests want to hear another or mixed genres of music? You wouldn't want a miss-beat match mix at an important occasion, like a wedding for example! A slow track missing into a dance track would sound awful!</p>
<p>3. A good reputable DJ will bring to a party top of the range disco lights which will vary in style, function and colour. A lot of time, money and effort goes in to buidling up a good and professional disco setup. Once the music is playing and the lights are switched on your venue room is effectly turned into a nightclub. Of course, choosing an Mp3 player over a mobile DJ will not include a lighting setup at all, so that is another expensive purchase you will have to make.</p>
<p>5. It always puts a positive on any indivduals night when they make a song request and the DJ plays and announces on the microphone a shout out dedicating the song choice. This subsequntly puts a positive on everyone else around to having a great night. An Mp3 player will proabably be provided by the bride, groom or maybe the person oragansing the party. Unless a requested playlist is sent from every guest you wont get the right balance. You certinly cannot take requests on an Mp3 player!</p>
<p>You could possibly use your Mp3 player and this will save you money, however when it comes to big celebrations like weddings, corporate events and other important events it's not worth taking such a big risk. A wedding is once in a life time celebration so it's important everything is right and the reception goes on for at least 3 5 hours which is a big chunk of the day! A reputable mobile DJ is cost effective and reliable and any event organiser is in safe hands that all the guests will be entertained and served.</p>
<p>Whether you pick an Mp3 player over booking a professional DJ, hopefully this article will help you make the right decision. Next time you go to any party or events just take some time to see how important the entertainer and their equipment actually are to the night!</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<p>There are so many devises and automatic DJ software which allows you to play music via mp3 and what with finances being squeezed it is all too tempting for people to setup a basic sound system with mp3 player over hiring a professional mobile DJ.</p>
<p>Listed below are good reasons why a mobile disco and DJ is the number one option:</p>
<p>1. Mp3 speakers are louder, better sounding quality these days and they're only going to get better but a top of the range setup is going to cost about 1000 to start with. However, home entertainment still can't compete with a professional DJs system and you will be looking at paying a few hundred pounds.</p>
<p>2. You can easily run good mixing software with your mp3 player which will mix in music of the same speed absolutely perfectly and this is a cheaper option than using a real person but what if the guests want to hear another or mixed genres of music? You wouldn't want a miss-beat match mix at an important occasion, like a wedding for example! A slow track missing into a dance track would sound awful!</p>
<p>3. A good reputable DJ will bring to a party top of the range disco lights which will vary in style, function and colour. A lot of time, money and effort goes in to buidling up a good and professional disco setup. Once the music is playing and the lights are switched on your venue room is effectly turned into a nightclub. Of course, choosing an Mp3 player over a mobile DJ will not include a lighting setup at all, so that is another expensive purchase you will have to make.</p>
<p>5. It always puts a positive on any indivduals night when they make a song request and the DJ plays and announces on the microphone a shout out dedicating the song choice. This subsequntly puts a positive on everyone else around to having a great night. An Mp3 player will proabably be provided by the bride, groom or maybe the person oragansing the party. Unless a requested playlist is sent from every guest you wont get the right balance. You certinly cannot take requests on an Mp3 player!</p>
<p>You could possibly use your Mp3 player and this will save you money, however when it comes to big celebrations like weddings, corporate events and other important events it's not worth taking such a big risk. A wedding is once in a life time celebration so it's important everything is right and the reception goes on for at least 3 5 hours which is a big chunk of the day! A reputable mobile DJ is cost effective and reliable and any event organiser is in safe hands that all the guests will be entertained and served.</p>
<p>Whether you pick an Mp3 player over booking a professional DJ, hopefully this article will help you make the right decision. Next time you go to any party or events just take some time to see how important the entertainer and their equipment actually are to the night!</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Mobile Dj Tips - How To Dj A Wedding
<p>When Djing on a Wedding, your responsibilites will be greater than if simply DJing a birthday party or backyard bash. You will most-likely be playing the emcee for the evening, so you will need to have an outline of how the evening will run before you arrive at the event. This is a very special night for the bride and her family, because so much lies on your ability, you get the opportunity to charge considerably more for your services.</p>
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<p><strong>The Basic Wedding Outline: </strong></p>
<p>Your agenda for the evening will be customized based on your client's needs and the suggestions of the wedding planner. But for now, I'd like to give you a basic outline. First, start by introducing bride and groom and the wedding party. This will happen at the start of the reception, after the wedding party has finished with their photos. The most common announcement or event that precedes this is the couple's first dance to a song. Make sure you know what song you will be playing BEFORE the wedding. Afterward, there is usually a toast to the bride and groom. You will need to introduce everyone who is speaking and make sure to have a wireless mic ready for them. After that you may signal people to start eating dinner. Depending on how dinner is being served (buffet line, etc) you may need to have special instruction for the guests. <br /><br />After dinner, the most common announcement is for the father-daughter dance and the mother-son dance. Make sure you also have
these songs ready.</p>
<p><strong>What is the Best Music to Play at a Wedding?<br /></strong> Weddings can be difficult because there is such a wide range of individuals at the event. You have to do your best to keep everyone happy with your music selection, but know that it is almost impossible. The first thing is to realize that the CLIENT is in charge, so ask them first. Are there certain songs the MUST play, and others they must NOT play? Follow their rules, because they are paying the bill! <br /><br />Always also the bride and groom what type of music you should be playing at their wedding. Give suggestions and create a list. You should ideally have a form for the couple to fill out to better help them. One of the simpliest ways is to just ask them for what music they love to hear. <br /><br />You should also have in your arsenal a list of must-play songs for all high-energy events. These are the songs that get people on their feet and dancing like crazy! <br /><br /> <strong>How to End the W
edding:</strong></p>
<p>The entire night, everyone will love you simply because you are the source of the music. But when it comes to the end and you have to shut off, if you do it wrong, you may have some unhappy campers. There is a right way and a wrong way to say goodbye at the end of a perfect evening. Here are some tips:</p>
Always let the bride and groom and the wedding planner how long you service lasts for. They should know exactly when you stop playing (and then play 15 min. longer)
You need to announce that you are starting to wrap things up during the last 30 minutes of the event. Let people know as soon as possible.
Don't try to announce over and over again, just to remind people about that's it about time to end of your service. But you should start to play some songs that convey the evening is coming to an end. And ALWAYS let everyone know which song is the very LAST one.
Put some business cards at your dj stand where people can see it and can contact you in the future for their events.<br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<p><strong><br /></strong></p>
<p><strong>The Basic Wedding Outline: </strong></p>
<p>Your agenda for the evening will be customized based on your client's needs and the suggestions of the wedding planner. But for now, I'd like to give you a basic outline. First, start by introducing bride and groom and the wedding party. This will happen at the start of the reception, after the wedding party has finished with their photos. The most common announcement or event that precedes this is the couple's first dance to a song. Make sure you know what song you will be playing BEFORE the wedding. Afterward, there is usually a toast to the bride and groom. You will need to introduce everyone who is speaking and make sure to have a wireless mic ready for them. After that you may signal people to start eating dinner. Depending on how dinner is being served (buffet line, etc) you may need to have special instruction for the guests. <br /><br />After dinner, the most common announcement is for the father-daughter dance and the mother-son dance. Make sure you also have
these songs ready.</p>
<p><strong>What is the Best Music to Play at a Wedding?<br /></strong> Weddings can be difficult because there is such a wide range of individuals at the event. You have to do your best to keep everyone happy with your music selection, but know that it is almost impossible. The first thing is to realize that the CLIENT is in charge, so ask them first. Are there certain songs the MUST play, and others they must NOT play? Follow their rules, because they are paying the bill! <br /><br />Always also the bride and groom what type of music you should be playing at their wedding. Give suggestions and create a list. You should ideally have a form for the couple to fill out to better help them. One of the simpliest ways is to just ask them for what music they love to hear. <br /><br />You should also have in your arsenal a list of must-play songs for all high-energy events. These are the songs that get people on their feet and dancing like crazy! <br /><br /> <strong>How to End the W
edding:</strong></p>
<p>The entire night, everyone will love you simply because you are the source of the music. But when it comes to the end and you have to shut off, if you do it wrong, you may have some unhappy campers. There is a right way and a wrong way to say goodbye at the end of a perfect evening. Here are some tips:</p>
Always let the bride and groom and the wedding planner how long you service lasts for. They should know exactly when you stop playing (and then play 15 min. longer)
You need to announce that you are starting to wrap things up during the last 30 minutes of the event. Let people know as soon as possible.
Don't try to announce over and over again, just to remind people about that's it about time to end of your service. But you should start to play some songs that convey the evening is coming to an end. And ALWAYS let everyone know which song is the very LAST one.
Put some business cards at your dj stand where people can see it and can contact you in the future for their events.<br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
How to Choose Best DJ for Wedding?
<p>If you are planning for any wedding, then there are lots of arrangements as well as planning that have to be made. In order to ease off this task, it is always better to make the list of all the things which you would require during the time of wedding. With the help of the list, you can rest assure that you haven't miss anything. The list will also help in prioritizing the things as well as help in sorting the things which need to be booked first. At the time of wedding, the entertainment of the guests is one such item which should be always remained on the top of your list.</p>
<p>The best way to entertain the guests of your party is to hire the wedding DJ UK . It is always advised to book the well-known singers as well as DJs in advance in order to avoid late time problems. It is quite essential to find the right type of DJ for your marriage. Therefore, you must ensure that the DJ you are hiring is renowned and famous in the market.</p>
<p>If you are not sure about the status or recognition of your DJ, then you can make a thorough research about it on the internet. If the search came out to be positive, then immediately book that DJ otherwise hire another DJ which is reputed one. Another thing which is essential while going for the Disco DJ hire is to see whether the DJ is under your budget or not. It is very essential to see that whether you can afford that DJ or not.</p>
<p>Almost every renowned DJ is costly, thus you need to make your budget so that you couldn't cross the maximum limit of your budget made by you. If you are looking for DJs at cheaper price, then the best place to start your search is the Internet. With the help of Internet, you can know each and every possible detail of your DJ such as price, customer satisfaction, quality and many more. There are certain questions which you need to ask while going for party DJ hire. These include how long will their set lasts or how long will they play the music and is there any extra charge for transportation?</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<p>The best way to entertain the guests of your party is to hire the wedding DJ UK . It is always advised to book the well-known singers as well as DJs in advance in order to avoid late time problems. It is quite essential to find the right type of DJ for your marriage. Therefore, you must ensure that the DJ you are hiring is renowned and famous in the market.</p>
<p>If you are not sure about the status or recognition of your DJ, then you can make a thorough research about it on the internet. If the search came out to be positive, then immediately book that DJ otherwise hire another DJ which is reputed one. Another thing which is essential while going for the Disco DJ hire is to see whether the DJ is under your budget or not. It is very essential to see that whether you can afford that DJ or not.</p>
<p>Almost every renowned DJ is costly, thus you need to make your budget so that you couldn't cross the maximum limit of your budget made by you. If you are looking for DJs at cheaper price, then the best place to start your search is the Internet. With the help of Internet, you can know each and every possible detail of your DJ such as price, customer satisfaction, quality and many more. There are certain questions which you need to ask while going for party DJ hire. These include how long will their set lasts or how long will they play the music and is there any extra charge for transportation?</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Monday, 16 September 2013
Wedding DJ or Wedding Band? Which Is Right For You
<p>As an Edmonton Wedding DJ for over 25-years and an Agent representing hundreds of live performers for over 10-years I have a unique perspective on which is the best solution. Quite honestly, both can be equally great and both can be equally horrible if put into a situation like a wedding. But, there are some great resources you can research to make sure you're not left with bored guests or Diva Band members.</p>
<p>Bands: There is no question live bands bring a level of energy and excitement that is hard to beat. A great band will interact with your guests and draw people onto the dance floor. Bands often will play their versions of popular dance songs and have set lists they've built to create energy and flow. When researching for a band you'll need to know the sort of music your guests will like. Hiring a band and finding out they only play Elvis tunes for your Oil Field company might not go over very well.</p> <p>In this circumstance working with an Agent like Mitchell Entertainment might yield the best result. A good agent will ask you many questions about your event and will offer several suggestions. Your job then is to look through their information, listen to their music and maybe even attend one of their performances where you can gauge their talent and whether or not they are a good fit to your event. If there are songs you'd like played you must negotiate with the act whet
her or not they can accommodate your request and if there is an associated cost. The price of a band varies greatly depending on popularity and number of members.</p> <p>In Alberta a small (2-3 member) band can cost as little as $1000 but can be as high as $10,000 for a single night or more. Show Bands tend to be more polished and produce more consistent results- and because of this their prices can range from $5000-$15,000 per night. Party Bands (often 3-10 members) fit somewhere in the middle. They often have a great repertoire of music. Cheaper bands are just that: CHEAP. They have no routine- they show up and play their music with little regard for showmanship or entertaining your guests. This why researching an act is vitally important.</p> <p>There are some drawbacks to bands, however. Bands tend to be much louder than DJs. Their instruments are amplified on stage so each musician can hear themselves and then the instruments are further amplified by the main sound syst
em. This is not the rule, but is dependent on the size of the venue and how the band is used to setting up and playing. A Band will also take customary breaks ranging from 15-30minutes after playing for 45-60minutes. Some will have some background music they can play, but you have to ask them if they can do that.</p> <p>You may also be responsible for accommodations depending on where the band is traveling from. Even some local bands may ask for accommodations and this must clarified when negotiating. Bands may also ask for "Rider" fulfillment. This is where an Act will provide a list of items or services the client must fulfill on behalf of the Act as part of the hiring agreement. Some items might be simple like having water and towels on stage. Others might be more complicated like preferred travel services or maybe you need to provide a sound and lighting system- in this case they will have listed a criteria- a minimum standard of what they expect. These extras are your f
inancial responsibility over and above the cost of the band.</p>
<p>Your experience with bands may differ, but the underlying message here is to ask a lot of questions and scrutinize the contract before signing anything.</p> <p>Disc Jockeys: Mobile disc jockeys got their start in the mid-fifties when radio jockey's held Dance Parties for major stations as part of a sponsored promotion. Back then they used huge industrial equipment used by the radio station. Today DJ equipment can be found at Future shop, local music stores and at thousands of shops on the internet. The availability of inexpensive gear and access to unlimited music online has meant just about anyone can become a Disc Jockey.</p> <p>Alberta has enjoyed a robust economy for well over 20-years and that has allowed many people with disposable income to invest in weekend warrior hobbies like DJing. Just like bands, there are hobbyists and professionals. Many enter this industry because you need not a huge knowledge of equipment or music to be able to actually play music. Unfortu
nately that seems to be the problem with DJs. Too many hobbyists and not enough professionals. But depending on your needs and level of entertainment you're looking for you might be able to save some money by hiring a hobbyist. But if your needs are more involved and your expectations are much greater I would recommend a professional with substantial experience.</p> <p>Many people have enjoyed DJ entertainment. They are are almost universally less expensive than bands. They also play the original versions of songs we've all grown to love. A DJ can also have thousands of songs to choose from- where as a band may only have 100 (an exceptional band can have upwards of 500-700 ie The Chevelles From Lethbridge, Alberta). It can sometimes be much easier to work with a DJ to create a music playlist for your guests. With so much music at their fingertips a DJ can literally play for days without repeating music.</p> <p>An Edmonton Wedding DJ can cost anywhere between $750 to $2500 an
d more depending on many factors. Some factors that can affect price are Experience, services offered, options, size of function, venue location, travel requirements and even parking costs. An Edmonton DJ should be able to provide references and in some cases be able to invite you to see them in action (it is always a good idea to make sure the DJ has permission of their client before you attend).</p> <p>Because there are so many DJs in the Edmonton area, it would be a good idea to work with an established company like those who've been in business for more than 10-years. One GREAT Edmonton DJ company has been in business for almost 25-years and offers a wide variety of entertainers in various price points. You can also enlist the services of a DJ Association like the ALBERTA ASSOCIATION OF MOBILE ENTERTAINERS where their members must meet strict guidelines. Some associations will have general information as well as a submission form you can have multiple replies sent to you
r inbox from companies interested in your event.</p> <p>Some things your DJ should offer as standard: -Use of a contract -Be a registered business -Be licensed with AVLA -Have Liability Insurance -Have Back up Equipment -Have back up personnel -Offer a variety of packages and options -Should take requests -Should be able to meet with you -Should take a variety of payment options -Should provide recent referrals (<30-days)</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<p>Bands: There is no question live bands bring a level of energy and excitement that is hard to beat. A great band will interact with your guests and draw people onto the dance floor. Bands often will play their versions of popular dance songs and have set lists they've built to create energy and flow. When researching for a band you'll need to know the sort of music your guests will like. Hiring a band and finding out they only play Elvis tunes for your Oil Field company might not go over very well.</p> <p>In this circumstance working with an Agent like Mitchell Entertainment might yield the best result. A good agent will ask you many questions about your event and will offer several suggestions. Your job then is to look through their information, listen to their music and maybe even attend one of their performances where you can gauge their talent and whether or not they are a good fit to your event. If there are songs you'd like played you must negotiate with the act whet
her or not they can accommodate your request and if there is an associated cost. The price of a band varies greatly depending on popularity and number of members.</p> <p>In Alberta a small (2-3 member) band can cost as little as $1000 but can be as high as $10,000 for a single night or more. Show Bands tend to be more polished and produce more consistent results- and because of this their prices can range from $5000-$15,000 per night. Party Bands (often 3-10 members) fit somewhere in the middle. They often have a great repertoire of music. Cheaper bands are just that: CHEAP. They have no routine- they show up and play their music with little regard for showmanship or entertaining your guests. This why researching an act is vitally important.</p> <p>There are some drawbacks to bands, however. Bands tend to be much louder than DJs. Their instruments are amplified on stage so each musician can hear themselves and then the instruments are further amplified by the main sound syst
em. This is not the rule, but is dependent on the size of the venue and how the band is used to setting up and playing. A Band will also take customary breaks ranging from 15-30minutes after playing for 45-60minutes. Some will have some background music they can play, but you have to ask them if they can do that.</p> <p>You may also be responsible for accommodations depending on where the band is traveling from. Even some local bands may ask for accommodations and this must clarified when negotiating. Bands may also ask for "Rider" fulfillment. This is where an Act will provide a list of items or services the client must fulfill on behalf of the Act as part of the hiring agreement. Some items might be simple like having water and towels on stage. Others might be more complicated like preferred travel services or maybe you need to provide a sound and lighting system- in this case they will have listed a criteria- a minimum standard of what they expect. These extras are your f
inancial responsibility over and above the cost of the band.</p>
<p>Your experience with bands may differ, but the underlying message here is to ask a lot of questions and scrutinize the contract before signing anything.</p> <p>Disc Jockeys: Mobile disc jockeys got their start in the mid-fifties when radio jockey's held Dance Parties for major stations as part of a sponsored promotion. Back then they used huge industrial equipment used by the radio station. Today DJ equipment can be found at Future shop, local music stores and at thousands of shops on the internet. The availability of inexpensive gear and access to unlimited music online has meant just about anyone can become a Disc Jockey.</p> <p>Alberta has enjoyed a robust economy for well over 20-years and that has allowed many people with disposable income to invest in weekend warrior hobbies like DJing. Just like bands, there are hobbyists and professionals. Many enter this industry because you need not a huge knowledge of equipment or music to be able to actually play music. Unfortu
nately that seems to be the problem with DJs. Too many hobbyists and not enough professionals. But depending on your needs and level of entertainment you're looking for you might be able to save some money by hiring a hobbyist. But if your needs are more involved and your expectations are much greater I would recommend a professional with substantial experience.</p> <p>Many people have enjoyed DJ entertainment. They are are almost universally less expensive than bands. They also play the original versions of songs we've all grown to love. A DJ can also have thousands of songs to choose from- where as a band may only have 100 (an exceptional band can have upwards of 500-700 ie The Chevelles From Lethbridge, Alberta). It can sometimes be much easier to work with a DJ to create a music playlist for your guests. With so much music at their fingertips a DJ can literally play for days without repeating music.</p> <p>An Edmonton Wedding DJ can cost anywhere between $750 to $2500 an
d more depending on many factors. Some factors that can affect price are Experience, services offered, options, size of function, venue location, travel requirements and even parking costs. An Edmonton DJ should be able to provide references and in some cases be able to invite you to see them in action (it is always a good idea to make sure the DJ has permission of their client before you attend).</p> <p>Because there are so many DJs in the Edmonton area, it would be a good idea to work with an established company like those who've been in business for more than 10-years. One GREAT Edmonton DJ company has been in business for almost 25-years and offers a wide variety of entertainers in various price points. You can also enlist the services of a DJ Association like the ALBERTA ASSOCIATION OF MOBILE ENTERTAINERS where their members must meet strict guidelines. Some associations will have general information as well as a submission form you can have multiple replies sent to you
r inbox from companies interested in your event.</p> <p>Some things your DJ should offer as standard: -Use of a contract -Be a registered business -Be licensed with AVLA -Have Liability Insurance -Have Back up Equipment -Have back up personnel -Offer a variety of packages and options -Should take requests -Should be able to meet with you -Should take a variety of payment options -Should provide recent referrals (<30-days)</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Sunday, 15 September 2013
The Best Wedding Dj - Edmonton Wedding Dj
<p>Edmonton Wedding DJs is located at 12825 52 St. Edmonton, AB T5A 3P8. Canada. A wedding DJ is pretty much well thought-out as fasten for most weddings. Edmonton Wedding DJs welcomes all brides and grooms. Your wedding day is a special time of tremendous significance. Don't leave it up to prospect. Finding the right wedding DJ entertainment is imperative. Horizon Entertainment knows that wedding DJ music plays a big role in the triumph of any reception. The food may taste great and the flowers may look beautiful, but it is the reception entertainment that people will memorize and talk about for years to come. With that in mind Edmonton Wedding DJs take the accountability of being your choice for wedding DJ entertainment very sincerely. With having nearly a thousand successful wedding receptions to Edmonton Wedding DJs track record, you can rest certain that there will be no surprises on your wedding day. Edmonton Wedding DJ offers wedding DJ entertainment services in and a
round the Edmonton area. At Putting on the Hits we take all events sincerely and attend to each in a professional manner. We're convinced you will find our prices to be very cutthroat. When you book Putting on the Hits services you're not only paying for great entertainment services, you're paying for peace of mind. Putting on the Hits has been keeping Edmonton dance floors packed at wedding receptions for over 15 years. Let us make it the day you've always dreamed of. To better accommodate our customers. Putting on the Hits has developed several Edmonton wedding DJ packages in accordance to your wedding event hours and the number of guests attending. This allows you the litheness to select an Edmonton Wedding DJ package that will suit your budget or definite desires. We have all professional equipment, including a pro wireless microphone for speeches and announcements. Edmonton Wedding DJs honored to be considered to provide the very superlative in Disc Jockey musical enter
tainment, Master of Ceremonies services, and Entertainment Director services for your event. We believe that our job starts from the time the doors open to the time they shut us down. We comprehend how perilously important the musical entertainment is to the triumph of your reception. You can be certain that, with our services, your event will be a remarkable sensation!</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
round the Edmonton area. At Putting on the Hits we take all events sincerely and attend to each in a professional manner. We're convinced you will find our prices to be very cutthroat. When you book Putting on the Hits services you're not only paying for great entertainment services, you're paying for peace of mind. Putting on the Hits has been keeping Edmonton dance floors packed at wedding receptions for over 15 years. Let us make it the day you've always dreamed of. To better accommodate our customers. Putting on the Hits has developed several Edmonton wedding DJ packages in accordance to your wedding event hours and the number of guests attending. This allows you the litheness to select an Edmonton Wedding DJ package that will suit your budget or definite desires. We have all professional equipment, including a pro wireless microphone for speeches and announcements. Edmonton Wedding DJs honored to be considered to provide the very superlative in Disc Jockey musical enter
tainment, Master of Ceremonies services, and Entertainment Director services for your event. We believe that our job starts from the time the doors open to the time they shut us down. We comprehend how perilously important the musical entertainment is to the triumph of your reception. You can be certain that, with our services, your event will be a remarkable sensation!</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Saturday, 14 September 2013
Looking for a DJ for Wedding Music?
<p>If you want to keep your guests well entertained during your wedding, think of hiring a great DJ. Finding a wedding DJ is not a hard task. You will need to choose a DJ who understands your style of wedding, your guests and your unique entertainment needs. You can find great wedding DJs who offer cost effective entertainment packages. Below are some useful steps you can use to find the right New York DJs.
<br /><br />For a start, make sure you hire experienced wedding DJs. Find out if the DJ has been providing entertainment for wedding ceremonies in the recent past and how successful he was. With experience the DJ already understands the perfect songs which move crowds during weddings and just the right time to play them. An experienced DJ will add that classy touch to your wedding by playing the right music to the right audience.<br /><br />Secondly, never hire a wedding DJ who does not have the right license. This will help you to avoid any drama during your wedding if the person you hire is caught practicing piracy or is not licensed to play the songs commercially. A licensed DJ for wedding music will obtain all music from reputable and legal sources so you would not have anything to worry about when playing your music. Furthermore, pirated music is usually distorted and does not produce the high quality of sound which you would like to hear during your occasion.<br /><br /
>Wedding DJs must be very professional. You have to make sure that they have a presentable website where you can get all their information. The company should be professional with set policies on payments and entertainment packages it offers clients. In fact, the way the wedding DJ will present himself/herself really tells a lot about the quality of service.
<br />You also need to consider the rates charged by the DJ for wedding before hiring. You need to get value for your money so look for quality services and pay reasonably for them. However, do not consider price as the leading determinant of the DJ you settle for. Remember that you always pay for what you get so seeking very cheap services can be disappointing.<br /><br />You should also ask the DJ in NY to give you live samples which you can listen to. This music will give you a taste of what the DJ has to offer. You should get samples of different styles and genres which the DJ has played in the past just to find out what he/she is capable of doing. Make sure you also consider the kind of equipment used by the DJ to play his music. Without proper equipment, the quality of music will be compromised. <br /><br />Lastly, contact the DJ NYC and set up a meeting to speak to this person on a face to face basis. Sit down and discuss the requirements of your wedding and make sure
you give as much information as possible about your entertainment needs. Book reliable and professional New York DJs and your guests will be properly entertained all the way.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<br /><br />For a start, make sure you hire experienced wedding DJs. Find out if the DJ has been providing entertainment for wedding ceremonies in the recent past and how successful he was. With experience the DJ already understands the perfect songs which move crowds during weddings and just the right time to play them. An experienced DJ will add that classy touch to your wedding by playing the right music to the right audience.<br /><br />Secondly, never hire a wedding DJ who does not have the right license. This will help you to avoid any drama during your wedding if the person you hire is caught practicing piracy or is not licensed to play the songs commercially. A licensed DJ for wedding music will obtain all music from reputable and legal sources so you would not have anything to worry about when playing your music. Furthermore, pirated music is usually distorted and does not produce the high quality of sound which you would like to hear during your occasion.<br /><br /
>Wedding DJs must be very professional. You have to make sure that they have a presentable website where you can get all their information. The company should be professional with set policies on payments and entertainment packages it offers clients. In fact, the way the wedding DJ will present himself/herself really tells a lot about the quality of service.
<br />You also need to consider the rates charged by the DJ for wedding before hiring. You need to get value for your money so look for quality services and pay reasonably for them. However, do not consider price as the leading determinant of the DJ you settle for. Remember that you always pay for what you get so seeking very cheap services can be disappointing.<br /><br />You should also ask the DJ in NY to give you live samples which you can listen to. This music will give you a taste of what the DJ has to offer. You should get samples of different styles and genres which the DJ has played in the past just to find out what he/she is capable of doing. Make sure you also consider the kind of equipment used by the DJ to play his music. Without proper equipment, the quality of music will be compromised. <br /><br />Lastly, contact the DJ NYC and set up a meeting to speak to this person on a face to face basis. Sit down and discuss the requirements of your wedding and make sure
you give as much information as possible about your entertainment needs. Book reliable and professional New York DJs and your guests will be properly entertained all the way.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Wednesday, 31 July 2013
Skeuomorphic User Interface Design: What is skeuomorphic user interface design?
<p><strong>What is skeuomorphic user interface design?</strong></p>
<p>By definition a skeuomorph is a derivative object that is designed in such a way as to retain the structure of the original object. As such skeuomorphs tend to feature purely decorative elements that are made to resemble the design or structure of elements that were essential in the original. They can be physical objects but they also have a major role in user interface design, which is getting more and more pronounced with the so-called "post-PC" devices such as the iPad. Apple is very much at the forefront of the Skeuomorphic user interface design approach having made QuickTime 4.0 resemble an actual consumer electronics product over a decade ago complete with a brushed metal look. A storied example from the time was the implementation of a dial to adjust volume just like on a Walkman, for example. This works well when holding a Walkman in the palm of your hand but looses practicality when using a mouse on a GUI. Another great example of skeuomorphic user interface desig
n is with the virtual keyboard of the iPad which features bumps on the F and J keys. These bumps obviously can't be felt when fingering an iPad so have no practical purpose.</p>
<p><strong>What are examples of successful skeuomorphic UI design?</strong></p>
<p>The resurgence of skeuomorphic user interface design as a UI design paradigm owes a lot to the introduction of the iPhone. Native apps such as Notes and Voice recorder all sport skeuomorphic UI designs with the former resembling a notepad and the latter looking like a vintage microphone with an old-school volume dial rather than LED volume meters that are used in modern audio recording equipment. This skeuomorphic user interface design approach is proving to be particularly en vogue amongst audio applications. Jonas Eriksson's 76 Synthesizer features knobs and audio cords that can be inserted into polished brass slots. Just a screenshot of the user interface design makes you want to start playing around with it and lets you know you'll be manipulating sounds. Korg's iMS-20 iPad application (a recreation of the (physical) MS-20 synthesizer) is the same but even includes a musical keyboard and modulation wheel. Admittedly the user interface design is busy and might be overwh
elming for the average user but musicians who have used a similar synthesizer should be able to pick up the iPad app and create right away. The same can't be said about traditional audio workstations where they would have to learn what and where their options are. The same can be said of the Djay app which looks like an actual mixing deck.</p>
<p><strong>What are some pitfalls of skeuomorphic user interface design?</strong></p>
<p>Skeuomorphic user interface designs work well with multi-touch interfaces of tablets which take advantage of our evolution as a species by working intuitively. On the desktop where the input devices are invariably the mouse (or trackpad of some kind) paired with a keyboard the situation becomes a bit more problematic. Previously I mentioned how a volume dial on a computer screen just simply doesn't work as well as on a Walkman in the palm of your hand. The latest iteration of Mac OS X, Lion, features a couple controversial skeuomorphic user interface designs in the shape of the new iCal and Address Book applications. According to Kaishinlab there are 5 major things to look out for when creating skeuomorphic user interface designs:</p>
<strong>Potential False Affordance:</strong> Since skeuomorphic UI designs mimic real world objects users will be inclined to expect that they work accordingly. The new Address Book in Lion looks like an actual book but you can't go through your contacts by turning pages. This discrepancy is bound to cause frustration. This is the UI design version of Tennis' unforced error.
<strong>Visual Noise:</strong> Filling a user interface design with more and more detail might make it more visually interesting but this all adds to the traffic or noise of a UI design. In the end it is just more user interface design elements crying out for attention. The faux stitching in iCal has no added value and even if it weren't there users would not all of a sudden not realize that they are dealing with a calendar app!
<strong>Functional Limitations:</strong> Creating skeuomorphic user interface designs imposes limits due to the fact that you are trying to mimic a distinct look. The new Address Book does away with the practical three-pane user interface design for a new UI design that shows less information and is more cumbersome to use simply because the user interface design team at Apple thought their app would look cuter if it looked like an actual book.
<strong>User Disorientation & Alienation:</strong> This is tied to potential false affordance as users who are used to a standard way of operating a user interface design have to come to grips with alien interactions.
<p>In other words skeuomorphic user interface design is a growing trend but UI designers need to make sure that aesthetics do not trump usability.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<p>By definition a skeuomorph is a derivative object that is designed in such a way as to retain the structure of the original object. As such skeuomorphs tend to feature purely decorative elements that are made to resemble the design or structure of elements that were essential in the original. They can be physical objects but they also have a major role in user interface design, which is getting more and more pronounced with the so-called "post-PC" devices such as the iPad. Apple is very much at the forefront of the Skeuomorphic user interface design approach having made QuickTime 4.0 resemble an actual consumer electronics product over a decade ago complete with a brushed metal look. A storied example from the time was the implementation of a dial to adjust volume just like on a Walkman, for example. This works well when holding a Walkman in the palm of your hand but looses practicality when using a mouse on a GUI. Another great example of skeuomorphic user interface desig
n is with the virtual keyboard of the iPad which features bumps on the F and J keys. These bumps obviously can't be felt when fingering an iPad so have no practical purpose.</p>
<p><strong>What are examples of successful skeuomorphic UI design?</strong></p>
<p>The resurgence of skeuomorphic user interface design as a UI design paradigm owes a lot to the introduction of the iPhone. Native apps such as Notes and Voice recorder all sport skeuomorphic UI designs with the former resembling a notepad and the latter looking like a vintage microphone with an old-school volume dial rather than LED volume meters that are used in modern audio recording equipment. This skeuomorphic user interface design approach is proving to be particularly en vogue amongst audio applications. Jonas Eriksson's 76 Synthesizer features knobs and audio cords that can be inserted into polished brass slots. Just a screenshot of the user interface design makes you want to start playing around with it and lets you know you'll be manipulating sounds. Korg's iMS-20 iPad application (a recreation of the (physical) MS-20 synthesizer) is the same but even includes a musical keyboard and modulation wheel. Admittedly the user interface design is busy and might be overwh
elming for the average user but musicians who have used a similar synthesizer should be able to pick up the iPad app and create right away. The same can't be said about traditional audio workstations where they would have to learn what and where their options are. The same can be said of the Djay app which looks like an actual mixing deck.</p>
<p><strong>What are some pitfalls of skeuomorphic user interface design?</strong></p>
<p>Skeuomorphic user interface designs work well with multi-touch interfaces of tablets which take advantage of our evolution as a species by working intuitively. On the desktop where the input devices are invariably the mouse (or trackpad of some kind) paired with a keyboard the situation becomes a bit more problematic. Previously I mentioned how a volume dial on a computer screen just simply doesn't work as well as on a Walkman in the palm of your hand. The latest iteration of Mac OS X, Lion, features a couple controversial skeuomorphic user interface designs in the shape of the new iCal and Address Book applications. According to Kaishinlab there are 5 major things to look out for when creating skeuomorphic user interface designs:</p>
<strong>Potential False Affordance:</strong> Since skeuomorphic UI designs mimic real world objects users will be inclined to expect that they work accordingly. The new Address Book in Lion looks like an actual book but you can't go through your contacts by turning pages. This discrepancy is bound to cause frustration. This is the UI design version of Tennis' unforced error.
<strong>Visual Noise:</strong> Filling a user interface design with more and more detail might make it more visually interesting but this all adds to the traffic or noise of a UI design. In the end it is just more user interface design elements crying out for attention. The faux stitching in iCal has no added value and even if it weren't there users would not all of a sudden not realize that they are dealing with a calendar app!
<strong>Functional Limitations:</strong> Creating skeuomorphic user interface designs imposes limits due to the fact that you are trying to mimic a distinct look. The new Address Book does away with the practical three-pane user interface design for a new UI design that shows less information and is more cumbersome to use simply because the user interface design team at Apple thought their app would look cuter if it looked like an actual book.
<strong>User Disorientation & Alienation:</strong> This is tied to potential false affordance as users who are used to a standard way of operating a user interface design have to come to grips with alien interactions.
<p>In other words skeuomorphic user interface design is a growing trend but UI designers need to make sure that aesthetics do not trump usability.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
Significance of DJ equipment
<p>Disk Jockeys aka DJs are renowned worldwide for their music capabilities in night clubs, discos, parties or any musical events. These professionals are known for playing popular conventional songs of various genres in more creative way to add spice and to keep people grooving to their tunes. DJing involves amending beats and base of songs, and at times it also involves clubbing two or more songs to bring more life into parties. DJing requires lot of expertise and other DJ equipment to ensure efficient sound mixing and good sound system along with creativity and understanding crowd behavior.</p>
<p>The most basic DJ gear is efficient sound system, headphones, sound mixers and even turntables nowadays. Turntables have gained significance in the past few years due to the distinctive sound made via scratching. Scratching can make any dull song live and ensure people groove on the floor. Various turntable kinds are available with appreciably distinctive features, though, from all the turntables, direct drive is considered the best turntable. Depending upon how records are rotated and read, turntables are selected by DJ. It is imperative for a DJ to ensure that all his equipments are functioning efficiently before the crowd starts visiting the venue.</p>
<p>Other than Turntables the second most imperative DJ equipment is sound mixer. Sound mixers are specially designed devices that allow DJs to control the tempo of songs by adjusting Bass, Treble, sound control, etc. This device is one of the necessities of DJing. For live music amendments, sound mixers are necessary. CD player, Mp3 players and other equivalent devices can be treated as alternate of DJ Gear but such devices don't allow any amendments and adjustments in the songs. Sound mixers can be attached with various external devices like sound system, headphones and other devices quite conveniently.</p>
<p>No DJ gear can be complete without headphones or headsets. It is one of the most essentials tools for DJs as it helps DJ to evade external nuisance and listen to minor details of the song. DJ headphones usually come with microphones that DJ often uses to make announcements and ask feedbacks from the crowd to keep them involved. Efficient speakers are also essential for every DJ to keep crowd enticed. Speakers should be selected on the basis of the capacity of crowd and room dimensions to ensure sufficient sound in every corner of the venue. Quality of all DJ equipment has to be superior to keep the masses captivated.</p>
<p>It is imperative for a DJ to buy only authentic and reliable sound DJ gear to become a successful DJ. It is not that DJ equipments are only useful for DJs, if a person owns their own club, restaurant, hotels or often organizes such events, DJ equipment is very useful for them as well. It will significantly help them slash their event organizing expenses. There are several companies prevailing in the market that deal in DJ equipments; therefore it is imperative that one should buy DJ gear only from reputed and reliable dealers to ensure superior quality and best deals.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<p>The most basic DJ gear is efficient sound system, headphones, sound mixers and even turntables nowadays. Turntables have gained significance in the past few years due to the distinctive sound made via scratching. Scratching can make any dull song live and ensure people groove on the floor. Various turntable kinds are available with appreciably distinctive features, though, from all the turntables, direct drive is considered the best turntable. Depending upon how records are rotated and read, turntables are selected by DJ. It is imperative for a DJ to ensure that all his equipments are functioning efficiently before the crowd starts visiting the venue.</p>
<p>Other than Turntables the second most imperative DJ equipment is sound mixer. Sound mixers are specially designed devices that allow DJs to control the tempo of songs by adjusting Bass, Treble, sound control, etc. This device is one of the necessities of DJing. For live music amendments, sound mixers are necessary. CD player, Mp3 players and other equivalent devices can be treated as alternate of DJ Gear but such devices don't allow any amendments and adjustments in the songs. Sound mixers can be attached with various external devices like sound system, headphones and other devices quite conveniently.</p>
<p>No DJ gear can be complete without headphones or headsets. It is one of the most essentials tools for DJs as it helps DJ to evade external nuisance and listen to minor details of the song. DJ headphones usually come with microphones that DJ often uses to make announcements and ask feedbacks from the crowd to keep them involved. Efficient speakers are also essential for every DJ to keep crowd enticed. Speakers should be selected on the basis of the capacity of crowd and room dimensions to ensure sufficient sound in every corner of the venue. Quality of all DJ equipment has to be superior to keep the masses captivated.</p>
<p>It is imperative for a DJ to buy only authentic and reliable sound DJ gear to become a successful DJ. It is not that DJ equipments are only useful for DJs, if a person owns their own club, restaurant, hotels or often organizes such events, DJ equipment is very useful for them as well. It will significantly help them slash their event organizing expenses. There are several companies prevailing in the market that deal in DJ equipments; therefore it is imperative that one should buy DJ gear only from reputed and reliable dealers to ensure superior quality and best deals.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Monday, 1 July 2013
Learn To DJ the Digital DJ Music System Way
<p>What is A DJ?</p>
<p>A DJ is a Disk Jockey is a professional who knows what music to play for a specific event, how to program (set-lists) good sets of songs one right after another, and knows how to transition smoothly from one song to another using crossfading or beat mixing. People playing iPods through computer speakers are calling themselves DJ's nowadays. Unfortunately the industry is being saturated by wanna-be DJ's trying to make a few bucks who are not investing in the proper training and equipment.</p>
<p>The Love Of Music.</p>
<p>If you are new to the industry but really love all types of music, you're off to a great start. However appreciating music and knowing how to mix on decent equipment are two completely separate animals. Anyone can appreciate and play songs on an iPod but an effective DJ will have a wide variety of music, reliable equipment, and needs to have to have the ability to musically format a party. Many people who want to learn to DJ are unaware of other important components.</p>
<p>Where to Start.</p>
<p>If someone made the decision to learn to DJ, they probably have decent knowledge of music and already maintain a large database of music for their iPods/iPads or laptop hard drives There are basically 3 ways to play that music (in audio file format) that is already owed. The music can be burned onto a CD and played via a CD deck and CD deck controller, the music can be played directly through a laptop with DJ software, or the files can be played through DJ laptop software with the use of an external mixing controller to manipulate the files.</p>
<p>The Advantages of a Digital DJ Music System.</p>
<p>Any one of these options will be sufficient, but the digital DJ music system (no CD's, a device that plays audio files like a laptop or physical media player) seems to be becoming most popular. Carrying a pocket sized 500gig external hard drive is much easier to carry than 2 heavy cases of CD's. Another advantage of playing on a digital DJ music system is having the ability to find a song within seconds instead of manually sifting through CD's to find specific songs.</p>
<p>Mixing and Cuing Songs</p>
<p>Once a DJ chooses the music system to play the audio files through, a mixer must be purchased. The music/media player will connect to the mixer. The mixer will allow the DJ to control the volume of the 2 channels from the player. Most DJ mixers will also have a slider to transition from one song to another. It is also important to have headphones and the ability to cue songs (listen to songs in headphones and while not going through the speakers).</p>
<p>Cuing a song is crucial to knowing the right song has been selected and is also important to use for beat mixing music. While beat mixing, a DJ will have one song playing through the speakers, will cue up a second song in the second channel, listen and match the beat of the new song in the headphones, and then raise the main volume on the track. There is nothing more exhilarating than pounding a great mix, even for the pros!</p>
<p>DJ Speakers Made For A DJ</p>
<p>Out of the mixer will generally run XLR cables into speakers. If an unpowered mixer is purchased, the DJ will have to run the cables through a powered amp to power passive speakers or the cables can be run directly into powered/active speakers. Most DJ's use an unpowered mixer that runs cables to powered speakers. This allows for easier set-up and seem to punch better lower frequencies. When looking for speakers for your DJ system or digital DJ music system, purchase standard sizes like 10", 12" and 15". If a DJ intends on DJ'ing smaller events, 12" speakers would work just fine.</p>
<p>Mixing Techniques and Set List Resources</p>
<p>The DJ system or Digital DJ Music System that is chosen is only half of the learning curve when learning to be a DJ. The other half is being confident in mixing the right songs at the right times. One issue that DJ's run into is trying to find set-lists of particular songs to play at events. DJ's play at house parties, birthday parties, barbeque's, kids parties, sweet 16's, bar-bat mitzvahs, holiday parties, company parties, class reunions, clubs, and weddings. It becomes overwhelming trying to figure out what to play and when to play it when faced with DJ'ing different events. Searching online can also leave new DJs scratching their heads with the amount of overwhelming information searched. The key is finding a good DJ resource site that offers suggestions on set-lists for all types of parties.</p>
<p>Making Money as a DJ</p>
<p>DJ'ing is exciting especially when a client hands the DJ 4 hundred dollar bills after playing music for a few hours at a party. Sometimes it just doesn't make sense to get paid. DJ's get paid to do what they love to do. Most DJ's have full time jobs during the week and can make hundreds if not thousands of dollars a weekend, even as a hobby. If making money is something a DJ wants to consider, the DJ's skills and/or packages they offer will determine how much they can charge as a DJ. Learning the proper skills is important and there are resources available to teach even the novice DJ how to DJ like a pro. One site that offers training is DJ Masterminds and should be considered if serious about kickin some butt in the industry and impressing friends.</p>
<p>Time To Start DJ'ing</p>
<p>The most important thing a DJ must do is to keep learning. Learning about new songs, mixes, set-lists, and equipment give DJ's the confidence necessary to kick some tail at all of their events. One huge mistake new DJ's make is not getting their feet wet. The first few parties may have mistakes (the guests may not even notice). Making mistakes is all part of the learning curve.</p>
<p>Successful people in general got the point of success by failing a lot. Successful DJ's are successful because they DJ'ed parties, got some good practicing done, and got better. Without getting out there and practicing at real parties, experience can't be earned. Just do it. Some words of encouragement..... Who cares if a DJ messes up! If the DJ is DJ'ing for friends and family, messing up is fun. If the DJ is DJ'ing at an event, the DJ will most likely NEVER see these guests again. It's a win-win.</p>
<p>Final Words on How to Learn To DJ</p>
<p>Develop a budget for equipment and songs, get ideas for DJ equipment from reputable sources, find websites that offer training and ideas for set -lists and mixes for different events, tell friends and family about the new business, and have a blast!</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<p>A DJ is a Disk Jockey is a professional who knows what music to play for a specific event, how to program (set-lists) good sets of songs one right after another, and knows how to transition smoothly from one song to another using crossfading or beat mixing. People playing iPods through computer speakers are calling themselves DJ's nowadays. Unfortunately the industry is being saturated by wanna-be DJ's trying to make a few bucks who are not investing in the proper training and equipment.</p>
<p>The Love Of Music.</p>
<p>If you are new to the industry but really love all types of music, you're off to a great start. However appreciating music and knowing how to mix on decent equipment are two completely separate animals. Anyone can appreciate and play songs on an iPod but an effective DJ will have a wide variety of music, reliable equipment, and needs to have to have the ability to musically format a party. Many people who want to learn to DJ are unaware of other important components.</p>
<p>Where to Start.</p>
<p>If someone made the decision to learn to DJ, they probably have decent knowledge of music and already maintain a large database of music for their iPods/iPads or laptop hard drives There are basically 3 ways to play that music (in audio file format) that is already owed. The music can be burned onto a CD and played via a CD deck and CD deck controller, the music can be played directly through a laptop with DJ software, or the files can be played through DJ laptop software with the use of an external mixing controller to manipulate the files.</p>
<p>The Advantages of a Digital DJ Music System.</p>
<p>Any one of these options will be sufficient, but the digital DJ music system (no CD's, a device that plays audio files like a laptop or physical media player) seems to be becoming most popular. Carrying a pocket sized 500gig external hard drive is much easier to carry than 2 heavy cases of CD's. Another advantage of playing on a digital DJ music system is having the ability to find a song within seconds instead of manually sifting through CD's to find specific songs.</p>
<p>Mixing and Cuing Songs</p>
<p>Once a DJ chooses the music system to play the audio files through, a mixer must be purchased. The music/media player will connect to the mixer. The mixer will allow the DJ to control the volume of the 2 channels from the player. Most DJ mixers will also have a slider to transition from one song to another. It is also important to have headphones and the ability to cue songs (listen to songs in headphones and while not going through the speakers).</p>
<p>Cuing a song is crucial to knowing the right song has been selected and is also important to use for beat mixing music. While beat mixing, a DJ will have one song playing through the speakers, will cue up a second song in the second channel, listen and match the beat of the new song in the headphones, and then raise the main volume on the track. There is nothing more exhilarating than pounding a great mix, even for the pros!</p>
<p>DJ Speakers Made For A DJ</p>
<p>Out of the mixer will generally run XLR cables into speakers. If an unpowered mixer is purchased, the DJ will have to run the cables through a powered amp to power passive speakers or the cables can be run directly into powered/active speakers. Most DJ's use an unpowered mixer that runs cables to powered speakers. This allows for easier set-up and seem to punch better lower frequencies. When looking for speakers for your DJ system or digital DJ music system, purchase standard sizes like 10", 12" and 15". If a DJ intends on DJ'ing smaller events, 12" speakers would work just fine.</p>
<p>Mixing Techniques and Set List Resources</p>
<p>The DJ system or Digital DJ Music System that is chosen is only half of the learning curve when learning to be a DJ. The other half is being confident in mixing the right songs at the right times. One issue that DJ's run into is trying to find set-lists of particular songs to play at events. DJ's play at house parties, birthday parties, barbeque's, kids parties, sweet 16's, bar-bat mitzvahs, holiday parties, company parties, class reunions, clubs, and weddings. It becomes overwhelming trying to figure out what to play and when to play it when faced with DJ'ing different events. Searching online can also leave new DJs scratching their heads with the amount of overwhelming information searched. The key is finding a good DJ resource site that offers suggestions on set-lists for all types of parties.</p>
<p>Making Money as a DJ</p>
<p>DJ'ing is exciting especially when a client hands the DJ 4 hundred dollar bills after playing music for a few hours at a party. Sometimes it just doesn't make sense to get paid. DJ's get paid to do what they love to do. Most DJ's have full time jobs during the week and can make hundreds if not thousands of dollars a weekend, even as a hobby. If making money is something a DJ wants to consider, the DJ's skills and/or packages they offer will determine how much they can charge as a DJ. Learning the proper skills is important and there are resources available to teach even the novice DJ how to DJ like a pro. One site that offers training is DJ Masterminds and should be considered if serious about kickin some butt in the industry and impressing friends.</p>
<p>Time To Start DJ'ing</p>
<p>The most important thing a DJ must do is to keep learning. Learning about new songs, mixes, set-lists, and equipment give DJ's the confidence necessary to kick some tail at all of their events. One huge mistake new DJ's make is not getting their feet wet. The first few parties may have mistakes (the guests may not even notice). Making mistakes is all part of the learning curve.</p>
<p>Successful people in general got the point of success by failing a lot. Successful DJ's are successful because they DJ'ed parties, got some good practicing done, and got better. Without getting out there and practicing at real parties, experience can't be earned. Just do it. Some words of encouragement..... Who cares if a DJ messes up! If the DJ is DJ'ing for friends and family, messing up is fun. If the DJ is DJ'ing at an event, the DJ will most likely NEVER see these guests again. It's a win-win.</p>
<p>Final Words on How to Learn To DJ</p>
<p>Develop a budget for equipment and songs, get ideas for DJ equipment from reputable sources, find websites that offer training and ideas for set -lists and mixes for different events, tell friends and family about the new business, and have a blast!</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Sunday, 30 June 2013
Learn How to DJ Mix Like a Pro
<p>DJing has become a musical art form in its own right. If you want to learn how to DJ professionally there is a lot to learn and you will want to refer to some of the resources mentioned later in this article. However if you just want to learn the basics of spinning and mixing your own tunes then this article will get you on your way to learn how to DJ mix like a Pro.</p>
<p>Lets begin with the definition of a DJ or "Disk Jockey". The original meaning of DJ is someone who selects music and plays it for an audience. The DJ may perform on the radio, on TV, at a party, at a Rave, in a club or today even in a stadium setting with thousands of fans watching. Originally this was done with vinyl records on a turntable but today it is done with all sorts of media either alone or in various combinations including:</p>
Vinyl Records on multiple turntables
CD players
MP3 players
iPod/iphone
Laptop computers controlling DJ mixing Software
<p><strong>How to DJ Mix</strong>:</p>
<p>A typical DJ setup today consists two sound sources such as two turntables and a mixer. The DJ can monitor one record on a headphone while the other record is playing so he/she can set it up to begin playing at a specific point when the other record stops.</p>
<p>The mixer has a fader switch that allows the DJ to smoothly transition between the two decks and to control the various sound elements such as volume, EQ, Bass,Treble etc. A basic system will just have a simple mixer and two "Platters" as the record turntables are known.</p>
<p>CD based systems will have a pair of CD Decks instead of turntables and a mixer. In addition these units typically have whats called a "Jog wheel" that emulates a vinyl record deck. This can be used to control the music and can be run forward and backward to get a "scratching" effect. With the advent of MP3 players and the iPod music player it is common to see these music sources included in the mixer units.</p>
<p>An ipod dock is becoming commonly available in many models of dj equipment. Typically there would be two decks a mixer and an iPod deck allowing the DJ to play tunes from the ipod & the decks or to record his performances to the ipod itself.</p>
<p><strong>Learn How to DJ</strong>:</p>
<p>More sophisticated DJ units known as "software controllers" connect to a laptop computer via a fast USB MIDI interface that is running specialized DJ software. The music is stored on the laptop & the controls on the mixer/deck unit control the software & thus the music. These units typically have "platters" with actual vinyl records that give the DJ the tactile feel of a vinyl record with the advantages of digital control. There are many manufacturers of complete DJ Systems. One of my favorites is Numark. They provide a full range of different types of DJ equipment including:</p>
dj in a box
iBattlePack
Total Computer DJ in a Box
Mixdeck
Mixtrack
Ns7
<p>Some of the common techniques & terminology used by the DJ include:</p>
Scratching
Cueing
Looping
Virtual needle drops
BPM
Beat Matching
<p>There are a number of DJ software packages available that can be used by a variety of different DJ systems. They include:</p>
Serato Itch
Serato Scratch Live
Numark Cue
Virtual DJ
Traktor
Mix meister
<p>I have provided a link below that will show you the different types of DJ equipment available. The cost of DJ equipment varies greatly depending on the type and quality you are after, it can range anywhere from a couple hundred to a couple thousand dollars. You can learn how to DJ mix like a pro.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<p>Lets begin with the definition of a DJ or "Disk Jockey". The original meaning of DJ is someone who selects music and plays it for an audience. The DJ may perform on the radio, on TV, at a party, at a Rave, in a club or today even in a stadium setting with thousands of fans watching. Originally this was done with vinyl records on a turntable but today it is done with all sorts of media either alone or in various combinations including:</p>
Vinyl Records on multiple turntables
CD players
MP3 players
iPod/iphone
Laptop computers controlling DJ mixing Software
<p><strong>How to DJ Mix</strong>:</p>
<p>A typical DJ setup today consists two sound sources such as two turntables and a mixer. The DJ can monitor one record on a headphone while the other record is playing so he/she can set it up to begin playing at a specific point when the other record stops.</p>
<p>The mixer has a fader switch that allows the DJ to smoothly transition between the two decks and to control the various sound elements such as volume, EQ, Bass,Treble etc. A basic system will just have a simple mixer and two "Platters" as the record turntables are known.</p>
<p>CD based systems will have a pair of CD Decks instead of turntables and a mixer. In addition these units typically have whats called a "Jog wheel" that emulates a vinyl record deck. This can be used to control the music and can be run forward and backward to get a "scratching" effect. With the advent of MP3 players and the iPod music player it is common to see these music sources included in the mixer units.</p>
<p>An ipod dock is becoming commonly available in many models of dj equipment. Typically there would be two decks a mixer and an iPod deck allowing the DJ to play tunes from the ipod & the decks or to record his performances to the ipod itself.</p>
<p><strong>Learn How to DJ</strong>:</p>
<p>More sophisticated DJ units known as "software controllers" connect to a laptop computer via a fast USB MIDI interface that is running specialized DJ software. The music is stored on the laptop & the controls on the mixer/deck unit control the software & thus the music. These units typically have "platters" with actual vinyl records that give the DJ the tactile feel of a vinyl record with the advantages of digital control. There are many manufacturers of complete DJ Systems. One of my favorites is Numark. They provide a full range of different types of DJ equipment including:</p>
dj in a box
iBattlePack
Total Computer DJ in a Box
Mixdeck
Mixtrack
Ns7
<p>Some of the common techniques & terminology used by the DJ include:</p>
Scratching
Cueing
Looping
Virtual needle drops
BPM
Beat Matching
<p>There are a number of DJ software packages available that can be used by a variety of different DJ systems. They include:</p>
Serato Itch
Serato Scratch Live
Numark Cue
Virtual DJ
Traktor
Mix meister
<p>I have provided a link below that will show you the different types of DJ equipment available. The cost of DJ equipment varies greatly depending on the type and quality you are after, it can range anywhere from a couple hundred to a couple thousand dollars. You can learn how to DJ mix like a pro.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Saturday, 29 June 2013
Exclusive Tips On How To Become A Top DJ
<p>With the overwhelming success of the MTV's Jersey Shore and an evolution of partying like never before, DJ's are in high demand; so much that the demand far outweighs the supply of good DJ's.<br /><br />If you want to know how to become a DJ (which is short for Disc jockey), you'll come to find that the most difficult task will be buying your own equipment. It won't be difficult for any reason other than DJ equipment is expensive; and to be a good DJ, you'll need good equipment. <br /><br />Good DJ'ing equipment is known to cost well in the thousands; mainly because you have to buy many different pieces of equipment. If you're on a budget, you may want to mix and match components of different qualities and price ranges. <br /><br />Probably the most expensive piece of equipment that you'll need to buy will be a mixer. Sound mixers vary from make and model. Their price depends heavily on their features and quality. Sounds mixers range from a few hundred to a few thousand do
llars. If you're new to the DJ'ing business, I recommend that you only spend as little as possible. It's often thought that the more expensive the mixer the better but often the cheaper mixers work just as well. <br /><br />It's best to wait until you get some cash flowing in before you start spending thousands on pieces of equipment. This is because you don't know how business will be. To get started and save some money, you'll want to check out some big names in mixing and audio equipment like Aiwa, Numark, Gemini & Akai. They are known to produce some good quality DJ'ing equipment. <br /><br /><strong>After The Mixer, You Need A</strong></p>
<p>After the mixer you'll need a quality turntable. This can be a daunting task as there are many different kinds of turntables to choose from. You need to decide whether you want to go traditional or new school with your DJ'ing. If you are into vinyl, then you should go with a traditional DJ turntable. If consider yourself a "new school" DJ, you'll find it a lot easier to get started. Being able to use MP3's, you'll have a wide selection of turntables, that often resemble the traditional ones, to choose from.
<br />In general, turntables tend to be more expensive than plain players, but there are some good quality ones available for just under $400. There is even a choice to buy a direct drive turntable, but you'll have to spend a little more money for one of those. <br /><br />Most DJs prefer turntables over plain players because they play records faster and there's no lag. Players are a lot cheaper than turntables but come with less features that you may need to keep the crowd jumping. <br /><br />The best DJs are the ones that live through the music and turntables. Those are the ones who like to scratch and spin records. You'll probably never see a top DJ use a player only because there's no skill needed. It just puts out sound like your basic CD or DVD player. <br /><br />If you're new to DJ'ing, you should not spend too much on equipment; and one item you'll be able to save some cash on are speakers. You'll need speakers for live events. In the beginning, you can rent speaker
s for events but if you want to save money in the long run, you'll need to invest in some. The price of speakers depends on the brand name and their output. Some small woofer speakers can cost less than $100. <br /><br /><strong>DJ In a Box Packages Save Money!!</strong><br /><br />If you are new to DJ'ing, you might want to consider buying what's known as a DJ pack. These packages come with everything you'll need to start DJ'ing. <br /><br />For the record, using cheap DJ equipment is only recommended for new DJs. When you start getting gigs and make some money, you should consider buying more advanced equipment. It's not buying at that point but investing in you; the business.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
llars. If you're new to the DJ'ing business, I recommend that you only spend as little as possible. It's often thought that the more expensive the mixer the better but often the cheaper mixers work just as well. <br /><br />It's best to wait until you get some cash flowing in before you start spending thousands on pieces of equipment. This is because you don't know how business will be. To get started and save some money, you'll want to check out some big names in mixing and audio equipment like Aiwa, Numark, Gemini & Akai. They are known to produce some good quality DJ'ing equipment. <br /><br /><strong>After The Mixer, You Need A</strong></p>
<p>After the mixer you'll need a quality turntable. This can be a daunting task as there are many different kinds of turntables to choose from. You need to decide whether you want to go traditional or new school with your DJ'ing. If you are into vinyl, then you should go with a traditional DJ turntable. If consider yourself a "new school" DJ, you'll find it a lot easier to get started. Being able to use MP3's, you'll have a wide selection of turntables, that often resemble the traditional ones, to choose from.
<br />In general, turntables tend to be more expensive than plain players, but there are some good quality ones available for just under $400. There is even a choice to buy a direct drive turntable, but you'll have to spend a little more money for one of those. <br /><br />Most DJs prefer turntables over plain players because they play records faster and there's no lag. Players are a lot cheaper than turntables but come with less features that you may need to keep the crowd jumping. <br /><br />The best DJs are the ones that live through the music and turntables. Those are the ones who like to scratch and spin records. You'll probably never see a top DJ use a player only because there's no skill needed. It just puts out sound like your basic CD or DVD player. <br /><br />If you're new to DJ'ing, you should not spend too much on equipment; and one item you'll be able to save some cash on are speakers. You'll need speakers for live events. In the beginning, you can rent speaker
s for events but if you want to save money in the long run, you'll need to invest in some. The price of speakers depends on the brand name and their output. Some small woofer speakers can cost less than $100. <br /><br /><strong>DJ In a Box Packages Save Money!!</strong><br /><br />If you are new to DJ'ing, you might want to consider buying what's known as a DJ pack. These packages come with everything you'll need to start DJ'ing. <br /><br />For the record, using cheap DJ equipment is only recommended for new DJs. When you start getting gigs and make some money, you should consider buying more advanced equipment. It's not buying at that point but investing in you; the business.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Friday, 28 June 2013
Top Dj Equipment and Set List Resources
<p>A Mobile DJ is an entertainer that travels to locations to provide entertainment for a specific event. Where will you see a Mobile DJ? You'll see a Mobile DJ providing entertainment for Birthday Parties, Sweet 16's, Bar-Bat Mitzvahs, Weddings, Class Reunions, Graduation Parties, Corporate Parties, etc.</p>
<p>Mobile DJ's (somewhat of an oxymoron before the turn of the 21st century) weren't so mobile. You would see 2 large turntables, a big mixer, big amplifier, big speakers, huge heavy crates full of 78's, lots of wires, and just too much stuff and not easily mobile. Although Big Club DJ's and some "old school" DJ's still love spinning on turntables, it's just not efficient for a typical Event DJ. As technology gets smaller and more efficient, DJ'ing equipment is becoming much easier to transport, set-up, and operate.</p>
<p>The DJ's that use the larger turntable systems look and sound amazing while beat mixing but you won't see many of them DJ'ing smaller events that may just require some background music. A kid with an iPod, with a good playlist, and speakers can probably provide decent songs while a big turntable mixing system is just overkill. A good mobile DJ with the right equipment can be very profitable and successful at these events and can even begin building a reputable DJ business. As the business builds, and gigs begin to accumulate, it's important to have DJ equipment that is reliable, easy to set-up, and effective.</p>
<p>When looking for reliable equipment as a Mobile DJ, it's important to look for "name" brands. Even with name brands, a DJ has a choice between lower quality-lower prices, higher-quality, higher-prices. For MP3 and CD Players, names like Gemini and American Audio are cheaper "name" brands but they are lower in quality than Denon or Pioneer. Numark, previously a mid-level quality company has been reaching new technology (check out Newmarks, NS7FX) that is beginning to compete with the big boys.</p>
<p>Here are some of the most popular Dual CD/MP3 Players with example-averaged prices being used by DJ's: Gemini CDMP-6000 ($399.95), Gemini CDX-2400 Rackmount ($170.00), American Audio CK 1000 Table Top Dual ($399.00), American Audio Velocity Professional Dual ($599.00), Numark CD Mix-1 Dual (199.00), Numark CDN22 Rack Mount Dual CD Player (149.00), Denon DN-D6000 Dual CD MP3 Player ($850.00), Pioneer CMX-3000 Dual Rackmount CD Player ($1,000).</p>
<p>You can obviously see a price difference but you will experience a noticeable difference in quality between a cd controller selling for $200 as opposed to the Pioneer CMX for a grand.</p>
<p>Some Mobile DJ's have even decided to make their set-up even more mobile by doing away with CD's and purchasing MP3 Players that have external hard drive or iPod connections. I run all my parties with MP3's no CD's. Although I have a Denon 4500 CD player in my system, it is only used if someone has cd they want me to play.</p>
<p>Here are some of the most popular MP3 players with example averaged prices. Numark's IDJ Mixing Console for iPod ($160.00), Numark's IDJ2 DJ Console for the IPod and External Hard Drive connections ($399.00), Numark's D2 Director Mass Storage Player and Manager, Denon DN-HD2500 Hard Disk Media ($599.00), Pioneer MEP-7000 Professional Media Player with CD Decks ($1400).</p>
<p>Some of these units can be used as controllers for popular Laptop Mixing Software like Traktor, Virtual DJ, PCDC, and Serato Scratch. There are popular controllers like the Vestax VCI-100MV Mixvibes Edition DJ Controller that is specifically designed to control laptop software. Numark's NS7 DJ ($1300.00) is getting some big attention from Serato users.</p>
<p>If DJ'ing on a laptop, consider using that laptop solely for DJ'ing. Other programs or files on the laptop can slow the necessary processing speed.</p>
<p>Once a Mobile DJ has a player, now a good mixer has to be considered. Again, there are good name brands with lower quality-lower prices and good name brands with higher quality-higher prices. Behringer is a dependable brand on the lower end. Consider the Behringer DX626 Pro Mixer ($100.00), Vestax PMC-280 4 Channel DJ Mixer With Digital Effects ($499.00), Denon DN-X1100 4 Channel DJ Mixer ($700.00), or the Pioneer DJM-800 Professional Mixer ($1,700.00). A Mobile DJ can't go wrong with any of these selections but the pricier mixers do offer more features like effects, more mic inputs, talk over, etc.</p>
<p>Once a Player is selected, and a Mixer is selected, all that's left are some good powerful speakers. The best type of speakers a mobile DJ can use is Active/Powered Speakers. Passive speakers would require an amplifier or a powered mixer with more weight added to the rig. A DJ can run an XLR cable out of the mixers, plug directly into the powered speakers, plug the speakers in, and voile, sound!</p>
<p>There are a few decent companies that I could suggest. Here are a few products: Behringer Eurolive B208D Active PA ($180.00), American Audio XSP-10A Powered Speaker ($200.00). Here are the companies that I highly recommend: Mackie, JBL, and RCF. Mackie SRM450 v2 Active PA ($500.00), Mackie SRM350 v2 Active, JBL EON515 450 Watt 15" Powered ($800.00), JBL PRX535 3 Way 15" ($1000.00), RCF ART312A or RCFART315A Powered Speakers 15" ($1100.00).</p>
<p>A Mobile DJ should have a pretty simple Set-up. At this point we have discussed a Media Player (CD/MP3 or only MP3), Mixer, and Powered Speakers. This is all the equipment that is necessary for Mobile DJ.</p>
<p>A good case with a sturdy rack should be considered as well ($200-$400). The Player and Mixer will be screwed down on the top, and in the front of the rack you'll have the dual cd decks (if a cd player is purchased) and a power strip to plug everything in. Now the rig is; 2 speakers, the case with all the components all safe and secured, a bag with wires (xlr cables, rca cables, etc.), and speaker poles.</p>
<p>Now all you'll need is music and set lists. Besides learning how the equipment works, this is the hardest part of DJ'ing. Good set lists and great music is what separates good DJs from bad DJs no matter how expensive or elaborate their equipment is. Djs who have been entertaining for a long time have learned from experience what songs work for specific sets.</p>
<p>Where do new DJs or Intermediate DJs go to learn set-mixes that work? A website has been developed for Event/Mobile DJs to give DJs immediate access to Set lists for all types of parties; Weddings, Birthdays, Kids, Sweet 16's, Graduations, and great mixes for popular dance music, updated monthly. It can also be a resource site for DJ's to go and get all types of helpful tips, how-to's, and information, song programming techniques, and event forms.</p>
<p>Being a mobile DJ is fun, exciting, and very profitable! As technology gets smaller and easier to use,more and more people will be trying to master DJ'ing. Technology is only half of the skill. The other half of being a great Mobile DJ is knowing your music and being confident in your set lists. Having Good Equipment and great Musical programming will make a great Mobile DJ in the 21st century. The right training could really help. You can get some great dj tricks and tips at DJ Masterminds and get your musical set lists and dj equipment ideas at MixesThatWork</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<p>Mobile DJ's (somewhat of an oxymoron before the turn of the 21st century) weren't so mobile. You would see 2 large turntables, a big mixer, big amplifier, big speakers, huge heavy crates full of 78's, lots of wires, and just too much stuff and not easily mobile. Although Big Club DJ's and some "old school" DJ's still love spinning on turntables, it's just not efficient for a typical Event DJ. As technology gets smaller and more efficient, DJ'ing equipment is becoming much easier to transport, set-up, and operate.</p>
<p>The DJ's that use the larger turntable systems look and sound amazing while beat mixing but you won't see many of them DJ'ing smaller events that may just require some background music. A kid with an iPod, with a good playlist, and speakers can probably provide decent songs while a big turntable mixing system is just overkill. A good mobile DJ with the right equipment can be very profitable and successful at these events and can even begin building a reputable DJ business. As the business builds, and gigs begin to accumulate, it's important to have DJ equipment that is reliable, easy to set-up, and effective.</p>
<p>When looking for reliable equipment as a Mobile DJ, it's important to look for "name" brands. Even with name brands, a DJ has a choice between lower quality-lower prices, higher-quality, higher-prices. For MP3 and CD Players, names like Gemini and American Audio are cheaper "name" brands but they are lower in quality than Denon or Pioneer. Numark, previously a mid-level quality company has been reaching new technology (check out Newmarks, NS7FX) that is beginning to compete with the big boys.</p>
<p>Here are some of the most popular Dual CD/MP3 Players with example-averaged prices being used by DJ's: Gemini CDMP-6000 ($399.95), Gemini CDX-2400 Rackmount ($170.00), American Audio CK 1000 Table Top Dual ($399.00), American Audio Velocity Professional Dual ($599.00), Numark CD Mix-1 Dual (199.00), Numark CDN22 Rack Mount Dual CD Player (149.00), Denon DN-D6000 Dual CD MP3 Player ($850.00), Pioneer CMX-3000 Dual Rackmount CD Player ($1,000).</p>
<p>You can obviously see a price difference but you will experience a noticeable difference in quality between a cd controller selling for $200 as opposed to the Pioneer CMX for a grand.</p>
<p>Some Mobile DJ's have even decided to make their set-up even more mobile by doing away with CD's and purchasing MP3 Players that have external hard drive or iPod connections. I run all my parties with MP3's no CD's. Although I have a Denon 4500 CD player in my system, it is only used if someone has cd they want me to play.</p>
<p>Here are some of the most popular MP3 players with example averaged prices. Numark's IDJ Mixing Console for iPod ($160.00), Numark's IDJ2 DJ Console for the IPod and External Hard Drive connections ($399.00), Numark's D2 Director Mass Storage Player and Manager, Denon DN-HD2500 Hard Disk Media ($599.00), Pioneer MEP-7000 Professional Media Player with CD Decks ($1400).</p>
<p>Some of these units can be used as controllers for popular Laptop Mixing Software like Traktor, Virtual DJ, PCDC, and Serato Scratch. There are popular controllers like the Vestax VCI-100MV Mixvibes Edition DJ Controller that is specifically designed to control laptop software. Numark's NS7 DJ ($1300.00) is getting some big attention from Serato users.</p>
<p>If DJ'ing on a laptop, consider using that laptop solely for DJ'ing. Other programs or files on the laptop can slow the necessary processing speed.</p>
<p>Once a Mobile DJ has a player, now a good mixer has to be considered. Again, there are good name brands with lower quality-lower prices and good name brands with higher quality-higher prices. Behringer is a dependable brand on the lower end. Consider the Behringer DX626 Pro Mixer ($100.00), Vestax PMC-280 4 Channel DJ Mixer With Digital Effects ($499.00), Denon DN-X1100 4 Channel DJ Mixer ($700.00), or the Pioneer DJM-800 Professional Mixer ($1,700.00). A Mobile DJ can't go wrong with any of these selections but the pricier mixers do offer more features like effects, more mic inputs, talk over, etc.</p>
<p>Once a Player is selected, and a Mixer is selected, all that's left are some good powerful speakers. The best type of speakers a mobile DJ can use is Active/Powered Speakers. Passive speakers would require an amplifier or a powered mixer with more weight added to the rig. A DJ can run an XLR cable out of the mixers, plug directly into the powered speakers, plug the speakers in, and voile, sound!</p>
<p>There are a few decent companies that I could suggest. Here are a few products: Behringer Eurolive B208D Active PA ($180.00), American Audio XSP-10A Powered Speaker ($200.00). Here are the companies that I highly recommend: Mackie, JBL, and RCF. Mackie SRM450 v2 Active PA ($500.00), Mackie SRM350 v2 Active, JBL EON515 450 Watt 15" Powered ($800.00), JBL PRX535 3 Way 15" ($1000.00), RCF ART312A or RCFART315A Powered Speakers 15" ($1100.00).</p>
<p>A Mobile DJ should have a pretty simple Set-up. At this point we have discussed a Media Player (CD/MP3 or only MP3), Mixer, and Powered Speakers. This is all the equipment that is necessary for Mobile DJ.</p>
<p>A good case with a sturdy rack should be considered as well ($200-$400). The Player and Mixer will be screwed down on the top, and in the front of the rack you'll have the dual cd decks (if a cd player is purchased) and a power strip to plug everything in. Now the rig is; 2 speakers, the case with all the components all safe and secured, a bag with wires (xlr cables, rca cables, etc.), and speaker poles.</p>
<p>Now all you'll need is music and set lists. Besides learning how the equipment works, this is the hardest part of DJ'ing. Good set lists and great music is what separates good DJs from bad DJs no matter how expensive or elaborate their equipment is. Djs who have been entertaining for a long time have learned from experience what songs work for specific sets.</p>
<p>Where do new DJs or Intermediate DJs go to learn set-mixes that work? A website has been developed for Event/Mobile DJs to give DJs immediate access to Set lists for all types of parties; Weddings, Birthdays, Kids, Sweet 16's, Graduations, and great mixes for popular dance music, updated monthly. It can also be a resource site for DJ's to go and get all types of helpful tips, how-to's, and information, song programming techniques, and event forms.</p>
<p>Being a mobile DJ is fun, exciting, and very profitable! As technology gets smaller and easier to use,more and more people will be trying to master DJ'ing. Technology is only half of the skill. The other half of being a great Mobile DJ is knowing your music and being confident in your set lists. Having Good Equipment and great Musical programming will make a great Mobile DJ in the 21st century. The right training could really help. You can get some great dj tricks and tips at DJ Masterminds and get your musical set lists and dj equipment ideas at MixesThatWork</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Thursday, 27 June 2013
The Evolution Of Dance Music
<p>Dance music has been doing the waves in not only the clubs but everywhere in the world, endorsed by the clubbers and a Dance DJ's haunt. DJs all over the globe have been experimenting and adding up to the evolution of dance music, rather than adding their own unique and quintessential elements in it. Dance music started with the main genres of House music, Trance music, Garage music, and Drum & Bass music, to nurture and grow into various sub genres. Now it is difficult to differentiate, but each of them was created with a solidarity and uniqueness of its own. Rendering it into various other forms and blending with them to give a completely new experience. When coupled with various other forms such as R&B, Hip-Hop, Rap, etc and with vocals, dance music is taken to another level.</p>
<p>The history of House music tells us that from the beginning it has been a dance DJ's favourite, since its emergence in Chicago. While the garage music developed in New York, especially to render the House with a more soulful, smooth and raw touch. Garage music became equally popular in the UK, where it also known as UKG. However, its reputation suffered due to the atrocious violence, which was associated with it over a time. Nonetheless, it was revived and the �new skool' garage music came into being.</p>
<p>Garage music became immensely popular. This became evident with the number of sub genres of it that came into existence during the 1990s. Some of them that include this sub genre are the Speed garage, the 2-step, the new dark swing, the Dubstep, the Breakstep, the Grime, and the Bassline. Few would not be acquainted with Trance music. It is needless to mention that some of the Djs like Dj Tiesto and Dj Paul Van Dyk have been doing a remarkable job with their dance music. Trance music also arose from the House music, but it also had its inspirations from Ambient, Industrial, and Electronic forms of music. The earliest trance music has been from the acid house movement, of which the most conspicuous were �What Time Is Love?', �3 a.m. Eternal', �Kylie said Trance' and �Last Train To Transcentral'. Trance music too developed into a multitude of genres. The important ones include Classic Trance, Acid Trance, Progressive Trance and Uplifting Trance (also known as Anthem Trance o
r Epic Trance or Stadium Trance), then there are others such as the Euro Trance, Vocal Trance, Ambient Trance, Dream Trance, Goa Trance and Psychedelic Trance.</p>
<p>Indeed, with such great numbers of offshoots it can be easily figured out how much dance music has evolved in the present times. Similarly, we have another form of electronic dance music, called the Drum & Bass Music. It took the centre stage in the middle of the 1990s. It envelops breakbeats, bass, infra bass, and sub bass elements. Originally, it had its beginning in Bristol and London in UK, from where it spread to gain grounds across the sea.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<p>The history of House music tells us that from the beginning it has been a dance DJ's favourite, since its emergence in Chicago. While the garage music developed in New York, especially to render the House with a more soulful, smooth and raw touch. Garage music became equally popular in the UK, where it also known as UKG. However, its reputation suffered due to the atrocious violence, which was associated with it over a time. Nonetheless, it was revived and the �new skool' garage music came into being.</p>
<p>Garage music became immensely popular. This became evident with the number of sub genres of it that came into existence during the 1990s. Some of them that include this sub genre are the Speed garage, the 2-step, the new dark swing, the Dubstep, the Breakstep, the Grime, and the Bassline. Few would not be acquainted with Trance music. It is needless to mention that some of the Djs like Dj Tiesto and Dj Paul Van Dyk have been doing a remarkable job with their dance music. Trance music also arose from the House music, but it also had its inspirations from Ambient, Industrial, and Electronic forms of music. The earliest trance music has been from the acid house movement, of which the most conspicuous were �What Time Is Love?', �3 a.m. Eternal', �Kylie said Trance' and �Last Train To Transcentral'. Trance music too developed into a multitude of genres. The important ones include Classic Trance, Acid Trance, Progressive Trance and Uplifting Trance (also known as Anthem Trance o
r Epic Trance or Stadium Trance), then there are others such as the Euro Trance, Vocal Trance, Ambient Trance, Dream Trance, Goa Trance and Psychedelic Trance.</p>
<p>Indeed, with such great numbers of offshoots it can be easily figured out how much dance music has evolved in the present times. Similarly, we have another form of electronic dance music, called the Drum & Bass Music. It took the centre stage in the middle of the 1990s. It envelops breakbeats, bass, infra bass, and sub bass elements. Originally, it had its beginning in Bristol and London in UK, from where it spread to gain grounds across the sea.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Who Is The Best DJ In The World?
<p>The standard of technology in DJ equipment has improved immeasurably in recent years. Modern technology has included the clarity and quality of the sound DJ's can deliver to their audience. The standard of computer software and the functions that can be performed on a computer have also seen a dramatic improvement to the results that can be achieved by top DJ's. For these reasons it has never been a better time for DJ's.
<br /> <br /> Many have touted this as the golden age for DJ's. So who are the jewels in the crown of this golden age? It is of course not possible to have a completely objective assessment of which is the best but it is possible to take into consideration the amount of money the DJ makes and use votes from magazine polls to compile a list. So with no real scientific explanation here are the top DJ's in the world at the moment. <br /> <br /> Armin van Buuren<br /> <br /> Dutch born Armin van Buuren has experienced great popularity as the interest in Trance music rapidly grows. He has described himself as a nerdy kid and tells stories of how he used to spend every penny he earned on his paper round on music. He says he used to make mix tapes for his friends until he listened to music his uncle had created using a computer. Stunned by the sounds he heard he soon invested in a computer and set about mixing, sampling and creating his own tunes. <br /> <br /> Despite some successf
ul early work Armin was worried that the music may not pay off so studied a degree in law. In 2003 he and two friends created their own music label which offers 'everything an artist could want'. He plays a weekly residence called Armada at the Amnesia club in Ibiza.
<br /> Tiesto<br /> <br /> Another Dutch DJ Tiesto has achieved numerous landmark accomplishments for a DJ and throughout his career he has actively raised the bar for DJ's. He was the first DJ in the world to sell out a stadium of 25,000 people two nights in a row. He has performed at the opening ceremony of the Athens Olympics and his remix of silence, written by Delerium featuring Sarah Machlaughlan, was the first house music song to be played on daytime radio in the US. <br /> <br /> He has become a household name in numerous parts of the world and consistently reaches the top end of the charts with the tunes he releases. A pioneer of trance music he is also heavily influenced by techno and house. He has said that 'the only way forward for a DJ is to play a diverse mix of sounds'. Recently he was nominated for a Grammy for his Elements of Life album. <br /> <br /> Paul Van Dyk<br /> <br /> Born in eastern Berlin Paul van Dyk spent his formative years tapping into forbidd
en western radio stations and listening to the music they offered. Paul left East Berlin shortly before the fall of the wall and went to live with his aunt in Hamburg. After he had completed school he moved back to East Berlin and performed his first gig in 1991. Since then he has achieved an almost unbelievable list of awards and achievements that includes first place in DJ magazine's top 100 DJs in 2005 and 2006 he was also Americas favourite DJ in 2004 and 2005.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<br /> <br /> Many have touted this as the golden age for DJ's. So who are the jewels in the crown of this golden age? It is of course not possible to have a completely objective assessment of which is the best but it is possible to take into consideration the amount of money the DJ makes and use votes from magazine polls to compile a list. So with no real scientific explanation here are the top DJ's in the world at the moment. <br /> <br /> Armin van Buuren<br /> <br /> Dutch born Armin van Buuren has experienced great popularity as the interest in Trance music rapidly grows. He has described himself as a nerdy kid and tells stories of how he used to spend every penny he earned on his paper round on music. He says he used to make mix tapes for his friends until he listened to music his uncle had created using a computer. Stunned by the sounds he heard he soon invested in a computer and set about mixing, sampling and creating his own tunes. <br /> <br /> Despite some successf
ul early work Armin was worried that the music may not pay off so studied a degree in law. In 2003 he and two friends created their own music label which offers 'everything an artist could want'. He plays a weekly residence called Armada at the Amnesia club in Ibiza.
<br /> Tiesto<br /> <br /> Another Dutch DJ Tiesto has achieved numerous landmark accomplishments for a DJ and throughout his career he has actively raised the bar for DJ's. He was the first DJ in the world to sell out a stadium of 25,000 people two nights in a row. He has performed at the opening ceremony of the Athens Olympics and his remix of silence, written by Delerium featuring Sarah Machlaughlan, was the first house music song to be played on daytime radio in the US. <br /> <br /> He has become a household name in numerous parts of the world and consistently reaches the top end of the charts with the tunes he releases. A pioneer of trance music he is also heavily influenced by techno and house. He has said that 'the only way forward for a DJ is to play a diverse mix of sounds'. Recently he was nominated for a Grammy for his Elements of Life album. <br /> <br /> Paul Van Dyk<br /> <br /> Born in eastern Berlin Paul van Dyk spent his formative years tapping into forbidd
en western radio stations and listening to the music they offered. Paul left East Berlin shortly before the fall of the wall and went to live with his aunt in Hamburg. After he had completed school he moved back to East Berlin and performed his first gig in 1991. Since then he has achieved an almost unbelievable list of awards and achievements that includes first place in DJ magazine's top 100 DJs in 2005 and 2006 he was also Americas favourite DJ in 2004 and 2005.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Why You Need The Best Dj Equipment Speakers & How To Get 60% Off Retail Prices On The Biggest Names
<p>Dj Equipment Speakers can make the difference! Exactly how very important may be getting one of the best <strong>dj equipment speakers</strong> for a(starting) dj? Let me tell you that I have been a dj for roughly 6 years nowadays along with among the list of first matters I discovered has been that no matter how great you might be as a dj, it does not matter if you certainly not take advantage of the perfect good quality <strong>dj equipment speakers</strong> you will get your hands on. <br /><br />My genre of music is towards goa trance and hard house but I always relax in mixing hip hop and r& b. While in the six years I have done plenty of gigs. From mid large audiences to beginning in friend`s houses, garages in addition to rooms and so on. At the end of any of these gigs 1 point had been evidently tight connected towards the performance from the night`s gig I did. And, that was naturally the excellence in the sound system. <br /><br />Regardless if I spinned one
of the best set I ever did in my life, if the dj equipment speakers I was performing my tricks on that night sounded similar to empty cans of oil being spat at by a couple of hilbillies after cheweing the wrong sort of chewing tobacco then my dj set is going to sound similarly. As I am a perfectionist I have to pronounce that any of those nights I was not happy to now and again being right disapointed concerning it. Very soon I determined I needed to have my own <strong>dj equipment speakers</strong> and begun to save dollars.
<br />Needless to say, should you be playing a huge gig as a dj then one could assume a respectable sound system to be at hand. However, if you are organising your own parties, arrange your own karaoke parties or are offering your own dj services to third parties then it is of great importance to possess the ability to use a good sounding dj speakers and dj equipment you will get. <br /><br />When you as being a dj consider fellow dj`s as people like Tijs Verwest(Dj Tiesto) Armin van Buuren or Ferry Corsten you will see that indeed, they only work with the best sound systems available. <br /><br />I understand as no other that the big difference between Tiesto, Armin, Ferry and the most of us in dj land is not the only one of quality but the one of budget too. Those guy have made millions and therefor has lots of money to spend on the best materials, right? <br /><br />What about the rest of us? I imagine I've found the answer to that one. . . The internet is the solution for
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<br />Needless to say, should you be playing a huge gig as a dj then one could assume a respectable sound system to be at hand. However, if you are organising your own parties, arrange your own karaoke parties or are offering your own dj services to third parties then it is of great importance to possess the ability to use a good sounding dj speakers and dj equipment you will get. <br /><br />When you as being a dj consider fellow dj`s as people like Tijs Verwest(Dj Tiesto) Armin van Buuren or Ferry Corsten you will see that indeed, they only work with the best sound systems available. <br /><br />I understand as no other that the big difference between Tiesto, Armin, Ferry and the most of us in dj land is not the only one of quality but the one of budget too. Those guy have made millions and therefor has lots of money to spend on the best materials, right? <br /><br />What about the rest of us? I imagine I've found the answer to that one. . . The internet is the solution for
the best deals on dj equipment speakers. The web. . . Who would have thought about that? <br /><br />Back in the point in time when I got my set of <strong>dj equipment speakers</strong> there was no such thing as buying via internet as which are the availability of it now. In this moment, this has manufactured mad competition between the providers resulting in? <br /><br />Correct! High rivalry typically results in Insane discount prices! And, I have found a site online where I personally purchased a complete new set plus turntables in addition to all other dj equipment you'll be able to consider and many products I bought had about 60% bargain on them! I saved top dollar. <br /><br /><strong>Dj equipment speakers</strong> has a lot more than 200 internet pages with the biggest models on dj equipment speakers, cables, turntables and more. <br /><br />Check out Dj Equipment Speakers on to purchase your following set of dj sound system or karaoke set speakers with 60% off t
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Monday, 24 June 2013
From Radio to Online Guitar Lessons
<p>I can remember when it was the summer of 2000, more than 11 years ago at the moment of writing. The radio was on, but on such a volume that I could actually ignore it. But I probably would have ignored it anyway since I just received my guitar. Can't recall the brand or type but it was a rather cheap instrument. I had a little bit of experience. With a little bit I mean that I had 2 or 3 guitar lessons at the age of 8. So I could barely read the tabs.</p>
<p>One moment I was fully focused on my guitar but a moment later I totally forgot all about the guitar. Even forgot that I was trying to make music. Because this was when I first heard Californication by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. The DJ announced a new single by the band from Los Angeles. The first notes reached my ears and I was estatic. I just sat there with the guitar on my lap, enjoying every single second of the 5 minutes the song.</p>
<p>Once the song ended I regretted that I stopped my guitar course. But I also became motivated, very motivated. Because the only thing I could think of at that moment was that I have to master my instrument. I wanted to be able to play this song so badly that must have practiced for the entire afternoon. Although I have to admit, it was worth it. For a couple of hours I was a rockstar� in my head atleast. My roommates thought otherwise unfortunately.</p>
<p>About 9 to 10 years went by without playing my guitar. But then, approximately 2 years ago, I was driving my car. It was May, a very beautiful day in Spring. The sun shone for the first time in the past months and I have to admit, I felt good. And it only would get better, because the DJ on the radio anounced Californication by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Somehow I hadn't heard it for a while, probably 3 years. The only thing I knew for sure was that I needed my guitar.</p>
<p>That's when I turned the car around, drove to my local guitar shop and picked up a new guitar. Went home as fast as I could and started playing. Unfortunately I didn't know how anymore. So after I ordered some <strong>Online Guitar Lessons</strong>, since I don't have time to schedule a guitar teacher in my spare time, I started playing again. Till the day of today I still feel like a rockstar when I pick up my guitar and think of Californication.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<p>One moment I was fully focused on my guitar but a moment later I totally forgot all about the guitar. Even forgot that I was trying to make music. Because this was when I first heard Californication by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. The DJ announced a new single by the band from Los Angeles. The first notes reached my ears and I was estatic. I just sat there with the guitar on my lap, enjoying every single second of the 5 minutes the song.</p>
<p>Once the song ended I regretted that I stopped my guitar course. But I also became motivated, very motivated. Because the only thing I could think of at that moment was that I have to master my instrument. I wanted to be able to play this song so badly that must have practiced for the entire afternoon. Although I have to admit, it was worth it. For a couple of hours I was a rockstar� in my head atleast. My roommates thought otherwise unfortunately.</p>
<p>About 9 to 10 years went by without playing my guitar. But then, approximately 2 years ago, I was driving my car. It was May, a very beautiful day in Spring. The sun shone for the first time in the past months and I have to admit, I felt good. And it only would get better, because the DJ on the radio anounced Californication by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Somehow I hadn't heard it for a while, probably 3 years. The only thing I knew for sure was that I needed my guitar.</p>
<p>That's when I turned the car around, drove to my local guitar shop and picked up a new guitar. Went home as fast as I could and started playing. Unfortunately I didn't know how anymore. So after I ordered some <strong>Online Guitar Lessons</strong>, since I don't have time to schedule a guitar teacher in my spare time, I started playing again. Till the day of today I still feel like a rockstar when I pick up my guitar and think of Californication.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Sunday, 23 June 2013
How To Become An Internet Radio Dj
<p>A fun job where you can connect with thousands of people and entertain for your living is to be a disc jockey, also known as a DJ. It is a dream job for people who love music, people, and entertainment. There are many different approaches for the type of show and audience you want to connect to. You have a radio program that discusses politics, religion, life's situations, or music for example. You need pizzazz, a "radio voice," and a few other components to become a disc jockey. Here are some tips on how to become a DJ on a radio station on the Internet.</p>
<p>One of the most important components for this job is knowledge. You have to be an expert on the topic your show is about. If you are a DJ for a music station, you should know as much as possible about music. Most stations are genre specific, so you should know all the top hits, musicians, and style of music. Radio stations on the Internet are both genre specific and mixed. Usually there are links to a type of genre on one site. If you are the DJ for all channels on the site, you will have to immerse yourself in music knowledge. You can only be a great and well liked DJ if you are playing the type of music that people want to hear on the station.</p>
<p>After you have gained knowledge about the topic you want to DJ about, you will need the necessary materials and technology. For the Internet, it will be very important that you have a fast connection if you are working from home and streaming with a station online. The host will have a minimum connection speed and bandwidth that you will need to stream properly without interruptions. You will also need a microphone and a laptop or computer with a lot of memory and speed. If you are hosting an Internet radio music program that already has a playlist, you will need to familiarize yourself with the music they want to play. Others will require that you develop your own playlist. The playlist you compile should include top hits from the music genre you are broadcasting.</p>
<p>Once you have the right technology and an awesome playlist, you will need to find the Internet Radio station that you want to DJ for. Do you want to be part of a company that is streaming talk shows or music? What genre of music are you the most knowledgeable about? You will need to do a lot of research about the radio station, the type of music or talk show they stream, and if you would be a good fit or not. Once you have selected the Internet radio station you want to work with, you can send a resume, sample playlists, and samples of your voice.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<p>One of the most important components for this job is knowledge. You have to be an expert on the topic your show is about. If you are a DJ for a music station, you should know as much as possible about music. Most stations are genre specific, so you should know all the top hits, musicians, and style of music. Radio stations on the Internet are both genre specific and mixed. Usually there are links to a type of genre on one site. If you are the DJ for all channels on the site, you will have to immerse yourself in music knowledge. You can only be a great and well liked DJ if you are playing the type of music that people want to hear on the station.</p>
<p>After you have gained knowledge about the topic you want to DJ about, you will need the necessary materials and technology. For the Internet, it will be very important that you have a fast connection if you are working from home and streaming with a station online. The host will have a minimum connection speed and bandwidth that you will need to stream properly without interruptions. You will also need a microphone and a laptop or computer with a lot of memory and speed. If you are hosting an Internet radio music program that already has a playlist, you will need to familiarize yourself with the music they want to play. Others will require that you develop your own playlist. The playlist you compile should include top hits from the music genre you are broadcasting.</p>
<p>Once you have the right technology and an awesome playlist, you will need to find the Internet Radio station that you want to DJ for. Do you want to be part of a company that is streaming talk shows or music? What genre of music are you the most knowledgeable about? You will need to do a lot of research about the radio station, the type of music or talk show they stream, and if you would be a good fit or not. Once you have selected the Internet radio station you want to work with, you can send a resume, sample playlists, and samples of your voice.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
Saturday, 22 June 2013
Great Tips on How to Become a Dj
<p>First of all, becoming a radio DJ is not as simple as one might think. There is much training involved as well as classes that youll need to prepare you on how to become a DJ. Whether you want to work at a local radio station or a national broadcast station, youll still need education and training.</p><br /> <br />
<p>If you are a high school student, you should fill your schedule with as many speech classes as possible, including extracurricular activities like drama and debate. However, if you have already graduated from high school, then consider taking classes at a local community college or accredited broadcasting school in your area. Why should you take speech and debate classes to become a DJ? Ask yourself this question: How often do you hear radio disc jockeys stumble through their sentences or say umm while they are on the air? Not very often. Knowing how to speak fluently and with articulation is very important when learning how to become a DJ. You should be able to speak clearly and precisely even if you are not familiar with the topic.</p><br /> <br /> <p>While attending college or broadcasting school you may be able to sign up for an internship, which will help you learn how to become a DJ. Ask your school about paid and unpaid internship opportunities. You could be closer
to becoming a DJ with a radio internship on your resume.</p><br /> <br /> <p>Also, consider working part time at local parties as a DJ to provide you with more opportunities to practice working in front of people instead of in a radio broadcast booth. Becoming a DJ is hard work and you will have to be resilient if you find that radio stations do not accept you as an intern or if the internship is not exactly what you expected. There is always an opportunity to learn if you keep an open mind.</p><br /> <br />
<p>Learning how to become a DJ is not only about introducing music. You must also be able to read commercials, give news reports including weather and traffic, and conduct interviews. So speaking to people and in front of groups will help improve your speaking abilities. This is where all those speech classes will come in handy. In addition to taking classes, you can also record radio programs and then practice repeating the spoken parts to advance your speaking abilities. Do this many times until you can read the entire segment without oral inconsistencies or long pauses. Perform in front of friends and family, and also try to get small gigs at local weddings, house parties, small bars, and other holiday related events.</p><br /> <br /> <p>Another great tip on how to become a DJ is to go where radio personalities are making public appearances such as a grand opening of a new store, a charity drive or any other local event. Be an observer and hang out by the radio personality
s tent or broadcasting station, and when he is not on the air ask the DJ a few questions about how he became a DJ. Ask if you can shadow him sometime, or just sit next to him and watch and listen while he is at that event. Carry a business card or other paperwork with your contact information as well. You may be surprised when you get a phone call or email inviting you to tour the radio station and talk to the radio DJs while they are working live on the air.</p><br /> <br /> <p>Whatever you do to learn how to become a DJ, be persistent, learn as much as you can and then keep on learning, be passionate about it, and of course, become a student at a local accredited broadcasting school to ensure a future of success.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
<p>If you are a high school student, you should fill your schedule with as many speech classes as possible, including extracurricular activities like drama and debate. However, if you have already graduated from high school, then consider taking classes at a local community college or accredited broadcasting school in your area. Why should you take speech and debate classes to become a DJ? Ask yourself this question: How often do you hear radio disc jockeys stumble through their sentences or say umm while they are on the air? Not very often. Knowing how to speak fluently and with articulation is very important when learning how to become a DJ. You should be able to speak clearly and precisely even if you are not familiar with the topic.</p><br /> <br /> <p>While attending college or broadcasting school you may be able to sign up for an internship, which will help you learn how to become a DJ. Ask your school about paid and unpaid internship opportunities. You could be closer
to becoming a DJ with a radio internship on your resume.</p><br /> <br /> <p>Also, consider working part time at local parties as a DJ to provide you with more opportunities to practice working in front of people instead of in a radio broadcast booth. Becoming a DJ is hard work and you will have to be resilient if you find that radio stations do not accept you as an intern or if the internship is not exactly what you expected. There is always an opportunity to learn if you keep an open mind.</p><br /> <br />
<p>Learning how to become a DJ is not only about introducing music. You must also be able to read commercials, give news reports including weather and traffic, and conduct interviews. So speaking to people and in front of groups will help improve your speaking abilities. This is where all those speech classes will come in handy. In addition to taking classes, you can also record radio programs and then practice repeating the spoken parts to advance your speaking abilities. Do this many times until you can read the entire segment without oral inconsistencies or long pauses. Perform in front of friends and family, and also try to get small gigs at local weddings, house parties, small bars, and other holiday related events.</p><br /> <br /> <p>Another great tip on how to become a DJ is to go where radio personalities are making public appearances such as a grand opening of a new store, a charity drive or any other local event. Be an observer and hang out by the radio personality
s tent or broadcasting station, and when he is not on the air ask the DJ a few questions about how he became a DJ. Ask if you can shadow him sometime, or just sit next to him and watch and listen while he is at that event. Carry a business card or other paperwork with your contact information as well. You may be surprised when you get a phone call or email inviting you to tour the radio station and talk to the radio DJs while they are working live on the air.</p><br /> <br /> <p>Whatever you do to learn how to become a DJ, be persistent, learn as much as you can and then keep on learning, be passionate about it, and of course, become a student at a local accredited broadcasting school to ensure a future of success.</p><br><br><br><br><a href="http://iautoblog.com">iAutoblog</a> the premier <a href="http://iautoblog.com">autoblogger</a> software
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