DJing for Dummies

John Steventon

Wiley, Jan 30, 2007 - Music - 408 pages

From novice to nightclub -- without the nightmares. Whether you're a bedroom DJ looking to improve, or an accomplished amateur making the transition to playing live, DJing For Dummies has the accessible information you need. From what to buy (and what not to buy), mastering the beat, and reading a crowd, to all the tricks, techniques, and flourishes of a pro DJ, you'll be turning noise into notoriety in no time.

Discover how to:
* Buy the essential equipment
* Set up your kit
* beatmatch seamlessly
* scratch with vinyl and CD
* make a great demo
* Market yourself as a DJ
* Explanations in plain English '
* Get in get out' information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humour and fun

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User Review  - Phillip Hui-Bon-Hoa - Goodreads

Read when i was 12 and just starting

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User Review  - Marc - Goodreads

While I have very little experience when it comes to DJing, it's always something that I wanted to learn so of course, I bought a 'Dummies' book. In the beginning, I really got into DJing for Dummies ...

About the author

John Steventon is a successful club DJ and the creator of Recess.co.uk, a leading online resource for aspiring DJs.

Bibliographic information

• Title: DJing for Dummies; --For dummies; Dummies Guides
• Author: John Steventon
• Publisher: Wiley, 2007
• ISBN: 047003422X, 9780470034224
• Length: 408 pages
• Subjects: Music / General; Music / Genres & Styles / Rock