Books | DJ Guide How To

How to DJ is the insider's guide to becoming a professional DJ. Written by two industry insiders who DJ and produce hit records throughout the world, this is the concise, how-to sourcebook that comes straight from real DJs and musicians. They explain and demonstrate everything you need to know---from the basics of what DJs do and how they got their careers off of the ground to the worldwide phenomenon of DJ/producers who work with the biggest names in the business and make the music in the charts today.

-- top advice on how to DJ---from selecting what to spin to getting gigs to keeping your audience dancing

-- technology made easy---what you need and how to set it up

-- how the DJ and music business works and how to rise to the top

-- how to make hit records at home

-- interviews and tips from celebrity DJs including Tall Paul, Boy George, Tim Westwood, Andy Cato, Mr. C, Andy Wilson, BT, Jeremy Healy, Allister Whitehead, and Sasha.

A Proven, Step-By-Step Method To Become DJ

Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...

• Chapter 1 — Being a DJ: an Overview
• Chapter 2 — How to Get There
• Chapter 3 — Recommended Software and Equipment
• Chapter 4 — Learning the Skills of DJing
• Much, much more!

• The key players in the music licensing business and the best ways to make contacts and bring your music to their attention
• Types of licensing agreements and how to understand them
• An inside look at the licensing selection process and how to get a jump on music requests
• Negotiating payment and protecting your music in the open marketplace, including international venues
• Getting music licensed for television shows, films, commercials, digital media, and less obvious markets like colleges and universities, theater companies, corporate training videos, and restaurants
• Firsthand advice from top music executives, marketers, music supervisors, lawyers, talent managers, and filmmakers