DJing for Dummies

By John Steventon

Book Overview

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 Get Smart @www.dummies.com * Find listings of all our books * Choose from many different subject categories * Browse out free articles

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470032758
• ISBN13: 9780470032756
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Great for novices and professionals alike!

I've never read one of the "... for Dummy" books before so I was unsure of how basic they break down a topic. "DJing for Dummies" was thorough, from selecting equipment to beatmatching, from demo creation to club management relations. It is an EASY read but doesn't "talk down to the reader". I have been DJing for 12 years and, although I knew most of the contents of the books through self teaching and experience, there were still many tidbits of information that I 1) never knew, 2) forgot or 3) wasn't doing it per the book's recommendation. If you are a beginner, this book will certainly help you get on your way into the business. If you're a seasoned DJ, this book can still be a great reference for you. Hey, it even inspired me to splurge on a new MIXER !!! : )) Highly recommended!!!!

Fantastic resource

Like me you may have a love of some kind of music. You may see a live DJ and think to your self "I know I could do that" but really not know anybody in the industry or with the same fascination. I found this book to be informative and a great introduction to the concept of DJing. I am reading it for the second time. It has helped me along on several different levels, invaluable really!!!

just a DJ

This book is very usefull for all DJ starters, a very comprehensive book with a clear explanations

perfect for the begining dj

this book helped me go from a bumbling idiot to a dj that is now playing out in a matter of 3 months! best purchase i could have made. HIGHLY RECOMENDED!!!

Pick up this book now. Great for any level dj. Read it more than once. You'll learn something

I picked up the book a week ago. You know what? I liked it a lot better than "How to Dj Right". For the beginner dj the books explains in detail what a lot of us might be embarrassed to ask. The first few sections of the book seemed a tad slow for me. Maybe because I've already got my gear and know the basics. After a few days I decided to re-read the first parts of the book and what do you know, I learned something new. Worth every penny