How to DJ
The Definitive Guide to Success on the Decks
Piatkus Books (Publisher)
Published on 29. August 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-7499-2325-9 (ISBN)
Description
A sourcebook on how to DJ. It seeks to explain and demonstrate everything from the basics of what DJs do and how they got there to the new phenomenon of DJ/producers who actually make the music in the charts today. Topics covered include: advice on how to DJ, based on Point Blank's training course in London; interviews and tips from celebrity DJs; the technology you need and how to set it up; how to make hit records at home; an examination of music - styles, taste, media and markets; how the DJ and music business works and how to rise to the top; and lists and definitions for DJs.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
colour plates, charts, maps
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 135 mm
Weight
345 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7499-2325-9 (9780749923259)
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Persons
Tom Frederiskse - He has been a record producer since the birth of DJ Culture in 1988 - He has worked on hit records for artists such as Robbie Williams, Michael Jackson, Bjork and James Brown and has worked with many top UK DJs including Sasha, Allister Whitehead, Dave Seamon, Joey Negro, Matthew Roberts and Tommy D Phil Benedictus - He has been a working DJ for 10 years, playing in top UK clubs and around the world - Produces and re-mixes records for major record companies - Developed the original DJ course for the Point Blank school in London