Dimensions
137 x 216 x 12mm
This book is the fast track to understanding what DJing is all about.
Written by two industry insiders who DJ and produce hit records both in the UK and 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 there to the new phenomenon of DJ/Producers who actually make the music in the charts today.
The book features:
- Top advice on how to DJ
- 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
- Interviews and tips from celebrity DJs
- How to make hit records at home
- An examination of music - styles, taste, media and markets
- Technical charts and maps and useful lists and definitions
This book is based on Point-Blank's famous training course. Point-Blank teaches courses in DJing and Music Production in London and Ibiza in conjunction with Ministry. The tutors have worked with such artists as Massive Attack, Blur and Leftfield.