Want to DJ like a pro, share the music you love with other people and perform amazing DJ sets you can be proud of? This second edition of Rock the Dancefloor! is the essential one-stop handbook for new and experienced DJs. Completely updated with the latest developments in DJing and expanded with new chapters on sourcing and organising your music, using subscription services and creating DJ mixes, its proven five-step formula covers everything from getting your gear together to DJing success. Whether you're just starting out, or already know your stuff and are looking to improve your game, this book will help you to: Understand modern DJ gear and avoid expensive mistakes Assemble the best music collection to please any audience Quickly master techniques to make your DJ mixes sound amazing Perform like a pro at parties, in bars and clubs or as a mobile DJ Get noticed, share your mixes, livestream your sets and more
Phil Morse has DJed all over the world, including at the famous Privilege in Ibiza, the world's largest nightclub. He is the founder of Digital DJ Tips, the world's leading online DJ school, which has taught 40,000 DJs globally since 2010. Learn more at www.digitaldjtips.com
Introduction - Step One: Gear - 1 Understanding DJ Gear - 2 How To Choose Your DJ Laptop - Choosing Your DJ Software - 4 How To Choose Your DJ Gear - 5 Other Items You'll Need - 6 Setting Everything Up - Step Two: Music - 7 How To Discover Great Music - 8 How To Choose And Buy Music - 9 Starting Your DJ Music Library - 10 Your DJ Software's Role In Your Music Library - 11 Tagging Your Music - 12 Organising Your Music - 13 Adapting Your Existing Music Workflow For DJing - Step Three: Mixing - 14 The Basic DJing Technique - 15 Understanding Your Mixer - 16 Understanding Your Decks - 17 Beatmixing Part 1: Timing - 18 Beatmixing Part 2: The Three Elements Of A Good Beatmix - 19 Five Basic DJ Transitions - 20 Using Sync, Hot Cues And Loops - 21 How To Record And Critique Your SetAdding EQ, Filters And Effects - 22 How To Record And Critique Your Sets - Step Four: Performing - 23 Why DJs Need To Perform - 24 How To Pack The Perfect DJ Set - 25 Things To Take With You - 26 Setting Up In Public Venues - 27 How To Behave As A DJ - 28 Nerves And Confidence - 29 How To Programme A DJ Set - 30 How To Play Bar, Club And Mobile Gigs - Step Five: Success - 31 Getting Regular DJ Gigs - 32 Building Your DJ Profile - 33 Breaking Into Your Local Scene - 34 Landing Regular Slots - 35 Throwing Your Own Event - 36 Setting Up A Mobile DJ Business - 37 Becoming A DJ/Producer - 38 Creating DJ Mixes - 39 DJ Livestreaming - Conclusion - Acknowledgements - The Author - About Digital DJ Tips - Index
