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What It's Like to Be: An Up and Coming DJ
Just a regular college student, studying to make his way into the business work force, Joseph Brown decided to take one of his passions with him to college to continue out his dream of becoming a DJ. Starting off by buying his first DJ deck and practicing in his room, he started off not knowing too much of the technicalities of being a DJ. With some practice time and the help of his friends critiquing his skills, JBRWN has made it a long way from those nights practicing at home. Entering into multiple DJing competitions and performing at clubs and bars is one route that he has taken to get his name out there. Enough so that he has been hired for a multitude of parties and club gigs since.
By Corey Gittleman9 years ago in Beat
How to Grow Your Fanbase
When you first start out in your local scene, you may realize that you don't draw a big crowd at your shows. This may be disheartening to you and your bandmates, but you shouldn't worry about it. Just by playing a show, you've taken the first steps towards growing your fan base.
By Kyle Stumpo9 years ago in Beat
6 Tips to Become Great at Piano
Want to be great at piano? Use these tips to improve your skill! 1. Plan how much dedication you want. Dedicate yourself to your goals and find unchanging reasons to continue piano. Being good at piano is achieved through consistent persistence at accumulating many skills. The second most important facet to success in piano is a sense of purpose or underlying goal. The first is genetics. To keep something in the long-term it must have an unchanging reason to exist.
By Jesse Guerrero9 years ago in Beat
How To Deal With Stage Fright
When I first started playing my music to large crowds of people I suffered from crippling stage fright. I couldn't play a single note unless someone was touching my shoulder or I was playing in a group. I'm proud to say that after a decade of playing for large crowds I have figured out how to deal with my chronic stage fright.
By Kyle Stumpo9 years ago in Beat
Coming Up with a Band Name
Coming up with a good name for your band may seem like a daunting task but I'm here to tell you that it really isn't as bad as you think. There are many ways to come up with names for your band and I'm going to help you figure out which one works best for you!
By Kyle Stumpo9 years ago in Beat
PCC160 Boundary Mic
1985 was a very interesting year in the microphone market. January of that year Crown International introduced a very oddly shaped and interesting mic called the PCC160. Following the huge success of the PZM’s a few years before, this mic would soon reinvent how stages and theaters all over the country and around the world would mic their productions.
By Mark Darnell9 years ago in Beat
Listen To The Music!
Ever since pre-historic cavemen first banged two rocks together in an eurythmic beat that entertained the ear, music has been an integral part of every culture in the world. Whether it be drums covered with animal skins or a flute carved from a hollow reed, mankind has sought out ways to make sounds that not only served as a means of communication but conveyed emotion and identity.
By Marlene Affeld9 years ago in Beat
