The Complete DJ Guide

1 DJ History 1.1 The origins of DJing 1.2 The meaning of DJ 1.3 The art of DJing 1.4 The DJ throughout the decades 1.5 How DJs became pop stars 1.6 DJs and politics 2 DJ Manual 2.1 Successful party 2.1.1 Master your skills 2.1.2 The nuts and bolts: Preparation 2.1.3 Set up broadly or specialize? 2.1.4 Is technology crucial for a good party? 2.1.5 Warm-up or peak time? Or both? 2.1.6 Moderation: Must-Have or No-Go? 2.1.7 Music selection: The right track at the right time 2.2 Successful business 2.2.1 Build your image 2.2.2 Build a network 2.2.3 Is an agency / artist management necessary? 2.2.4 Online advertising 2.2.5 Offline advertising 2.2.6 Reduce costs and increase revenues