Soft people skills are more important than most think. Can they be taught?
Take a look at these complaint letters.. It's unbelievable what some DJ's have been up to, or is it..
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The Look of a DJ can make the difference between getting the gig or losing it. This post starts with a basic list of elements to look out for when it comes to your appearance..
Are you aware of the dangers involved in owning a laser? Not all lasers are created equal and there are regulations in Australia that govern the legal use of lasers in the entertainment industry. Safe than sorry? You bet..
If you’re short on time, DMX experience or simply couldn’t be bothered spending an afternoon programming your light-show, here are a few last minute cheat ideas for you:- Master Slave Many lighting effects these days have a Master-slave function. This is usually designed for a setup of 4 units (one master and 3 slaves). You could still do with less lights but the best effect is if you have 4 of the same light .
Public speaking, according to recent studies is the number one fear amongst most people. No wonder that those who master it stand to earn so much money. Stand up comedian Jerry Seinfeld once said, “Most people would rather be the one in the box than the one giving the eulogy!” To be a successful DJ, there are certain forms of public address you have to perform. But take heart. These aren’t state of the .
Ad-libbing is the art of improvising. It reflects the ability to spout words and phrases in a natural and spontaneous way. It is truly these ‘off the cuff’ remarks that separate the professional speaker from the amateur. An excellent way to develop this talent is to practice off the cuff speaking at home. Choose a topic and just speak freely for half a minute. Take a short break, find another topic and speak again .
Have you been in the presence of someone who can really command a room or a crowd? Think of some of the great speeches in history such as Martin Luther King’s “I’ve been to the top of the mountain” speech. Do you think he would have engaged the crowd as much if he mumbled? One of the most serious voice problems I encounter in DJs is the failure to clearly articulate words. This ordinary .
Just like your clothing and stride, your voice is something people will use to judge and decide whether or not to hire you. They will use it to assess whether they think you are boring, arrogant, intelligent, ditsy, confident, authoritative, bitchy, kind or meek. Your voice is laced with various aspects of your personality and people read these (often subconsciously) in order to make judgements about you. So it’s important to ask yourself, “What .
Masses of books have been written on this topic and rightly so. In this day and age communication skills are vital in nearly every field of human endeavour. In fact, if you look at what employers across industries are looking for in a prospective employee, things like qualifications and technical skills very often take a back seat to communication skills. This is especially true in a people oriented field like the entertainment industry. .
We’ve added a few more dance music recommendations (again, in no particular order):- Give It Up – KC & The Sunshine Band Need U (100%) – Duke Dumont Featuring A*M*E Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke ft. T.I., Pharrell Wake Me Up – Avicii Don’t Leave Me This Way – Thelma Houston Vogue – Madonna The Power – Snap! One More Time – Daft Punk What Is Love (Baby Don’t Hurt Me) – Haddaway California .