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The best selling guide to spinning and scratching is back! If you've ever spent hours in your bedroom with two turntables and an earful of tracks that sound off-beat or out of key, DJing For Dummies is the go-to guide for taking your skills to the next level.

Author John Steventon, a successful club DJ, walks you through the basics of mixing, the techniques and tricks you need to create your own DJ style and how to make DJing work for you. Covering both digital and old-school vinyl-based instruction, this guide covers all the latest DJ technology, equipment and software so you can get mixing and stay one step ahead of the crowd.

Brimming with expert advice and easy-to-follow explanations, the information in DJing For Dummies gives you everything you need to build a foolproof set and play to a live crowd.

* Nail down basics and build new skills

* the latest kit and technology

* crossfading, beatmatching & scratching

* Mix tracks seamlessly & sound like a pro

If you're new to the game or looking to step up your skills and graduate to club work, DJing For Dummies has you covered!

Listen2MyRadio

One of the best all round web supply companies most suited to radio are Listen2MyRadio. Established in 2006 as the first free Shoutcast hosting company on the internet, Listen2MyRadio remains the biggest.

More than a million users have signed up to Listen2MyRadio's free and their premium services. They offer all aspects of streaming over the internet from servers in the UK, USA, Canada and Germany.

A free access service which is supported by adverts, or by paying a monthly charge you can host up to 5,000 listeners. There is no limit on bandwidth.

Listen2MyRadio

YOUTUBE Channel

Income for YOU !

Among all the social platforms, YouTube is the biggest and the most vital. In 2017, YouTube has evolved to maintain its strategic position as a video platform that’s the second-largest search engine.

You Tube is now the world's second largest search engine, and among music lovers and certain demographics it is THE leading search engine.

Over 5 BILLION searches

on YouTube every DAY!

Imagine, the opportunity to grab this mass audience base. But, you should be aware of its fundamental practices. It’s not that you read about it somewhere and started using it.

Your radio station could be earning a fortune from your listeners searching on YouTube; a never ending source of revenue.

To get maximum benefit from YouTube searches you need to get the right software installed on your web site. Now you can get it all with all the rights for you to maximise profits in just one package. High quality sales material developed and written by professionals with up-to-date information. It comes with full training and a lots of business studies and tips of how to get maximum benefit.

For full details click HERE and check out the guide which takes you step by step through how to set up a profitable YouTube channel, monetizing, promoting and growing traffic, establishing and growing a social media footprint and much more.

Tony Blackburn is probably one of the most recognizable disc jockeys in British radio. In this book Tony looks back on the time he has spent in radio and the media.

Tony began his radio career on the then newly launched RADIO CAROLINE in July 1964. After a couple of years he was shanghaied onto Caroline's competitor, Radio London, before coming ashore in 1967 to join the BBC Light Programme. His was the first voice to be heard on the BBC's Radio One when it launched, and became the best known DJ in Britain.

Many years hosting TV's Top of the Pops didn't make him immune from the BBC management's manic desire to control. He was sidelined to local radio for a while and then in 2016 the DG of the BBC, Lord Hall fired him, though had to reinstate him later in the year as a result of public pressure.

POPTASTIC! is all about the stars that Tony befriended, the rivalries in radio he endured, the friendships made, and broken, all told in Tony's own charming and candid style. The book sells for between £40 and £125, and explores Tony's unique brand of playing, presenting and enjoying music; a refreshing story.

Without doubt, Tony is one of the best pitchmen ever in radio, but he is also one of the most sincere, whether talking about his love life or his beloved soul music, Tony is one of the most genuine and believable people in the business. Still going strong in 2017, and the key celebrant of Radio One's 50th birthday, Tony is once again heard nationally on FM and DAB on BBC Radio Two, and is more popular than ever. In 2020 he will have been 'on the air' for over 56 years.

DAB DAB+ FM WWW

Remote Control

USB outlet

Two alarms

Line output

Headphone Socket

The world's stations

at your fingertips!

Full internet capability,

hear 100,000 stations

Full Colour display

3 speakers system,

6 position EQ,

Seperate bass

& treble controls.

all this for only

£ 179 (approx)

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The Record Players book is a tribute to the obsessives, the playboys and to the musical eccentrics who founded the craft of DJing. The guys (and they are mostly all guys!) who developed wild new techniques for performing with recorded music, and revolutionised the way we create and enjoy it.

The DJs gave us new ways to have the times of our lives and built a worldwide industry of nightlife and dance music. From unsung pioneers to overheated superstars, these are the people who made playing records matter. The book is written by Bill Brewster, who is well known in the sphere for his excellent book Last Night a DJ Saved My Life (not got one yet? They have some HERE).

The Record Players is a massive (almost 500 pages!) book published by Virgin that has been in and out of the Top Ten digital music books since it was published.

The book includes in-depth interviews with 50 of history's most significant DJs, including Fabio, Derrick May, Jeff Mills, Cool Herc, John Peel, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Shadow, Paul Oakenfold, Norman Cook, Pete Tong, Tiesto, Dreem Teem, Jeff Dexter and many more.

Last Night a DJ Saved my Life was named after a 1982 hit for INDEEP. To celebrate 100 years of the art of Disc Jockeying, Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton have expanded and updated their classic book which tells a lot of the history of the Disc Jockey.

The role of a DJ seems to have been born on Christmas Eve, 1906 when Reginald Fessenden became the first person to play a record over the radio. A century later and the DJ is the central figure in popular music. From these humble 'talking jukebox' origins to today's DJ superstars earning rock star salaries with a fanbase to match, the history of the DJ is fascinating and unpredictable.

The story of these unlikely cultural icons takes the reader through the swinging sixties, through the sequinned revolution that was disco, via hip hop and house to mass-market global domination. The book is available by clicking on its cover, or from Amazon

How to Get into Radio

Starting a career as a radio broadcaster

Bernie Simmons

Written by BBC broadcaster BERNIE SIMMONS, this is a 160 page paperback that describes radio as it was in the mid 1990s. The technology and notes about broadcasting systems are quite dated, but its an interesting look back to how radio was then, a quarter of a century ago! The rpinciples remain the same however, and this book explains them well.

Centred on BBC local radio desks, training schemes and practioces, it has some sound advice for budding presenters, media students and radio enthusiasts.

The book takes you though editing on tape, and how to construct a job application, with some carefully explained course notes. There's aven a full page on using a stage name, and how to choose one - somethiong I've never seen discussed in a book before. How to Get into Radio is heavy on the various courses on offer and opportunities for working abroad.

The DJs gave us new ways to have the times of our lives and built a worldwide industry of nightlife and dance music. From the unsung pioneers to the overheated superstars, these are the people who made playing records matter. The book is written by Bill Brewster, who is well known in the sphere for his excellent book Last Night a DJ Saved My Life (not got one yet? they have some HERE).

The Record Players is a massive (almost 500 pages!) book published by Virgin that has been in and out of the Top Ten digital music books since it was published.

How to DJ Properly

This book forms the perfect introduction for the novice who wants a pair of Technics turntables for Christmas. It contains enough spot-on advice and advanced instruction to be valuable to more experienced DJs.

This is a great book for all aspiring DJs. It's informative, easy to understand for all levels and provides lots of tips and ideas to make it in what is now a very competitive world. But one that can bring untold riches, fame and fortune if you get it right!

Written in an entertaining 'no-bullshit' style, the book is laced with a healthy dose of realism. It shatters some illusions about the dance industry and offers in return some powerfully inspiring visions as it explains the true rewards of the DJ's craft.

How to DJ Properly Includes everything you will ever need to know, from illustrated tutorials on mixing techniques and styles, digital mixing, tips on buying the right equipment and records, advice from superstar DJs aplenty, plus how to make your own tracks and how to throw the best party. Now all you need is to get out of your bedroom and do it!

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The Radio Caroline Bible is a comprehensive book, telling the inside story of Radio Caroline, from the project's very genesis, right up to date, 2020.

It’s packed with disasters, boardings, excitement and copious amounts of skull-duggery. There are many inside tales about the major events from all of Caroline’s four eras, told by many of the key people who made Radio Caroline happen. It has much unique content & many ‘never published before’ photos

The book is chronologically correct, illustrated with over 300 photos and drawings, it's fully indexed. Covers in full colour, the Radio Caroline Bible is 538 pages long and has a gorgeous full-colour cover showing the Ross Revenge in all her magnificence which will last for many years. This limited print run will surely become a real collector’s item.

An ideal gift for every radio enthusiast

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A Radio Presenters Guide to the Law is a useful manual for DJs and presenters of all types. With libel and slander laws pervading almost every corner of media, and legal costs potentially a killer for small scale radio operators, the advice and guidance in this book is very important. How would you deal with allegations of defamation and contempt? Perhaps the best advice is to avoid it altogether and this book can help you do just that. It's a manual that describes what you can and what you must not quote from newspapers.

A lack of knowledge of these laws is no defence if you find yourself involved in legal proceedings, so this book includes plenty of real-life examples of things that have gone wrong in the past. The aim is to give broadcasters the knowledge and confidence to avoid similar mistakes.

Hang The DJ is written by BBC Journalist and trainer Paul Hollins. The book also has contributions from legendary radio guru and consultant Paul Chantler, who has considerable experience as a journalist and news editor in radio. Hang The DJ is available as a 84 page softback book for £14.99 or as a Kindle for £9.35 from Amazon.

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Want to run your own ONLINE radio station?

Internet Radio 2016, or How to Launch and Operate your own Station, (web, online, internet or streaming) is the most up-to-date guide to exciting new media opportunities.

This is a fully comprehensive guide that considers the very latest radio scene, how radio transmission has divided into two very different routes. It's available as a hard copy book, or as an E-Book.

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Internet Radio 2016, or How to Launch and Operate your own Station, (web, online, internet or streaming) is the lmost up-to-date guide to exciting new media opportunities.

This is a fully comprehensive guide that considers the very latest radio scene, how radio transmission has divided into two very different routes. It's available as a hard copy book, or as an E-Book.

Download for $9.99

or printed book - £19.99

ROSKO's DJ BOOK

Traditionally radio DJs would hone their skills on overnight shifts, but today so many radio stations have cut out these 'nursery' shifts and simply use an automatic playout system to provide non stop music; one of the reasons why overall radio standards and the listeners perception of radio have steadilly gone downhill in recent years.

The basic skills can be taught and there are several excellent DJs schools around the world teaching club and radio techniques.

There are many DJ schools which can teach the basic skills, but real life experience is best, and is gained by actually presenting 'on the job'. There is no substitute for sitting in with an experienced DJ and learning from them, but you should ALWAYS try and develop your own style, delivery and personality. Always do your best to BE YOURSELF.

DAILY PLANNER

& WEEKLY CALENDAR

The ultimate Disc Jockey Organizer

The book's 120 Pages cover 52 Weeks and has Monday to Sunday sections. 6 x 9" (A5 size) This is a great music Notebook, Planner and Journal for every DJ.

Important appointments and tasks are always in view with your daily notes.

Use this Calendar for all your gig details and important appointments, it's a perfect weekly planner. It will help make you look far more professional, giving your clients more confidence in your capabilities.

Can be used as a Nightclub Scheduler or Music Festival Organizer. An ideal cool gift for anyone in the gigging business - DJs and musicians

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DJ Calendar, useful and handy!

How to DJ is the ideal resource for anyone interested in the alchemy of mixing records. Perfect for the aspiring student with no prior knowledge as well as DJs looking to extend their skills and explore new genres. This complete guide covers all the technical foundations for DJ-ing in any genre or style, from fundamental skills such as beat-matching right through to using effects, scratching and beat-juggling.

The How to DJ book features clear step-by step instructions, stunning diagrams, at-a-glance guides to genres and packed with comments from professional DJs, this book will inspire and guide you through the creative and thrilling techniques required to become a FutureDJ.

Every skill can be practised over and over in a range of genres from House, Techno and Trance to Grime, Trap, Hip-hop and Drum and Bass. Obtainable from Amazon.

If you want to know how it feels to be the DJ, to share the music you love with other people, to receive the adulation of packed dancefloors night after night, this book will show you exactly what to do to get there.

Many budding DJs have said they found this book rivetting as it patiently takes the reader through the basic things they need to know to become successful as a DJ and build audience.

Its available as a Kindle or as a 294 page paperback on Amazon.

The Mobile DJ Handbook is also known as How to Start and Run a Profitable Mobile Disc Jockey Service.

Now in its Second Edition, the Mobile DJ Handbook continues to be an excellent guide for novice and experienced DJs looking to build a successful career as the owner-operator of a mobile disc jockey service. The handbook contains many practical tips, expert advice and no small amount of creative strategies. Its also a great guide on how to market and sell DJ services as well as develop and expand and mobile DJ business.

This book contains a lot of excellent advice and information on becoming a professional DJ. Some of the subjects covered are how to secure bookings, how to buy equipment and music and, of course, how to run party dances, contests, and games. Included in the Mobile DJ Handbook are sample contracts, an advertisement and brochure, and resource information.

The Mobile DJ Handbook is an essential reference guide which offers readers all the knowledge and inspiration needed to run a profitable enterprise. It can be obtained from Amazon - just CLICK HERE for more details.

Tony Blackburn is probably one of the most recognizable disc jockeys in British radio. In this book Tony looks back on the time he has spent in radio and the media.

POPTASTIC! is all about the stars that Tony befriended, the rivalries in radio he endured, the friendships made, and broken, all told in Tony's own charming and candid style. The book sells for between £40 and £125, and explores Tony's unique brand of playing, presenting and enjoying music; a refreshing story.

How to be a Presenter is a practical guide for anyone interested in a career as a television, radio or online presenter. The book is fun to read and includes easy-to-understand information about working in TV and radio, becoming a voice-over performer, and succeeding at vlogging or podcasting. It encourages learning by doing, including plenty of practical activities and exercises. How to be a Presenter is aimed at the absolute beginner, but is also ideal for an early career professional aiming to develop and improve their presenting skills.

The book includes a bonus section of copyright-free resources, scripts and templates which can be used for voice and showreels, CVs and writing or reading practice. How to be a Presenter is the book to help you build the career of your dreams.

This has been THE standard text book for radio programmers and consultants in the USA for over thirty years. Their highly comeptitive field of radio demands the very best programming to maximise audiences. Ratings are the main difference between success and failure.

This book covers every aspect of radio, from audience targetting to the structuring of programming Hot Clocks in all the major formats, including RnB, Talk, Country and Rock. This book has input from the radio business's top practitioners in radio programming and will help you build a successful station.

Author Michael Keith was the Director of radio and TV at Dean College and wrote several leading titles on the art of radio, including several volumes of the in-depth ultimate radio business guide "The Radio Station". (see below)

There is enough information in this book for a radio station owner to dispense entirely with the need for a radio consultant. (I can't believe that I just said that!).

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