Spin Now! : The DJ Starter Handbook

Shortee, D. J.

ISBN 10: 1458416526 / ISBN 13: 9781458416520

Published by Leonard Corporation, Hal, 2012

Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 40994317-6

Synopsis:

"Spin Now!" puts the new user on the fast track to DJing. Los Angeles DJ, turntablist, and classroom instructor DJ Shortee will teach you everything you'll need to get the show going. Discover the tools of the trade, how to operate the equipment you'll need, and how to put everything together correctly. See how to identify beats and sync tempos. Learn how to choose the right music for a great show or mix. Learn about cueing, scratching, and dropping on the 1. Get into the basics of blending, mixing, EQing, beat matching, and more! An accompanying DVD contains specific exercises directly correlating with lessons in the text, including material that lets the student play along in real time.

About the Author: DJ SHORTEE recently named Queen of the Scratch World by DJ Times, is a multigenre turnablist, producer, label owner (5 Star Records), Scratch DJ Academy instructor, and author. She has toured the globe for the last decade or so, rockin' everything from insane raves, b-boy battles, and hip-hop clubs to massive festivals, celebrity parties, and even the Playboy Mansion. She can be seen in the movie, Scratch. DJ Shortee is also a self-proclaimed scratch nerd, practice junkie, workaholic, and obsessed perfectionist!

Bibliographic Details

Title: Spin Now! : The DJ Starter Handbook
Publisher: Leonard Corporation, Hal
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: Pap/Dvdr.