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The days of the traditional wedding reception DJ,
with his collection of dance standards and unmatched ability to place
the needle cleanly on the vinyl, are fading quickly. Today's DJs can
clearly be classified as musicians. Most still use vinyl records, but
they supplement their retro equipment with computers, turntables, and
mixers. Djing today is both a science and an art. If your town has the
resources, a DJ workshop is a great way to attract patrons. DJs typically use turntables to alter vinyl
records by "scratching." Scratching moves the record back and
forth so the sound plays backwards and then forwards. This
scratching helps created a repetitive beat that is perfect for
dancing. Scratching is not a simple task, however. It takes
special equipment and a ear for music. A DJ must be able to
detect the beats in a song and bring them out in the best way possible.
How do I find a
DJ? If you live in a larger town or city, scan the paper for listings of dance clubs where DJs play. If you're in a dancing mood, you could even venture to the clubs to sample the local scene. If your library is in a small town, chances are
there is not a large community of professional DJs. However, this type
of music is popular, a local high school or college student might have
equipment and be willing to showcase his or her skills. The DJ would most likely bring his or her own
equipment, so the library would just have to supply a location. Where would we
hold the workshop? If your library has a soundproof conference or
music room that would be ideal, since the noise might bother other
patrons. If you could not hold the workshop in the library, talk
to local churches and schools to see if they would donate gymnasium or
classroom space. More Resources Read about the history and various types of DJing
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