Live Music

All too often, the words "garage band" are associated with music ensembles that are both dubious in quality and in skill level. Yet many of the greatest bands have started from humble roots, and...

As promised, I am continuing with a series of articles about running successful church coffee houses. In this economy, most of us are looking for more affordable activities and events to take our...

Shure Microphones are the most trusted microphones in the music industry. Its most popular product, the SM58, has a reputation for being the toughest microphone available, and the brand name is...

Properly aligning DJ equipment to get the best sound out of the equipment you have and the room you're in is key to putting on a good show as DJ. Setting up your DJ equipment for the best sound is...

It seems like now in day every one has a band, but they usually don't last long because they don't really know what they are doing. In this article I will give you some tips that will help you get...

Can you play a musicial instrument? Do your friends play musicial instruments? Well you can start a band and start learning songs or even making your own.

Whether you have high-end DJ equipment or a secondhand system, you need to set it up before you can start mixing tracks and beats. Knowing how to hook up your DJ equipment is a necessary skill if...

If you're thinking about becoming a DJ, you need to get some equipment. Your turntables, the needles, your mixer, headphones and speakers are all necessary in order to play any type of music. The...

So you want to be a DJ. Maybe you want to DJ for fancy weddings. Or maybe you want to be the life of the party at the downtown clubs. Maybe you just want to be the DJ for a bumpin' house party, or...

Live music, goods for sale, the first taste of sunshine in the air...what could be better than a spring festival in your city or community? Though these events are fun to attend and may sound...

Learn how to use turntables in this free video series on using DJ equipment.

Learn how to use mixer effects in this free video series on using DJ equipment.

Learn about cue sampling in this free video series on using DJ equipment.

Learn how to make a loop in this free video series on using DJ equipment.

Learn how to set EQ, or equalizer settings in this free video series on using DJ equipment.

Learn how to match beats in this free video series on using DJ equipment.

Learn how to hook up a DJ system in this free video series on using DJ equipment.

Learn how to set the volume level on a DJ system in this free video series on using DJ equipment.

Learn how to cue a song in this free video series on using DJ equipment.

Learn how to use a mixer in this free video series on using DJ equipment.

Whether you're planning a lucrative career as a DJ or just hoping to spin a few records for your friends, you need to know how to use the equipment. This includes the mixer, turntables, amps,...

When it comes time to set up band equipment, you have to be smart about your choices. If you set up the stage with a tangle of wires, your band may have a hard time moving around and performing....

Learn DJ trick scratching tips & techniques in this free video on how to become a DJ.

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Learn DJ baby scratching tips & techniques in this free video on how to become a DJ.

Learn DJ scratching fundamentals in this free video on how to become a DJ.