Disc Jockey Careers
A disc jockey career begins with a passion for music. Club DJs play all genres of music, and usually have a residency in certain venues. Hip-hop DJs are known for playing backup music for emcees. Radio disc jockeys play music to be broadcast, and often interact with their audience. Mobile disc jockeys travel with their sound systems to play multiple events, and a sound system selector is used in reggae music.
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History
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Walter Winchell first coined the term "disc jockey" in 1935, but it wasn't until 1943 that Jimmy Savile introduced the first DJ dance party in England. DJ Bob Casey is credited as presenting the first two-turntable system in 1955.
Features
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A career in deejaying requires several basic pieces of equipment: two sound recording devices, a sound system, a DJ mixer, headphones and a microphone.
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Considerations
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Like most careers, becoming a DJ requires a special talent and sometimes even specialized education. Radio disc jockeys may need to have a background in broadcast journalism, and all disc jockey career paths require knowledge of the music industry and how to work with the specialized equipment.
Potential
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Disc jockey careers have the potential to be long term if disc jockeys branch out into varying gigs. Disc jockeys can use their background in music to become recording artists, or transition into movies or broadcasting.
Famous Ties
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Several celebrity disc jockeys have made a name for themselves through their work, including DJ AM and Samantha Ronson.
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