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A dirty or dusty record can pop or skip. Learn how clean vinyl records in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
There are 16 videos in this series:
Make sure not to damage your records when cleaning them. Learn tips for cleaning vinyl records in this free record maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
A clean record provides the best sound quality. Learn about the reasons for cleaning vinyl records in this free record maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
The best option for cleaning records is a professional cleaner. Learn more advice for cleaning vinyl records in this free record maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
A cloth diaper works well to clean your records. Learn what material to use for cleaning vinyl records in this free record maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Do not touch the label when applying cleaner to vinyl. Learn the right way to hold an album while cleaning vinyl records in this free record maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Spray cleaner directly onto the record. Learn more about applying cleaner when cleaning vinyl records in this free record maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Only use corner of cloth when cleaning your records. Learn tips for for cleaning vinyl records in this free record maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Do not store vinyl records when they are damp. for cleaning vinyl records in this free record maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Be careful not to scratch vinyl when placing it into the album sleeve. Learn more tips for preserving vinyl records in this free record maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Don't touch playing surface of a vinyl record. Learn how to keep your records clean in this free record maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Stack vinyl records vertically rather than horizontally. Learn how to store vinyl records in this free record maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Keep vinyl records in a dry place. Learn more tips for storing vinyl records in this free record maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Make your own vinyl record cleaning fluid to save money. Learn more tips for cleaning vinyl records in this free record maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Older records need to be cleaned more often. Learn how to decide which records need cleaning in this free record maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Do not use record cleaner to clean album covers. Learn how to clean album covers in this free record maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Get rid of old record sleeves if they are worn or dirty. Learn more ways to extend the life of your records in this free record maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Have you ever found yourself in the club—moving to the music, making eye contact with other young, hip people around you—and wondered how the DJ does it night after night? Entertaining a crowd of music-conscious party animals is not an easy thing to do; just a few false moves and you’re out of favor…and out of a job. A DJ’s job is to keep that beat seamless and uninterrupted all night long. You can tell a master turntable artist not by his highly technical scratching skills, but rather by how well he mixes beats and songs together, creating the perfect playlist for a night out on the town. In order to keep the party going, you have to keep the music flowing. A pop, click or a skip can put a real damper on the proceedings. As the DJ, you will be held responsible for any interruption in the party flow if you are in a nightclub or any jolt to radio listeners if you are playing vinyl for your radio show. The solution is to clean your vinyl before you play any songs off of it. In this free series of record maintenance videos, you will learn how to use commercial record as well as how to make your own record cleaner. Our professional DJ will also tell you how to store your records as well as how to clean the covers.
Justin Cohen Justin Cohen is a disc jockey from Northampton, Mass. He has DJed regularly at public and private functions since 2004, and had a weekly radio show on Valley Free Radio WXOJ from 2005-2007. Other accomplishments have included playing drums for numerous bands including American Business Machines, Phantom Creeps, The Prozacs, and The Accidents. He's appeared on six 6 full-length albums and two singles. He's toured around the US and Canada with his own groups, and tour managed for The Genders of Tel Aviv, Israel. He's booked events throughout Western Massachusetts since 2000. He is a member of the Flywheel Arts Collective of Easthampton, Mass. In 2007 he received an artist fellowship from the Springfield Massachusetts Cultural Council. At 21, he is the youngest to ever receive the honor.dkdk
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