BADJA Meeting November 1, 2010 Publication: DJ Bill Ziemski www

BADJA Meeting
November 1, 2010
Publication: DJ Bill Ziemski www.billyzee.com
Topic 1: Spotlight DJ
Topic 2: Music Programing
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Spotlight DJ
The spotlight DJ has been our successful approach in gaining a personal insight of each
member’s background. Members are asked to complete a questionnaire so we can learn
about their entertainment approach, awards, equipment, and more. A member who
completes a questionnaire is given front-page exposure on the BADJA website for a month.
Previous spotlight DJs questionnaires can be viewed next to their companies profile under
“Find a BADJA DJ” on the BADJA website. www.Badja.org
Each monthly meeting begins with the current spotlight DJ
telling us a little more about who they are, how they got their
start, and where they are headed. The November 2010
spotlight DJ is Brad Hart, who has been a valuable member as
our Web Master. Brad updates the Badja site and also sends
leads to members from inquiries generated from the website.
He comes from a long line of DJs in his family – brother DJ
Chris Hart and father DJ Barry Hart.
Visit Brad’s site at www.DJBradhart.com
To find out more about DJ Brad and other spotlight DJs, visit www.Badja.org. Our goal is
to have every member become a spotlight DJ. Members please send your completed
questionnaire to DJ Billy Zee at Partybz@aol.com.
Music Programming
Badja program director, DJ Chris Hart led the November meeting on segues, dance floor
fillers and general mixing. He gave many ideas on how to use fades, slap & go and a song’s
structure to mix music. “A good rule of thumb is to play three songs per genre,” says Chris.
Always read the crowd and create a wave of up and down momentum on the dance floor.
This applies to bars, so patrons can get drinks and this applies to weddings, so all
generations can enjoy a dance set. When mixing consider using all the tools at your disposal
like samples, the cue button, the fader, loops, intros, outros, and of course beat mixing.
Members received a handout of short sets, segues and some of DJ Chris’s favorite mixes.
The list had many ideas to beat mix like “Billie Jean”, “Ice Ice Baby” and “Stayin’ Alive”,
which are within the same BPM range. It is always fun to experiment with new ideas and to
put different spins on the same popular music.
After hearing a beat mix of Sean Paul’s
“Temperature” into The Outfield’s “Your Love”, I
worked it into a set this weekend!
Remember that mixing music is an art form.
You should always practice a new technique, so
you don’t create a train wreck on the dance floor.
When we opened a round table for discussion,
we discussed many topics from DJ experiences to
music services. Members have found music remix
services from Promo Only, Virtual Remixes, Ultimix, and Backspin
for songs and videos. You can find mash ups to simple intros and
outros that could make your mixing easier and more dynamic.
A special thanks to Chris for supplying the DJ equipment for the
live demonstration of the listening examples. If you want to become a
fan of DJ Chris then visit his Facebook fan page or email him at DjchrisHart@Gmail.com.
CPR/ First Aide Class
A CPR, first aide safety class has been arranged for BADJA members at a reduced fee.
Learn to recognize the signs of injuries and illness and how to deal with the symptoms. A
nationally recognized certification card will be issued upon
completion of the class. (valid for 2 years) You could save a
life or reduce the recovery time of a victim.
Date: Novemebr14, 2010 Time: 3:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Leaps & Bounds Learning Center 3005 2nd Ave
(off Harford Rd just off the Beltway Parkville, MD)
Instructor: Bill Maddox
410 458-0781
www.ReliableCPRSafety.com
New Gear – Battery powered DJ lights means no wires!
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CSL 60
CSL 36 1
CSL 12-1 DMX
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**** Badja members who are attending the holiday party on December 6, 2010
must contact Cammie Adler to receive your $20 credit toward your meal. ****
cammieadler@verizon.net
P.O. Box 19008 Baltimore, Md. 21284
Next Meeting is our Holiday Party
Thinking of becoming a member?
December 6, 2010
6:30pm
Location: Sakura Japanese
118 Shawan Road Hunt Valley, Md 21030
The best way to learn about BADJA is to attend a
meeting and meet new people. 3 free meetings to
non-members. Learn about the benefits.
Contact Jose Castro AvalonDJ@Comcast.net for
more info or follow the link.
www.badja.org/join.htm
This is only open to current members and their
guests. Prior RSVP required with food order
Contact Cammie Adler cammieadler@verizon.net
RSVP before Thanksgiving.
Member Spotlight
Thanks to spotlight DJ Brad Hart for his
presentation. www.DJBradHart.com
Email: DJBradHart@Gmail.com
December spotlight DJ: Joe Desantis
www.desantisentertainment.com
Contact DJ Billy Zee at Partybz@aol.com for a
spotlight questionnaire.
Welcome New Members!
JamiePapanikos
Omega.entertainment@Yahoo.com
Mark Whipple
Mcwhip@verizon.net
Articles/ Presentations
Thanks to Jose for accepting the temporary
position of membership director.
BADJA Website
Have you been to the BADJA website lately? It is
undergoing improvements every week thanks to DJ
Brad Hart our webmaster at www.partytymeentertainment.com 58 inquiries to date!
Leads have been booked with BADJA members.
Media Director Jordan Rich - Facebook
Social media is a web tool that connects people.
Get connected by becoming a BADJA facebook
fan and post a response. Let us know about your
events, post a photo, or sell your equipment. Do it
today, and stay in contact with members beyond
our monthly meeting.
Badja on facebook. Don’t get left behind…social
media is the way of the future!
BADJA Benefit
If you want to submit an article to be
published on our site. Email DJ Billy Zee
Partybz@aol.com This could help promote your
business as well as educate others.
Members have the advantage of referrals and
emergency back up equipment as you begin to
network with other association members.
If you have a presentation or an idea for our next
meeting, then email Chris Hart.
Check your email for an evite to the
Holiday Party!
info@partytyme-entertainment.com