MOBILE BEAT #201 - DECEMBER 2018 DJ Psych 101 In this final issue of 2018, we take a look inside the minds of DJs and clients, with the hope that it will help you improve your performances, your business and personal relationships, and your bottom line. Best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous new year! ~ Dan Walsh, Editor-in-Chief ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DJ PSYCH 101 “Sports Psychology” for DJ Performance - Staci Nichols Dealing with Difficult Clients - Joe Bunn Holding on Too Tightly to Perfection - Matt Martindale Keeping Your Cool When It Matters Most - Kevin Freese Different Colored Shoppers - Vickie Musni Acting Tools DJs Can... [read more]

MOBILE BEAT #200 - NOVEMBER 2018 This Is How WE Do It: Events from All Over Inside this milestone 200th issue of Mobile Beat you'll find a helpful collection of ideas, advice and observations on the topic of multicultural or intercultural or ethnic wedding receptions. We've packed a lot of practical tips into this one, so take a close look to see if there's something you can use in service of your next client looking to celebrate their heritage. We also profile DJ Whit Taylor, who has blazed her own unique path as a leading DJ in the Middle Eastern party capital of Doha, Qatar. And back in North America, Kevin Freese takes a virtual "road trip" a... [read more]

MOBILE BEAT #199 - OCTOBER 2018 What's In Your Toolbox? So, my nightmare is over... OK, that may be an overly dramatic way of saying that this issue is out AFTER Halloween due to difficult circumstances for this one-man magazine production team. It's no reflection on my great freelance writers, who work very hard to hit the deadlines I give them and do their best to make my job of editing a lot easier than it could be. If only I had a personal clone or two in MY toolbox... In this issue, some of those writers answer the cover question, with either actual physical implements or tools of the more metaphorical kind. I'm sure that, despite its tardi... [read more]

MOBILE BEAT #198 - SEPTEMBER 2018 Fine-Tuning You As the school year starts for many, if not most of us, in some way (my wife, a music teacher, is adjusting to her new schedule, while my two-year-old son is into the routine at his new daycare), we're aiming this Mobile Beat issue at education and transition. Hopefully you'll find some useful ideas inside! ~ Dan Walsh, Editor-in-Chief TEACHING, LEARNING, ADJUSTING YOUR ATTITUDE Six Keys to Creating a Successful DJ Training Program - Mike Walter Experience Is Still The Best Teacher - Stu Chisholm Open Yourself Up to Criticism - Rob Johnson & Thomas Dorsher Cracking Creativity - Matt Martin... [read more]

MOBILE BEAT #197 - AUGUST 2018 Reflecting on Visuals: Photo & Video in the Spotlight Mobile Beat is certainly a lean, (not so) mean, stripped-down machine these days, so occasionally Publisher Ryan Burger says, "Dan, don't worry if the issue is a little short, let's just get 'er done..." Such was the case with this summertime issue. Unfortunately(?), I was showered with so much great content, on so many different aspects of video and photography as they relate to DJs, that I just HAD to get it all in. But I think you'll be thanking me after you check it out. (Sorry Ryan.) ~ Dan Walsh, Editor-in-Chief REFLECTING ON VISUALS Easy Photo & V... [read more]

MOBILE BEAT #196 - JULY 2018 ENTERTAINING YOUTH This sleak summer issue of MB is laser-focused on the youth event market. Inside you'll find a ton of great ideas and good advice for successfully entertaining the younger crowd. Get ready to rock... ~ Dan Walsh, Editor-in-Chief ENTERTAINING YOUTH Kid Rock - Stu Chisholm Oontz Oontz: Kids’ DJ School Is In Session - Staci Nichols Musical Prudence for Youth Events - Jay Maxwell Successful Trivia Shows with Teens - Rob Johnson Bubbling Up the Fun at Kids’ Events - Matt Martindale Party Pumpers! - Mike “Dr Frankenstand” Ryan PLUS: Pittsburgh’s DJ Jess - Mike Cordeiro Does Today’s... [read more]

MOBILE BEAT #195 - JUNE 2018 DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES This issue ended up as a bit of a smorgasbord (translation: an unexpected mix of goodies), but the articles all share something in common: a certain unique angle on the DJ business or other areas of entertainment interest. Along the way we offer some interestingly relevant ideas from some truly unique characters. Served up for your summer-time enjoyment... ~ Dan Walsh, Editor-in-Chief DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES Beginning the Cruise DJ Adventure - DJ Dayna Hiring the Right People - Daniel Fullard Branding with Gene Simmons - Mike Cordeiro Carrot Top: Working Hard for the Laughs - Mike Cordeiro... [read more]

I recently had a chance meeting with Moby at a restaurant in Los Angeles. He was beyond kind to chat with me for a few moments. After eating I purchased his book, Porcelain, and powered through it in a week. It’s a candid telling of his hard life before fame, living in an abandoned warehouse, dashing about through Gotham City’s sordid and dangerous street life. One of the things that stuck me was his honesty about a couple of mistakes he made while performing in night clubs—mistakes that would have destroyed any normal DJ. We all make mistakes; how we respond to them tests our mettle as professional entertainers. It is inevitable that yo... [read more]

If you are looking for new DJ headphones, there are many choices in the market- place today. However, I heartily encourage you to check out Pioneer DJ’s new HDJ-X10s before making your decision. I have been road testing the new Pioneers for a few weeks now, at all types of gigs. The first thing I noticed is how good they sound, not just with both ear cups on, but also in the typical DJ style with one on and one off. The bass response pumps enough to easily beat mix, but without blowing out your ear drum or muddying up the song. The high end is crisp, but not too bright. Overall, the precise frequency response helps you avoid major ear fatig... [read more]

The “silent dance party” or “silent disco” has been around for a while now, and has come down to an affordable level for many DJs interested in buying such a system, rather than renting. If you aren’t familiar with the silent disco concept, here’s a quick primer. Instead of pumping sound out through speakers, everyone in the audience wears a wireless headphone that can pick up one of two or three DJs playing simultaneously, with the signals going out through a broadcaster box. In this way, a club, for example, can serve multiple audiences with different DJ/music styles without having a separate room for each one. While there are some... [read more]