Description
Disc jockeys mix music from various sources using turntables or a mixing console and play music at events in front of a live audience. They may provide the music on the radio. They select the music played on the radio and make sure that it is broadcasted according to schedule. Disc jockeys can also create mixes for later distribution and playback.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
connect music fragmentsmix sound in a live situationrecord multi-track soundinteract with an audiencestudy musicedit recorded soundassess sound qualitymaintain sound equipmentmix multi-track recordingsoperate an audio mixing consolecompose playlistset up sound equipmentselect musicperform soundchecksselect music for performanceattend music recording sessionsuse audio reproduction softwareparticipate in music studio recordingsrecord musicplay musical instrumentsselect music for trainingcompose musicspecialise in a musical genreperform music solodesign a music showensure the appropriate atmosphereset up a multi-track recordingfinish project within budgetconsult with sound editorfollow a briefoperate sound livetranspose music