Beyond the Music: How to Be a Good Master of Ceremony
January 24, 2017
With such a focus on music, it’s sometimes easy to forget that there are more essential ingredients for a successful event recipe. Being the master of ceremony is especially important, as you are the person who determines the energy for the evening. Once that microphone has been given to you, the power (and responsibility) is literally in your hands. So what do you do, knowing that the success of an occasion starts and ends with you? Begin with these foundational tips. (more…)
Why You Should Incorporate Regional Music Outside of Your Home Base
January 18, 2017
As far as your music collection goes, you probably have several genres together for your DJ sets: your personal favorite genres and songs, current radio or club tracks, and classic songs for various occasions. It would go without saying that you know what songs and mixes are crowd favorites within your living or travel radius. But what about the vast amount of music outside of your region? There’s such a broad array of cultural influence within music from around the world; incorporating it into your music library will enhance your DJ business with several personal and professional advantages. (more…)
Export Messages Directly To The Web In JammText
January 17, 2017
We are pleased to release version 1.1.3 of JammText. In addition to several important bug fixes, the latest version allows you to export messages along with pictures in an attractive web-based output that you can share with your customers.
When you export an event in JammText, it will now create an HTML file. Opening this file in a browser will show all the messages from the event, along with thumbnail pictures. Click on the pictures to view them larger. For tech savvy users, JammText will also create a folder (called ‘pictures’) with the pictures, thumbnails, and an index.html file. This folder can be directly uploaded to a website and shared with clients.
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Discovering Your Strengths in the DJ Community
January 12, 2017
You’ve entered DJ competitions. Maybe you’ve even placed. When your friends need a wedding DJ, they know to keep you on a very short list to call. Your skill level makes you pretty confident that you could successfully pull off even the most obscure of events. While that’s definitely something to be proud of, there’s always room for both wisdom and improvement. DJ’s have the luxury of being extraordinarily versatile, but make no mistake–there should always be a central idea and focus when it comes to where you excel. (more…)
With JammText at Your Conference, It’s No Longer Business As Usual
January 11, 2017
Conferences can either be motivational and inspiring, or they can be full of blase professional buzzwords: synergies, teamwork, streamlining, forward-thinking, value added, and so on. To get the most out of your participants – and to incorporate more effective involvement – interaction will be key. JammText can be the key to ensuring everyone gets the most out of your organization’s next conference. (more…)
Finding Your Place in a New DJ Scene After Relocating
January 4, 2017
You’ve got a sweet thing going on in your current city. The promoters, club-goers, and fellow DJs in your area know your DJ name, and they’re happy to attend any gig you rock, regularly. Inevitably, circumstances will shift, and relocation might become an immediate reality. Even the best DJs can find gaining (or in this case, regaining) popularity a challenge, but it isn’t impossible. It doesn’t even have to be difficult. Here are a few helpful tips to find your place in a new scene. (more…)