Live DJ Program – Recording Connection

Does New York Have a Good Music Scene

Recording Connection — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:00:04 +0000

Does New York have a Good Music Scene? When you think about the different genres of music that have come out of New York, the iconic venues, and the artists, producers, and other industry luminaries that call the Big Apple home, how can the answer be anything other than a resounding yes? With its diverse mix of cultures and influences, it’s no surprise that New York City has a music scene that...

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How to Become a DJ in Los Angeles

Recording Connection — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 13:00:01 +0000

Are you dreaming of being a live DJ in Los Angeles? Are you passionate about music and inspired by the idea of mixing it live for an audience? From getting to showcase your skills in venues around the world to creating sets for different cultures, you want to be on the stage, getting people on the dance floor. If you want to know how to become a DJ in Los Angeles, and how to be a success...

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How to Get DJ Gigs

Recording Connection — Mon, 02 May 2022 18:24:28 +0000

Nothing beats the shot of adrenaline you get when standing on stage as a DJ. Getting the people dancing, cheerings, and, most important, getting them coming back for more. A packed house night after night shows you have what it takes to make it as a DJ. And it shows club owners you’re worth having on their stage. Practice makes perfect as they say. Once your skills have reached a certain point...

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What is a record deal?

Recording Connection — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:55:23 +0000

Ever since Robert Johnson “sold his soul to the devil” in order to become a famous musician as chronicled in his song “Crossroads,” record deals have been looked at as a necessary evil. A record deal locks in an arrangement between the artist and a record label to potentially make money for both sides. When it works well, it can be amazing. Take the case of Lady Gaga. Before she signed with...

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How do DJs Make Beats?

Recording Connection — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 06:00:17 +0000

At the most basic level, a beat is what keeps the time of a song. Repeated over and over again, the rest of instruments, vocals, and harmonies follow its lead. When listening to a song, you might tap your foot or drum your fingers to the beat. The most common beat, in this respect, is “four on the floor.” In that most common of all time signatures, there’s a beat every four quarters in 4/4...

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How to use Ableton Live in a Live Setting

Recording Connection — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:00:45 +0000

Part of the thrill of being a live DJ is seeing how the crowd reacts to your music, whether you’re bringing them up or dropping them down. It could be a small underground club or a 5,000 capacity venue – it’s just you, your audience, and your music. A listless performance can cast a pall over the crowd, sending them back to the bar. During that live performance, an empty dance floor is a solid...

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How to Succeed in Our Programs: Jake Johnson

Recording Connection — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:00:47 +0000

It’s an overused, tired adage: Those who can’t do, teach. And it certainly couldn’t be further from the truth when you consider Recording Connection mentor Jake Johnson. As a co-founder of Paradyme Productions in Madison, WI, Johnson has helped hundreds of artists reach their potential in the studio. For more than a decade, he’s worked with local, regional, national, and international acts.

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How do I Make Drum and Bass Music

Recording Connection — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 06:00:52 +0000

Like many forms of electronic dance music, the drum and bass genre formed in United Kingdom underground clubs, the genesis coming from Jamaican reggae and breakbeats first heard in the U.S. in the late 1970s. Heavy bass, samples, and synthesizers all come together for a fast-paced sound reminiscent of techno. The music itself was buoyed by the proliferation of home computers in the ‘80s and the...

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How do I make Trance Music?

Recording Connection — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 06:00:45 +0000

To the untrained ear, electronic dance music and all of its subgenres can sound a lot alike. The bassline kicks in, simple melodies follow, and the crowd starts moving. But to the artists and their fans, electronic music has very real, if not subtle, differences that hit everyone differently. Classic trance is no different. Although not as old as house or techno music, there are music festivals...

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How do I make House Music?

Recording Connection — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 06:00:46 +0000

Early house music could contain lyrics, vocals with no real lyrics, or no vocals whatsoever. What it did feature were deep baselines, repetitive rhythm, and a more mechanical delivery. Almost as if to say “We’re here to listen to dance music… so let’s get on it with it.” As the early ‘80s rolled on, DJs began to play with house music a little more, infusing pop, rap, and jazz into the music.

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