djspike 0 Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 I am a 12 year old kid from birmingham ( My Webpage ) Email me at " Junior Member" - Address Removed By Admin I am a bit shy and get very http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/188.gif when i try my best to start the disco up and people laugh. I have done only one gig for my cousin which started bad as i had to do the whole gig with one deck, my aunt was very impressed and so was everyone else but i never got asked for a card or anything like that, is ot my age that puts people off, i just want small bookings so i can build my skills and confidence up please help me, ps is anyone selling any stands cheap as i need a mixer and lighting stand. Also i say QUOTE women should be allowed to dj as it is for both sexes and it gives us men and kids more to look at, at the parties. Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 Hiya, I've trained a lot of younger D.J's over the years and most of them have had the same problem when they first started. Yes, you are still very young, but there other D.J's on this board aged 13 - 15 so i'm sure that they will offer you some useful advice http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/smile.gif I started D.J'ing when I was 13 (now 30) - training first with another local D.J and learning the trade from him. I was also very shy - I still am sometimes http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/unsure.gif , but I found that D.J'ing was a great way to overcome that shyness - but it does take time. Don't worry about people laughing at you when you D.J - after all it is you up there on stage, and I bet that they wouldn't even dare to go on stage!! to do a disco!. The more you practice at being a D.J, the better you will become and your confidence will increase as you get older and with each disco that you do. It is perfectly okay to feel nervous before a disco - I still get nervous before going out to a big disco even now!. At 12, you will have to work very hard to get people to take you seriously, but if you are interested in doing disco's then keep working at it and eventually you'll get there. What I would do, is to keep practicing at family disco's first, and when your 13 / 14 maybe you could ask your parents if you could find a local D.J who would be willing to train you. This is exactly what I did at your age - I just went out to one disco a week with a local D.J and I manage to build up my confidence from helping and watching him. Oh and just because people don't ask you for a card doesn't mean that they haven't enjoyed themselves. You could be the best D.J around - and give out no cards at some disco's. Don't let the fact that you got laughed at one disco put you off working towards doing another http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/smile.gif Chris Link to post Share on other sites
3rd Generation Discos 0 Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 Hi Im 13, and I too am interested n discos, The best way to out there and get is to rodie for someone professional. As regards to kit either buy off Chris or try ebay. Gr8 for cheap kit. http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/sleep.gif You're site is not working http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/wacko.gif If I ever get booking in that area I will pass them on to you because I no how hard it is to get started. 3DG <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 What with DJ Spike......... hiya Spike and 3G I am now feeling v-e-r-y- old!!!! Keep up the good work guys and if you ever need any advice shout for one of us oldies cos our hearing ain't what it used to be!! Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 I feel sick after reading 3g's moving signature, my eyes have gone all funny!!!! http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/wacko.gif Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 QUOTE (paula @ Apr 27 2003, 12:37 AM) I feel sick after reading 3g's moving signature, my eyes have gone all funny!!!! http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/wacko.gif Yes it does make you feel a bit sea sick doesn't it Paula have you read Spikes Quote at the bottom of his post? QUOTE women should be allowed to dj as it is for both sexes and it gives us men and kids more to look at, at the parties. Who said kids aren't growing up faster these days http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif a Young Mikeee here I think http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/071.gif See....Proff that Mikee is a bad influence on people http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/sterb188.gif Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Ok I put my hands up i edited his sig as he was not now the youngest DJ on the forum but I broke it http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/014.gif Well least it don't move now................. sorry 3G Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Spin what HAVE you done??!!!!. the spin Philosophy :- why use a screwdriver when a hammer will do! Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 I only edited the text so I can't see what I've done i left all the tags.............. http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/sad.gif Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 3G I do apologise but please tell me what i did wrong cos its really bugging me now! http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/014.gif http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/533.gif http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/014.gif http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/533.gif Link to post Share on other sites
3rd Generation Discos 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 I dont know what you did either i just presed update my signatuer and ideleted the crappy bits. And it works. Do you think spins signature fits me better. <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 QUOTE Do you think spins signature fits me better Well its a lot easier to read!. Not sure about the "cutest" bit http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/laugh.gif , all we need now is for some 13 Year Old Female D.J's to come onto the board for you http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/wub.gif QUOTE 3G I do apologise but please tell me what i did wrong cos its really bugging me now And Spin, stop hiding behind false guilt, we all now now that your the type of guy who walks along the beach treading on all the kids' sandcastles! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/tongue.gif Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Phew off the hook then! Link to post Share on other sites
3rd Generation Discos 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 QUOTE (Chris_Pointon @ Apr 27 2003, 10:14 AM) all we need now is for some 13 Year Old Female D.J's to come onto the board for you :wub: I find one and get her on here. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/wub.gif http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/wub.gif <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Thats what you need 3G - a nice girlfriend to keep you away from the computer http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/tongue.gif Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Oh no not lovesick threads............ p-l-e-e-e-e-e-e-a-s-e !!!! Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 LOL Teen angst Spin. Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 LOL but we old uns have heard it all "and can you play a slow record cos my mate really fancies you" !!! Link to post Share on other sites
mobile_dj_crooks 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 LOL, funny.....i guess that means there are 3 of us "young uns" (spike 12, 3G 13, me 14) i guess puala doesn't wanna see my signature (bottom one, it bounces http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/tongue.gif ) and 3G, if u want the bouncing thing back ask, i have the code on my signature. And on spike's point, what's with older people thinking that us (teens) are a whole bunch of people who are here just to cause trouble and can't get work done? o well, they were once teens as well........ http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/056.gif http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/095.gif http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/1087.gif http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/1106.gif <font color="#008000">laterzzzzz :blink:</font> <font color="#0000ff">DJ_CROOKS </font> mobile_dj_crooks@hotmail.com <marquee behavior="alternate"><font color="#008080">Heh, I was a moderator :S</marquee> Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Yes but what you forget is with us it was so long ago we can't remember it!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
mikeee 0 Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 Speak for your self, I never forget a good event http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/laugh.gif ..playing all the hits for you... ....whether you may be.... Why can't I see what i going on??? Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 I never judge by appearances, the most irritating of youngsters can be quite sweet sometimes................... can't they 3G ! (runs for the door giggling manically) Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 QUOTE the most irritating of youngsters can be quite sweet sometimes 3G?....Sweet?...Damn I must have missed that thread http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/221.gif How can you classs a teenager as "sweet", with all that door slamming, temper tantrums and shouting "It's not fairrrrrrrrrr" *Also runs for the door and slams it* Link to post Share on other sites
NiM 0 Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 QUOTE (djspike @ Apr 26 2003, 07:49 PM)i just want small bookings so i can build my skills and confidence up please help me, ps is anyone selling any stands cheap as i need a mixer and lighting stand. I work (part time) at a local youth club that's been in the town for donkeys years.. We used to hold disco's every friday night for the yoof of the town, but due to trouble (drink etc blah) we stopped. We've recently just started them up again and muggins here has been put in charge (mister I can't mix to save my life).. What I've done with some of the "young adults" (aka kids) is get them invovled. They run the disco with me, I set it all up during the day and then they take turns during the evening being Master (or Miss) DJ.. I cottoned onto this idea from a friend of mine (who's in the trade) who used to help out (as a teenager) at the disco's they held (back in the early 80's - should see the pictures - frightening).. He gained confidence and experience and went on to where he is today.. So I think what I'm trying to say is, try a local youth club. They always get grants for music related projects and if the youth service up north is like it is down here, is always running DJ-ing Courses (ie how to mix etc) during half term or the summer hols.. If you're interested and can't find anything in your area, drop me a PM and I'll see if I can find out if anything is running up your neck of the woods.. (Damn, I put alot of things in ()!) Cheers! NiM Link to post Share on other sites
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