Book reviews: First 50 DJ Techniques You Should Know

I have been a DJ and music producer for over 25 years and have been teaching music technology, including DJ skills, to students from primary school level up to Further Education. So, I was really excited to see a book like this to help wave the flag and to educate others in the art of DJ-ing.

The book First 50 DJ Techniques, written by the highly regarded artist and instructor DJ Hapa, provides readers with an introduction to the essential knowledge and skills to become an accomplished DJ. It offers suggestions on how to set up in terms of hardware, software and the equipment options. The book claims that it is appropriate for students at all learning levels, regardless of experience, and this seems accurate. The written content is supplemented with video tutorials, which is a terrific way to support kinaesthetic learning.