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That was very cool! Loved it!

It seems you have an odd set of posting here in a Guitar Forum. our main focus is guitar playing, getting better at music and for some learning to play gig's (which I can attest is very difficult) this is not a forum on AI song stealing and in this case a discussion on how to become a DJ. If you want DJ advice.. go to Guitar Center .com and type in DJ equipment. you'd get lots of gear and price points to choose from. nobody uses 'records' in DJ'ing any more and Guitar Center search will provide you help on your quest.

Thanks in advance for sharing your journey and insights!

Hey everyone! I’ve recently gotten interested in DJing and would love to hear from those with experience. How did you first get started as a DJ? Did you take any courses or were you self taught? What gear did you begin with and what do you wish you knew when starting? I’m trying to figure out the best path to take, whether to start with a controller, go straight to turntables or use software. Any advice, tips or personal stories would be awesome.

I've spent a little over 3 weeks on this session. I can play the scale shapes fairly well in any key and I can solo over the backing tracks provided somewhat competently, I can connect the scale shapes as well, and also do the set exercises in the book. The only thing I haven't really done is actually memorize the pentatonic notes for all the keys and start memorizing the fretboard through the scale. I think I'll be moving on at this point to the next session, even though I'm sure I can learn more if I spend more time here. I might return here in order to memorize the notes using the scales at some point by redoing the worksheets. I'll keep on playing the scales as part of daily practice so hopefully that will help me keep the notes in mind as well

Bravo👍.

Love it. Sounds great. I always love these type of events. Great job Amy and Diane! -Steve

@Gary Nelson @Gene C Blu Ten is definitely a great amp. It handles arch-top guitars extremely well and generates that classic jazz tone. Luckily, the volume can be set relatively low so they won’t necessarily hear me.

WOW and what @Gary Nelson said. I bet they can HEAR Ya Now. Love that Henriksen Amp. Congratulations on the upcoming retirement too. Gene C

Any day Now...

Here's a bit of "I Shall Be Released," with Alan on lead and featuring Sprinkles and the Cupcakes: I Shall Be Released.mov

@matonanjin Thank you, Ron, what a sweet thing to say.

@DianeB, I've been absentia for a while and as a result, until now, have missed this delightful thread. What a fun, rewarding show this had to be. I stress the "rewarding" because I venture it had to be somewhat that for all the hard work you have put in learning. I can't speak for @Steve Krenz but I do suspect he is proud of one of his students.

Such a fun read and great videos. Well done Diane! 👍👍

Way to go!

Very nice! I’m a bit jealous of that amp!

I’m now seeing the picture whole yesterday I was only able to see the tip of the headstock in both places

There is only one picture with two items in it. I uploaded it to the Gallery and then inserted in the post. I can see the picture in both places. The first item is an arch-top guitar D’Angelico Excel EXL-1 in dark iced tea burst. The second item is a jazz amp Henriksen Blu Ten. I’m not sure why you don’t see any pictures.

I’m not seeing any pictures

Great you were able to all practice together before your big day. great job as a group playing live.