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    How to start working in the DJ equipment industry

    It is my dream to have a job in the equipment industry but I don't know where to start...

    I'm going to complete my bachelor's in digital media soon and I want to get some feedback on where/how to start looking for employment.

    I like doing Gui and marketing, BUT I really want to be in product R&D.

    Any helpful tips?


    Thanks in advance
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    Aim higher and take some classes on sound engineering and/or music theory. Those together will make you a really good person to get advice from in the DJ/Music Industry alone.


    There is also http://www.fullsail.edu/
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    In silicon valley a huge resume booster is if you have any cool DIY projects. If you'v designed your own mods etc you'll get a leg up.

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    I get the mailings from Pyramind music school for all ther events. They are overpriced like you would not believe - but I think they are mainly software training.
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    Experience working in the field using the products. It's the best way to come across the frustrations of the end user.
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    Along side your degree you could try and get as much work experience as you can. Give all the companies you're interested in a call and ask if you could do some work experience (free of course).
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    Ask Nemonic. He's the Berhinger guy around these parts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Evolved View Post
    Aim higher and take some classes on sound engineering and/or music theory. Those together will make you a really good person to get advice from in the DJ/Music Industry alone.


    There is also http://www.fullsail.edu/
    That would be useful to an extent but I'd advise electronic engineering, with a good amount of DSP and programming, first and foremost. And an active interest in the industry but I'm presuming you do have that

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    My university has an highly accredited music department with professional recording and mastering classes that I am going to take in the fall. I have already taken the compsci class in music applications. I would like to get a cs minor and am attempting senior level electronic engineering diy projects on my own time for fun (posts-n-pics soon)

    Thanks for the input I will rep when I get to a comp.
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    Hey Phi! Honestly, no one is going to give a shit if you know about mastering or music theory. Learn everything you can about Industrial Design, EE, and Marketing to go along with your CS major. You need to be able to demonstrate strength in more than one discipline, because everyone wants to hire people who are flexible.

    I know you have considerable knowledge just by some of our conversations on these forums. If you want to catch other people's eye, figure out ways to get your knowledge out there. Have you ever thought about writing guides on TSI programming? Or documenting a DIY controller project? Get yourself out there and you'll find yourself on companies radar. That's how I got started in this business. You'll be a double threat because you'll have a formal (and useful) education to back up your work online.

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