Posts Tagged ‘ karaoke ’

Is Youtube Bad for Music?

Thanks to YouTube we have some of the most popular singers of all time who have made inroads into popular culture without having to be on the scene for years first. Sometimes they seem to come out of the blue and hit it big with record deals, and then they go on to create their own music that outsells even more established stars. There are many traditionalists who would claim that this is bad for music in general because it effectively bypasses the long-standing hierarchy that determines ultimate quality. In other words, some people feel it’s too easy to become a music star these days, and even Hannah Montana herself has made this claim. Recently Miley Cyrus made the proclamation that “It should be harder to be an artist. You shouldn’t just be able to put a song on YouTube and go on tour.” Do you agree with her?
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How to Become a Karaoke DJ

If you have ever been to a karaoke bar or singing room, then you should have also seen a karaoke DJ. Karaoke DJs are probably the most important person in the room because it’s their job to keep the music flowing. While their job might look like fun, and it usually is, it takes a good amount of organization and multitasking ability to do the job to the fullest. Some karaoke DJs are so good that they actually become a main attraction that people come specifically to see. If you are interested in learning more about karaoke DJs, or maybe becoming one yourself here are some tidbits and hints to get you started.

1. Depending on what type of karaoke room you have, KDJs will have different duties. Some karaoke rooms are actually more like showrooms than bars, and in these places it’s not uncommon to actually have a host for the evening. Being a host/ karaoke DJ is probably the ultimate position because you get to be the star of the show while also keeping track of things behind the scenes. In order to be a host you need to have singing ability because you will start off each night with a song of your own. You’ll also need to be able to pull out a great song immediately if there are too many bad singers in a row. You have to keep the mood of the night going, so it helps to be friendly, hospitable, and talented. Read more »

Karaoke Machine Guide – how to buy a good machine

There are a variety of karaoke machines on the market and each will have good points as well as bad. However, the consumer has a great advantage because the general quality of  machines available today is quite high. With some patience and smart shopping you can re-create the karaoke experience in your own home. Read more »