For my create expression, I am going to create a mix tape. And I will put this on a website along with other dj's, this will help my business. For example I can tell people to check out my mix tape on my website to show them my creativity and how I differ from others. Doing this allows my business to expand which is answering my essential question.
This is a link to the website I will be using.
http://soundcloud.com/dj-leenie
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Fourth Interview Question Approval
1. What do you think is the best way to promote yourself ?
2. Why is advertising important for a mobile dj business?
3. What types of promoting do you use for your business, and why ?
4. Do you think you could have a successful business without using any advertisement?
5. What is the best way to stand out over other dj's?
6. If you had to chose only one kind of advertising for your business what would it be and why?
7. Do you think if you hired people to work for you it would help your business become more successful?
8. If you ever run into to money issues with your clients what do you do?
9. From when you first started your business until now, do you think you've become more successful and why?
10. Other than business cards, brochures and fliers. What are some other ways you can advertise your business?
11. Since you're a mobile dj, do you think that you're more successful then a club dj. and why?
12. Do you think internet promotion is better than word of mouth?
13. What are some ways you can promote your business if you are on a budget?
14. If you wanted to get people to work for your business how would you do it?
15. Do you think i am capable of owning my own business at such a young age?
16. What are some issues that you've had with clients and how did you deal with it?
17. If you were me, would you recommend starting a business by myself or with someone else?
18. What are some tips that you would give for someone like me trying to start their own business?
19. Is there any specific things that you could say from experience that I should avoid doing?
20. What are your final thoughts about a girl wanting to start her own mobile dj business on her own?
2. Why is advertising important for a mobile dj business?
3. What types of promoting do you use for your business, and why ?
4. Do you think you could have a successful business without using any advertisement?
5. What is the best way to stand out over other dj's?
6. If you had to chose only one kind of advertising for your business what would it be and why?
7. Do you think if you hired people to work for you it would help your business become more successful?
8. If you ever run into to money issues with your clients what do you do?
9. From when you first started your business until now, do you think you've become more successful and why?
10. Other than business cards, brochures and fliers. What are some other ways you can advertise your business?
11. Since you're a mobile dj, do you think that you're more successful then a club dj. and why?
12. Do you think internet promotion is better than word of mouth?
13. What are some ways you can promote your business if you are on a budget?
14. If you wanted to get people to work for your business how would you do it?
15. Do you think i am capable of owning my own business at such a young age?
16. What are some issues that you've had with clients and how did you deal with it?
17. If you were me, would you recommend starting a business by myself or with someone else?
18. What are some tips that you would give for someone like me trying to start their own business?
19. Is there any specific things that you could say from experience that I should avoid doing?
20. What are your final thoughts about a girl wanting to start her own mobile dj business on her own?
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Independent Study 1
Content:
1. Log
I have dj contracts that prove how long I was working for. I also dj at my gym twice a month from 5-8pm on every first and last Wednesday of the month which are on these dates; 10/06/11, 10/27/10, 11/3/10, 11/24/10, 12/1/10, 1/5/11, 1/26/11.
2. Evidence
3. LIA
Literal
a) I, Christine Robles, affirm that I completed my independent component, which represents 30 hours of work.
b) I completed 30 hours of work by djing, working with clients myself and being responsible for my job.
Interpretive
The work I do is not easy; I have to do everything on my own. If I get a booking I have to keep in touch with my client, meet with my client to go over the event, ask my clients to sign a contract and put a deposit. I also have to make sure my equipment is ready; I have to have the proper music for the occasion and get to the event early to set up then do a sound check. I usually have 1-2 gigs a week; I promote at my gym 2 times a month and get booked at least once on the weekends.
Applied
It helped me answer my EQ by seeing what it takes to become successful. For example, I have my own business cards and if someone contacts me for a booking I have to know how to communicate with people well.
1. Log
I have dj contracts that prove how long I was working for. I also dj at my gym twice a month from 5-8pm on every first and last Wednesday of the month which are on these dates; 10/06/11, 10/27/10, 11/3/10, 11/24/10, 12/1/10, 1/5/11, 1/26/11.
2. Evidence
3. LIA
Literal
a) I, Christine Robles, affirm that I completed my independent component, which represents 30 hours of work.
b) I completed 30 hours of work by djing, working with clients myself and being responsible for my job.
Interpretive
The work I do is not easy; I have to do everything on my own. If I get a booking I have to keep in touch with my client, meet with my client to go over the event, ask my clients to sign a contract and put a deposit. I also have to make sure my equipment is ready; I have to have the proper music for the occasion and get to the event early to set up then do a sound check. I usually have 1-2 gigs a week; I promote at my gym 2 times a month and get booked at least once on the weekends.
Applied
It helped me answer my EQ by seeing what it takes to become successful. For example, I have my own business cards and if someone contacts me for a booking I have to know how to communicate with people well.
Monday, February 7, 2011
20 min presentation draft
-Introduction
EQ: What is the most successful why to expand a mobile dj business?
Explain what it takes to create a dj business
Why I do it and how I will become more successful
(5mins)
-Activity
Tell the class to create their own business cards.
Each person needs to create their dj name and put their information on it.
They will design the best way they think will catch people's attention.
I will ask for 2 volunteers to present their card and we will vote on which one we think we get the most success.
(10mins)
-Conclusion
Go over why advertising is so important if you have a business and you want it to be a success.
(5mins)
EQ: What is the most successful why to expand a mobile dj business?
Explain what it takes to create a dj business
Why I do it and how I will become more successful
(5mins)
-Activity
Tell the class to create their own business cards.
Each person needs to create their dj name and put their information on it.
They will design the best way they think will catch people's attention.
I will ask for 2 volunteers to present their card and we will vote on which one we think we get the most success.
(10mins)
-Conclusion
Go over why advertising is so important if you have a business and you want it to be a success.
(5mins)
Sunday, January 30, 2011
ESLR'S Check
1)I have learned how to be an effected learner this year by trying my best on everything that I do. It might be hard but I am not giving up so I will keep doing what I need to get done no matter what it takes.
2)If you do no use your time management skills correctly it will hurt your grade, so i learned to get my work turned it completed and on time. If the work is turned in late then that will affect your grade and I have realized this from experience.
3)I can better myself by not procrastinating on my work and also getting more in depth with my research. I know if I do those things I will have a great second semester because all I want is to prove that I can do this.
2)If you do no use your time management skills correctly it will hurt your grade, so i learned to get my work turned it completed and on time. If the work is turned in late then that will affect your grade and I have realized this from experience.
3)I can better myself by not procrastinating on my work and also getting more in depth with my research. I know if I do those things I will have a great second semester because all I want is to prove that I can do this.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Service Learning 10 Hour Progress Check
I take dj lessons at Sam Ash music store from my service learning instructors. On Thursday's I learn how to mix, scratch and match the bmp's of the songs correctly. We also discuss the business side of djing such as, tips, tricks, do's and don'ts. I watch to see what the other dj's do and how they use their skills. On Sundays I work one on one with my other instructor to get more practice and download music.
I go every other Thursday with Dj Teddy G for his mix and scratch sessions from 6:30-8:30pm at Sam Ash music store in the city of industry. The mix and scratch classes are with other amateur dj's and we all work together. Then I also go every other Sunday with Dj Earthquake aka Alvin stingley for additional one on one practice from 1-3pm. I have 2 service learning instructors because they are both very helpful and I believe I get more out of having 2 since they have different ways of teaching. If one of us is not available that day, we will contact one another to reschedule.
I have learned you need to be a responsible dj, which means you have to be on time to your gigs if you are late if shows that you have no time management skills and you are less likely to ever get called back for any more work. You have to make sure you have your music ready because you never know if something technical goes wrong it always best to have a back up external hard drive or laptop. Having all of your equipment set up correctly is also important, there any many things that can go wrong and this is why you want to be there early so you can have a sound check. Another thing I learned was that being unique is a key to success, if you stand out over other dj's and you are not like everyone else more people are going to want to hire you.
I go every other Thursday with Dj Teddy G for his mix and scratch sessions from 6:30-8:30pm at Sam Ash music store in the city of industry. The mix and scratch classes are with other amateur dj's and we all work together. Then I also go every other Sunday with Dj Earthquake aka Alvin stingley for additional one on one practice from 1-3pm. I have 2 service learning instructors because they are both very helpful and I believe I get more out of having 2 since they have different ways of teaching. If one of us is not available that day, we will contact one another to reschedule.
I have learned you need to be a responsible dj, which means you have to be on time to your gigs if you are late if shows that you have no time management skills and you are less likely to ever get called back for any more work. You have to make sure you have your music ready because you never know if something technical goes wrong it always best to have a back up external hard drive or laptop. Having all of your equipment set up correctly is also important, there any many things that can go wrong and this is why you want to be there early so you can have a sound check. Another thing I learned was that being unique is a key to success, if you stand out over other dj's and you are not like everyone else more people are going to want to hire you.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Interview 3 Question Approval
1) What inspired you to create a dj business?
2) When you first started djing did you think you would have got to where you are today?
3) What are some tips you would give for someone who is an amateur dj?
4) What do you think makes you different than any other dj’s and why?
5) How do you promote yourself so that you can become successful?
6) What do you think are the 3 main keys to success when it comes to being a dj?
7) What is something that you are most proud of that you have accomplished within your dj business?
8) Do you consider yourself successful with your business?
9) What have you done to improve your knowledge since you began djing?
10) Since you are an experienced dj, what are some things that you suggest I avoid doing with my business that you may have encountered.
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