Spin Now! puts the new user on the fast track to DJing. Los Angeles DJ, turntablist, and classroom instructor DJ Shortee will teach you everything you'll need to get the show going. Discover the tools of the trade, how to operate the equipment you'll need, and how to put everything together correctly. · See how to identify beats and sync tempos · Learn how to choose the right music for a great show or mix. · Learn about cueing, scratching, and dropping on the 1. · Get into the basics of blending, mixing, EQing, beat matching, and more! An accompanying DVD contains specific exercises directly correlating with lessons in the text, including material that lets the student play along in real time.