Q: This could be an established DJ who needs a helping hand. You might be crew or roadie for a band. This experience will help you learn skills you might not have even thought about. You’ll feel more comfortable doing your own gigs after you’ve had experience working with others on their shows. Most events require both a DJ and a microphone controller. Eventually you’ll want to learn to control the microphone on your own, but when starting out you can bring an assistant who will help with such tasks as microphone duty. Most DJs spin popular music written and performed by other people. Some, however, perform their own—primarily electronic—music such as house or EDM.  Some DJs spin popular favorites and others’ music. These are the DJs you hear most often. They play pop music, such as top-40 hits, classic oldies, requests, and easily danceable songs. The music should be geared toward eclectic tastes so that there will be something for everybody. These DJs play at dances, weddings, other private events, and some public venues like bars and small clubs. Since they play a lot of special events, they  tend to use the mic a lot for announcements and other MC duties. Other DJs are musicians who create new music themselves. They might sample or excerpt other musicians’ tracks, but they make them into remixes or mashups. They also add their own beats, accompaniments, riffs, and even melodies. These DJs might play larger venues or events where music is the focus. They probably wouldn’t play a retirement party, for example, where the retirement is the focus—not the music—and the guests have varied musical tastes. Here you’d stick to pop standards. If you can secure regular gigs at a local nightclub, college bar, or country club, you can gain valuable work experience, meet new people, and start to find work in independent gigs.   Becoming the in-house DJ tends to be difficult, particularly without close connections to a venue owner or manager, but you can try to set up at least some regular weekly or monthly shows. Some of these first gigs could be low-budget or volunteer work. Maybe a local high school would appreciate your DJing a dance for free, for example. You’ll attract more of them if you’re attentive to their specific needs. No two customers are alike. So be sure to ask about their musical preferences, their guests, and any musical "don’ts." This way you can develop a specific and individualized package for each client. Weddings are great sources of revenue for DJs and offer excellent mic and playlist experience. However, it’s important to understand how they differ from other gigs.  Weddings are more expensive because they require more pre-planning and the development of an "experience."  Work weddings with a veteran DJ before taking one of  your own and possibly ruining a special day. Sit down with your clients before agreeing to do a wedding. Provide them a questionnaire to make sure key points are communicated so that all participating parties will be happy. There will be special instructions. Expect a lot of suggestions from the bride and groom. Carefully write down names, pronunciations, and other specific details you intend to announce.
A: Work with a professional company before you go out and run real events. Plan how you want to use your microphone. Decide whether you want to be a musician/DJ. Find regular in-house or volunteer gigs. Profile potential customers. Understand how weddings are different.

Q: Turn off any electronic devices, silence your cell phone or turn it off completely, get a babysitter if you have children, and try to make the environment as comfortable and friendly as possible.  You may want to provide tissues if you think that you or your friend may cry during the conversation. Remind them that they are not alone and you are there to help and support them. Take a little time to review your relationship with the person and tell them how much and why you care about them.  This will help show that you are approaching them from a place of love.  For example, you might say, “John, we have been friends for 3 years now, and when we met, I was struck by your easygoing personality and your ready laugh.  Lately, you haven’t been quite the same, and I am really worried about you.  I’ll be your friend no matter what—laughing, crying, happy, sad- whatever.  But I want you to know that I am here for you and that I care about you.” Another example is, “Jane, you are my sister.  We have been through so much together in our lives, and even when we disagree or don’t get along, I still love you unconditionally.  We have a long history and a lasting bond that can help us get through anything.  Lately, I’ve been worried about you.” Many people fear confronting someone who is having emotional problems or self-injuring, often fearing that such a confrontation could lead to the problem worsening or escalating to a suicide attempt. However, this is unlikely to be the case.  This is not an easy conversation to have, but it is an important one.  Talk frankly yet gently to the person about their self-harm. Your friend may be relieved to share their secrets. You do not have to try to sugar-coat your approach; just be clear and direct.  You may say something like, “I have noticed some unusual scars on your body.  Those, combined with the fact that you have seemed sad lately, have led me to worry that you are hurting yourself.  Are you self-injuring?” It can be very difficult to hear someone you love talking about hurting themselves, but if you can get them to open up to you, you’re more likely to be able to steer them towards getting help.  Let them lead the conversation as much as possible; ask open questions, and let them say what he wants to say. Try to get the person to focus on the feelings rather than the cutting itself. . Remember that you are talking to the person to provide him with help and with an outlet for expressing his feelings.  Do not judge, shame, criticize, or get angry. Yelling at them for their behaviour, threatening to not be friends, or making accusations about their behaviour may increase his risk of self-injuring behaviours. Tell the person that you want to understand what they are going through.  Even if you can’t fully understand it, showing that you wish to empathize can communicate how much you care. There are different reasons for causing self-harm, and the solutions for alleviating or offering alternatives for self-injury vary based on the reason for the self-harm.  The most common broad reasons that individuals self-harm are:  to express pain or other intense feelings to soothe themselves or feel better to make themselves feel less numb or disconnected to release anger or tension from their body
A: Prepare to talk to the self-injurer You should have a neutral environment without distractions. Tell the self-injurer that you care about them. Ask your friend if they are injuring themselves. Listen with an open mind. Show empathy in your conversation Identify why the person self-harms.

Q: As with foundation, something sparkly or shimmery won't look great on camera. Stick to solid shades. Matte eye shadow works best here.
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Avoid sparkly or shimmery eye shadows.