Senior Project Update

Content:

(1) What are you currently doing in your independent component?
-My Independent Component has been really taking off where I constantly go out and attend really amazing set-ups of lighting and sound. I been asking around for tips and cool ways to make a amazing set up i really learned a couple of amazing settings, also many different devices that would significantly show the effort put into a presentation. In my opinion is becoming more of the art of how to create something original and pleasant to the audience.
(2) What is a recent piece of research (article, interview, or audio-visual) that have you reviewed you would say was significant in helping you understand where to go next in your senior project?  The piece of research should be something you reviewed in November.  Please explain what you learned and where are you going next because of this piece of research.

-http://www.mymusicisbetterthanyours.com/2011/06/amon-tobins-stage-makes-deadmau5s-lights-look-like-a-cheap-arcade/
this article showed a group of the biggest lighting engineers on the electronic music production community, it shows ont of the most amazing projects i have ever seen. and inspired me to take a look at the amazing choice of engineering on lighting and others.

(3) Provide evidence from your independent component or the piece of research as something you recently did.  For example, a photo of something you working on for your independent component or your notes from the video you watched.

 -This is my starting up equipment.

 -Same system but with a laptop.   

-This is me at a House Party xD and the top picture is my house praacticing tools in which i make sets for fun.

Science Fair Proposal

1. What is your topic?
Turntablism
2. What is the driving problem behind your experiment and the quote by an expert to support that problem?
"Phono Cartridge Alignment Tool by Turntable Basics. Turntable Belts, Parts and Accessories." Phono Cartridge Alignment Tool by Turntable Basics. Turntable Belts, Parts and Accessories. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Nov. 2012. <http://www.turntablebasics.com/align.html>.
3. What is your hypothesis?
If the weight of the arm is less than the weight of the needle the resistance will increase there fore its most likely to get deteriorated over time.
4. Write a paragraph summary of how you will perform the experiment.  Include the tools you plan on using.
In my experiment im gonna try to test or collect the data of resistance of the  needle  under different environments.
5. Select one of the following Project Categories for your experiment:
Animal Biology & Physiology
Behavioral/Social Science
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Earth/Space Science
Pharmacology
Physics
Plant Biology & Physiology
Ecology & Environmental Management
Engineering Research & Applications
Mathematics & Computer Science

Working EQ and Possible Answers

(1) What was the working EQ you used during your presentation?
My presentation clearly stated how turntablism was not only used only to play music but also to create presentation and beautiful creativity which answered my EQ.

(2) Did you decide to revise your working EQ after your presentation? If so, write your revised EQ here.  If not simple write "I am not going to revise my EQ at this time".
 I am not going to revise my EQ at this time.

(3) What are possible answers to your current working EQ? 
What causes turntablism to be an art?
-Presentation
-The Skillz learned
-the creativity
-all of the abobe

Rough Draft of Presentation 1

My link is
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uYFqUkfB4HPHbYYlC0x2eBgVhVjMf095xMhFIpjUdL4/edit

Independent Component 1 Plan Approval

(1) Write a description of what you plan on doing for your independent study component.

For my Independent study component I am planning to find out more about my topic and become an expert on the field.

At least start by attending live performances and volunteering to help my mentor, to see any techniques, tips or tricks i can learn. Keep on experiencing the life of a rookie Turntablist and find more contacts to acquire other people that can help me on figuring out the answer to my EQ.

(2) Describe in detail how you think your plan will meet the 30 hours work requirement.

For the most part in my independent study, i am going to work hand on hand with a Dj on behind the scenes,  this way i can see and experience more about what happens and  tips i need to know. i am hoping this can take me more out there with other people and meet other artists that might help me on the expert field.

(3) How does your independent study component relate to your working EQ?  

yes, simply because it helps me figure out the life and factors i need in the Dj life. And not just Djing but also music production which is my ultimate goal. where i use the turntable to create my own sounds, together with new beatpads software and others. this will help me become an expert on producing and music mixing.

Second Interview Questions

-The purpose of the second interview is justify your mentor as an expert in the field.  Thus, you will be asking at least 5 questions about their background and/or the background of the organization or company where they work.

Background Questions

1) What inspired you to become a turntablist?
Maybe a person or event in their life that had a big impact to them that might of triggered the decision.

2)How long have you been a Dj?
Time and experience is valued in the media, because the more practice the artist has the better off he is meeting and making business with other people.

3) When did you get you actual equipment you use today?
Equipment may vary from least quality to best quality or performance as time progressed.

4)When did you establish your label or record name?
Possible names he had in mind of what made him/her make the decision  on goals or any place, event that inspired to end up in.

5) What are some experiences that inspired you to become a turntablist?
may show event in past shows or people that helped to shape the goal.

6) In past experiences have you ever had to pass on an event for personal issues? or any other issues?
This question may show the line between (his/ her) job  and the personal. show interests and commitments.

7) How do you keep your self advertise to keep getting new events?
The kind of advertisement and/or methods of socialization, media issues and other.

Working EQ

The Pentagon:

(1) Positive Statement: What positive thing happen as a result of what you have completed so far?

-I really enjoy my topic and i feel like I am learning more every time. many things I did not know that i know now that make such a difference.

(2) EQ Content:  Pick a piece of research or your interview.  How has it helped you improve your understanding of your topic?

-At the start of research and even mentorship, I thought that having amazing gear meant you were an awesome Dj, but i have acknowledge that this isn't necessarily true because a successful Dj can mix with anything.

(3) What has worked for you so far in the senior project?

-Research definitely because i learned more reading.

(4) What hasn't worked so far?

-For me getting only house time to do review the research is not working. so I am arranging to make more time out side so i can read through all of it or at least most.

(5) Finding Value:  Based on your experience so far,

     What possible question or questions come to mind regarding what you would like to study this year? -Nothing but questions will come up through out the year.
     What is your end goal this year with your senior project?
    -To find out if its worth keeping as a main hobbie that might pay up grandly.
    Who would you like to talk to you next? Why? 
    -A well known Artist. because this way he/she can tell me what is the most important factor for a successful Electronic dance music Dj.

Problem Statement

1) Live Turntablism.


2) BPM(Beats Per Minute) matching difficulty.  What will you do once you solve the problem?
It will make every Dj Artist easier to mix music and manipulate.
3)  More manageable music organization .  What will you do once you solve the problem?
crowd would be pleased and successful.

Interview Preparation

1. For my interviews I am planning in Interviewing a dear friend that might not have the knowledge in turntablism but has been around and talked to me about so many successful djs from past and present generations. His name is Raul Garcia. He always talked to me about what kind of choices artist made since the beginning of their careers, which makes me think he will have some knowledge.

2.

A)Who do you think are the most successful Dj Artist out there?
                                                                          How? Why?
B)What would you say its the most efficient way to become successful?

C)What does it mean to be successful in the djing community?

D)Would you say any one can accomplish any of this with a minimum amount of effort?

E) What do you think is the most important factor
 to become a very successful dj?

Topic Choice

A.
My topic is Turntablism or DJ.

I chose Turntablism because of my passion with Electronic Music, and i wanted to experience a life sustained only by pursuing the life of a Dj.

B.

• iPoly Citizen: I plan to acknowledge any good thinks and bad thinks been a Dj and the citizen obligations that have to be followed, while at the job and of the job.
• Effective Communicator: As a Turntablist there is very different categories of contacts that one has to know and is very important to have various kinds of speaking skills to communicate with different people.
• Effective Learner:  I plan to learn more than what i already know about this topic and master the skills required.
• Effective User of Technology: Been a Dj requires to know about the newest and most recent software of all kinds out there and an effective us of technology is very important to this career.

Summer Mentorship Component

Live Entrainment Dj

Literal (Know)

Alex Rivera
(626) 435-7388
Dj.Rivera92@yahoo.com

Table- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuSfro48XLm6dExKcmdPWlB5V3JEWHh3UU14aVhnVUE

First day. August 3  Time: 12:00 pm- 2:30 pm
-At the start of the session we discussed things I wanted to learn on the subject, Alex explained many of the different components needed to start mixing live. Things like gear, skills, contacts, etc. but he said everything would be more clear as we went along.

Second Session August 10 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- For this session my mentor invited me to help him set up for performance he was going to go at a party in Fontana. First he showed me some of his equipment, some i was familiar with since he already mention some of them. Also how they work with each other, for example how the Computer and the mixing tools go hand on hand with software to manage the music and the performance.

Third Session August 11 Time: 1:00pm- 2:30pm
-In this session Alex let me touch the equipment for the first time, i had some experience handling gear like this since i try to find other ways to get my hands on some. But still it was nice to see how to operate more in depth than before.

Fourth Session August 17 Time: 10:00am- 12:00pm
-Alex asked if I could show up, as always I was exited to go, this time we mixed the whole time he showed me the importance of BPM's as in the beats per minute, and the faders, to put the music in and out from track to the next, introduce to new software like Ableton live 8 which is a beat producing sofware wich was fascinating.

Fifth Session August 24 Time: 8:00pm- 3:00am
-Alex had an event at a college fraternity party in Los Angeles, he invited me to help and learn how it was really done live. I saw him mix live helped set up and set down the gear back to his place. it was really exiting and full of material to learn which made me wonder, What is the most important factor to become a successful Electronic Music Live Dj? very different from other djs.

Literal (Need To Know)

Questions-
-What is the most important  factor to become a successful EDM dj?
-What is the basic knowledge to start mixing live?
-What are the best software for mixing live?
-Is there anything that goes hand to hand with mixing live?
-What is a BPM?
-Why are BPM's so important when mixing music?
-Best gear for better performance?

Interpretive

In my experience with my mentor the most important thing I learned is that practice make you perfect. For the simple reason that even with the best equipment there is no way anyone can randomly make a good live mix with no experience.

Applied

When I picked my topic I thought to my self "what is my favorite thing to do, and that was listening to music, of course once i met Alex and saw the opportunity to see how music was performed at parties and events i took it. His teaching have helped me realized that I could make this for a living or simply just a hobby to help my self a economic sustain.