Broadcasting School Reading: The Best Broadcasting Books of All Time

One of the best things about broadcasting school is that unlike with standard colleges, you don't need to spend excessive amounts of money on expensive textbooks. Since most of the learning you'll do is on the job, you won't have to set aside large amounts of time to read up on obscure facts and figures, and maybe best of all, you won't have to worry about being tested on something you've read that you may not remember.

But just because you're not assigned regular textbooks, it doesn't mean you shouldn't pick up a few books on your own! Like with any discipline, it never hurts to have a little extra information to back up the skills you learned on the job at broadcasting school. While DJing is definitely the kind of business that prizes actual experience over untested knowledge learned from books, learning more about the business is never something that will be frowned upon. Take a look at a few of the best broadcasting books we've found on the market. We bet you'll learn something new!

Last Night a DJ Saved My Life: The History of the Disc Jockey, by Bill Brewster and Frank Broughten: If you're thinking about broadcasting school, it's likely that you have a great deal of interest in being a DJ. If you find yourself fascinated by the inner workings of the business, from the beginning right up to modern times, then pick up this book for an interesting read about the history of your chosen career — you'll be surprised at how much you didn't know.

The DJ Handbook, by Charles Slaney: Great as a refresher course on the more technical aspects of being a DJ, this book has great information on equipment and how to put on a great show. You can take the skills you've learned in broadcasting school and supplement them with this information, as well as using this book as a handy reference to reinforce the things you've learn how to do.

The Mobile DJ Handbook: How to Start & Run a Profitable Mobile Disc Jockey Service, Second Edition, by Stacy Zemon: If you've finished broadcasting school and you want to step out from behind the boards and make your way as a DJ for hire, this book will help! Even if you just want a weekend DJing gig in addition to your radio job, this book will provide valuable assistance in teaching you how to get your name out there and respected. It'll give you the extra business edge you need to stand out from the crowd and make it in the independent DJ business.

DJing for Dummies, by John Steventon: Dummy or not, this book is great for the basics. If you have any interest in being a club DJ, this book is a great help in learning the basics of that, including how to market yourself as a DJ, how to put together a demo, and even a cheat sheet for handy reference. If you're considering broadcasting school, the taste of information and facts you'll get in this book will likely push you over the edge into committing to a broadcasting school education.

How To Be A DJ, by Charles Graudins: Notable for having an excellent section on being a radio DJ, this book is an excellent resource for learning about the advantages and disadvantages of different types of DJing, from the aforementioned radio DJing, to nightclub and bar and mobile DJing. If you're still unsure on what type of DJing you want to get into as you enter broadcasting school, this book may well help send you on the path to the best DJ career for you!