The world of mixing music is a beautiful one. Those who desire to build a DJ career have been fans of music and mixing for years before they decide to make it their lifestyle. In this blog post, DJ-producer James Haidak shares a fool-proof guide to getting started in mixing. A disc jockey or a …
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People have mixed perceptions when it comes to the effects of COVID-19 on the planet. After the last few months where travel restrictions were strictly imposed and followed, a careful but steady decrease in air pollution and emissions was recorded. Will these environmental effects last? Across the globe, greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution rates …
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There is no better time to build a home studio than now. Self-isolation prompted artists to send out positive vibes through online concerts and collaborations with other performers. Having reliable audio equipment at home has never been more important, says James Haidak. Given that one already has a PC or Mac, a microphone, instruments, instrument …
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There are a lot of jobs and lifestyles that require frequent travel. Global corporations often have people flying from one country to another. Musicians and performance artists like theater groups constantly move from one location to another during tours. Likewise, backpackers often visit a new destination every two or three days. And for all these …
A career in music can literally bring you to places you’ve never been to. Amsterdam DJ James Haidak has performed in several countries and has traveled different continents for the pleasures of seeing sights and experiencing new cultures. From his experiences and stories shared to him by other travelers, it is not surprising to know …
While James Haidak loves to share his knowledge on how restauranteurs can improve their businesses, he wants to take this opportunity to pay tribute to owners who have embraced both equality and inclusiveness. Establishments such as restaurants have always been places where people come to enjoy good food and service. A lot of owners pride …
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Some of the worst environmental disasters the world has ever witnessed involves massive oil spills in the ocean. James Haidak explains that not only does oil spill kill millions of creatures in the ocean, it can also take years, sometimes even decades, to clean up. It can destroy livelihoods and solving the problem may cost …
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The 1990s not only brought grunge music and alternative rock but spurred on a dance music revolution that would come to be known sweepingly as Electronica. It would be led mainly by dance music acts coming from Europe. In this blog post, Amsterdam-based DJ James Haidak lists down some of the most popular Electronica bands …
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James Haidak is fascinated by the restaurant business. He has read up and researched on many topics about running a restaurant and has learned a ton of ways to make this hospitality establishment successful. One of these ways, James Haidak explains, is to take full advantage of online platforms to execute marketing strategies. For this …
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If there’s one thing James Haidak loves to do during his free time, it’s reading up and sharing the many ways restauranteurs can run a successful establishment. He believes that far too many young restaurant owners close up shop because they fail to market their establishments well and fall to their competition. In this blog, …
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