The document discusses the author's goals of operating a non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring at-risk youth through music and the arts. As someone who was helped by music as a youth, the author wants the non-profit to help youth avoid hardships by introducing them to DJing, music production, and public speaking skills. The mentoring program would also involve field trips and teaching practical job skills to help students earn income and pursue higher education. The overall aim is to inspire at-risk youth through music.

1. My mantra is ‘More Than Music’ and leaves enough room for interpreta9on yet
straight-forward enough to keep me and my audience focused. As a DJ/entertainer/
producer so much of my existence is musical. However, my passion is to help others
and music is merely the means in which I do so
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2. From a very early age I have studied and prac9ced the art of Turntablism and DJing.
This hobby quickly evolved into a career
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3. I have 15 years of experience Djing a wide range of events including but not limited
to clubs, concerts, radio, par9es, fes9vals, birthday par9es, corporate events, bar
mitzvahs, quinceanera’s, and of course weddings.
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4. I have DJ’ed everything from local clubs, radio shows, par9es, weddings concerts, you
name it! I have also studied music at HBU and am currently working on a Bachelors
degree in music produc9on at Full Sail University.
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5. Currently, I own and operate a local Houston based entertainment company which
provide Luxury DJ/Emcee’s, photo booths, and a variety of ligh9ng and pro audio and
video solu9ons for all occasions
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6. Some of our (DJS Entertainment) accomplishments would certainly be being
acknowledged as the Couple’s Choice DJ’s two years in a row by WeddingWire!
Although there isn’t a tangible trophy for this, I feel a big stand out moment are all of
our reviews from couple’s and sa9sfied clients who have taken the 9me to tell the
world how sa9sfied they are with our services!
h[p://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/djs-entertainment-houston/
b7001f73b11c7238.html
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7. I want to operate a non-profit organiza9on dedicated to mentoring at-risk youth
through music and the arts. As a youth I was exposed to a variety of pressures and
obstacles. However, music helped me to stay focused and out of trouble. With this
in mind I would like to help others avoid some of the hardships of their surrounds in a
similar manner as myself.
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10. My compe99ve advantage is that our company is not merely a for-profit en9ty.
Although we do have a for-profit side of our business model, it merely exists to fuel
and fund our non-profit efforts
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11. We take kids outside of their comfort zones and introduce them to new
surroundings!
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12. Our classes are invited to par9cipate in industry related field trips which help them
broaden their horizons and perspec9ves by seeing professionals in their element.
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13. Our Students do not just learn abstract concepts and ideas but have the incredible
opportunity to prac9ce, and apply everything that they have learned by training on
actual DJ setups.
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14. Scratching & mixing are quintessen9ally the most fundamental elements of Djing.
Our aspiring DJs are introduced to these founda9onal techniques and learn to apply
them in a variety of ways.
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15. The Music Ma[ers mentees are introduced to basic music theory by learning how to
read and ‘scratch’ basic rhythmic nota9on.
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16. Our DJ’s are taught that in order to succeed you must posses more than raw talent.
However, you have to be marketable and learn how to present your self to poten9al
clients and investors who want to book you for future gigs or even simple job
interviews.
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17. So much of being a great DJ is being able to communicate and speak on a
microphone. Our students are introduced to basic communica9on skills that they can
carry into any sector of life.
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18. Conversa9on rules the na9on. Our students are introduced to basic public speaking
sill and techniques that will help them to overcome one of the worlds largest fear:
speaking in public.
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19. Our mentee’s are introduced to everything necessary to set up their own DJ rig.
Everything from turntables, mixers, microphones to cords, wires, and headphones.
They are also introduced to how the hardware communicates with the soeware. This
introduces them to basic engineers and technological concepts.
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20. Our students are not only introduced to how Djing and hip hop culture is relevant in
todays world but are exposed to its impact and history from the very beginning.
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21. This crea9ve art form allows our students to be crea9ve and innovate through
exploring new musical concepts and are encouraged and challenged to take what
they’ve learned and apply it in unique ways.
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22. Our students learn skill-sets and trades that they can immediately begin to use to
earn income.
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23. Our students and mentee’s are encouraged to work together in various groups to
accomplish tasks and projects that foster team building and social skills necessary to
be successful in today’s compe99ve workforce.
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24. Our goal is to get kids excited about post secondary and higher educa9on beyond
high school by inspiring them.
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25. Success to me is helping others to succeed! Whether it be my employees and team
members or students in our mentorship program. If I can help them to realize and
reach their mission I feel that I have accomplished mine!
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