How to become a DJ / Producer of The-Lost-Art. All genres welcome!

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TLA cannot thank you enough for the interest in our humble station. This community is made up of all walks of life and genres. Respect and honesty is a necessity.  In order to function properly on this station we require everyone to be supportive at all times. We have music from every genre and it’s the team not the individuals that make us special here. We never put a fence up because of someone else’s beliefs in craftsmanship nor taste in beats. We are here to be encouraging and supportive to all inside and outside of TLA. We are a friendly place that needs friendly people that want to learn and also teach. We do not ask for a “mix”.  We want to see you play.  We want a video.  As a station TLA are only looking for what we call ” Preserving the pitch DJ’s ” meaning you are using the pitch to create the mix with Turntables, CD players or even  tape decks if that’s is your choice.

TLA does not look for the perfect DJ but the DJ that is not afraid to exhibit some showmanship. This is better to us than a perfect mix made by a perfect program. We want to know your skill level.  Please be honest with us in what TLA can do for you and what you can do for us! There is a standard that we must meet for our listeners and sponsors. We have offers daily to fill a slot and become a TLA DJ but it might not be for everyone.

Here are some simple steps you can take to ensure you are starting on the right path and ready for the challenge. You need to be registered to The-Lost-Art.com’s site for the use of our site! This is Located on the front page of TLA under Blog, registry or LOG IN!  Create a Profile in which we can get a hold of you through our system. This will be a place for all DJ updates and community for postings! 

1. You need a HD camera suitable for the stations standards. Here is an example of what you need.

 http://www.amazon.com/RocketfishTM-HD-Webcam-Pro-1080P/dp/B005EVBV1M. Some Computers have this built into them. We have no problems with DJ’s using these Cams built in but don’t be the person staring into it while you mix for those that use mixing programs such as Ranes http://serato.com/scratchlive.

2. You will need an External Soundcard. There really is no other options to making this work without this device. This is not a soundcard built into your computer. Example.

Fast Track Pro – 4 x 4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface . With preamps.

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NOTE* If you know of a better way to stream this other than a soundcard. More power to you. We are not here to set your equipment up to make it function. For more advanced options of streaming sound.* L/R phono- 3.5mm jack cable from computer or amp. We will be able to see your set up with the Video demo. We need to ensure this works properly no matter what system you use.

3. You will need stable internet. Bandwidth becomes an important part of being able to hold a show with TLA. THIS HAS TO BE A HARDLINE! Wireless is a hit or miss with the bandwidth needed our stream.

4. We do not want your perfect mixes. We would rather see if you can mix. You need to open a http://www.ustream.tv/ or another free service that does video to show us your equipment runs. This will also be a demo on your mixing abilities as well. This will be one of the most important parts to you moving along to becoming a TLA DJ.

5. We need a Complete Bio, 3-5 pics, Links to Soundcloud { If you have one } Reverbnation { If you have one }. We will need your facebook link as well as your email address. Phone number is a must!

6. We need to know how you came to know TLA. If you have already been speaking with an admin? Please let let us know who it was. If you do not know any of the admins? Here is a simple list of contacts you may refer to with further questions.

This is a 2 hour slot we are looking for weekly. This is not negotiable.

 Nate: https://www.facebook.com/natural.nate1 / Breaks Director / Part owner / Sales and Marketing

Damian: http://www.facebook.com/damiand.TLA / Director of International Talent / Advisor / Sales and Marketing.

Demetrius: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1251454232 / Head of all video Departments / Advertising and Marketing specialist / This will be your first Main contact when running our video system.

Trippy Hippy Ian: https://www.facebook.com/hippy.addison UK Coordinator / Advisor / Media

Alex: https://www.facebook.com/alex.mihulin Assistant Editor & European Talent Coordinator

7. Once we have you established with the right admins, the process will become more clear if you are right for the job. This list of admins is to help you accomplish this goal faster. Our admins and team do back round checks to see if your are the talent you say you are on ALL incoming DJ’s / Producers. We are only looking for the best that fits this station not only inside but outside of TLA.  We are looking for people willing to put in the extra time to promote not only themselves, but the others that promote you. TLA is a BIG family with open arms to the right people.

8. Get to know the station and its surroundings.

Email: thelostart.com@gmail.com

FB public group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/219890431446743/?fref=ts

FB friend Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheLostArtcom?ref=ts

FB 4×4 on the floor House and Tech group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/275586682477503/?fref=ts

TLA Business page {Main} https://www.facebook.com/TheLostArtTV?ref=ts

TLA music Page: https://www.facebook.com/thelostartcomtvradio?ref=ts

TlA Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheLostArtcom

Soundcloud Main Page:

Latest tracks by The-Lost-Art.com

Soundcloud GROUP PAGE for the public to share Mixes and Tracks.

Producers and affiliated artists of The-lost-Art.com

Reverbnation : http://www.reverbnation.com/th&#8230;..lostartcom

9. Now that you have a grasp on where to start, you can again submit us a Video Demo to the Forum and begin reading the topics there. We look forward to reviewing  you for a position as a TLA DJ.  Next, all DJ’s will sign a contract of understanding the system and what is expected of you as a TLA DJ. { DISCLOSURE LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM }This insures to everyone you have the knowledge of the system before you start. TLA has the best system in the world and we need to ensure that you understand our standards and rules before you start this awesome journey with our team. We are not just looking for a DJ. We are looking for leaders that understand proper promotions. We need people that understand our listeners deserve the best and will get this type of treatment at all costs. We are here for the people and the producers that make this wonderful music to give you the privilege to be a DJ. This is a big unity of respect and honesty on all levels. The world needs a better place and that’s what TlA is. We are here at all times for the public and their needs for raw talent and music. If you think you have what it takes? We need you!

10. There is a schedule that syncs to your time zone located above the chat room in the Live Stream. Please look carefully at this before making a choice of being a TLA DJ. We are not here to find you a slot. As a TLA DJ, you can take open slots and Fills for any extra time you want to put into it aside of your own show (of course you will be responsible for communicating with DJ’s and staff communication is the of the highest priority). We encourage special events and we do insist on Live P.A. shows that can help your ratings.

Highlight and get to know your favorite artists. You are your own Boss with TLA. We are only a hub and you are the only one limiting the potential creativity and success of your show. You bring us what you have and we in return bring you to a bigger platform for better promotions for the artist and TLA. Get the public involved with your potential show. We are not responsible to bring your crowd. Your success lies in your efforts to keep this growing station alive through your show. We are a team. We are here to teach each other the tricks of the trade and make this an easier process for recognition. Do you have what it takes?

TLA can use ALL talents to the station. You do not have to be a DJ / Producer to be apart of this growing team. We are always looking for blog writers, computer techs, web techs, programmers, people to run pages to even outside involvement looking in as a spectator. We want to have someone to cover every aspect and angle of this industry. We value people and life and hope you come and join the team. You may post up in the forum as a DJ would or use any one of the other ways of dipping into the social stream with TLA.

Mission Statement.

In October 2010 a New Company Called the-lost-art.com had emerged. In spite of all the Internet Radio stations out there. This company Demanded that it could do a better job to Promote Music in a Respectful and more honest way. The Lost Art had already had over 7 years Radio Experience and over 20 years of Mixing. With the Help of Many other Music lovers, we ban together to make a better world for all involved in the lost art of Mixing! This is the FIRST Real Live VIDEO/TV Station that solely Drives the purpose of Keeping the Mixing Industry Clean. With all the New Technology in mixing devices… Its lost the Real vibe and Heart of why we call people DJ’s! The preservation of a True DJ that puts in the Time to learn this tedious craft is what we represent! To be able to take a Live video Station and provide a better way for sales on the Artist, Equipment to even clothing that our DJ’s use will be on the forefront of the Future. The other Common Mistake that is found in the Radio Industry is Bias Genre Based stations that only allow certain music to be played. We have found this to be the biggest mistake due to the Fact numbers are in ALL Genres make up a bigger piece of advertising.

With the New Technology In video Comes super potential for Major marketing and Advertising! To grow this company In this fashion will Change the way everyone looks at Internet Radio / TV. The most common goal for the Lost Art is Unity, Respect for ones craft, honesty in all we do and proper promotions. To watch others Accomplish the Same goals in one place is Priceless. We will do anything and everything we can to insure this mission never strays away from the common goals.

*Basic Code of conduct.*

1. Have Fun.

2.Respect one and anthers Craft and Genres

3. No fighting in the public chat PERIOD! Looks bad on all of us. If you see this activity going on, please pull aside the persons to defeat the situation and if needed report them to TLA.

4. Wait for the next show.  Communication is key between shows. Any gaps cause listeners to leave. It is mandatory for all DJ’s to fill a 2 hours slot unless its been ran through the board for other changes in the slot.

5. Consistency is the key to success. You have to stay in their face weekly to get your name out there! Missing shows only hurts your name and the DJ’s coming on next! This is not what we want for our listeners. Please if you are going to miss a show, let someone know so we can try and fill the dead space.

6. Just because you do your show does not mean that you can not support the other dJ’s on this station! Its never fun to support others and get nothing in return. This does not show a strong community of DJ’s and friends! If there is a chance you are at home or even not. Please try and show some support to both the Lost Art and the Other dJ’s.

7. Poke your head into others show. This will help promote your show on your days and also show a strong brotherhood amongst the DJ’s. Its always nice to have numbers!

8. The FB Fan page has been opened for all DJ to be an Admin. This will only increase your chances of live listeners by using this. Everyone has the same status. This will also help update the FaceBook box in the Lost Art Chat Room. If you have special shows… PROMOTE THEM! We can not be there all the time to support every DJ. This will ensure that we all are promoted equally!

9. Any DJ affiliated with the Lost Art has an obligation of promoting the logo or name on out going shows! We need the exposure and you need the back! Lets work as a team on getting the word out on the Lost Art by live dJ set out on parties and shows!

10. If you have a live show that you would like promoted out on the Lost Art, let someone know so we can promote the second video being opened as a live show! We do not want to ask any scheduled DJ’s not to spin on their time slots!

11. If there is an open slot on the schedule you are more than willing to fill the spot! Any DJ is better than no DJ! We thank you for your enthusiasm to want to keep the music live!

12. We are always on the hunt for new talent and DJ’s. Anyone that is brought to the Lost Art by one of our DJ’s will have top priority of filling them a slot!

13. We are always looking for new sponsors. If this is brought to The Lost Art by one of the dJ’s. There will be a monthly compensation for this feat! This is true!

14. Be kind to one and another. We are a family. If one goes down we all go down.  We want to know if there is a problem at home… We want to know if you’re not in a good mind set! We are here to help. We are only human and need someone at times. There are many ways to turn to the Lost Art for help!

15. We want your ideas. This is a company of opportunity! We all love music and would love to peruse a career out of this. Well… Lets do it then. The more we can help your ideas of sales to sponsorships, the more we all make out of this.

16. Promote your videos! This is one of the best promotional tools in the world! Let people see what you do!

17. Producers of The Lost Art – get in touch with someone about The Lost Art Label and releases!

18. If you feel like The Lost Art at any point in time is not doing what we say we will, let us know. We do not need anyone with balled up energy. There are many ways to further self and motivations in a positive way with in the community. WE CAN AND WILL WORK ANY DISPUTES OUT!

19.There is not one person here more important than the other! It all has to come from each individual to make this mighty machine work. One show { one Screw } That is missing can make the whole thing collapse! You are more valued as a dJ or person to the Lost Art than you will ever know. Everyone has been hand selected for this mission and we could NEVER do it without you!

20. Always be positive inside The Lost Art and out! People really do look up to you! We have a very strong rep for being a true and honest team! We hope The Lost Art brings out the best in everything you do! We have surrounded ourselves with the best from around the World to help push this to the next level! This will be a life changing experience for everyone involved. The world has been waiting for this moment! Its time to give it to them.

21.To help any DJ at any skill level with knowledge of the Trade. Our weak links our our strong links.

22. To help provide Music to any unfortunate DJ for The Lost Art! Everyone needs some help sometimes!

23. To never turn our heads to Lower end producers! Always find a solution to help promote these guys! One day these producers can be SUPER STARS!

24. Our Paying Sponsors is what Makes the station work!

25. If a Message is sent out by The Lost Art! it is Mandatory for our DJ’s to respond Back to insure you understand what is being presented.

ALL DJ MUST SIGH A DISCLOSURE SHEET and DJ CONTRACT Before STARTING! Print this out and be ahead of the game.

The Lost Art

CONFIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT dated __________________, 20___ , by and between The Lost Art, a Colorado Corporation,The Lost Art and ____________(“Recipient”).

WHEREAS, The Lost Art and Recipient, for their mutual benefit and pursuant to a working relationship which has been or may be established, anticipate that The Lost Art may disclose or deliver to a working relationship which has been or may be established, anticipate that The Lost Art may disclose or deliver to Recipient documents, components, parts, information, drawings, data, sketches, plans programs, specifications, techniques, processes, software, inventions and other materials, both written and oral, of a secret, confidential or proprietary nature, including without limitation any and all information relating to marketing, finance, forecasts, invention, research, design or development of information system and any supportive or incidental subsystems, and any and all subject matter claimed in or disclosed by any patent application prepared or filed by or behalf of by The Lost Art, in any jurisdiction, and any amendments or supplements thereto (collectively, “Proprietary Information”); and

WHEREAS, The Lost Art desires to assure that the confidentiality of any Proprietary Information is maintained;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, and the mutual convenants contained herein, ABC Company and Recipient hereby agree as follows:

1. For a period of sixty (60) months from the date hereof, Recipient shall hold in trust and confidence, and not disclose to others or use for Recipient’s own benefit or for the benefit of another, any Proprietary Information which is disclosed to Recipient by The Lost Art at any time between the date hereof and twelve (12) months thereafter. Recipient shall disclose Proprietary Information received under this Agreement to person within its organization only if such persons (i) have a need to know and (ii) are bound in writing to protect the confidentiality of such Proprietary Information. This paragraph 1 shall survive and continue after any expiration or termination of this Agreement and shall bind Recipient, its employees, agents, representatives, successors, heirs and assigns.

2. The undertakings and obligations of Recipient under this Agreement shall not apply to any Proprietary Information which: (a) is described in an issued patent anywhere in the world, is disclosed in a printed publication available to the public, or is otherwise in the public domain through no action or fault of Recipient; (b) is generally disclosed to third parties by The Lost Art without restriction on such third parties, or is approved for release by written authorization of The Lost Art; (c) if not designated “confidential” at the time of first disclosure hereunder, or is not later designated in writing by The Lost Art within thirty (30) days from disclosure to Recipient to be of a secret, confidential or proprietary nature; or (d) is shown to The Lost Art by Recipient, within ten (10) days from disclosure, by underlying documentation to have been known by Recipient before receipt from The Lost Art and/or to have been developed by Recipient completely independent of any disclosure by The Lost Art.

3. Title to all property received by Recipient from The Lost Art, including all Proprietary Information, shall remain at all times the sole property of The Lost Art, and this Agreement shall not be construed to grant to Recipient any patents, licenses or similar rights to such property and Proprietary Information disclosed to Recipient hereunder.

4. Recipient shall, upon request of The Lost Art, return to The Lost Art all documents, drawings and other tangible materials, including all Proprietary Information and all manifestation thereof, delivered to Recipient, and all copies and reproductions thereof.

5. The parties further agree to the following terms and conditions:

i. Any breach by Recipient of any of Recipient’s obligations under this Agreement will result in irreparable inquiry to The Lost Art for which damages and other legal remedies will be inadequate. In seeking enforcement of any of these obligations, The Lost Art will be entitled (in addition to other remedies) to preliminary and permanent injunctive and other equitable relief to prevent, discontinue and/or restrain the breach of this Agreement.

ii. If any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, then such provision shall be construed and limited to the extent necessary, or severed if necessary, in order to eliminate such invalidity or unenforceability, and the other provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.

iii. In any dispute over whether information or matter is Proprietary Information hereunder, it shall be the burden of Recipient to show both that such contested information or matter is not Proprietary Information within the meaning of this Agreement, and that it does not constitute a trade secret under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act or successor or similar law in effect in the State of Colorado.

iv. No delay or omission by either party in exercising any rights under this Agreement will operate as a waiver of that or any other right. A waiver or consent given by either party on any one occasion is effective only in that instance and will not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any right on any other occasion.

v. This Agreement shall be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

vi. This Agreement is governed by and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, and the courts of Colorado shall be the exclusive forum.

vii. This Agreement is in addition to any prior written agreement between The Lost Art and Recipient relating to the subject matter of this agreement; in the event of any disparity or conflict between the provision of such agreements, the provision which is more protective of Proprietary Information shall control. This Agreement may not be modified, in whole or in part, except by an agreement in writing signed by The Lost Art and Recipient.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

The Lost Art

By: ______________________

Signature

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Printed Name

______________________

Title

RECIPIENT

By: ______________________

Signature

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Printed Name

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