One old standby for any musician's name is to make a reference to a musical concept or piece of terminology. Some of the most famous artists of all time have used this well-worn trick (see: The Beatles, The Moody Blues, etc.). Ideally, if you do this, you might want to make reference to musical terms that are likely to be understood by a wide audience for instance, while almost everyone knows what a "beat" is, not everyone will know what the term "syncopation" means. Below are just a few ideas for the types of words you may want to incorporate into your name: Musical terminology (beat, note, tempo, chord, song, symphony, etc.) Music genres (rock, disco, techno, etc.) Specific songs or bands (for example, Radiohead, Phoenix, and The Rolling Stones are all named after other bands' songs). Some musical artists, including DJs, choose to simply use their real name as their stage name. Others, however, modify their name in a way that makes it catchy or memorable. Some even choose to change their name in a way that makes it a pun or play on words your ability to do this, obviously, depends on what your actual name is. For example, M.I.A, the Sri Lankan rapper with international hits like "Paper Planes", uses a name that is a play on her own (Maya), as well as a reference to the abbreviation for the term "Missing in Action". Another well known example is Eminem this name is a reference to the artist's initials (MM, for Marshall Mathers) as well as the phonetic pronunciation of his old stage name (M&M). If there are certain things, places, people, or ideas in your life that are extremely important to you, consider referencing them (or just outright including them) in your DJ name. There are a huge range of possible topics to draw from that range from silly to grim whatever is important to you in life is fair game. Below are just a few ideas of the sorts of things you may want to consider using in your name: Religious references (see: Matisyahu) Political references (see: Rage Against the Machine) Literary references (see: Modest Mouse, As I Lay Dying) References to specific people or places (see: Lynyrd Skynyrd) Sometimes, it's easiest to come up with a good name simply by studying other people's name. However, when you're trying to get inspiration from the names of great DJs, remember that your ultimate goal is to stand out from the pack not blend into it. Just a few of the most influential DJs and beatmakers ever from the worlds of dance music and hip hop are listed below there are many, many more: DJ Shadow Tiesto Belleville 3 A-Trak Grandmaster Flash Diplo Jam Master Jay Deadmau5

Summary: Use a musical reference. Modify your own name. Include ideas that are important to you. Be familiar with the world's most famous DJs.

Do not show the bullies that you feel hurt and they've succeeded in affecting you; just walk away as if you didn't mind it. Bullies gain satisfaction from making others feel hurt or uncomfortable, so reacting to them will only encourage them further. The bully wants attention and if you show them that they are emotionally hurting you, they will get more pleasure out of doing it. This tactic may backfire depending on the bully, so read the situation carefully. Some bullies will feel safe tormenting you (as they enjoy that action itself) if they see that you aren't suffering from their actions. You cannot talk sense to an irrational person. Walk away with dignity, saying you have better things to do with your time. If it continues, stand up for yourself. Whether it continues or not, be sure to stand up for others who are being bullied. Everyone has an inner strength to draw on; the problem with bullying is that many bullies try to make you feel that you lack this strength and that you're less of a person because of this. It's not true; beware the deliberate attempt to belittle you and cause you to feel weak. Sometimes we think they can take everything we have as a person away from us. Believe that you are stronger than they are because deep down you are stronger than they are and stronger than they ever will be. Try to avoid them in school and social situations. If they take the same route that you do, try a different way; if they can't find you, they can't bully you. Try your best to avoid them but don't show that you are avoiding them. They will usually read this as fear or success, and they will bully you more as a result. Always walk with a friend; there's safety in numbers. Most bullies will be deterred if people in their camp aren't around. They don't want to get in trouble, and if your friends are around, that could happen. This will only please the bully, and they will often chip in with their own ridicule and humiliation to lower your self-esteem. You're just sinking to their level with the target still being yourself. There is nothing funny about bullying, and agreeing with them whether it's about you or someone else is just exacerbating the problem. Jokes aren't appropriate in the situation, even if it feels like they're diffusing the tension. They're really just fueling the fire. If accomplished in public, this can elicit laughter from surrounding peers or victims at the bully's expense. This is a bully's worst nightmare, as they are de-throned from their position of power over you. Remember not to show the bully the attention they are hungry for, as this will allow the bully the pleasure of actually hurting others emotionally. Avoid insulting the bully if they have a history of physically bullying you since this instigates a conflict you can't win. Instead of exacerbating the situation, walk away. Report this to an authority figure if you believe you are in danger. Do not keep on doing this as this could result in the bully to beat you up. Also, try to come up with good comebacks (or as they are called, "roasts") to de-throne them even more, and counter-roast them when they successfully roast you. Bullies usually aren't very smart or witty, so you can use this to your advantage. Here are a couple of ideas: Laugh at everything they say, and the worse the insult, the harder you should laugh. Try to think of it as something really funny and actually laugh. This is undeniably frustrating to bullies because they want you to cry, not laugh. Scream a quote at the top of your lungs to their face. You should only try this when they've tread on your feet or in general, are doing something wordlessly annoying. There are many good things to quote, such as the first verse of Jabberwocky, songs that have been mostly forgotten, ("I am I, Don Quixote, the Man of La Mancha") or make up some of your own ("I would like a dollar so I can buy a fish!"). In this case, random is the keyword. The bully might be so surprised that you can cause laughter or, at a minimum, get away. If they think you're crazy, that's okay too!

Summary: Show minimal reaction to their bullying. Feel your inner strength. Work your way around the bullies. Do not make jokes at your own expense to try to prove that there is nothing that the bully can do to hurt your feelings. Reflect an insult back to a verbal attacker. Outsmart the bully.

You will need a double-sided (coarse and fine grit) synthetic sharpening stone. You will also need a honing steel, which is typically sold in the form of a lightly-grooved, magnetized iron rod. Both of these materials can be found at your local hardware store. Sharpening stones have two sides with different grits. The grit measures how rough the stone is, and thus how severely it sharpens. Higher numbers stand for finer grits meaning the lowest number is the roughest surface. This hand provides the control and keeps the edge down on the stone as you work.
Summary: Gather the necessary materials. Hold the knife with the handle in your dominant hand so that your index finger is on the edge of the blade, almost where it meets the stone.