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human
Good morning! Not much of a jazz enthusiast, but can talk radio...
gpt
*hands at sides* Ok. Well do you like to listen to then.
human
I used to work in radio, but my listening preferences were to light rock...sorta like Beatles and Stones.
gpt
Thats cool, were you a dj. That would be an awesome job. I personally like country music.

human
Yeah...I like country music from like mid 90s to now. I was a radio DJ and a club DJ, retired now. But, being on the radio was pretty neat.
gpt
I would be afraid to say something I shouldnt. LOL. So did you go to school to be a dj.
human
Yes, but you just always had to remember that being on the radio was your job...LOL. Yes, I went to the Ohio School Of Broadcasting (it's called something else now though). In fact, I didn't spend too much time in radio as I found that I would make more money playing in the clubs...so I went that way instead.
gpt
I would imagine it being more fun in the clubs to. Im interested in the technical aspects of it. Like, how a radio works. How somebody speaks into a mic and it goes out over the airwaves.
human
I was never to educated in that aspect of radio, except to say that you would talk into a microphone, and there were generators (quite powerful actually) that would power your voice (or music) up through those giant antennas you could see. Built high so that they can transmit what you were saying to radios that would pick up the signal that was being sent.
gpt
*eyes widen* I dont know I just find that stuff interesting. So is there good money in being a dj.
human
*raises eyebrows* As far as being a radio DJ, it depends on the market that you're in. If you are in say New York, Los Angeles or Chicago...you will make big bucks. Then there's middle market like Milwaukee, Cleveland, or Spokane where the money is a little less great, but you can earn a living. Then there's the small markets, from small towns where you broadcast farm reports, and little things like that. And you don't get much money at all...maybe minimum wage, and that's where generally everyone  starts at. I got lucky in starting in the middle market.
gpt
So the more people you got listening the more money you make. Makes sense. I would think you could make a living just doing parties and stuff like that. Karaoke is big around here.
human
Yes, as far as not being on radio...the gigs paid a lot more! And yes I did karaoke shows as well. Did almost every type of DJ job that could be done. Parties, VFW halls, weddings as well as the clubs. Heck, I was making anywhere from 50-150 bucks an hour. As opposed to minimum pay for the radio stations, which is why I chose doing that instead of radio
gpt
*laughs* Thats pretty good money if you can stay busy. I would have thought the guys on the radio made more money than what you say. As much money there is in advertising.
human
Like I said, if you were in a big market in radio, you would make a ton of money. Not only in the on-air portion of the job, but they pay you a lot for doing on-the-air promotions from a location. More money than the advertising, though they make big coin as well
gpt
So did you ever get to hang out with anyone famous being a dj.
human
*leans forward* A there were a few...not HUGE famous, but local artists (Michael Stanley Band, Devo..etc), some big DJ's used to come to my shows. The whole key to do those gigs was you can't be afraid to talk into a microphone, and you had to choose your words wisely in public.
gpt
*leans slightly forward* I think that would be my downfall in it. I dont have a problem talking into a microphone, but watching my words might be a different story. I imagine that not even seeming to be a job. 
human
It all takes practice. That's why going to the radio school was so important! It taught me how to do it professionally! Thanks for the conversation this early in the day...LOL....felt like I was being interviewed.....see? You could make it in radio! Good questions and you didn't swear once....LOL. Have a Great day!
gpt
No problem. You seem like you have had an interesting life. Or at least work life. I appreciate the conversation. I learned a little bit from it, and thought it was very interesting.
human
Glad to hear that! Sometimes I feel like I haven't done a thing in life, then conversations like this one prove me wrong. Thanks again for that! Have a nice one!
gpt
You to thanks for the conversation.