Frequently Asked Questions
Do you charge set up fees? No, the time starts when I start playing music and ends with the last dance.
Are you going to be our DJ? Yes, I am an owner-operated company. The references that you read about is me and not a random DJ from my company. Some companies expand and hire many DJ's to increase profit and not individual event quality. My main purpose on your wedding day is to provide top-notch quality service to the best of my ability.
Why are your prices so low? I like to keep it simple. Rates start at $795 for Friday or Sunday and $995 on Saturdays for your wedding reception up to 5 hours. Most will agree it is a fair price where both the client and the DJ are happy. This pricing structure provides a consistent event schedule of over 60+ weddings annually. Dance Floor Lighting included at that price.
Do you have references? Yes. If you click on the YELP link above this text, those are the most current referrals from past clients as recent as this past weekend. I follow up with a request for references after every event.
Do you accept credit cards? Yes. For your convenience, Visa & MasterCard are accepted at no additional charge. Venmo is also a preferred method of payment.
What time do you arrive? My estimated time of arrival is 2 hours before the event to remove the probability of not being on time due to events outside of my control; traffic, accidents, weather, etc... It actually only takes as fast as 15-30 minutes to begin playing music in most cases.
Do you charge a travel fee? No, there is no travel fee since I contract only events in the local San Diego County Community.
What if you get sick? I will always be "on". In over 20 years of business, I have never missed an event due to illness. Worst case scenario, I have a handful of other DJ's I count on to do a good job.
What do you wear? You choose depending on your preference. Suit & tie, semi-formal, or nice casual are what most prefer.
Will you be moving your system between ceremony and reception? No. I will have a complete main reception DJ system set up and ready to go in the reception room. The ceremony is a separate mobile system with a mixing board, speaker system, iPad, and microphones.
Will our guests be able to hear the officiant and our vows? Yes. I use a professional wired lavaliere microphone discreetly hidden on the officiant's attire and ensures there will not be a word missed due to common wireless drop outs or squelches. The "omni-directional microphone will pick up sound from the officiant, bride, and groom. This ensures that all your guests can clearly hear your vows during the ceremony. A handheld microphone is also included for any bridal party readings. A single Bose line array speaker system is rated for up to 500 guests. In remote locations without access to electricity, our battery-operated system is used for the ceremony.
Is dance floor lighting included? Yes. This is standard for all evening events.
Do you have uplighting? Yes. I carry the state of the art LED uplighting that can be any solid color to match with your theme during dinner and then can be changed to fade colors or sound activated to add a little extra energy during high energy dancing. An offer of the first 6 uplights for $100 is available for weddings only.
What types of music do you play? I can play any style of music you choose in advance. My on-site library consists of over 40,000+ songs and immediate access to 20 million other songs in existence. In this day and age, almost any song is available on the go and can be retrieved during the course of the event. You gotta love living in the Millenium.
Can we choose the songs? Yes. It's best to limit your dance song list to approximately 20-30 songs which will enable me to take song requests from your guests and also input music that I feel will keep the party moving according to your tastes and preferences. Some clients choose the option to leave most of the music choice up to me so a quick interview on your favorite groups and genres will allow me to use my experience and expertise to work. I also recommend clients to customize music for their cocktail, dinner, and formalities. It is also their option to be as specific or as general as they want.
What is your style of DJ'ing? Anyway you want it! Most events require the energy of an MC to inform the guests of events occurring then playing the right mix of music and involvement with guest requests when the open dancing begins. If you prefer the style to be more extraverted and involved during the dancing or minimal vocals from the beginning, my job is to meet and exceed those expectations. I've found this recipe of personalized service to be the key to a happy customer.
How do I get started? It's your option to either meet with me for an initial meeting, have a phone conference, or simply book your event online in order to reserve your date on my calendar. I will send you a client log-in with the first link being the "booking form" to fill out and send back with a deposit. Your personal log-in will also have the forms to be completed at your convenience consisting of the planning form, event timeline, and music requests.
Have you accidentally doubled booked a date? No. Once a deposit is received for a specific date, I immediately close access to that date. If a customer clicks on your date on my calendar, it will prompt them that the date is no longer available and does not ask for any additional information. I focus on doing the best job I can one event at a time.
What type of equipment do you have? All professional DJ equipment including the Numark NS4FX DJ Mixer & MacBook Pro is the brain of it all. This system allows me to mix the music seamlessly if necessary during the dance portion of the evening. I provide the top-of-the-line Bose L1 Model II B2 Bass for weddings of 50 to 500 guests. Most DJs wouldn't fathom spending $6,000 just on their amplifier and speaker system but I believe in excellent sound quality and providing my clients the very best sound system available on the market today. Wireless microphone for speeches and toasts are standard. A discreet lavaliere microphone for your wedding ceremony. A second separate powerful battery operated ceremony system allows the flexibility of ceremonies to be held on the beach, a park, or any other remote location.
Do you carry back up equipment? Yes. There is back up equipment on site and immediate response. The enclosed trailer has back up amplifiers, speakers, mixers, computers and music players.
Do you carry liability insurance? Yes. Some venues require verification of insurance and I'm more than happy to supply them a copy.
Are you going to be our DJ? Yes, I am an owner-operated company. The references that you read about is me and not a random DJ from my company. Some companies expand and hire many DJ's to increase profit and not individual event quality. My main purpose on your wedding day is to provide top-notch quality service to the best of my ability.
Why are your prices so low? I like to keep it simple. Rates start at $795 for Friday or Sunday and $995 on Saturdays for your wedding reception up to 5 hours. Most will agree it is a fair price where both the client and the DJ are happy. This pricing structure provides a consistent event schedule of over 60+ weddings annually. Dance Floor Lighting included at that price.
Do you have references? Yes. If you click on the YELP link above this text, those are the most current referrals from past clients as recent as this past weekend. I follow up with a request for references after every event.
Do you accept credit cards? Yes. For your convenience, Visa & MasterCard are accepted at no additional charge. Venmo is also a preferred method of payment.
What time do you arrive? My estimated time of arrival is 2 hours before the event to remove the probability of not being on time due to events outside of my control; traffic, accidents, weather, etc... It actually only takes as fast as 15-30 minutes to begin playing music in most cases.
Do you charge a travel fee? No, there is no travel fee since I contract only events in the local San Diego County Community.
What if you get sick? I will always be "on". In over 20 years of business, I have never missed an event due to illness. Worst case scenario, I have a handful of other DJ's I count on to do a good job.
What do you wear? You choose depending on your preference. Suit & tie, semi-formal, or nice casual are what most prefer.
Will you be moving your system between ceremony and reception? No. I will have a complete main reception DJ system set up and ready to go in the reception room. The ceremony is a separate mobile system with a mixing board, speaker system, iPad, and microphones.
Will our guests be able to hear the officiant and our vows? Yes. I use a professional wired lavaliere microphone discreetly hidden on the officiant's attire and ensures there will not be a word missed due to common wireless drop outs or squelches. The "omni-directional microphone will pick up sound from the officiant, bride, and groom. This ensures that all your guests can clearly hear your vows during the ceremony. A handheld microphone is also included for any bridal party readings. A single Bose line array speaker system is rated for up to 500 guests. In remote locations without access to electricity, our battery-operated system is used for the ceremony.
Is dance floor lighting included? Yes. This is standard for all evening events.
Do you have uplighting? Yes. I carry the state of the art LED uplighting that can be any solid color to match with your theme during dinner and then can be changed to fade colors or sound activated to add a little extra energy during high energy dancing. An offer of the first 6 uplights for $100 is available for weddings only.
What types of music do you play? I can play any style of music you choose in advance. My on-site library consists of over 40,000+ songs and immediate access to 20 million other songs in existence. In this day and age, almost any song is available on the go and can be retrieved during the course of the event. You gotta love living in the Millenium.
Can we choose the songs? Yes. It's best to limit your dance song list to approximately 20-30 songs which will enable me to take song requests from your guests and also input music that I feel will keep the party moving according to your tastes and preferences. Some clients choose the option to leave most of the music choice up to me so a quick interview on your favorite groups and genres will allow me to use my experience and expertise to work. I also recommend clients to customize music for their cocktail, dinner, and formalities. It is also their option to be as specific or as general as they want.
What is your style of DJ'ing? Anyway you want it! Most events require the energy of an MC to inform the guests of events occurring then playing the right mix of music and involvement with guest requests when the open dancing begins. If you prefer the style to be more extraverted and involved during the dancing or minimal vocals from the beginning, my job is to meet and exceed those expectations. I've found this recipe of personalized service to be the key to a happy customer.
How do I get started? It's your option to either meet with me for an initial meeting, have a phone conference, or simply book your event online in order to reserve your date on my calendar. I will send you a client log-in with the first link being the "booking form" to fill out and send back with a deposit. Your personal log-in will also have the forms to be completed at your convenience consisting of the planning form, event timeline, and music requests.
Have you accidentally doubled booked a date? No. Once a deposit is received for a specific date, I immediately close access to that date. If a customer clicks on your date on my calendar, it will prompt them that the date is no longer available and does not ask for any additional information. I focus on doing the best job I can one event at a time.
What type of equipment do you have? All professional DJ equipment including the Numark NS4FX DJ Mixer & MacBook Pro is the brain of it all. This system allows me to mix the music seamlessly if necessary during the dance portion of the evening. I provide the top-of-the-line Bose L1 Model II B2 Bass for weddings of 50 to 500 guests. Most DJs wouldn't fathom spending $6,000 just on their amplifier and speaker system but I believe in excellent sound quality and providing my clients the very best sound system available on the market today. Wireless microphone for speeches and toasts are standard. A discreet lavaliere microphone for your wedding ceremony. A second separate powerful battery operated ceremony system allows the flexibility of ceremonies to be held on the beach, a park, or any other remote location.
Do you carry back up equipment? Yes. There is back up equipment on site and immediate response. The enclosed trailer has back up amplifiers, speakers, mixers, computers and music players.
Do you carry liability insurance? Yes. Some venues require verification of insurance and I'm more than happy to supply them a copy.
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