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HOW
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Through the years I have talked
with many people that have had, or have seen a party ruined by an
inexperienced / unprofessional Disc Jockey. Remember, the music will
be one of the most important parts of your party. If the DJ / KJ you hire
doesn't have much experience, or you are getting a price too good to
be true, he probably has just enough experience to ruin your party. I
hate to say this but, this is one of those times that you will get
what you pay for. I know it can be a challenging task finding the
right company for your event, especially if you have never done it
before. Below you will find an outline that will give you the
knowledge you need in choosing the right entertainer for your party.
Remember, you can't redo that special day. So please take your time
and really check out who you are considering of hiring. Thanks. |
Be careful of disc jockey companies that claim
to be
The Best or
Voted
No.1,
or who say they are
Award
Winning ,
there is no such voting, or any offical awards given out, they
are misrepresenting themselves to you.
Disc
Jockey Associations:
Just because a Mobile Disc Jockey is a member of one of the many Dj
associations throughout the country, there is no guarantee that they are of
Professional Quality. Just like a pure breed dog
with
AKC
papers is
also no guarantee that the dog comes without flaws.
The best thing anyone can do who is looking to
hire a
DJ / KJ is to check those current
and old
references
and use their gut instincts.
Two
Disc Jockeys For The Price Of One:
What a deal!!, or is it??? Some companies will tell you that they send
out two disc jockeys to your event
because you get a better performance that way.
NOT TRUE,
you only need
one experienced
DJ /
KJ
at your event. The reason they send out two disc jockeys is because
one does not have enough experience to handle your
event, and what you will actually end up getting is two disc jockeys
with
minimal experience. The only reason for a second
DJ/ KJ
, is for set-up
needs, more than one set-up, or when there are steps to carry
your heavy equipment up.
Licensing and Bonding
There is no actual licensing or bonding for disc
jockeys, except for local city or county business licenses, if
required by them at all .
Insurance:
Every Disc Jockey should carry liability insurance.
Beware
of On Line References:
they are generally set up as a letter from a supposedly past client
and will usually say something like this:
"Really helped to make our wedding
reception a special day and met our every expectation and more. Thank
you!"
Sandy & Doug/Wedding Reception
"We all had such a great time
dancing to the music you played. Everyone is raving! Thanks again for
everything!"
Tami & Shawn/Wedding Reception
"We would recommend you much better
than other DJs we've seen at other weddings we been to. Thanks!"
Jason/Wedding Reception
Who
are these people? Do they really exist? Why do they not allow you
to talk with them? Do
not go with those. Anybody can type up some letters
and make
them selves sound like a million bucks, just like I did here.
You
want to actually
talk
with recent & past clients.
Remember, after all the hours of planning, and all the expense of your
event, success will come right down to how well your entertainer does
his or her job. An Experienced Entertainer will make all the
difference in the world towards the final out come of your event.
1. Experience:
Since music is one of the most important parts
of your wedding reception, an experienced entertainer can make it
a truly memorable occasion.
2.
Current references: always offer current & old references without being asked.
This way, you can speak with clients who have recently hired my
services and get their unbiased opinion on my performance. If a
company does not offer
references,
Be
cautious
of
their professionalism.
3.
Backup equipment:Carrying back-up equipment will insure that
The
Show Will Go On
should a problem occur. Lack of a spare amp, mixer, CD player, etc. could mean the end of
your special occasion.
4.
Beware of middlemen:Talent or booking agencies often use
less experienced (cheaper) talent to maximize their profits. By dealing
directly with a professional mobile disc jockey service, you know
who you are booking and what to expect.
5. Music resources: A professional mobile
DJ & KJ
company will always
carry a wide variety of music covering all
styles of danceable music, from the Big Band Swing Era through the
latest dance hits of today. This enables them to cover almost
any request they receive from you and your guests.
Professionalism,
experience, and
cooperation
are all qualities
to look
for when choosing your entertainer. Your special
event is successful
as the result of many
things coming
together in the right way at the
right time. As the owner
of SIR
DANCEALOT PRODUCTIONS,
I realize that many
of you are doing this for the first time. I hope
this
outline will help you select the best possible entertainer. If you
have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time. Thank you.
Sincerely,
John
S. Gomez

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