FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Playing music is the fun part. With the cost of the equipment, with a 5% cost of what I bring, and the cost of travel to the event and consultations, and the cost of the music, Pro streaming services, marketing, it all adds up to more than what people realize. I have been offering excellent value by keeping overhead costs low. I offer lighting packages based on inside and outside venues and how much lighting is required. Additional hours from the original quote is very cheap, because playing longer is the fun part. Simply request my DJ packages summary for details.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I generally have a phone conversation to make sure we can confirm I can meet your basic requirements, then meet in person, sometimes at the venue with the hosts of the party to talk about specific details of the party. I discuss what I have to offer, and any options, along with the price breakdown. From there if they let me know they wish to book me, we can go into greater details of my vision after hearing music preferences, the type of mood created in the room from lighting, and get started with specific song requests if they have already identified special songs to play. The more information shared with me early can lead to their needs being met more completely. And very important to get a feel for the personalities of the hosts which will pay off on event day. And in the case of weddings, I will offer to be there during the rehearsal to prep the participants on different music cues.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have had several jobs that were highly technical, involving working under tight schedules, high pressure situations . Public speaking at professional conferences and public forums and DJ events are common place for me. Then came years of dance training which led to music training. A lot of research and practice at home is involved. Read several books and have a few DJ mentors outside of the area. With a lot of effort, it is easy to surpass DJ's that grow stale in equipment and methods.