FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a member of the American DJ Association and we meet every month to network, exchange ideas and discuss the Industry's latest trends. I value the friendships that I have developed over the years being a member of this group.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
When I was in middle school I would spend countless hours listening to the radio (instead of doing my homework!) because it seemed like the radio DJs were always having fun on the air. When I was in college, at Western Connecticut State University, I joined the staff of their Award-Winning campus radio station, WXCI. While there, I got a weekend air shift at one of the local commercial stations WLAD/98Q and eventually became the Promotions Director and Afternoon Drive DJ. I have also worked at KC-101 with my former DJ Partner, doing their live on air Saturday Night Dance Party at Toad's Place in New Haven. I've also worked at WRKI (I-95fm) a Classic Rock Station. My TV experience was in Production at Channel 20 WTXX in Waterbury and some local Public Access work.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Don't get fooled! It's amazing how many "new" DJs there are in our area. You'd never know that they're new, judging by the looks of their website however - containing amazing pictures of all their equipment and such. Please realize that a lot of these newer DJs may not possess the necessary experience, commitment (or backup equipment) to insure that your Event is a success. Equipment is just stuff and anyone can buy stuff. They can have the "stuff" to make an Event look good but, if they "can't read a crowd", motivate people to dance or are afraid of speaking in front of people - then, what good is the "stuff"?