FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
There's no standard pricing. I won't work for free, unless I'm trading work for someone that could help me with one of my projects in the future. I'm always open to negotiations, but it has to at least cover the cost of travel, equipment rental, and time that my colleague or I will be needed at the event. Private Parties - $100-$150 an hour. Again, it could be much less if you were to possibly have someone that's attending your party that is looking to hire someone for something similar. Bars, clubs, music venues - this has a bit broader price range. A few hours performing at a bar may only be $200 a night, depending whether or not they can provide adequate sound, it could be less. Video production, sound design, camera work - this is where you'll find the best deals. I'm trying to build up this part of the business so I'm more interested in having projects pitched to me and giving great rates in hopes of finding even more clients to work with.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First, I look at the job request and make sure that I'm able to do it. Then I check what their budget is. I'm very reasonable and I'm open to negotiations. However, a lot of people will put down $300-$500 as their budget for someone to DJ their wedding, and as any professional will tell you, that's a job that's not worth taking. If you're just starting out, or its local, then maybe. A DJ that is good at their job will charge around $1000-$1500. Clients only look at the amount of time they'll be actually DJ'ing, what most people forget is travel time, unload-load out time, equipment rental or purchase for the "just in case" scenario. Also that typically a wedding goes past the set time. The customer needs to be upfront with what they want and what they can do without. Don't ask for a fog machine if your budget is $500. Most of us don't have fog machines or the dry ice to make them work so that would require renting one. --IMPORTANT-- Always make sure you (the customer) are always on the same page. Communication is everything. Just look at one of my less flattering reviews. This was a simple case of miscommunication.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm certified in Digital Media Production. My certification is from Specs Howard. I also studied at Art Institute in their Audio Production Bachelor of Science program. I also won the 'Producers Pick' award at The National Singing Star Competition Detroit 2014. My certifications are for the following software programs and hardware. Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe After Effects Final Cut Pro X Motion Audio-Visual production Logic Pro X Pro Tools DSLR Videography