CAN YOU TELL ME YOUR RATES AND AVAILABILITY?
Date, times and location can each affect your rate. Surveys show that 80% of the
success of your event will depend on your entertainment. So ask yourself - how much should you budget for something as important
as your DJ? Click here for rates and an instant quote.
CAN WE MEET OUR DJ / WHEN WILL OUR DJ BE SCHEDULED?
YES - you can meet
with our DJs before OR after you sign a contract. With either option, we will ask you to fill in our unique planning form, so
we can first match up the best DJ for you. We customize your event based on various criteria on our comprehensive planning form.
Since we know the strengths and weaknesses of all our DJs better than anyone, you do not have to worry about asking the important
questions. We will be happy to write your DJ's name on your contract for your peace of mind.
WHAT PERSONALITY SHOULD I CHOOSE?
We
have 5 personalities you can choose: Low key, Low-Moderate, Moderate/Master of ceremonies, Moderate-High and high profile.
Personality is strictly "verbal interaction on the microphone", and has little to do with music. Click here to help you decide
which is best for you.
WHAT ARE YOUR PAYMENT AND BOOKING TERMS?
In order to book our services, simply call and ask us to send you a
contract. A signed copy must be returned with a $150 deposit within 7 days. You may also fax your signed contract and
pay by credit card by clicking "Pay Online" on our website. Your balance is due 5 days before your event.
We do not charge extra for paying by credit card, because our bank does not charge us very much for the service, and it is convenient
for you. Click here to view a sample contract
IS GRATUITY INCLUDED IN YOUR RATE?
No, our rates do not include tips.
However, if you feel your DJ did a great job that is one of the best ways to say thank you.
WILL YOU PLAY THE MUSIC I REQUEST?
We can
play what you want and stay away from what you don't want and you can be as specific as you wish. One option is to create
a list of "must plays", "play if possible" and "do not plays" directly from our web site. Another option is to give us percentages
of each genre on our event planning guide and let the DJ read the crowd and use his experience. Naturally, you can do a little
of both too. Our online music library consists of the most requested songs and you are NOT limited to that list.
If you cannot find a song in our database, simply use the "Custom song" and add your entry. We will will be happy to play
any music you decide to provide.
HOW MANY SONGS I CAN PRE-SELECT?
Since some clients give us more songs than we have time to play, we
limit your pre-selected requests to 30 songs during the dance time (roughly 2 hours of music). If you pick the maximum number
of songs, your DJ will not be able to take requests or use his experience to read the crowd since this usually takes up all of the
dance time. When creating a request list, please remember the number of songs you request greatly affects which DJ will be scheduled
for your event. If a client provides a request list of more than 75% of dance portion of event, we take no responsibility
for crowd response.
DO YOU USE CDs or MP3?
Both! There are pros and cons to using one or the other. MP3 is great to use
if you do not want to carry around all the CDs and easier to manage. However, if a laptop stops working, you lose ALL the the
music. Also, the quality of CDs is absolutely the best. MP3 can only be as good as it is ripped (copied) from the original
CD. Of course, to use MP3, you need to use an MP3 player such as a laptop or ipod which are not as reliable as one may think.
So, even if your DJ uses primarily or all MP3, the CDs are still brought and used as backup.
HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE WILL MY DJ HAVE?
We
have been in business since 1978. We only hire DJs who have worked at least 100 events (roughly 3 years). This way, you
do not have to wonder if the DJ has "been there - done it before". We perform about 500 events per year. Remember, a DJ
with 10 years experience does NOT mean they have been doing weddings for 10 years! They could have done nothing but nightclubs
or pool parties for those 10 years.
CAN WE VIEW OUR DJ AT ANOTHER EVENT?
We DO NOT allow prospective clients to sit in on private events!
This is not professional and it is disrespectful to those clients. Most importantly, it will not reflect what happens on your
day. Clients are free to schedule in-person consultations with an office manager to discuss their event before signing any contract.
You can choose to have have a phone consultation, video conference or a face to face meeting prior to your event with your
DJ.
WHAT IS YOUR BACKUP POLICY?
We provide backup equipment AND paid backup DJs for every event. Furthermore, we have
a clause in our contract to cover that just to give you peace of mind.