Here's Some Tips To Help You Hire A Professional DJ
Here's Some Tips To Help You Hire A Professional DJ
Your event will most likely require music to satisfy all ages and musical tastes so ask about variety and the policy on requests.
Ask for a guarantee in writing. A professional DJ will be willing to give you a guarantee.
A good DJ will take the time to explain how they will handle the details of your event. They will be able to communicate well with you and should be willing to listen to your ideas and meet any special needs.
Your DJ should be familiar with most of the music you want and should know how to organize the event within your guidelines. Try to determine if your DJ has the ability and willingness to "read" and motivate the crowd.
Most reputable DJ's will be willing to provide you materials, song lists and informational planning sheets.
Be sure to check references and recommendations. Auditioning a DJ at a stranger's event is not usually practical. Remember, a good event is an individually customized event lasting 4 hours or more. The DJ may be providing activities and music as requested by the client and this may not be of the style or type that you require. Also, a good DJ is busy during a event and usually cannot take time out to explain what is going on and why. Some DJ's also consider it tacky to invite strangers to a event just to solicit new business. You wouldn't want that at your event.
The perfect DJ will be affordable, experienced and have good references. He or she will know music, communicate in a friendly and helpful manner, and should be interested in what you and your guests want.
A professional DJ will mix music of all types well. Your DJ should do it all with style, microphone presence and proper volume.
With experience comes confidence and knowledge. Many things can happen during an event, both expected and unexpected. A DJ's ability to handle any situation that could arise can have a profound effect on the success of an event. Of course, it is not just experience that counts but it is one important factor to consider.
Does your DJ have backup equipment available?
In case of equipment malfunction, your DJ should always have backup equipment available.
Does your DJ have an adequate music selection?
Does the DJ you are considering have the music knowledge and music library depth to ensure variety in music selection? Your DJ should have a library of over 10,000 titles.
Does your DJ have references?
Always check references.
Does your DJ use professional grade sound equipment?
There is a tremendous difference in quality and reliability between home stereo equipment and professional duty sound equipment. Your DJ should use nothing but the highest quality, professional sound equipment available. Only by using good equipment can yoube reasonably assured of quality sound and reliable operation of the equipment.
Will your DJ guarantee you a professional service?
Your DJ should provide quality assurance to their client. They should guarantee you a professional service in writing.
