The Difference Between Disc Jockeys

While I love to attend to your "special" song selections, the truth is that a good disc jockey doesn't need many requests from the crowd, not that I won't take them but, I sometimes need to coordinate the wedding and your requests and the time constraints of the wedding, so some songs do not get played. The hidden skill that you are paying for in a D.J. is the ability to read and work the crowd. The main purpose of the request is to help make a special moment for you or one of your guests. Though, I also will make exceptions, especially if the music you both want is the theme of the wedding, and the truth is it's your wedding you're the boss, I work for you.

Personality: A disc jockeys personality can range from embarrassingly obnoxious to nearly comatose. Reasonably, most people want a disc jockey that will be interactive enough to encourage a fun party atmosphere. However, your needs may vary. Whatever the case, know what you are getting. Research the DJ's style and involvement with any means at your disposal. You certainly do not want your first encounter with the DJ to be an unpleasant surprise...the day of the event. That is why I meet with the Bride and Groom first before they choose me, so they feel comfortable with me and their decision to use me as their disc jockey.

The real stars of your event are you and your guests, without them our skills mean nothing.

Price: In the North Shore and Boston area the average price for five (5) hours of "Professional" disc jockey entertainment is between $500 and $1,500, based mainly on wedding receptions and company parties. Some "Hobby" disc jockeys can be as cheap as $350, while some "entertaining DJ's" may be as high as $2,500. I try to make it affordable by pricing in the medium.
Special events and fund-raisers fall into a different price structure.

If you are expecting a professional service, please be prepared to spend what is necessary to have a professional disc jockey.

Service: Service is more than preparation, it is also attitude. Try to look for services that care about your needs. A feeling of confidence is important, you should not need to worry the day of your event. Be careful, hire a person, not the bubble machine, light show or the name on their speakers. Also, keep in mind that if someone is trying to "sell" you on their sound system, light show, bubble machine or a party concept, that is because those are the things that are important to them and probably not to you.