faq&a's

Below are a few of the questions I am asked most frequently and my responses. Please feel free to email with any other specific question or please call me at one of the numbers to the left.

Q: How are you different from most other Disc Jockeys?
A: Most of my clients are looking for something different from the stereotypical DJ. They need something other than what they have seen and heard at other events. They want a professional who cares about formatting great music to enhance the atmosphere of an event rather than having a "dj personality" dominate it with excessive talking, clichés, overplayed songs and over the top antics. The majority of the DJs in the industry are fairly new to the business and there is a prevailing arrogance that they will give you what they think you need. I encourage my clients to provide detailed input regarding their preferences and then I use my experience to create a personalized format that guests find a refreshing changed from the run of the mill DJ routine. I've had over 21 years to hone my skills and routinely deliver a tasteful presence. It's been my pleasure to play many different genres of music at weddings, parties, colleges, film festivals, corporate events, nationally known and local bars as well as one of New York's hippest night clubs. My taste in music spans many decades and genres allowing me to entertain my passion for providing the perfect music for every one of my clients.

Q: Do you have other Disc Jockeys working for you or would you be our Disc Jockey?
Do you have backup DJs?
A: My original business plan included my finding and employing DJs that shared my idea of putting an emphasis on a tasteful presentation rather than trying to be the life of the party with an "in your face" performance style. After 2 years of interviewing and auditioning I was only able to find 2 Disc Jockeys who I felt were capable of representing my company's fine reputation. I perform most events personally and use these DJs as my backup in the very unlikely event that I am unable to perform at an event or need replacement equipment. I have never missed an event in over 20 years and plan to continue my great streak of professional service.

Q: How much control do we have over our music format?
A: As much control as you'd like. I encourage my clients to give me as much feedback as possible regarding their music preferences prior to the event . I've had clients whom have given me a short list of "must plays" and relied on my expertise in building a great format around the types of music indicated on their list. I've also had clients who gave me multiple pages of music lists and asked that I make my format by choosing songs off the list. My goal for each of my clients is to personalize a music format that reflects their own good taste and appeals to their friends and family. A perfectly personalized music format for my clients sets their wedding reception apart from any other weddings their guests have attended. Music itself as well as how it is delivered has an awesome power to make an event exceptional. Ask my other clients how much their guests talked about how great the music was at their event. Remember, you want your guests to remember your event as being excellent, not just OK.

Q: Why are your fees well above the average for most other DJs in your area?
A: Simply stated, my fees are higher because I'm better than my competition. I have the music knowledge, experience and tasteful presentation to warrant a premium fee. As in any market where the demand is high the fee usually reflects that demand. My clients will tell you that investing in a proven professional rather than hiring a lower priced and more inexperienced DJ really contributed to the overall success of their reception. You are spending a lot of money on a relatively short window of time in your life and many of my clients are not willing to gamble on a less experienced, budget DJ ruining that experience with a weak music format or his/her distasteful behavior. Your guests may take away other details from your wedding such as the types of foods and kinds of flowers chosen, but you can be certain your guests will vividly recall whether the music was good and especially if it was bad. The music is one thing that guests will not be able to ignore if it's presented poorly.

Q: Do you have a video or DVD of your performance "style"?
A: Although I'm sure I am featured in many wedding videos, I do not have a sample video or DVD of my work. The main reason is because each of my clients is looking for something slightly different. I tailor my preparation, music and performance "style" for each client's specific wants and needs giving them a personalized approach to their wedding rather than my having a standardized method for all clients. Also, having each client's wedding uniquely different keeps things interesting for me rather than playing the same songs and delivering the same presentation week after week. Most of my clients find that contacting my references and meeting with me in person gives them a good perception of my capabilities allowing them to make an informed decision.