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Below are some important
points to remember when you interview a DJ company:
Prompt return of your phone
calls or Emails.
You should expect to get a call
back or an Email reply within 24 hours. Many DJ's are out working
and may not be able to return your call within an hour or two.
Willingness to meet with you
and present his/her service.
Will the DJ try to meet with you
soon, or is he/she just trying to book the date sight unseen? Is
their material neat and professional looking, and is their
presentation organized and informative?
Is the person knowledgeable
about your type of event?
There are all kinds of DJ's. Club
DJ's, Wedding DJ's, Rave DJ's, the list is endless!! Can the DJ
you interview handle your type of event? Ask the DJ how many
events of your type that he/she has done. The DJ you choose should
be very open about what he/she can do for you and should volunteer
information and show you that knowledge base.
What sort of documents does
the DJ use to procure your business?
In a good interview, the DJ should
show you several documents. First and foremost is a planner. This
planner should impress you enough to the point where you begin to
understand that the DJ you are hiring is a professional, and is
capable of handling your event. A sample copy of the CONTRACT to
be used should be available as well as a schedule of pricing
information. A DJ may also give you a list of references. CALL
THEM!! Ask if there were any issues or problem areas when the
person dealt with the DJ.
Does the DJ have a music list
that shows you what sort of music he or she has available?
Many DJ's do not use music lists,
others do. In some fashion, you the client, need to be assured
that the DJ you hire not only has a sizable collection, but has a
variety of music. Especially for Wedding receptions, where many
different styles of music and guests will be in the same room
together.
Does the DJ use professional
grade equipment?
You should not be able to recognize
pictures of home stereo equipment in use for your reception. If
the DJ does not have pictures, you should ask to set up a time to
see the equipment or see pictures of the DJ's set up. Although
there are many fine home stereo components made, they are not
suitable for commercial or repeated use and varying room
conditions. The DJ should be able to tell you what he/she uses and
characterize the equipment as professional grade.
Will the DJ offer to meet
with you AFTER signing the contract to plan your event?
A professional DJ is ALWAYS willing
to discuss your event at any time before the event starts, and
should display the flexibility to accommodate changes and help you
solve any problems. Meeting your DJ to plan your event is of
paramount importance to a successful event such as a Wedding
reception.
Is the price too good to be
true?
It seems that the DJ is often the
last service chosen, after much of the budget is expended on a
venue, food and clothing. This leads brides and party planners to
shop for the cheapest price possible because of a lack of
resources. This usually backfires when holding out for the lowest
price. However, if you have adhered to the guiding principals
noted above, you will know to avoid services that have a rock
bottom price because they will not be able to display the level of
quality and attention to detail that EVERY client deserves!
When pricing your DJ service:
You should consider your DJ service
an insurance policy that ensures all of the additional money you
spend will not result in bad memories or a less than enjoyable
occasion. You do get what you pay for. Good entertainment is NOT
cheap, and cheap entertainment is NOT good!! And yet many people
will pay far more for a cake, flowers, or food than they will for
the most crucial ingredient at a party, the music. When was the
last time you saw a cake reading a crowd and playing just the
right song, motivating a dance floor crowd, or making
announcements in a dignified elegant way? Further, when was the
last time you heard a guest tell you, "Boy, that prime rib was
great, I can't wait until I go to another party to have that
again." That DOES NOT HAPPEN! Instead, they talk about the music
that was played, and whether they had a good time or not. The
music and entertainment is always what they will talk about and
the topic is always whether it was good or not.
Your DJ, if you have
chosen a good one, will display many of the following skills and
attributes before and at your event: |
