FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$150 per hour; 2 hour minimum. Travel and other expenses apply if the event is more than 50 miles from Central Phoenix.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
It is important to meet with or at least talk to the client ahead of time. This sets proper expectations. I also like to get a look at the venue in advance of the gig, so as not to get caught off guard by something unexpected. Most importantly, I prepare for each gig in advance. Depending on the client, I might ask for a brief song list ahead of time just to get an idea the client's preferences. I practice. I arrive at the venue early, so I can set up and have all equipment in place with sound checks done before the first guest arrives.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
The job is ever-changing. I, like many DJs, am self-taught. I started out with vinyl records, and I went through all the phases: CDs, MP3s and MP4s - and I still do lots of practice. A good DJ makes it look easy. It's not. It takes concentration and skill in reading the crowd, effective song selection, and superior mixing technique.