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Advantage of an INDEPENDENT DJ

Advantages of an independent dj...

I am your dj.  I'm the one you plan with, and the one who shows up to perform at your event.  NEVER will your dj be replaced at the last moment for any reason.  You get me.  I'm experienced, I have integrity, and I'm VERY good at what I do.  I care about your event.

*I work ONLY for you   "I'm sorry, (it's not my fault) that is just my companies policy."  Have you ever heard that line?  It, many times, comes from someone wishing to be relieved of responsibility.  You won't here that from me.  I am responsible for your satisfaction or unsatisfaction.  Because of this...I work harder for you.  Your event is more important to me than an employee of someone elses company.
 
You always talk to the person responsible for your event.
    I am the person who first contacts you.  Not my staff, or worse, a temporary employee who answers my phone.  When you call you don't have to leave a message with someone, and then hope that your dj will get the message.  I respond to my email more than once a day and if you call my phone I answer immediately.  There is no "middle person" to deal with...just me.about your event.

I invest more time into your event.  Most dj's working for a service are handed this weeks clients information only hours before they perform.  I've already talked with you weeks or months ago and have a good solid understanding of what you want, or don't want, at your party.
 
I personally will meet with you to plan your event.  We will sit down together.  You will be allowed to take your time while I answer all your questions and make suggestions from my experience concerning your special party.  (You don't just fill out some form and turn
it in before a certain date so that it can be given to some dj you've maybe never met)

My music library and equipment are purchased and maintained by me.  You'll never get a dj who doesn't know how to "fix the buzz" coming out of the speakers or who pushes the wrong button on a mixer ruining your most important moment.

WHAT QUESTIONS SHOULD YOU BE ASKING?

How much do you charge?  Deposit? 
Does the price include music during the cocktail hour and/or during dinner?
Is your music legally obtained?
Are you insured?
Do you have references for your DJ services?
How long have you been a Disc Jockey?
Are you a full-time DJ?
Do you carry backup equipment with you?
Do you take and play requests?
How do you stay current with your DJ music library?
Do you have professional DJ Equipment?
Are we guaranteed the DJ of our choice the day of the event?
Will you have a sign or banner on your DJ table?
What is your policy on food and alcohol?
 Do you sell events to other DJs?