Regardless of the type of event you may be putting on, the choice of a DJ or entertainment coordinator is one of the most important decisions you need to make to ensure that your guests have a great time. Finding a truly professional DJ who offers several entertainment options can be a bit challenging, but well-worth the effort.
In our experience providing DJ services in the San Antonio and South Texas area, all too often, people choose entertainers based primarily on who offers the best price, without giving much thought to the professionalism of the DJ and how good of a match his or her personality and services are to the event. For example, a younger DJ who is into "hip-hop" may be great at a teenager's birthday party, but may not work out so well at an elegant wedding reception.
As a part of our San Antonio DJ experiences, we have developed a list of criteria that people should consider when seeking to hire a DJ. We present the following tips to assist you in separating the true professionals who are likely to do an outstanding job for you and your guests, from those DJs who haphazardly do their work more to entertain themselves than anyone else.
The first hallmark of a professional is insurance. The DJ should carry his or her own liability insurance. While it is a rare event that someone gets hurt as a result of the entertainment at a special event, having insurance is a sign that the DJ is serious and responsible when it comes to business.
Another indicator that a DJ is serious about his or her business is being a member of one or more national and/or regional DJ professional associations. Besides it being an indicator of professionalism, there are potential benefits to you the customer. For instance, in case of an emergency in which he or she is unable to perform at your event the DJ can quickly find good replacement talent to fill in and make sure your event still goes as planned.
Professional equipment is another sign of a good DJ. A serious DJ will be proud of his or her equipment and will be happy to discuss it with you. In addition to having professional-grade equipment in good condition, it is important that the DJ has backup equipment on hand at your event. Even the best equipment can break down without warning, so it's very important that the DJ have backups for all of his critical equipment.
Lastly, it is important to consider the personality and appearance of a DJ you are considering hiring. If the DJ shows up for your initial meeting without a professional appearance and demeanor, he or she may not be a good choice. Ultimately, one of the most important things to consider is whether or not you feel you have a "meeting of the minds" when interviewing a DJ. It is important to feel confident that the DJ is going to work with you to give you what you want, and not ignore your wishes in favor of "doing their own thing".
In our experience providing DJ services in the San Antonio and South Texas area, all too often, people choose entertainers based primarily on who offers the best price, without giving much thought to the professionalism of the DJ and how good of a match his or her personality and services are to the event. For example, a younger DJ who is into "hip-hop" may be great at a teenager's birthday party, but may not work out so well at an elegant wedding reception.
As a part of our San Antonio DJ experiences, we have developed a list of criteria that people should consider when seeking to hire a DJ. We present the following tips to assist you in separating the true professionals who are likely to do an outstanding job for you and your guests, from those DJs who haphazardly do their work more to entertain themselves than anyone else.
The first hallmark of a professional is insurance. The DJ should carry his or her own liability insurance. While it is a rare event that someone gets hurt as a result of the entertainment at a special event, having insurance is a sign that the DJ is serious and responsible when it comes to business.
Another indicator that a DJ is serious about his or her business is being a member of one or more national and/or regional DJ professional associations. Besides it being an indicator of professionalism, there are potential benefits to you the customer. For instance, in case of an emergency in which he or she is unable to perform at your event the DJ can quickly find good replacement talent to fill in and make sure your event still goes as planned.
Professional equipment is another sign of a good DJ. A serious DJ will be proud of his or her equipment and will be happy to discuss it with you. In addition to having professional-grade equipment in good condition, it is important that the DJ has backup equipment on hand at your event. Even the best equipment can break down without warning, so it's very important that the DJ have backups for all of his critical equipment.
Lastly, it is important to consider the personality and appearance of a DJ you are considering hiring. If the DJ shows up for your initial meeting without a professional appearance and demeanor, he or she may not be a good choice. Ultimately, one of the most important things to consider is whether or not you feel you have a "meeting of the minds" when interviewing a DJ. It is important to feel confident that the DJ is going to work with you to give you what you want, and not ignore your wishes in favor of "doing their own thing".
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