Regardless of whether you are planning a wedding reception, a birthday party, a corporate party, or any other special event, one of the most important things to consider to ensure that your guests enjoying the event is the entertainment. Finding a truly professional DJ who offers several entertainment options can require a bit of work, but you'll find that it is 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. The following are some tips for helping to distinguish a true professional, who is likely to do a good job for you and make your event fun and entertaining for your guests, from a "hobbyist" who is more concerned with his or her own entertainment and making a few bucks as a bonus.
One of the simplest things to tell you that a DJ is a professional is that he or she carries liability insurance. It is unusual for the insurance to be important in terms of a liability claim arising from a situation at your event, but the fact that the DJ has insurance indicated that he or she is a serious businessperson.
A second indication of a professional DJ is membership in one or more of the official DJ associations. Not only is this a sign that the DJ is dedicated to his profession, there are potential benefits to you the customer, such as the DJ can usually find replacement talent for you in case of an emergency in which he or she is unable to perform at your event.
You can also tell a good DJ by the equipment he or she uses. Good DJs are usually proud to talk about and show you their equipment. In addition to having professional-grade equipment in good condition, it is important that the DJ has backup equipment on hand at your event, just in case something breaks down.
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. It is also important that you feel confident that the DJ is going to work with you to give you what you want, as opposed to trying to bend you to his or her personal preferences.
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. The following are some tips for helping to distinguish a true professional, who is likely to do a good job for you and make your event fun and entertaining for your guests, from a "hobbyist" who is more concerned with his or her own entertainment and making a few bucks as a bonus.
One of the simplest things to tell you that a DJ is a professional is that he or she carries liability insurance. It is unusual for the insurance to be important in terms of a liability claim arising from a situation at your event, but the fact that the DJ has insurance indicated that he or she is a serious businessperson.
A second indication of a professional DJ is membership in one or more of the official DJ associations. Not only is this a sign that the DJ is dedicated to his profession, there are potential benefits to you the customer, such as the DJ can usually find replacement talent for you in case of an emergency in which he or she is unable to perform at your event.
You can also tell a good DJ by the equipment he or she uses. Good DJs are usually proud to talk about and show you their equipment. In addition to having professional-grade equipment in good condition, it is important that the DJ has backup equipment on hand at your event, just in case something breaks down.
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. It is also important that you feel confident that the DJ is going to work with you to give you what you want, as opposed to trying to bend you to his or her personal preferences.
About the Author:
Lawrence Walker is a professional DJ serving the San Antonio and Austin, Texas area. For more information about hiring the best DJ for your event, visit the DJ San Antonio website to download the FREE "Guide To Hiring A DJ To Make Your Event Fun and Fantastic".
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