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Prompt return of your phone calls or Emails.
You should expect to get a call back or an Email back within
24 hours. The only exception may be weekends when most DJ's
are performing. |
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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? |
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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 often leads brides and party planners to shop
for the cheapest price possible because of a lack of
resources. This often backfires when holding out for the
lowest price. However, if you have adhered to the guiding
principals noted here, 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! |
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Do you LIKE the person that shows up?
There is NOTHING worse in the world than having to do
business with someone you do not like. Choosing the person
who "feels" right is the most important factor in picking
the right entertainer for your party or reception. 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. |
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Does the DJ have a music list that shows you what sort of
music he or she has available?
In some fashion, you the client, need to be assured that the
DJ you hire not only has a sizeable 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. |
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Does the DJ use professional grade equipment?
If the DJ does not have pictures of his or her gear, you
should ask to set up a time to see the equipment or see
pictures of the DJ's set up. The DJ should be able to tell
you what he/she uses and characterize the equipment as
professional grade. |
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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
problems. Meeting or phone conferencing your DJ to plan your
event is of paramount importance to a successful event such
as a wedding reception. |
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Will the person that you interview be the person that will
perform at your event?
This is THE most common complaint about the DJ industry
today. The person you meet turns out NOT to be the person
that actually does your show. Often, you are not made aware
of this. Ask the DJ you interview if he/she will be the
actual person performing, or will someone else perform the
event. You need to know this UP FRONT before you sign a
contract. At Djs4Rent, the DJ that you meet with in the
initial consultation will be your DJ unless he/she has a
serious emergency. |