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[accordion animation=”” titles=”Why don’t you list your prices online or offer packages?^What factors go into your pricing?^If I want to book you for my wedding/event, what are the upfront costs?^How do your Payment Installment Plans work?^Are discounts available for paying the grand total upfront?^Do you have liability insurance?^Can you describe your DJ style?^Is there a limit to the amount of music that can be requested?^How do you handle requests during the reception?^Do you usually emcee the event or talk between songs?^Do you ever book yourself for more than one event a day?^Do you have a sign or banner that you use at events?” type=”” type_style=”” sc_id=”sc1445815748543″]No two weddings are ever alike and I find that offering a set package is extremely limiting in terms of value for the client. For example, let’s say a DJ lists a “Gold” package that includes 4 hours of performance, one sound system, minimum lighting and also offers a “Platinum” package that offers 6 hours, two sound systems and multiple lights. What happens when a client needs 5 hours of performance and still wants all of the lighting options available? It’s this gray area where the actual value starts to become distorted. I price my the events of my clients on a case by case basis to ensure they get the most value every time.^Pricing is determined by the following factors: the amount of time you need me to perform, the amount of audio equipment I need to bring (for example: if you wanted music during your cocktail hour), and travel costs–applicable to events located more than 75 miles from the 22153 ZIP code. I never charge for setup/takedown time, MCing or other silly costs that other DJ’s attempt to nickle and dime their clients with.^I give all my clients the options of either making a 50% down payment or taking advantage of my no strings attached 3 (or 4) Payment Installment Plan.^Knowing first-hand how wedding expenses can add up quickly (and unexpectedly) I offer all my clients the option to break the total cost into 3 or 4 payment installments. The first payment is due with the signed contract and then the remaining total is divided over the next few months. For example, if you signed a contract in August 2013 for your event in February 2014 and wanted to pay in 3 installments, the first payment would be due with the contract, the second payment would be due the in November 2013 and the final payment would be due February 2014. It’s that simple. I don’t charge interest or add on fees for using this service. It goes back to my philosophy of being the most stress-free part of your wedding.^ Yes, I’m happy to offer clients who wish to pay for my services in one lump sum a discount.^Yes. Upon request, I’m happy to provide proof of coverage to either the client or the venue.^I was raised as a club DJ so song transitions are done via beat matching/mixing and sampling remixing to ensure the music keeps pumping and the momentum never stops. My experience comes from playing throughout clubs and private functions, so my skills are quite extraordinary when it comes to blending tracks and understanding the ebb and flow of the dance floor. I don’t believe in using pre-made playlists, every dance floor vibe is different and therefore must be treated as such. When it comes to talking, I’m happy to get on the microphone as needed, but will not flood the atmosphere with bad jokes and/or speak in nasal-fueled cheesy DJ voice.^ Prior to the event I always ask clients to provide me a list of 10 songs they must hear, 10 songs they would like to hear and 10 songs they absolutely do not want to hear under any circumstances. This gives me an idea of what types of vibe they’re going for while allowing me the freedom to do my thing to ensure the party keeps moving. Of course, if a client has more than 10 songs they absolutely must hear I’m always happy to play them.^ I will always take requests from guests under consideration, most of the time the songs they request are ones they I have every intention of playing. However, if someone requests Metallica during dinner hour or some Nas during a set of Motown, I will not honor their request at that time. This is done not out of ego or spite, but rather, knowing what song choices/programming will immediately kill a dance floor. Too add, if I know for a fact that a particular song will absolutely evacuate the dance floor, I will not play it. Again, this is not done out of ego but rather, experience having done this for many years and knowing what works for the moment and what will not.^I emcee when the client would like me to such as for the Grand Entrance or for directing the crowd to certain Wedding themed events (ex: cake cutting, bouquet toss, group pictures etc.). I will emcee a bit between songs only if I feel it will benefit the crowd or the atmosphere. I personally find DJ’s who talk too much are hiding their inadequate skills and furthermore take the emphasis off who the day is really about–the Bride and Groom (or client).^Absolutely not. I will never do anything to jeopardize a client or create potential scheduling conflicts.^No. I personally feel that displaying a sign, banner or other “loud” advertising at a client’s event is in extremely poor taste. If a guest is interested in obtaining my services for a future date, I’ll gladly provide them with a business card at an appropriate time that does not disrupt the current event.[/accordion]