The Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland region is a hotbed for gatherings that make use of DJ’s—from corporate galas to weddings to private house parties. That’s because people realize that no matter what the occasion is, music makes the event.
There’s no way around it—even if all the other details are pulled off to perfection, music that bothers or bores the crowd will ruin any festive mood. On the flip side, if the music is the right fit, if it gets people feeling good—tapping their feet, snapping their fingers and up out of their chairs dancing—chances are the guests will go home happy.
It’s crucial to hire a DJ who can supply a spot-on mix of music, without any technical glitches, while bringing truly personalized entertainment to the party. When looking for the right DJ for an event, the following factors should be considered:
• Reliability—DJ’s should have a demonstrated history of dependability. After all, if the DJ is late setting up or isn't even there when the event starts, all the good planning in the world goes down the drain.
• Versatility—DJ’s need to be skilled at working the type of event being planned. They also need to be extremely familiar with the type of music the client wants played. Companies like Disc Jockeys On Call (DJOC), which have a large team of DJ’s with expertise in all types of events and music, can ensure the right DJ for the job.
• Talent—DJ’s must have extensive knowledge of music and a natural sense of how to use it. They have to be able to read a crowd and the atmosphere of an event and adjust what they play accordingly. They must be engaging and personable. The bottom line is that they must be able to entertain.
• Professionalism—DJ’s should be consummate professionals in how they conduct themselves. They should exude competence, confidence, and a commitment to please clients and their guests. Seek out DJ’s in the D.C./Northern Virginia/Maryland region who are part of an established professional agency that also is a management company, such as DJOC.
• Experience—Music is not the part of an event to take a chance on with fly-by-night operators. An established DJ agency affords the peace of mind that comes with knowing that the music is being handled by proven DJ’s with seasoned musical judgment.
• Understanding—DJ’s should insist on getting to know the musical tastes of the client and the expected crowd—before the event! They should take the time to understand the event schedule and what music will be needed when. They should figure out exactly what “good” looks like for the client, and that’s what they should deliver.
DEVELOP A MUSIC PROFILE
Since 2001, DJOC has been providing DJ services for events in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, Baltimore, Bethesda, Rockville, Columbia, Potomac Eastern Shore and other Maryland markets. DJOC takes understanding the client seriously, and our “music profiles” are at the heart of our concept. Much like developing a psychological profile, we work with our clients to develop their music profile and select the right DJ for them. Clients are never shuffled off to a DJ with no opportunity to consult with us about what they desire. We never make assumptions.
Whether our client is an event planner, a D.C. area destination management company, a bride, a school official, a club owner, or an individual throwing a party, DJOC makes sure to know what music genre or genres they like and the makeup of their expected guests. We break down the evening’s schedule and learn what they want and when. We are obsessive about understanding what will dazzle our clients, and the more we know about a client and the crowd, the better the show.
Therefore, we provide in-person and/or phone consultations with clients (sometimes multiple consultations depending on the selected package) to determine their "entertainment identity” so we can establish their music profile and select the best entertainment for their event. We have the musical knowledge and selection to develop programs that will please the most mixed of crowds at any type of event, regardless of their musical taste, or even their nationality. We specialize in using “bridges in music genres” to help clients select music that will please everyone.
COVER ALL THE BASES
DJOC’s prices range from $495 to $4,995, depending on the scope of what the client wants. Regardless of the event, our DJ will arrive two hours before it starts to set up. We understand that reliability is absolutely essential. Planning an event can be highly stressful—our job is to take away that stress, not to add to it.
As we consult with clients, we prepare a “gig sheet,” which includes the music selection, information about what type of event it is, special equipment requests, and other requests. If DJ microphone work is involved, we make sure to have the correct name pronunciation. It’s our commitment to getting details like that right that distinguishes us as professionals.
As part of our process, the DJ for each event contacts the client to go over expectations and cover any last-minute details or requests. We want our clients’ events to succeed as much as they do.
SEEK OUT THE BEST
When selecting a DJ, it pays to do research and ask if a particular DJ company unquestionably provides all of the things you should require. All DJ’s in the D.C./Northern Virginia/Maryland market are not created equal. There are many DJ’s in D.C. and the surrounding areas who are talented and have strong knowledge of music but aren’t dedicated to working with clients to give them precisely what they want.
DJOC never makes that mistake. We know people don’t respond to music they don’t like. Our goal is to make people dance and for them to leave the event with smiles on their faces. We are in the business of good times, and we develop and execute a plan to ensure that’s exactly what our clients and their guests have.
No one should expect anything less when selecting a DJ.
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