FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

After 11 years as a mobile DJ Entertainer, and almost 23 as a Disc Jockey, I have heard many of the same questions time after time, Below is a small guide to answer some of these questions.

 

 

 

 

1. How many wedding receptions have you performed at?
a. As of May 1, 2008, I have performed at over 300 wedding receptions, over 100 corporate parties and many bar and bat mitzvah celebrations..
 

2. May I see you perform at a wedding reception or a bar/bat mitzvah?
a. No. My policy is to NOT allow viewing of my services at wedding receptions or other private functions. It would be unfair and unethical of me to allow a stranger to "pop-in" and watch even a few minutes of their big day. It would give the impression that I care more about the "next sale" rather than the party in front of me. I would much rather lose a booking than allow my services to be compromised at ANY private function.

3. How much do you charge?
a. This is a loaded question!

I am not a cookie-cutter DJ and cannot give you a real quote until we actually talk about your specific needs. My wedding reception rates start at $999. Yes, that is well above "average" - but then again, you aren't looking for an average DJ/Entertainer are you?

I provide many more services above and beyond the typical DJ service. I have attempted to explain the service that I provide for you and hopefully this will give you a better understanding of why I charge what I do.

4. Why are you so expensive?
a. For the level of service I provide, I am considered very well priced.
Experience counts. 11 Years as a Mobile DJ, 23 years as a Disc Jockey gives me a broad knowledge of music that most others would only dream about.

Plus, I maintain a professional office in the Southborough Business Park in South Portland, I am fully insured, have belonged to both major Disc Jockey Associations, started the only Association for Maine DJs called the Maine Disc Jockey Network, own the Maine Wedding Planner,  constantly receive training from the Top professionals in the country to maintain an edge to my service, etc.
 

In other words, I am a Full-Time Professional. This is how I make my living. 90% of DJs in this country are Part-Time Hobbyists.

5. Are you limited to only 4 or 5 Hours because you have another wedding?
a. NO! The venue dictates the time allotted for a wedding reception.
 

6. Are you a "High Strung DJ"? or Do you make yourself the "Center of Attention"??
a. Another way to word this question is "are you an obnoxious DJ that does nothing but play games, use props, or make a spectacle of myself"? The answer is NO!

I will customize your event to your needs, I will motivate only when the time is appropriate, while not intentionally making a spectacle of myself. I am NOT the center of attention, YOU are. If you do want games and props, I certainly do offer them.

7. How early do you arrive prior to a wedding reception?
a. My arrival time is guaranteed to be 60-90 minutes prior to the contracted start music time You are never charged for this except if there is any extra time required outside of 90 minutes (i.e. the venue requires someone to be setup 4 hours early) will be charged a early set-up fee of $200 per hour (rounded to nearest hour).

8. What do you wear to a wedding reception?
a. I will always dress in appropriate attire according to the event and your wishes. For weddings and school proms, I will always be dressed in a tuxedo unless otherwise requested.

9. I've heard horror stories of drunk DJs, DJs that smoke like a chimney. Do you do either of those??
a. ABSOLUTELY NOT! It is truly the act of an unprofessional DJ to smoke and/or drink while on the job. In fact, even off the job I do NOT smoke or DRINK!

I'm sure you have more questions than this. Call me toll-free at (877) DJ-MAINE for more information.