(1)
Who specifically is going to be your lifetime memory creating DJ?
(2) What is the philosophy, experience, approach, ethics and history of
the DJ company as well as your particular DJ?
(3) Do they always provide a reliable, professional wireless microphone?
(4) How presentable is the sound system, what does it look like, how much
room is needed or are there any unique requirements?
(5) How wide of a variety of music do you want for your event and does
your DJ know and have that music variety on a digital, legal format at
every event?
(6) What will your DJ be wearing and how presentable is he or she?
(7) Do they provide appropriate, timely paper work? (music survey, contract,
brochure or flier, planning guide, artist list, etc.)
(8)
Do they make using their service easy, by taking a professional, service
oriented approach? Examples
(A) Searching for and obtaining any requested
music
(B) Having available some of the following
(I) toll-free
number
(II) fax
(III) e-mail
and web site
(IV) cell
or pager number
(V) accept
credit cards
(VI) office
with specific hours
(VII) insurance
(VIII) member
of local associations
(IX) unique
creative options and flexibility in
packages
(C) How available is your DJ before your
date and are they flexible, such as being able to meet with you at your
event’s location?
(9)
Is backup equipment and preparation always part of the plan and what is
it?
(10) Can your DJ provide past client as well as current, professional
references?
(11) What role do you want your DJ to fulfill and are they willing, capable
and
experienced enough to fulfill and even exceed your expectations?
(12) Does your DJ continue to learn and upgrade their music and equipment?
(13) Is your DJ a full-time, service oriented professional or a part-time
hobbyist?
(14) Are you comparing comparable DJ services when comparing their prices?
Remember not all DJ’s are the same and you can’t do it over.
musicinmotion@formotion.com