"The Pulse of Your Party"

Professional Disc Jockey, Karaoke and Photo Montage Services in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire

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How did you get started?

I have always loved music and even before starting to DJ as a "professional" I have always had a ton of music and great sound systems.  It began in High School when I started bringing my home system and music to high school parties.  I soon realized that I both had a knack for entertaining crowds and loved to do it.  I started to slowly purchase professional equipment and "graduated" to school dances, church functions and it quickly grew from there.  

How long have you been a Disc Jockey?

I have twelve years of experience as a disc jockey.

What kind of music will I play?

I have a wide variety of music from all genres and each event is truly unique, so these responses do not apply to all events.  For many events, I expect that there will be a lot of different people there who all want to have fun.  For family Events; grandparents, parents, aunts/uncles, nieces/nephews, co-workers, friends, and out-of-town guests will all have different ideas of what "good" music is.  During cocktail hours and dinner I play music (at an appropriate volume) that everyone can enjoy.  I prefer to keep the music upbeat, but still play the type of music that people can socialize listening to.  Later on, I can begin to play music that people can dance to.  This music can vary from event to event and be anything from Sinatra to the most current dance music.  In addition I have a great selection of big band, country, alternative, latin, polkas, jitterbugs, waltzes, and other ballroom dances as well as many other types of music.  Some people may prefer a more elegant cocktail hour and dinner so I have a great selection of jazz, classical, the vocalists, the standards, light pop hits, instrumentals, piano music, etc.

For events that do not include cocktail and/or dinner hours I will play the music appropriate to the event.  For example, for a school dance, I will play age specific (radio edit) dance music from beginning to end!

Also, some events, such as Weddings have specific types of music that will "typically" get played.  Of course any event, especially a Wedding, will benefit from pre-planning and customization of music lists to assure that the music blends into your event, and does not over-run it.

What is the "toughest" crowd to entertain?

That is a tough question that often gets asked.  Each event is truly unique and factors such as time of day, size and even the day of the week can be a major factor in the general mood of the crowd..., i.e. willingness to get up and dance.  If I had to answer the question I would say the "easiest" crowd to entertain are children ages 5 to 12.  The "teenager" crowd can be tough for many reasons... they are most particular with the type of music they will dance to and they have a tendency to be more shy (peer pressure has something to do with that).  The adult crowd depends entirely on the event.  Clubs and Restaurant functions tend to be more interactive because the purpose of them being there is to have fun and dance.  Birthday parties, and other smaller scale family functions are all over the board.  Weddings are in a class of their own and again, they depend on many factors such as size, time of day and the crowd itself.  The bride and groom also play a huge factor as if they love to dance then the crowd will usually follow suit.  If not, the crowd may have a tendency to shy away from the dance floor and the DJ takes over!  Remember, that is what you hire the DJ for!

My family is difficult to get dancing, what can you do?

"Don't let anyone else have more fun than you at your reception."

That is a very good piece of advice I have heard more than once.  I agree.  But veering from that for a second let me start by saying that is what you hire a DJ for!  DJs have experience and know the "tricks" to get people dancing.  However, there are some things you can do as well!  The first thing I would recommend is that you help start the dancing.  Your family and friends are not going to leave the "guest of honor", i.e. bride, groom, birthday boy or girl, etc. on the dance floor alone.  I also begin the dance with irresistible songs that will get everyone moving.  I have many ways to get people on the dance floor.  

For weddings, after the bridal party dance, I can play another slow song and announce, "Everyone in the bridal party, go get a new partner."  Then, after a minute, announce, "Everyone on the dance floor get a new partner" until the floor is full and we play a dance song that everybody likes.  We can also tell that crowd that the bride and groom have one more formal event they would like to do.  We could ask everyone to form a circle and hold hands around the bride and groom on the dance floor.  Then instead of you reading a poem or something, we play a very popular dance.  We could also do the garter/bouquet toss immediately after the formal dances to get the people on their feet.  The techniques we use are based on our experience and the ability to read a crowd to play the music that will keep everyone dancing all night long.  There are plenty of professional techniques a DJ can use without being "cheesy".
 

How will I dress for your function?

For most events I will wear a polo type "Pulse Entertainment" uniform shirt and a pair of khaki or dress pants.  For weddings and other formal events I will wear a suit or tux.  I own a tux that is basic black and white.  We will determine this during our planning session(s).  I will always ask. 

Am I willing to discuss music selections ahead of time and willing to play requests, particularly if they are suitable for dancing?
 

Yes. It is impossible for anyone to know everything there is to know about music and entertainment, so I am more than willing to listen to your ideas and input.  I make myself available prior to your function to discuss your ideas and input.  Special requests are not a problem and I am willing to listen to requests and play them where I think they are appropriate.  One of the "special" skills that a DJ posses is the ability to play the correct music at the correct time so I will try my best to communicate this to the eager requesters.  I usually don't just go down a list of requests like a robot.  Also, I always get those "random" requests that are not appropriate for the crowd and again, I will communicate that to the requester and work with them to select a more appropriate song.  The personality of the DJ and their ability to interact with the crowd is critical to a successful event.  One of my biggest "compliments" is how approachable I am at an event.

Do I use professional equipment suitable for the job?
 

Yes. There is a huge difference between the audio equipment you have at home and the equipment a professional disc jockey uses.  Even high-end home audio equipment is not designed to project sound in large areas.  Professional audio equipment is built to go on the road day in and day out.  I use only professional equipment to insure the musical selections are audible to all your guests enjoyment.

Do I know the proper procedure and etiquette for your type of function.
 

Yes.  I will become involved with the planning of your special function and will be prepared to handle any announcements or special events (or activities) on the day of your event.  Each and every event is unique so planning is critical to assure the results are exactly as you envisioned.  I am prepared to serve as an "Emcee" or Master of Ceremonies in as little or much fashion as you would like.

Can I supply back up equipment or another disc jockey in case of emergency.
Yes.  Even professional equipment can fail on occasion, and I have spare equipment available for critical components such as the computer (spare laptop) and amplifier (spare amplifier).  Any other failures I can work around.  Any number of circumstances may arise between the time you book a DJ and the date of the event.  I have a list of reputable DJs in case of illness or accident that I carry with me.  I will do the best that I can to assure that your event will go on in these rare cases but inevitable things happen.  In over ten years and hundreds of events I have never been late or missed an event.  I have had equipment fail (twice) and have been able to quickly revert to back-up equipment with little to no interruption in the event.  Both failures were in wet conditions!!  Something every DJ makes every effort to avoid.

Are you obnoxious or cheesy?

Each and every event is truly unique.  I have basic rates for different types of events as do most Disc Jockeys.  My basic rates include planning, travel, set-up, performance and break-down.  To keep rates as low as possible for you, I start with an affordable standard rate for basic services and then add the bells and whistles such as the light show, Karaoke, formality charges, etc.

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Last modified: 02/06/08