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S ometimes the challenge isn’ t finding a disc jockey for your wedding, but how can determined you’ re dealing with a professional DJ?
There are plenty of people out there marketing themselves as wedding disc jockeys. Some of them moonlight; others DJ as a full time job. Many do excellent work, while others don’ t. Fortunately, there are some easy ways to tell a real professional DJ from a counterfeit.
Some things to ask yourself when researching your DJ:
People you know?
If you are considering this to save money, remember Weddings happen once, but it could cost you a friend!
Experience?
Experience & training is a must if your wedding is to be a one full of memories.
Belonging to an Association?
Associations allow members to network for support and members have many standards to follow. DJ MasterMix is a member in good standing with The Canadian Professional DJ Association, www. cpdja. com.
Licensed by Connect?
Your wedding could end abruptly, if a licensing inspector found your DJ not licensed by Connect. This license allows DJ’ s to carry Music that has been copied from the original Source like CD’ s. Many DJs are breaking Copyright Law without this license.
Do they have Insurance?
Liability Insurance and Equipment insurance – DJ services carry a Min. of 1 million dollars Liability Insurance
Backup service policy?
Equipment fails, or the DJ is sick? A Professional DJ Service has backup equipment available & professionally trained DJ’ s at the ready.
Customer testimonials?
A Professional DJ will have many client testimonials for you to read or call past clients. You can also ask vendors about the DJ. DJs may have awards from past clients testimonials( Wedding Wire, CPDJA).
Written guarantee?
A contract is a must to protect you and make sure you get what the DJ discussed with you in writing. It will state all the details of payments, date, location and any terms with your services. The most important thing about hiring your DJ or any vendor is to make sure you feel comfortable with the company and services you hire. Make your music memories last a lifetime. •
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