It'z Your Day 2018 Issue #8 | Page 40

Leave it to the Pros Michaels Linds ~ www. djmastermix. ca

It is not uncommon to see couples ditching a professional DJ for an iPod in recent years. Entertainment is among one of the most important parts of a wedding. These reasons can help sway you towards hiring a professional DJ for your wedding.

Proper Equipment and Licensing
Using a professional DJ for your wedding ensures that the proper equipment and music licensing is available to successfully perform your entertainment. The correct equipment can properly fill a venue with your special songs without blowing your guests away. Most professional DJs will also have microphones that can be utilized for speeches and announcements. Have you also thought who will setup all equipment? If something goes wrong with the equipment, how will you fix this?
In today’ s world with Copyright, DJ’ s and anyone playing music at a wedding with a Electronic device is required to obtain a Connect Music License. You can learn more about this at- www. connectmusic. ca!
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Expert Planning
A professional DJ will consult with you prior to the big day to make sure all the details are taken care of. This includes ensuring that the songs you specifically request are played when you want them played, having the music adhere to your overall style, and taking note of anything you specifically don’ t want.
Memorable Experience
You want a DJ who can keep the momentum going throughout the entire event. They should be able to switch from one song to another in a fluid way so that there are no gaps of dead air or awkward rhythm transitions. They should also be able to read the crowd to know when it needs a slower pace or faster one. Professional DJs will also be able to take requests from guests that are appropriate with your desired theme and mood of the event. When an iPod is used, little can be done than play through a premade playlist that may or may not be enjoyed.
We at DJ MasterMix want to make all you Music Memories last a Lifetime. Let us create your perfect soundtrack at your wedding or event. •
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