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The following Questions are ones we feel you
should ask of any potential DJ, be it is us or one of
our competitors.
Are you Available?
Begin your call by indicating the date, time, and location of
your event.
How much do you charge?
The biggest mistake most people make is that this is the ONLY
question they ask! The DJ is the most important factor in the
success of your event. Price should be your last consideration
in looking for a DJ. Find out how good the DJ is, then
consider the price. And don’t be fooled...you do "get
what you pay for!"
We are not the cheapest, but we ARE THE BEST.
There are some DJ's with whom we simply can not and will not
compete with in terms of price. This is because our standards
are high, and so are our operational costs. We believe
that the entertainment will decide the success of your event.
What type of equipment do you use?
You may not know anything about the equipment, but you can
find out if your prospective DJ uses professional equipment
with the most up-to-date technology. Do they use all CD
players, or are they still using tapes or records? Are they
using equipment made for home use, or equipment specifically
made for mobile DJ'ing. Also, find out if they use
professional cases to transport their equipment. Professional
cases keep the equipment working like new, and keep things
looking neat and presentable.
Music To Go! uses the industry’s best and most up-to-date
professional DJ
equipment made by the top manufacturers. In fact, much of the
equipment we use is the same that you would find in the
world’s finest nightclubs and on-tour with the biggest
touring sound companies. We use all digital technology. All of
our equipment is housed in professional road cases for
neatness and protection.
What time will you show up for my event?
Professional DJ's allow extra time in case of problems. A DJ
that shows up 20 minutes before start-time to setup is a risk
you do not want to take. Also, be sure you are not charged for
setup/tear down time.
Music To Go! always shows up one to three hours before
your event
start-time. We are always ready to begin no less than 30
minutes before your event start-time. Setup/Tear down time is
on our own time, not yours.
You pay only from the time we begin playing to the time we
finish.
What type of attire will you wear?
Music To Go! Always comes dressed appropriately for your
event.
How do I know you will send a talented DJ to host my
event?
Find out how the company selects their DJ's. Do they provide
comprehensive training to ensure all of their DJ's
consistently provide quality entertainment?
Music To Go! is owner operated, you always get the owner,
Eric!
Will you just play music at my wedding reception, or
will you also MC and coordinate it?
There is much more to a wedding reception than just playing
music. Make sure your DJ provides you with a written order of
events, and various other paperwork and aides to help you
through the details of your reception. You want a DJ who is
organized, and will take full control of all the details at
your reception. Part of this should include announcing and
coordinating all of the
special events for you. Also, be sure your DJ is flexible
enough to handle any changes you would like to make to the
order of events. Music To Go! will begin by sending you a
comprehensive wedding packet with questionnaires, and
tips to help make your wedding reception a success. We
will then speak with you prior to your reception to go over
any final details. During your reception, we will guide you
through each traditional event from start to finish. This
includes announcements, coordination with the other wedding
professionals at your
event (caterer, photographer, videographer, etc.), and, of
course, a carefully selected variety of music.
What selection of music do you have?
This is a point often overlooked, even though it is the basic
purpose of all DJ's! Many DJ's have a very poor selection of
music. Find out what sources your DJ uses to get his music.
Does he just buy albums like everyone else? Or does he have
specific resources that allow him to be up-to-date and have a
wide selection of music. Also, be sure your prospective DJ's
use compact
discs or better. After all, should you be paying good money to
have a DJ that still uses
outdated tapes and 45 r.p.m. records? Ask the potential DJ to
send you some type of a song list. Or you could even ask if
they have specific songs or artists you like. A DJ with a good
selection of music and professional attitude will be happy to
oblige!
We use compact discs and a high quality (better than CD)
computer wave format called QDesign Mpeg. In fact, we
haven’t used tapes or 45 r.p.m. records
since we started our business! All of our new music is
acquired through industry
businesses which specifically provide music to radio stations,
clubs, and DJ's. We have thousands of songs from the 50’s
through the 90’s, and are updated monthly with the same new
music radio stations and clubs receive. We realize that the
selection of music a DJ has is a very important factor, and we
are fanatics about maintaining a comprehensive CD music
library. See Our
Music!
Are you insured?
A DJ who has taken the time and expense to insure their
respective business shows that they are a true professional,
and that their service is a full-time business that will be
around for years to come.
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