The "ABCs" of Quality DJ Services

Below, you'll find tips on making sure you pick a professional DJ service. If you're too far away to select ours, follow the below advice to be sure you hire a DJ who will meet and exceed your expectations.

A.  Equipment
Make sure your DJ service uses only professional-grade audio equipment and not just home stereo components or consumer-grade electronics. Ask them for brand names, and if you're not familiar with the names or with audio equipment in general, research them yourself online for more information. If at all possible, we recommend that you arrange to see the equipment to be used at your event ahead of time. If you are able to see it, note if it looks like it's in good shape. Also make sure that the DJ service you're considering has "enough" equipment or the right type of equipment to handle your specific event. We guarantee that we will bring more than enough and we'll also bring backup equipment for any emergency or contingency. A quality service has multiple systems and can construct an audio solution that is right for just about any type of size of event.

B. Music
Make sure your DJ has a large and diverse musical library covering many genres, artists, and eras. Also be sure they will honor your requests for "must-play," as well as "must-NOT-play" selections. Make sure they will take requests at your event if you want them to. If you notice their library does not contain selections you would like for your event when you are meeting with them, be sure that they are willing to get selections for you at no additional charge. Make absolutely sure that they are asking for your input and direction on what music to use for the different parts of your event. Again, suggestions are fine, but anyone telling you what "they do" or what you "should do" is not looking out for you or your event.

"Professional Is" & "Professional Does"
Too many individuals and services call themselves "professional." To them, the word "professional" simply means "someone who gets paid to do something." We think the word means far more than that. "Professional" means running a business like a business (including paying taxes). It means being prepared. It means having backup plans in place and protecting the interests of your clients, as well as your own. It means educating your clients so they can make an informed buying decision.

C.  The Contract
Get it in writing. Make sure your service is going to offer a contract that has all the pertinent details regarding your event, including:
 

If your service employs more than 1 DJ or subcontracts other DJs, get the name(s) and contact information of the person(s) doing your event. We never subcontract any other DJs. We have 2 partners who have exactly the same music and experience.

Contact The Electric Black DJ and Karaoke Services in Stockton, California, at (877) 314-3129
for more reasons why you should hire our DJ service for your next event.