Mobile DJ Startup

Don’t get caught in the rain

Setting up outdoors presents a unique set of circumstances that need special attention to, especially if it rains.

Water and electricity are not friends and when they get together, they ruin parties. Your equipment may seem to be well protected from the rain underneath a canopy tent, until the wind picks up and the rain turns from droplet form into a fine mist. Which is enough water to fry a laptop, blow fuses in your amp, short your lights or blow a speaker! Hopefully you were smart enough to plug into a GCFI switch, and bring the essential rain gear.

Have a special Rain Gear gig bag prepared ahead of time and stock it with a few heavy duty plastic bags large enough to fit over your speakers. A roll of saran wrap and plenty of masking tape will help waterproof each cord and power cable. A 6 foot yoga mat should fit snug into the gig bag, and will provide a nice slip proof surface that also does not conduct electricity. The last thing you would want is to be playing with lots of power while standing in a puddle of water.

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Your gig bag must contain every wire, cord, and cable that you will ever need for any situation. Here is a list of items mandatory in every gig bag.

• Speaker Cables
• Electrical Cords
• Corded Microphone
• 3 Prong Outlet Adapters
• Zip Ties
• Duct Tape
• Screwdriver
• Allen wrench
• Spare Batteries
• Spare Fuses
• Spare Pins
• Utility Knife
• Table Skirt
• Table Skirt Clips
• Plastic Rain Cover
• Flashlight

It is hard to believe that all this can fit into a medium sized duffel, but it does. And, because you utilize every pocket and have a designated spot for every piece of equipment, you can access it quickly, if,  for example, it starts to rain during an outdoor gig. You are prepared.

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What equipment do you need to get started?

You don’t need the best and newest equipment to be a star performer, however, you do need the basics.

Here is a list of what you will need to get started.

• Really good speakers
• Amplifier
• Mixer
• Equalizer
• Rack Box
• Lights
• Light Board
• Trusses
• MP3 Player
• Meida Controller/Mixer
• Laptop Computer
• Wireless Microphone
• Wired Microphone for back up
• And more…

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The #1 question clients will ask is “What is your music selection?”

What is your music selection?

They want to be confident in knowing that you have a wide enough selection to satisfy the demands of the crowd, and to be as familiar with as many genres as there are diversities within the crowd.
From the Golden Oldies, to modern day Hip-Hop, your song list will make or break your event.  More than making sure you have the list of top songs from every category, you must familiarize yourself with song combinations knowing what to play and when to play it. There are some songs that sound great when played sequentially, while others sound horrible when played back to back. It is up to the trained and experienced DJ to know which songs to play and in what order. And it is up to us to get you the experience and training you need to be successful.

The power of a song!

A song has the power to move people, to get them out of their seat and onto the dance floor. The right song has the power to create energy and excitement within people, enough so, as to revive the youthful child in each of us. And a combination of perfect songs has the ability to transform an ordinary night into an extraordinary and unforgettable event.

A song also has the ability to clear the dance floor in the first few beats. A couple of bad songs in a row has the ability to sour even the most optimistic of hosts. But playing 3 horribly inappropriate songs together and you can crush all life out of a party and threaten to burden your business with a bad reputation.

Take our advice…

Now you can understand the grave importance that a song possesses. By choosing a single song, you have the power to determine the life or death of a party. You can also become aware of the fact that the power of the right or wrong song can make or break your reputation. I want you to know that we have been there, and have done that. We have encountered situations where the wrong song quickly turns a crowd into a mob. And we have identified very important key factors that can you help prevent these situations. All that you have to do is to absorb all of the information we present to you, so that you do not get caught with an angry mob on your hand. You can not afford to put your reputation on the line because you did not take the advice and insight we have gathered for over 10 years. Please listen to what we have to say and save yourself the embarrassment.

How much will you charge for your services?

There are many factors that must be identified before you randomly chose how you want to structure your pricing. Luckily, we have listed some main criteria you may want to investigate before you decide on your pricing strategy.

Will you charge for drive time?  How about setting up and breaking down?  Will you charge extra for services rendered, or equipment used? Hourly or Flat Rate? Overprice your services and you may be limiting your potential clients. Underpricing your services may leave money on the table and selling yourself short.

Yes, there are enough variables to make your head spin. Fortunately, we have identified main criteria needed to determine which pricing strategy works best for you. So, sign up for our newsletter and we will divulge this highly sought after information to help guide you to determine which pricing strategy will work best. Capitalize this information to ensure you are not selling yourself short, or overpricing yourself out of business leads.

So, you have the equipment and the songs you will need to get started as a Disc Jockey.  Now it is time to start training your voice for the Emcee part of the deal.

Yep, you will need to train your voice to sound crisp and clear over an amplified speaker system.  Make sure you can broadcast your voice loud enough and clear enough so that people in the back of the room can hear you clearly.  It really helps to have a good microphone and to practice with it, so you can figure out how far away from your mouth you need to speak to be heard, adjust your volume accordingly.  Also, the speed of your voice matters in different situations.  You can speak slow and softly to be meaningful and sincere, or a little louder and quicker to show excitement and energy.

Not only do you need to know what to say and how to say it, you also need to know when to say it.  You don’t want to make too many announcements or too little.  Speaking with your clients about their expectations will help you determine how much Emceeing is needed.  And by all means, practice what you will be saying in your head before you say it.  Having a clear idea of what you want to say before you say it, will save you from lots of stuttering and embarrassment.

It is very important to touch on every important detail in the interview process.

You will come across as very organized and professional, when you cover all the specifics throughout a wedding gig or event.

Scream it from the mountain tops!

Let everyone know you exist.  Get the word out, and FAST!

Learn how to promote yourself as a new business person through the regular channels of advertising. Also learn the newest tricks to spread the word of your new venture using social media websites like Facebook and Twitter.

See which ones work and which ones are a waste of time and money. When you sign up to join our newsletter, we will send you valuable information directing you to advertising opportunities you may have never thought of. Increase your ROI (return on investment), ensuring your time and money do not get wasted advertising your business to people who don’t want or need your services. Target only the specific groups of people that may be interested in your services and would want more information. These tips and more are available to you, free of charge, just by signing up to our newsletter.

You have probably been to many weddings, but never really knew what happens behind the scenes.  The timeline is crucial in order to get through all the traditional ceremonial requirements and still have time to dance.  Here is a list of wedding formalities that will help guide you through a “typical” wedding reception.

Another great marketing tip is to utilize Trade Shows as a method of spreading the word that you are in business.  Wedding shows are a great venue to meet prospective clients and network with other vendors who will help spread the word.