October 17th, 2009 by admin

Whether you are planning a wedding or a corporate event, one of the most important aspects to you and your guests enjoying the event is the entertainment. Many entertainment options for special events are available, but a professional DJ who offers a range of services can be one of the best choices when you know how to select the right DJ for your particular needs.

In our experience providing DJ services in the San Antonio and South Texas area, all too often, people choose entertainers based primarily on who offers the best price, without giving much thought to the professionalism of the DJ and how good of a match his or her personality and services are to the event. For example, a younger DJ who is into “hip-hop” may be great at a teenager’s birthday party, but may not work out so well at an elegant wedding reception.

As a part of our San Antonio DJ experiences, we have developed a list of criteria that people should consider when seeking to hire a DJ. We present the following tips to assist you in separating the true professionals who are likely to do an outstanding job for you and your guests, from those DJs who haphazardly do their work more to entertain themselves than anyone else.

One of the simplest things to tell you that a DJ is a professional is that he or she carries liability insurance. It is unsual for the insurance to be important in terms of a liability claim arising from a situation at your event, but the fact that the DJ has insurance indicated that he or she is a serious businessperson.

A second indication of a professional DJ is membership in one or more of the official DJ associations. Not only is this a sign that the DJ is dedicated to his profession, there are potential benefits to you the customer, such as the DJ can usually find replacement talent for you in case of an emergency in which he or she is unable to perform at your event.

Professional equipment is another sign of a good DJ. A serious DJ will be proud of his or her equipment and will be happy to discuss it with you. Besides having good equipment, it is important that your DJ will be bringing backup for all essential components, just in case something stops working.

Finally, personal demeanor and appearance will tell you a lot about the professionalism of a DJ. If you are meeting with a DJ to discuss your event and he or she shows up in a t-shirt and ripped jeans, consider whether that image is consistent with your event. Ultimately, one of the most important things to consider is whether or not you feel you have a “meeting of the minds” when interviewing a DJ. You want to be confident that the person you hire is willing and able to deliver the service you want and not someone who is going to ignore your wishes and “do their own thing”.

To get additional tips on hiring a great DJ, visit www.MyDJSanAntonio.com to download the FREE “Guide To Hiring A DJ To Make Your Event Fun and Fantastic”, brought to you by professional DJ Lawrence Walker, who provides entertainment services in the San Antonio and Austin, TX vicinity.