FAQs

A: The contract I provide will list out the requirements more in depth, but for an overview: 

• 1. Setup Time: I require at least 1 hour for load-in & setup before guests arrive to the event.*

  2. Cleanup Time: I also require at least 1 hour for cleanup & load-out from when the event ends. 

  3. Space Requirements: a 10' x 10' open & flat space, adequate enough for my DJ equipment.

  4. Electrical Requirements: easy access to at least two electrical outlets that is in reasonable distance from the DJ booth.

*More setup time may be required depending on the venue logistics and service packages I am providing. I will ensure any additional time beyond a 1 hour setup is communicated throughout the planning process. 

A: I actually don't charge by hour. I've calculated my package prices based on several factors such as what equipment I am providing, the amount of time I dedicate to every event (i.e, time spent planning, traveling, setup/cleanup, etc.), and pricing trends in the mobile DJ market. 

A: While we hope this situation never happens, you just never know when it comes to events. The contract I provide will include the contigency plan in more detail. But for a general overview: 

1. Notify me as soon as possible of the new event date &/or location

2. If I am notified with more than 30 days in advance from the original event date, I'll cancel any scheduled fee payments, but I will keep the deposit fee.

3. If I am notified with less than 30 days in advance from the original event date, the remaining total costs must be paid in full.

A: For a general overview: 

1. Notify me as soon as possible of the new event date &/or location

2. If I am notified with more than 30 days in advance from the original event date, I'll make a best faith effort to rebook at your new location/date at no additional costs.

3. If I am notified with less than 30 days in advance from the original event date, I'll make a best faith effort to rebook at your new location/date and an additional 20% of the original total service fee, will be applied to the final payment. 

   1. • If I am unable to be your DJ at the new location/date, any scheduled payments will be cancelled, but I will keep the deposit fee. 

A: Per the contract, you will be held liable for all costs associated to any equipment damages caused by the negligence of yourself or any of the guests of the event. 

A: My base of operations is located in Seattle, Washington. There are no extra travel costs as long as it takes less than 2 hours of travel time* or is less than 100 miles from Seattle to your event location, one way. 

If the event location requires more than 2 hours of travel time or 100 miles one way (whichever comes first), I will ask for accommodations to be arranged and expensed for me. This includes but limited to: roundtrip airfare, car rental to and from the airport, rental gear costs, and/or housing accommodations. More details will be listed in the contract and discussed during our planning process. 

*This includes any necessary ferry rides

A: Great question! I take a 5-step approach to almost all of my events.

1. Consultation Call: Before signing any contracts, do a virtual "meet & greet" in a zero risk setting to learn more about your event needs and determine if I would be a good fit. If all of the details look good, I'll send you a formal proposal package that will include the total cost of services and a contract to sign to secure me for your wedding date! 

2. Floorplan Sync: Having a optimized floor plan plays a critical role in the overall experience of your wedding, including where to place the DJ booth and audio gear. I like to schedule this 30-minute meeting with my clients 3-months out from their wedding day to chat through floor plan design and provide an opportunity to sync on other details. If you are working with a wedding planner or coordinator, I would be happy to correspond with them on details as well.

3. Optional Site Visit: Once we are under contract, a site visit is in order. Seeing the venue in person allows me to plan out logistics ahead of time to prevent any major surprises come event day. This is completely optional at no extra cost.

4. One-Month out Meeting: I like to schedule a chat with my clients around 1-month before event day. This important meeting is to sync on logistics (timelines, music, etc.) and be an opportunity to answer any outstanding questions you may have. 

5. Crunch Time: Leading up to your event, I'll check-in to see if there are any last minute changes, otherwise we roll into the event day! While good planning is key to a successful event, execution is equally as important. From setup to tear-down, I'll be ready to roll with the punches. And of course, I LOOK FORWARD TO PARTYING WITH YOU!

A: I utilize HoneyBook as my main platform for payments, contracts, and scheduling meetings. Otherwise I utilize email for most of my client communications. Of course, I'm happy to chat on the phone or text as needed! 

I also share a planning form via Google Docs with all of my clients to promote transparency and collaboration during the planning process. However, I am super flexible and am happy to accomodate any other preferred methods.

I try to respond back to clients as soon as possible, but no longer than 48 hours. 

A: Yes I do! I am happy to provide proof of insurance to associated stakeholders as needed. 

A: While it is great that the venue offers their own gear, I highly prefer using my own equipment. I would have to spend additional time to learn about properly operating the venue's equipment and I can't guarentee the level of service I hope to provide. To avoid churn, using my own gear will ensure I am providing a service for you that is up to my standards. 

A: I typically provide at least 2 handheld wireless mics which covers most of my events. However, I can provide up to 4 handheld wireless mics and 1 lav mic, based on your event needs (i.e. having annoucements for cocktail hour that's located in a different area than the dinner reception). 

A: I am typically a one person operation, but even so I prefer to not have any physical help from guests or clients, mainly for liability and safety reasons. The last thing I want is someone getting hurt while lifting a heavy piece of equipment. Sometimes I bring a person or two to help with setup/cleanup, but I'll ensure to communicate ahead of time as needed. 

A: I am able to setup my gear outside to perform, however I will ask for a covering (i.e. deployable canopy) to help battle against weather conditions. I can also provide my own deployable canopy if one is not available. 

Please note that most of my gigs are conducted in the Pacific Northwest area. If rain or similar inclement weather conditions are present, I will attempt to move my setup to an indoor location and will not risk damage to my equipment. 

A: If you have a playlist already created, that's great! Playing songs from your playlist is a great starting point but as a DJ, I also read your crowd and have full control of switching music on the fly. My goal is to alleviate the worry of having to constantly adjust your playlist during the event, especially if there is a negative reaction from the crowd. During our planning process, we'll chat through your music preferences and if you want a specific list of songs played, I would be happy to accommodate and mix everything live for you! 

A: I consider myself an "open format" DJ and I love to experiment with different genres. I've mixed Disco, Latin music,  Hip Hop, Top 40 Pop, Rock, EDM & its subgenres, and popular line dance songs. If I had to pick, I am most comfortable mixing EDM & House, but I'm not shy to mix any favorite tracks & geners you desire! 

A: I absolutely take requests while DJing live! However, I may not be able to fulfill everyone's requests. I will make a best faith effort to accomodate a request assuming I have the song in my library and if the song doesn't conflict with the crowd vibe.