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There are several things that need to be looked into when becoming a wedding DJ. Many tips will be listed here that will assist anyone on an easier journey in achieving this goal. It will help also to keep a running checklist while following the guidelines.
A large and varied collection of music is important for all DJs. When one is becoming a wedding DJ it is even more valuable to have as wide a variety of music as possible. Often DJs play particular venues - like hip hop clubs, country bars, etc. A wedding crowd will have many diverse tastes.
Special requests will be set up ahead of time by the bride and groom and their families. These will special songs to introduce the new couple. If there is alcohol present, the guests will likely begin to make more and more requests as the reception goes on.
There will be very sentimental songs played at the beginning of the reception. Brides will often dance with their father and mothers will dance with the groom (these can be other relatives or friends that served in this capacity as well). These songs will often be slower, and are likely to bring tears.
The bride and groom will have their first dance together. It will help to have a variety of songs ready for their request. If they ask for something that is not already owned, the DJ should work hard to acquire it. Often these songs will be older or even oldies as opposed to popular contemporary music.
Many guests will actually start to move onto the floor with funny group songs like "The Hokey Pokey". Often many will respond to classic hip hop songs as well, even older folks. Also, young and old guests alike may request ballroom, foxtrot, tango, or waltz appropriate songs. The bride and groom may have even learned some of those dances for the wedding.
Funny dance games are something a wedding DJ will need to know, and he or she will also need corresponding music for these. Many of these games involve giving the bride and groom money for their honeymoon. A good luck dance can be done to encourage everyone to get onto the dance floor.
If one is not already skilled at DJing, they will want to take radio production classes or the like. Not only will these teach mixing skills and the like, often these classes will teach lighting techniques and other skills.
Contracts are very important in the wedding business. A gig will usually be planned months in advance, and a DJ will not want to get stuck with a random cancellation at the last minute with no event to replace it. Thousands can be lost. Free forms can be downloaded online in order to help with contracts. Special toasts and well wishes will be found on the internet also.
Renting or purchasing older equipment can save money. As more events are done, money can be reinvested into buying better and updated equipment. The necessities are turntables, records, CD players, speakers, and lights. Sometimes an event venue will have some sound and light equipment in place that the DJ can use while there.
Becoming a wedding DJ can be made easier and happen more quickly if these guidelines are used as a starting base.
A large and varied collection of music is important for all DJs. When one is becoming a wedding DJ it is even more valuable to have as wide a variety of music as possible. Often DJs play particular venues - like hip hop clubs, country bars, etc. A wedding crowd will have many diverse tastes.
Special requests will be set up ahead of time by the bride and groom and their families. These will special songs to introduce the new couple. If there is alcohol present, the guests will likely begin to make more and more requests as the reception goes on.
There will be very sentimental songs played at the beginning of the reception. Brides will often dance with their father and mothers will dance with the groom (these can be other relatives or friends that served in this capacity as well). These songs will often be slower, and are likely to bring tears.
The bride and groom will have their first dance together. It will help to have a variety of songs ready for their request. If they ask for something that is not already owned, the DJ should work hard to acquire it. Often these songs will be older or even oldies as opposed to popular contemporary music.
Many guests will actually start to move onto the floor with funny group songs like "The Hokey Pokey". Often many will respond to classic hip hop songs as well, even older folks. Also, young and old guests alike may request ballroom, foxtrot, tango, or waltz appropriate songs. The bride and groom may have even learned some of those dances for the wedding.
Funny dance games are something a wedding DJ will need to know, and he or she will also need corresponding music for these. Many of these games involve giving the bride and groom money for their honeymoon. A good luck dance can be done to encourage everyone to get onto the dance floor.
If one is not already skilled at DJing, they will want to take radio production classes or the like. Not only will these teach mixing skills and the like, often these classes will teach lighting techniques and other skills.
Contracts are very important in the wedding business. A gig will usually be planned months in advance, and a DJ will not want to get stuck with a random cancellation at the last minute with no event to replace it. Thousands can be lost. Free forms can be downloaded online in order to help with contracts. Special toasts and well wishes will be found on the internet also.
Renting or purchasing older equipment can save money. As more events are done, money can be reinvested into buying better and updated equipment. The necessities are turntables, records, CD players, speakers, and lights. Sometimes an event venue will have some sound and light equipment in place that the DJ can use while there.
Becoming a wedding DJ can be made easier and happen more quickly if these guidelines are used as a starting base.
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