If you are throwing a party it is great to hire a professional DJ that can get your guest dancing and having a wonderful time. Having great music and a DJ who knows what to play and how to read the crowd is an important ingredient for memorable party. Here we take a look at how to select a DJ to make your party memorable.

The first choice has to be the type of music that is to be played. If you are having a wedding party then there will be people of different generations present, as well as people with a wide range of music tastes. In this case it is probably better to keep music mainstream and play chart hits as well as classic hit songs from the 60s to the present day.

If you are going to have a house party for your mates then you will find that there is a lot of choice of music genres. It is probably best to play the kind of music you know your friends like. Up to the minute dance music may be best, such as Dubstep or Progressive House.

One great way to have a party is hire several DJs, all of whom play a particular genre of music. For example you could begin your party with classic reggae and finish with some fast drum and bass.

A good DJ will be able to judge the kind of music the crowd wants to hear. This is especially important for dance music, as the mood of the crowd can be used to judge the tempo and style of music.

These days DJs use their laptop and DJ software, such as Traktor. Although many still prefer to use decks and vinyl. Some hip hop style DJs produce their own music out of sampled beats and snippets of music, as well remixing dance tracks. Top Hip Hop and Breakbeat DJs such as DJ Shadow and DJ Food use these techniques and often produce track as they play their set.

You may have been to a party and experienced a very good DJ, in this case your choice maybe easy. If you see a DJ you like you can ask for their card. Talking to friends is another way to find a good DJ, as they may have some recommendations. A good DJ will want to have details regarding the party, such as the ages of the guests and what type of music your friends like. It may be worth having a look at the DJs collection of music and finding out how knowledgeable about music they are. Some DJs make the mistake of playing the tunes that they like personally, but this rarely reflected by the guests at the party.

So if you are wondering how to select a DJ following this advice should help. A good DJ is easy to find with a little effort, which is worth taking in order to have that perfect party people will remember. There may also be DJs that have websites so you can contact them that way, and also hear some samples of their sets.