• Most DJs claim to have approximately or more than 23,000 songs in their library.  That certainly sounds impressive.  Here's the secret: most of those songs are extra tracks on cds that only have 1 or 2 hits on them.  Come on...  23,000 songs that are hits?  Please...  You know better than that!

• Will your DJ provide you with a wish list so that you will hear what you want and don't want?

• Many DJs boast the use of computerized equipment.  That means that the party is being run by a computer.  Have you ever gotton the "blue screen of death"?  Imagine:  you are in the middle of your first dance, or other valuable moment of your event, and the music STOPS!!!  For three minutes or more, your "DJ" struggles to get the computer rebooted, open up the music playing program, then find and play the song that was playing!  Are you kidding???  Many DJs claim that they invest so much money in computerized equipment.  The truth is that they are too lazy to set up and use traditional music equipment.  Heck, they download MP3s and play them with the click of a button, with no foresight of a dreaded computer crash.  You need a DJ that goes the extra mile, and uses standard equipment to make sure that the music WILL NOT STOP!!!  That is also the mark of a pro, not a young buck wanting to lazily get over by pushing buttons and hoping people wouldn't notice.  Insist on non-computerized music, it's for your own good!

 
• Beware of DJs who's claim to fame is to have attended a DJ school!  How can you teach someone to entertain?  A true entertainer has the gift to be able to keep folks motivated.  Remember the last time you partied?  Someone was the "life of the party".  Chances are that he/she didn't go to a school to learn how to do that!

• Beware of the DJs that prominantly offer Karaokae services.  Sure that's a lot of fun, but many DJs bring a Karaokae machine along so they can kill time, at your expense, doing nothing but introducing the next singer.  Look at the corner of the room, where the "DJ" is having a smoke...  Are you getting that much entertainment for your money?  Hmm...

• Meet your DJ before signing anything!  If your DJ doesn't want to meet, chances are that he/she is not reliable.  Sit down and get to know your DJ.  Exchange ideas, jokes, memories and fun things from parties.  THIS will acquaint you with the person that will make your event happen.  Make sure your DJ is relaxed when meeting you.  If not, how will your event go in front of your of guests wanting to be entertained???

Make sure to shop around!  Check out DJs and get a good idea of DJ pricing, experience and reputation!  Most of all, don't sign anything until you've met your DJ in person!  If the DJ doesn't want to meet with you, they have something to hide.  Get to know each other, get comfortable with your DJ.  You will have a much greater peace of mind.

Your DJ should show up with a planner and an outline or what you want to hear and when.  You should be given several options of every facet of your event.  If you encounter any resistance to your suggestions, walk away!  Your DJ should completely tailor your event to YOUR wishes!  There can be NO EXCEPTIONS to this!

We insist that you check around before you decide to let Mirage Sound perform at your event!  Confident?  Yes, we are!  Now, ask another DJ business to do that!  The bottom line is that you will be happy with your entertainment during your event.  Pre-planning and meeting your entertainer are crucial to the success of your precious moment.

We'll see you at your party!

 

Mirage Sound Entertainment & DJs Statewide Arizona 480 343-3229  rhkirchner @ miragesound.org