Fantastic
Entertainment
Begins With
An Experienced
Entertainer!!!
Quality has been the
cornerstone of
A DJ TO GO since 1996.
Nothing compliments
the most memorable
moments of our lives
than fantastic
entertainment.
There's no
substitute for
hiring a
professional DJ,
whether it be price
or "just a friend"
who plays music.
When hiring a DJ,
here's something to
remember,
"Cheap entertainment
isn't good"
"Good entertainment
isn't cheap"
Why Should You Hire
A DJ TO GO
?
Any person can
purchase sound
equipment and claim
to be a professional
Disc Jockey. During
your auditions for
entertainment,
selecting the right
person is vital to
the success of your
evening. With my
extensive
entertainment
experience, I
continue to attend
numerous seminars,
workshops, and
presentations in
order to stay
current in a
business where the
trends change
constantly.
It is important that
you feel comfortable
with your
entertainer. That’s
why there’s no
charge for my
initial consultation
and no obligation on
your part. It is
essential that you
get to know me and
for me to find out
what your
entertainment needs
are before you
contract my
services. I will put
years of successful
experience and
knowledge to work
for you as we make
your dreams come
true.
Questions To Ask
when shopping for A
DJ
What type of
experience does the
DJ and DJ service
have?
A DJ TO GO
is a full
time
entertainment
service. Ron Ralph,
owner and DJ,
has personally performed
over 1,000 events in
10 years as a Mobile
Disc Jockey.
What type of music
will the DJ play at
my event?
A DJ TO GO
will play a
variety
of good
clean
music suitable for
all ages, anything
from the Big Band
Era through current
hits of today.
**WARNING**
Any music that
depicts women in a
demeaning manner,
glorifies guns,
drugs, and violence,
and laced with
profanity, will not
be tolerated nor
played. If
that's the kind of
music you are
looking for, I am
not the DJ service
for you. I
will discuss your
musical selections
and preferences
during our pre-event
consultation
meeting.
What will the DJ
wear and what will
their personal
appearance be like?
A DJ TO GO
dresses
professionally in
Tuxedo for formal
events or will dress
in casual attire for
non-formal events.
I will never dress
in cut off shorts,
jeans, or
a beer logo t-shirt
for any event as
some of my
competitors do!!.
I maintain
military grooming
and hygiene
standards.
Always ask
what the DJ’s attire
will be!!! Never
assume they will
dress in appropriate
clothing!!!
What type of
equipment does the
DJ use?
A DJ TO GO
has
purchased a
state-of-the-art DJ
Power Computerized
Sound System. The
computer program is
the same one used by
Dick Clark
Productions,
Carnival Cruise
Lines, Disney’s
Pleasure Island and
other national
production
companies. DJ Power
has the capability
to mix Music,
Karaoke, and Music
Videos. Your whole
event can be
pre-programmed ahead
of time with just a
click of a button.
We also use cordless
microphones and
Mackie SRM 450
powered speakers.
Will
the DJ be
interactive and
personable with the
guests?
A DJ TO GO
can design a fun and
interactive evening
with your choice of
Audience
Participation
Dances, Games, and
Ice Breakers.
If you're looking
for a more elegant
and laid back event,
I can design one to
meet your need too.
I will always be
personable and
courteous at all
times!!!!!!
Be careful of
"The Dead DJ
Syndrome"
. You know the type
who just sit there
and are nothing more
than a human Juke
Box. They do little
and say little to
get your guests up
and dancing. Watch
out for the "Economy
Vehicle".
8. Will the DJ eat,
drink , smoke, or
take breaks at my
event?
A DJ TO GO
has a professional
code of ethics that
I follow, therefore,
I will never ever
drink alcoholic
beverages nor smoke
at your event!!! You
will get continuous
music for the
contracted time
without any breaks
in entertainment.
I will not
eat at
your event unless I
have been invited to
do so.
FACT- Always ask
if the DJ will
smoke, take breaks,
or drink alcoholic
beverages at your
event. It is very
unprofessional to
drink alcoholic
beverages or take
smoke breaks while
working.
I have no objection
to your guests
drinking and
smoking, but a
true
professional DJ will
never do those
things while they
are working. Are you
allowed to drink
alcoholic beverages
at your job?
How does the DJ
service go about
contracting?
A DJ TO GO
likes to sign
contracts in
person.
We never recommend
signing a contract
through the mail,
email, or fax. I
believe in
PERSONALIZED
SERVICE.
I want
to make sure you
understand the
contract terms and
have you read over
it before you sign
it. Most
importantly, if you
have any questions,
I can answer them
on the spot for you.
FACT-You can?t buy a house in the mail. You can't buy a car over the phone. You should never do business
with anyone or sign
anything through the
mail nor agree to
anything over the
phone. You may be
very surprised who
shows up at your
event. Do
yourself justice by
meeting the DJ ahead
of time and doing a
contract in person.
FACT-Don't
get fooled into
thinking you are
obligated to some
tactics other DJ
services use such as
making you think you
have an obligation
to book just because
you called for
information. They
will tell you they
have a "Verbal
Contract" because
you called them.
Information is
always free and does
not obligate you to
anything just
because you called
for a price quote.
Nothing is
guaranteed or legal
unless it's in
writing!!!
Does the DJ have a
place to conduct
business with the
client?
A DJ TO GO
has an office where
I meet with clients
to contract and do
pre-event
consultations. If
it's too
inconvenient for you
to make it to see me
at my location, I
will come to you,
whether it be during
the daytime or early
evening. I make
myself available
for your
convenience. I
understand people
have to work and
have a hectic
lifestyle.
FACT- conducting business at a restaurant, in a car, the mall, or anywhere else the public can hear your personal information is not good business!!! Do you want nosy patrons to listen to your private conversation and personal business?
Some last tips and
facts you should
take seriously:
You don?t have anything unless it is in writing. Contracts should be done in person. Never over the phone, fax, or mail unless you live out of town or out of state.
Never say "Pencil Me In". You are leaving yourself open to a No Show. Professional DJ's always use a written contract and retain a deposit to hold your date.
Never have a "Friend" do music for your event. Unless they do it professionally with professional sound equipment, never take this route!!! I have seen too many back out at the last minute and leave the client scrambling for music at the last minute.
Never hire the cheapest DJ service. As with anything else, you will get what you pay for. There are a bunch of DJ services in the $200 to $400 range, and they?re at that price for a reason. Most will be ill equipped with music, equipment, and experience. Would you hire the cheapest Doctor? Buy the cheapest house? The cheapest car?
DJ's price
themselves low
because they know
exactly what they
are worth.
Always ask for professional and personal referrals. Call the referrals before contracting. It may be time consuming, but I highly recommend it. If the DJ service gives you a hard time about it or snowballs you, forget them. They are hiding something. Please visit my reference page for a partial list of clients I serve on a regular basis.
Never hire a DJ who just DJ?s part time or "On The Side". Being a DJ is a full time job requiring full time attention. Many don?t put in enough hours into being a true professional DJ, which results in poor performance. Would you hire a part time auto mechanic? A Part time Doctor or Attorney? Would you hire a part time contractor to build your house? Then why hire a Part Time DJ?
