Why Hire Us

You must do you research, interview prospective DJs and make your choice accordingly.

It is understood that many customers are on a budget when it comes to their event. However, if you do some internet research you will find that skimping on your DJ can have disastrous effects. Here's why:

You spend thousands of dollars on your event (tens and sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars on your wedding). For this price you get a venue, wait staff, caterers, coordinators, florists, officiant, bartenders, seamstresses, tailors, pastry & cake vendors, photographers and others including your DJ. When all the math is done the "cost per guest" is a surprisingly astronomical figure. Simply stated: if your guests do not have a great time or leave early because of disorganization or boredom you have lost far more than a couple hundred extra dollars to book a great DJ.

Go ahead; Ask friends or family about events they attended over the past 5 years. Ask them what vegetable they had on their plate. Ask them what keepsake or trinket they left with as a gift. Ask them about those cutely-wrapped candies at each place setting. What were they again? Then ask about the entertainment. If it was great entertainment they will remember in a second. However, if it was bad entertainment they will recall even more vividly.

The word "professional" is thrown around a lot in this industry. Another phrase that you may hear is "passion" for DJ work. If you want a great DJ who will do a great job shouldn't you choose a DJ who truly has a "passion" for with their work? All of us at A Perfect DJ have been immersed in the entertainment industry for the better part of our lives.

A note from the owner...

Yes, you will find services at lower prices (and many companies much more expensive than ours) but with research you will find that we are perhaps the most competitive music entertainment service available on the west coast. We strive for music production and sound quality for your event to be as professional as the “Academy Awards” and not like a “junior-high school play.”

With 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry including mobile DJ services, pro audio sound engineering and producer, pro-audio consultant, composer, singer/songwriter/guitarist, performer, music educator, live sound engineering, stage management and concert promotion we are obviously unique and highly qualified within the entertainment industry.

Our sound systems total up to 37,000 watts of power depending upon event location, weather conditions and number of guests. Services are delivered by full-time trained “pro audio” engineers (not just DJs or novice part-time amateurs) with multi-processed, state-of-the-art professional equipment with a $4,000,000 aggregate liability policy in force.

Often times consumers get the lowest priced DJ for their “once-in-a-lifetime” event only to regret their decision because of persons “masquerading” as DJs who are under-trained and uneducated in the field. Many are unprofessional high school or college students trying to earn extra money or persons who otherwise work full-time jobs and perform “DJ” jobs to make ends meet. Consumers are then not given the attention that their event deserves or the expertise. They also have to deal with inferior equipment, training, music selection, professionalism, appearance and work ethic.

(Quite honestly, it’s usually a “guy thing;” DJ and audio equipment to the untrained professional can be like a “fast car” where some guys just have to “show-off” their power with a mentality of: “loud is good, louder is better, loudest must be the ultimate!” – Sorry, it doesn’t work that way! )

I encourage you to do your homework and make an intelligent decision in your DJ service. Also, feel free to visit and utilize my website for many various resources. Passion for the music and entertainment industry is what drives us and will always be.

Dennis J. Barela; A Perfect DJ

Note...

Professional DJ's:

Use professional equipment and not home stereo equipment or equipment not specifically designed for "professional audio (pro audio) sound reinforcement."

Will meet with you in advance and listen to your ideas and help plan your reception or special occasion.

Will not try to be the focal point of the party. The Bride & Groom or guest of honor should never share the spotlight!

Play the music that you have requested and/or are familiar with and not "the same music they have played at the last 100 events."

Will be setup on time with time allotted for reasonable early arrivals or any delays that may occur.

WILL NOT subcontract your event without first approving it by you.

Will have many references of clients and business professionals.

Always use contracts for your protection and theirs as well.

Will not invite potential clients to your event to view their performance. A DJ can not give you and your guests 100% of their attention if they are trying to sell to other uninvited guests.

Negative comments commonly made about "Bargain DJs":

The DJ showed up late or didn't show up at all.
They didn't play what I asked them to play.
The DJ played music I specifically asked them not to play.
The DJ's music was pre-programmed on a computer and the DJ pushed a button and did not try to work with the audience's desires and requests.
Their equipment sounded horrible. (or) We could not understand the DJ and people could not hear in the back of the room.

(We could go on and on, unfortunately, but we will save you the time)

Choosing entertainment is... the most important decision a party host or bride and groom will have to make for their party or reception. The entertainment they choose will either make or break their event, and will set the tempo for the entire affair. When shopping for entertainment, consider not just the price of the entertainment, but more importantly what you're getting for that price.