How to Hire a DJ in Atlanta
When planning a special event in Atlanta begin with the end in mind – your memories. When the event is over you are left with only memories.Have you ever been to an event where you were simply a spectator and felt disconnected with everyone else? Why did you feel that way? Most likely because the host simply followed the timeline instead of paying attention to the people in the room and making sure everyone felt connected.
Every event has many moments and many opportunities to create special memories. All too often occasions are reduced to a timeline checklist of things that need to be crossed off a list.
A well trained and talented entertainer or master of ceremonies should be looking for these opportunities during the planning stages of the event. He or she should always be looking for the reason WHY something is being done, making sure that HOW it’s done is appropriate for the audience, and then planning for what’s next. The most fun events are ones that are well planned with a great beginning, a big ending, and lots of fun in between.
So who should you hire as your master of ceremonies or who should be in charge of your event? Should you choose a local TV or radio personality? Possibly. They will often add a touch of celebrity to your event which can be a good thing.
However what training does this person have interacting with a live audience? During their regular job do they rely on teleprompters, writers and directors in order to present their stories? If so, can they handle the demands of a live audience and the “issues” that often pop up in a live event?
You’ll want to find someone with a good sense of humor, who is pleasant and not offensive to your audience. (Unless of course that is your goal, in which case Simon Cowell is still available for bookings). Look for someone who has comedy training, voice training, acting, writing or maybe even stage training. Most importantly look for someone who has spent time face to face with live audiences.
Atlanta Mobile DJs or the certified Wedding Entertainment Director will most likely encompass most or even all of the skills you need to have a successful event. The key, however, is to meet with the person you are considering for the job and make sure you are comfortable with them and their style. Make sure they have lots of suggestions on how to make your event fun, unique and memorable.
By finding the right person to host your event, you can ensure that you will create the memories you and your guests will cherish for years to come. Start at the end in mind (the memories), then work your way back to find just the right host.
Neal Howard is Georgia’s only certified Wedding Entertainment Director. He resides in Roswell GA with his wife Paula and son Myles. For more information on Neal or for booking visit: www.AtlantasBestDJ.com
As Mya Angelou once said ~ People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them FEEL.
Do you want them to laugh, cry, dance, sing, do you want them to FEEL as though they were a part of the occasion?
It’s not WHAT I do, it’s HOW I do it that makes a difference..
Ann recorded the book herself in its entirety. 5 discs and many many hours worth of reading. Have you ever heard Ann speak? Now don’t get me wrong, this gal does her homework and she’s got lots of facts and figures, but that voice. SHEESH!
Now if you’ve ever listened to Anthony (Tony) Robbins CDs you’ll likely have a very different experience. Tony sounds like he is talking right to me, and like I’m his best friend in the world, and that his life depends on helping me.
I’ve met the man before (biggest paws I’ve ever shaken by the way), but I doubt that he was thinking about me when he recorded his CDs. Yet he is still totally believable and sincere.
I really believe that he really does care. (You may disagree, but don’t get stuck on that point because it’s not about Tony or Ann)
THAT to me is descriptive of the difference between some entertainers. It’s not WHAT they are doing but HOW they do it.
Tony and Ann both did the same “what”, in that they both read their books in front of a microphone. But it’s HOW they do it that makes a difference.
One makes you feel “Gosh I hope this is over soon” and the other makes you feel “WOW I can’t believe I’ve been listening for over an hour, it seems like just minutes. I don’t want it to end”.
So when looking for an entertainer for your special event remember they will all (for the most part) do the same “what”. They’ll set up gear, play music and say things on a microphone.
But it’s HOW they do it that will make the difference between a wedding dream come true and a nightmare you wish you could do over.
Signs, Signs, Everywhere are Signs – But at a wedding?
So if we do a really good job for our clients, then some of the guests are bound to notice. And if we exceed our client’s expectations, they’ll be sure to tell their family and friends about us right?
Have you ever seen a bridal gown with a giant VERA WANG logo on the train?
What about flowers at the wedding with a big neon sign in the corner that reads “Flowers By Florrie – Call us for all your floral needs 770.555.1234″?
Have you ever seen a wedding cake with the baker’s name written in frosting on top?
So why on EARTH do DJs think it’s appropriate to trot out their tacky banners to advertise at YOUR wedding? These are also usually the same guys that feel the need to get on the microphone and tell you their company name throughout the night.
If you’re ok seeing those ads at your wedding album then by all means go for it, but at least PLEASE ask these guys for a major discount. I mean if they get the right to be in your photo album for the rest of your life, shouldn’t they pay for that advertising opportunity?
Now, lest I start getting hate mail from my DJ friends who still use signs, please know that I don’t think those that advertise at your wedding are without talent. There are many sign bearing DJs who are very good at what they do. I just don’t think a wedding is the right place to advertise so blatantly. If you do, then that’s your right.
But I’d challenge you to ask your clients 1 question: “Would you prefer that I advertise with a big sign at your wedding, or not?”
http://tinyurl.com/pl6eak – This could be your wedding album.
If you’re clients like it, then you absolutely SHOULD do it.
By the way, one of my friends (Ken Petersen in Rapid City, SD) actually has a very classy looking sign. He told me he only uses it at non-wedding events, but I think it looks nice enough to use at weddings too. http://tinyurl.com/qsowe4
But again, I’d say, always make sure your clients WANT whatever you are doing and that whatever you do is to enhance their memories of their special day.
You be the judge:
- This could be YOUR wedding album.
DEE JAY – What’s in a name?
I mean I know I don’t have a pee ach dee so maybe that’s why I don’t understand.
OK, if it’s just because they like to spell out the letters, then are they consistent with all abbreviations, AND doesn’t that defeat the very purpose of abbreviations in the first place?
When they are in a hurry do they write – AY ES AY PEE
When they think something’s funny online do they type ELL OH ELL, or if it’s really funny, ELL EM OH AY
Is there a person in the legal system that they call a DEE AY
When trying to find someone do they hire a PEE EYE
When they are mad do they say EFF EWE
And how are those guys even able to use the internet? I mean if they try to type
ACH TEE TEEPEE :// DOUBLE YOU, DOUBLE EWE, DOUBLE YOU.whatever.com, it doesn’t work at all.
If they are really a DEE JAY, then they probably watch EM TEE VEE and maybe even record some of their favorite shows on their DEE VEE ARR, or VEE CEE ARR. They’ve probably got ELL EEE DEE lights, SEE DEE players, DEE VEE DEE players and lots of SEE DEES and DEE VEE DEES.
How do they have time to expand everything and still call themselves a DEE JAY?
Do all the extraneous letters make them feel like they have a higher EYE QUE?
Sorry, I just don’t get it.
Oh well, TEE TEE WYY ELL
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