Frequently Asked Questions

What you should know regarding Disc Jockey Services before you book

What services does your company provide?
Why should I hire a DJ instead of using other music/entertainment options?
What can I expect as a minimum service?
What are your prices and packages and are they negotiable?
How Many DJ's do you send?
How do I decide on the best DJ personality for my event?
Do we get to meet our DJ?
Do you have a video of your performances?
What kind of equipment do you use?
What types of music do you have and can we supply our own?
Are we supposed to "tip" the DJ and if so, how much?
Do we need to feed the DJ and other vendors?

Must Read E-Books and information

(available by contacting Amore' Events)

Creating an Event Budget - When you don't know how to begin.

Getting the most out of your budget - How to cut costs and have a quality event.

Choosing the Right Vendors - How to know who will be the best people to partner with in realizing your dream event.

Stress Relief - Ways to relieve pre-planning stress.

Wedding Planning Software - Informative Video CD-ROM on choosing the right vendors with printable planning pages!

Workshops/Seminars/Coaching - Getting you from Goals to Grandeur!!

What services does your company provide? A Amore' Events & Entertainment is a full-service Event Coordination and Entertainment company offering Disc Jockey Services (see following questions), Live Bands and Musicians, Entertainers, Casino Parties, Theme Parties, Master of Ceremonies, Vendor referrals and procurement such as; Ordained Ministers, rentals, cleaning crews, bartenders, valet, photography, video, catering, venues, and more! If we don't have it, we'll gladly locate it for you!

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Why should I hire a DJ instead of using other music/entertainment options? Mobile Disc Jockey services have evolved quite a bit in the past ten years. Few are the days that the DJ is only there to play records. Since the early 80's a professional and more entertaining breed of DJ services appeared. The "new breed" wears many hats and has many talents, unlike their predecessors including some of the current competition. We, at A Amore' Events & Entertainment pride ourselves on being part of the evolution of the Disc Jockey industry. No longer the "male-dominated hobbyists" of the past, Mobile Disc Jockeys have become a professional and integral part of event services.

The key to hiring a High Quality Professional disc jockey is SERVICE AND EXPERIENCE! The responsibilities of the DJ go far beyond just playing music.

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A High Quality Professional Disc Jockey will provide the minimum to you:

Meet and/or speak with you in advance of your event to discuss the details of your event.
Personalize and Customize the announcements and itinerary to best meet your needs.
Follow-up with you and be available for questions you might have from booking until the end of your event.
Suggest icebreakers, dances, skits, etc. that may work well with the atmosphere you desire.
Allow you to personalize your music play list with "Must Play" and "Do Not Play" requests and alert you in advance to any songs you may need to supply.
Setup one hour prior to the event start time and prepared to begin.
Coordinate with other vendors to be sure of smooth flow of itinerary.
Emcee professional announcements as needed so your guests are aware of the itinerary and are included in the events and traditions.
Commercial Sound equipment w/wireless microphones and current CD Music library.
Experience with handling the type of event, music, culture, requirements, etc.

If the above is not important to you, you may consider other options for your event.

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What are your prices and packages and are they negotiable? Our pricing and packages will vary depending on the type of event and the services and/or equipment you require. It is best to speak to us in person regarding your final decision on package and pricing. Prices may be affected by Holiday dates, peak and low seasons and/or additional equipment and other requirements that you may not even be aware you need.

We have offered our services to our clients as a full-time professional business since 1995, this is not a hobby for us or a "side job". Our ONLY focus is on our clients, therefore our prices reflect our services and quality. Our prices are based on the professionalism, experience, talent, service and expertise of our entertainers and the cost of doing business using commercial equipment and keeping our music library and skills current. Our pricing is very competitive but our personal commitment to serving our clients is above average.

Although we have some package pricing available, you may require something completely unique and different. We are flexible in creating a package to fit your event needs.

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How Many DJ's do you send? Our DJ's are experienced and talented. We wear the hats of Disc Jockey, Audio/Video Technician, Music Programmer, Master of Ceremonies, Event Coordinator, Guest Greeter, Vendor Liaison, Logistics Coordinator, party motivator, Dance Instructor, Game Host and more. We are each more than capable of performing our duties.

Everyone has a job, career or talent. The assumption is that you are good at what you do and you get paid what you're worth. A qualified and skilled candidate for any job description can do the tasks required for the job without assistance. A "job share" takes place when either the skills of one individual is lacking for the job and they require another individual to make up for their lack OR they are taking turns doing the same job. Think about it, how many people does it take to do your job description?

We understand that some DJ companies choose to send more than one person to perform an event. In cases where there are more than 500 guests or so, that may be necessary and we will do what it takes to fulfill that need. In cases of extreme interaction and unique entertainment requests it is sometimes necessary to have assistance.

To perform an average event, we expect our DJ's to meet the requirements of experience, skill and talent to perform the duties requested. Two 20 year olds do not make a 40 year old!! Two VW's don't make a BMW. If a company is charging a lower than average price for two DJ's maybe there should be a question of the quality, skills and experience of those individuals.

We will only send an additional DJ if it is necessary, and there is an additional charge to pay for the skills and talents of the additional personnel. Our goal is to provide our clients with the highest quality and experienced talent!

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How do I decide on the best DJ personality for my event? If you need a highly experienced, fun, energetic, personality that can not only be professional and elegant, but also improvise when needed by inserting icebreakers, skits and special dedications or teaching your guests the latest dance craze while reading the crowd and keeping them dancing: then you need the MC/DJ/Entertainer.

If your needs are a little less energy and excitement but still having the possibility of improvising and motivating the crowd if needed, then you'll enjoy the MC/DJ.

If you just want a low-key personality that does the minimum interaction but still plays your music requests and makes appropriate announcements; the Basic DJ will suit your needs.

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Do we get to meet our DJ? We post most of our DJ's pictures and bio's on our web-site so that you can get an impression of their personality and styles prior to booking. If you'd like to see them work you must phone the office to schedule this.

It is our policy that you meet with your DJ no later than 30 days prior to your event if it is a wedding or Bar/Bat Mitzvah. For corporate events and parties there are usually not as many details to cover so a phone call will suffice. (Our pricing of these event types reflects the in-person consultation).

If you wish to meet a DJ prior to booking we will arrange it. Our Event Director will be more than happy to meet with you prior to booking to answer all of your questions and concerns.

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Do you have a video of your performances? We strongly believe that anyone can make a perfect performance video or demo tape so although we have marketing demo's, we urge you to speak to one of our previous clients or schedule to observe one of our DJ's. Most venues are very easy to observe the DJ while not disturbing the event. You can schedule this by calling our office.

****Keep in mind that the event you are observing was designed to fulfill the needs and desires of that particular client and although the announcements and flow may be similar to what you desire, the music and traditions may be completely different. Keep an open mind that you are observing the "talent" and "skill" of the DJ not the content of the performance. We pride ourselves on our ability to help you create an event unique to you.

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What kind of equipment do you use? We use Commercial DJ equipment that includes; a dual CD or digital sound system with a wireless microphone, amplifier and speakers. Lights are included. We ask you how many guests you are expecting and the venue location so that we can be sure that the sound system will be adequate for your event.

If you need additional equipment such as a second ceremony/PA system, lavaliere microphone, karaoke system, cassette player, etc. please call the office for additional pricing details.

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What types of music do you have and can we supply our own? We have a large CD music library consisting of genres from the 40's through current hits, country, swing and Latin as well as some Celtic, Hindi, and other specialty music.

We have an "all-request" policy so you are free to supply us with a play list or ask us to read the crowd. We want to know your preferences as to what you like and do not like. You can use our online music database to choose your songs or use our top 500 list to compile the listing.

Although our library is large there are times when clients may request a song or genre we do not have. You are free to supply anything you wish, just be sure that if it isn't CD format you let us know ahead of time.

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Are we supposed to "tip" the DJ and if so, how much? Our prices reflect the services we offer. However, we are a "service-based" industry. If you feel that the service you receive from your DJ warrants thanking them by offering a gratuity, we are more than appreciative but it is not a requirement. A follow-up thank-you and your referrals to others let us know that we've done our job. A gratuity shows the DJ immediate appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

We are consistently asked what the appropriate gratuity should be. There isn't a formula that we are aware of but in our experience it appears to be about 10-15% is the average.

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Do we need to feed the DJ and other vendors? There is a question on our event questionnaire asking if you will be providing a meal for the DJ and/or other vendors. The reason that we ask is so that the DJ and/or other vendors are fully prepared for your event.

Most photographers, videographers and DJ's spend approximately 6-8 hours at your event. These vendors generally do not "take breaks" and it isn't feasible for them to have a meal unless the client provides one or the caterer invites them to eat. You are not required to do so however, but please let us know in advance so we can let the DJ know to make arrangements.

You should alert your photographer and video person as well. Most of us are way too busy with your event to get a chance to eat and will hold off eating until the event ends.

Most Vendors are usually very professional about this subject and some refuse the invitation. If they accept they usually won't be going through the buffet line until after your guests have gone through.

If you have additional questions on this or any other subject, feel free to phone the office and ask us personally.

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	Frequently Asked Questions What you should know regarding Disc Jockey Services before you book What services does your company provide? Why should I hire a DJ instead of using other music/entertainment options? What can I expect as a minimum service? What are your prices and packages and are they negotiable? How Many DJ's do you send? How do I decide on the best DJ personality for my event? Do we get to meet our DJ? Do you have a video of your performances? What kind of equipment do you use? What types of music do you have and can we supply our own? Are we supposed to "tip" the DJ and if so, how much? Do we need to feed the DJ and other vendors? Must Read E-Books and information (available by contacting Amore' Events) Creating an Event Budget - When you don't know how to begin. Getting the most out of your budget - How to cut costs and have a quality event. Choosing the Right Vendors - How to know who will be the best people to partner with in realizing your dream event. Stress Relief - Ways to relieve pre-planning stress. Wedding Planning Software - Informative Video CD-ROM on choosing the right vendors with printable planning pages! Workshops/Seminars/Coaching - Getting you from Goals to Grandeur!! What services does your company provide? A Amore' Events & Entertainment is a full-service Event Coordination and Entertainment company offering Disc Jockey Services (see following questions), Live Bands and Musicians, Entertainers, Casino Parties, Theme Parties, Master of Ceremonies, Vendor referrals and procurement such as; Ordained Ministers, rentals, cleaning crews, bartenders, valet, photography, video, catering, venues, and more! If we don't have it, we'll gladly locate it for you! Top of page Why should I hire a DJ instead of using other music/entertainment options? Mobile Disc Jockey services have evolved quite a bit in the past ten years. Few are the days that the DJ is only there to play records. Since the early 80's a professional and more entertaining breed of DJ services appeared. The "new breed" wears many hats and has many talents, unlike their predecessors including some of the current competition. We, at A Amore' Events & Entertainment pride ourselves on being part of the evolution of the Disc Jockey industry. No longer the "male-dominated hobbyists" of the past, Mobile Disc Jockeys have become a professional and integral part of event services. The key to hiring a High Quality Professional disc jockey is SERVICE AND EXPERIENCE! The responsibilities of the DJ go far beyond just playing music. Top of page *A High Quality Professional Disc Jockey will provide the minimum* to you: Meet and/or speak with you in advance of your event to discuss the details of your event. Personalize and Customize the announcements and itinerary to best meet your needs. Follow-up with you and be available for questions you might have from booking until the end of your event. Suggest icebreakers, dances, skits, etc. that may work well with the atmosphere you desire. Allow you to personalize your music play list with "Must Play" and "Do Not Play" requests and alert you in advance to any songs you may need to supply. Setup one hour prior to the event start time and prepared to begin. Coordinate with other vendors to be sure of smooth flow of itinerary. Emcee professional announcements as needed so your guests are aware of the itinerary and are included in the events and traditions. Commercial Sound equipment w/wireless microphones and current CD Music library. Experience with handling the type of event, music, culture, requirements, etc. If the above is not important to you, you may consider other options for your event. Top of page What are your prices and packages and are they negotiable? Our pricing and packages will vary depending on the type of event and the services and/or equipment you require. It is best to speak to us in person regarding your final decision on package and pricing. Prices may be affected by Holiday dates, peak and low seasons and/or additional equipment and other requirements that you may not even be aware you need. We have offered our services to our clients as a full-time professional business since 1995, this is not a hobby for us or a "side job". Our ONLY focus is on our clients, therefore our prices reflect our services and quality. Our prices are based on the professionalism, experience, talent, service and expertise of our entertainers and the cost of doing business using commercial equipment and keeping our music library and skills current. Our pricing is very competitive but our personal commitment to serving our clients is above average. Although we have some package pricing available, you may require something completely unique and different. We are flexible in creating a package to fit your event needs. Top of page How Many DJ's do you send?** Our DJ's are experienced and talented. We wear the hats of Disc Jockey, Audio/Video Technician, Music Programmer, Master of Ceremonies, Event Coordinator, Guest Greeter, Vendor Liaison, Logistics Coordinator, party motivator, Dance Instructor, Game Host and more. We are each more than capable of performing our duties. Everyone has a job, career or talent. The assumption is that you are good at what you do and you get paid what you're worth. A qualified and skilled candidate for any job description can do the tasks required for the job without assistance. A "job share" takes place when either the skills of one individual is lacking for the job and they require another individual to make up for their lack OR they are taking turns doing the same job. Think about it, how many people does it take to do your job description? We understand that some DJ companies choose to send more than one person to perform an event. In cases where there are more than 500 guests or so, that may be necessary and we will do what it takes to fulfill that need. In cases of extreme interaction and unique entertainment requests it is sometimes necessary to have assistance. To perform an average event, we expect our DJ's to meet the requirements of experience, skill and talent to perform the duties requested. Two 20 year olds do not make a 40 year old!! Two VW's don't make a BMW. If a company is charging a lower than average price for two DJ's maybe there should be a question of the quality, skills and experience of those individuals. We will only send an additional DJ if it is necessary, and there is an additional charge to pay for the skills and talents of the additional personnel. Our goal is to provide our clients with the highest quality and experienced talent! Top of page How do I decide on the best DJ personality for my event? If you need a highly experienced, fun, energetic, personality that can not only be professional and elegant, but also improvise when needed by inserting icebreakers, skits and special dedications or teaching your guests the latest dance craze while reading the crowd and keeping them dancing: then you need the MC/DJ/Entertainer. If your needs are a little less energy and excitement but still having the possibility of improvising and motivating the crowd if needed, then you'll enjoy the MC/DJ. If you just want a low-key personality that does the minimum interaction but still plays your music requests and makes appropriate announcements; the Basic DJ will suit your needs. Top of page Do we get to meet our DJ? We post most of our DJ's pictures and bio's on our web-site so that you can get an impression of their personality and styles prior to booking. If you'd like to see them work you must phone the office to schedule this. It is our policy that you meet with your DJ no later than 30 days prior to your event if it is a wedding or Bar/Bat Mitzvah. For corporate events and parties there are usually not as many details to cover so a phone call will suffice. (Our pricing of these event types reflects the in-person consultation). If you wish to meet a DJ prior to booking we will arrange it. Our Event Director will be more than happy to meet with you prior to booking to answer all of your questions and concerns. Top of page Do you have a video of your performances? We strongly believe that anyone can make a perfect performance video or demo tape so although we have marketing demo's, we urge you to speak to one of our previous clients or schedule to observe one of our DJ's. Most venues are very easy to observe the DJ while not disturbing the event. You can schedule this by calling our office. **Keep in mind that the event you are observing was designed to fulfill the needs and desires of that particular client and although the announcements and flow may be similar to what you desire, the music and traditions may be completely different. Keep an open mind that you are observing the "talent" and "skill" of the DJ not the content of the performance. We pride ourselves on our ability to help you create an event unique to you. Top of page What kind of equipment do you use? We use Commercial DJ equipment that includes; a dual CD or digital sound system with a wireless microphone, amplifier and speakers. Lights are included. We ask you how many guests you are expecting and the venue location so that we can be sure that the sound system will be adequate for your event. If you need additional equipment such as a second ceremony/PA system, lavaliere microphone, karaoke system, cassette player, etc. please call the office for additional pricing details. Top of page What types of music do you have and can we supply our own? We have a large CD music library consisting of genres from the 40's through current hits, country, swing and Latin as well as some Celtic, Hindi, and other specialty music. We have an "all-request" policy so you are free to supply us with a play list or ask us to read the crowd. We want to know your preferences as to what you like and do not like. You can use our online music database to choose your songs or use our top 500 list to compile the listing. Although our library is large there are times when clients may request a song or genre we do not have. You are free to supply anything you wish, just be sure that if it isn't CD format you let us know ahead of time. Top of page Are we supposed to "tip" the DJ and if so, how much? Our prices reflect the services we offer. However, we are a "service-based" industry. If you feel that the service you receive from your DJ warrants thanking them by offering a gratuity, we are more than appreciative but it is not a requirement. A follow-up thank-you and your referrals to others let us know that we've done our job. A gratuity shows the DJ immediate appreciation and gratitude for a job well done. We are consistently asked what the appropriate gratuity should be. There isn't a formula that we are aware of but in our experience it appears to be about 10-15% is the average. Top of page Do we need to feed the DJ and other vendors?** There is a question on our event questionnaire asking if you will be providing a meal for the DJ and/or other vendors. The reason that we ask is so that the DJ and/or other vendors are fully prepared for your event. Most photographers, videographers and DJ's spend approximately 6-8 hours at your event. These vendors generally do not "take breaks" and it isn't feasible for them to have a meal unless the client provides one or the caterer invites them to eat. You are not required to do so however, but please let us know in advance so we can let the DJ know to make arrangements. You should alert your photographer and video person as well. Most of us are way too busy with your event to get a chance to eat and will hold off eating until the event ends. Most Vendors are usually very professional about this subject and some refuse the invitation. If they accept they usually won't be going through the buffet line until after your guests have gone through. If you have additional questions on this or any other subject, feel free to phone the office and ask us personally. Top of page