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If You Want To Ask Me A Question Please Email
sgtstevepreston@sbcglobal.net
Or Call 920-9540933
1. How Much Do You Charge? I have 3
packages to choose from, and each price is specific to the type of entertainment package
I will create for you. It is best to contact me, so I can determine what package
would be best for you, and I can give you an exact quote.
2.How Much Should I Budget For My DJ? You
will hear from many vendors that you shouldn't skimp on their services, but it
couldn't be more true in the case of DJ Entertainment. Considering that your DJ
Entertainment will bear the responsibility of over 80% of the success of your
celebration, you can see why choosing a FULL-TIME PROFESSIONAL DJ is the wisest
choice. Your wedding already looks like a million bucks, so don't cut corners on
the most important element that will make your reception an unforgettable and
fun experience. Professional rates for DJ Entertainment range from around
$500-$3,500, with the average professional rate being around $1,200. There are
less experienced and part-time DJs that may charge less, but when you have a
once-in-a-lifetime celebration, why take chances?
3. Will You Hold My Date? In the DJ
industry, our dates are our *inventory* and therefore cannot be held without a
contract and retainer. Even if you need time to decide which package suits you,
simply call to request a retainer contract. A small retainer of as low as $250
will hold your date. The most important detail is that you secure your date with
me. Then, I can help you design a package right for you. I accept Visa,
MasterCard, Discover or check for retainer payment.
4. Do You Use Contracts And Are You
Insured? For peace of mind, of course I use written contracts and conduct my
business professionally. I am fully insured and members of the American Disc Jockey
Association. I am very easy to work with, and my focus is on celebration and
family.
5. Will You Be On Time For My Reception?
Yes. In fact, I will be early. I make all the arrangements for my arrival with
your reception hall, and I arrive in the morning, if possible, to set up. My
sound equipment and microphones are tested, tuned, and fully equalized to the
room, so your first guest hears perfection.
6. What Kind Of Equipment Do You Use? As a
Full-Time Professional DJ Company, I only use the most reliable, professional
and State-Of-The-Art Equipment. Although my talent, expertise, and musical
abilities come first, my Sound and Lighting Systems are the tools I use to
perform. When my name, reputation, and mission to deliver the best celebration
for you are on the line, I count on my tools to deliver amazing sights and sound
trouble-free. The brands I trust are the same companies that have been providing
sound and lighting for the nation*s top concert and club venues. I perform using
completely digital sound system using both computers and CD's. Creatively, this
combination gives me ultimate flexibility to perform mixes never before
possible. With the latest technology and backup gear built in you
are guaranteed a fantastic reception worry-free.
7. What Kind Of Music Do You Have? And Do
You Have A List? Yes you can go to the
music page and
look up the song of your choice. Sound Advice Music has the best music on the
planet. At the time of this writing, I am holding over 80,000 songs on
computer. I subscribe to the top of the industry's best music programming
service that update our library monthly. This is the same company that services
the top radio stations in the USA. My music is updated so frequently that I
will have all of your favorite tunes and requests. I also have all of your
favorite party classics, and tunes from every era including Big Band, 50's,
60's, 70's, Motown, Disco, New Wave 80*s, 90's Classic Rock n* Roll, Alternative
Rock, Top 40, R n B, Urban, Hip Hop, Dance, Club Music, Techno, Old School,
Funk, and even more! Whew! If you are looking for a suggestion list, It is more
practical that we send you a list of the *most requested* music suggestion list,
along with a suggested song list for traditional dances. Also keep in mind,
there is only time to hear around 15-20 songs per party hour.
8. Some DJ's services will say being on computer will
give you poor sound quality or dead spots between songs.
This is false!
When music is recorded it is recorded on a computer. Every Radio Station in the
Fox Valley runs on computer along with every online, cable and satellite radio
station or service.
I heard the same services say this when it was vinyl to CD. What this tells you
is the DJ service does not have the knowledge, is unwilling to change and making the excuse not to
invest in the latest technology. All of my songs on computer are at the same
quality of a CD.
Some computer songs have better sound quality than CD. Dead air does not happen
with Sound Advice because I do computer music right. I use is the
same controller as my CD players; making every mix perfect from CD or computer. I
have a back up computer and CD's, so if the one of the computers crash I wont
miss a beat. Sound Advice has all audio backed up and built right into the
system
9. What Is Your Background? I have been DJing weddings and parties since 1978. I started DJing at my Jr. High school dances.
Then worked up to DJing in
the hottest night clubs in the Fox Valley Area. I earned a degree in Radio and TV broadcasting.
Then worked in radio for 7 years; DJing weddings and parties.This is my fulltime job! and my fun job!
10. Do I Offer Customized Service? You bet.
It is your event you tell me what you want.
11. Do I Take Breaks? ABSOLUTELY NOT!! You need to
ask this question when hiring a DJ. Believe it or not their are DJ services who
do take breaks.
12.Do You Have Back Up Equipment? Yes,
even a back up computer.
I
go a step farther with my equipment,my back up equipment is built into the set up. This means if
something goes wrong you probably wont know it.
All audio equipment has a back up, is almost
new and I do my own maintenance.
13. Do I Take Requests? If my clients
allow them. That is why I
carry so many CD's and have the music on computer. You tell me what you want and don't want, then, I'll take the
requests and go in the direction of the crowd.
14. Do You Sub Contract? (Take the money
and hire a different service or company to do your event)
ABSOLUTELY NOT!!
If you hire Sound Advice you get me the Sarge.
15. If you don't subcontract then why do
we see Sound Advice at The Capitol Centre? The Capitol Centre is done by Brent
the Hitman. he uses my name but he is not hired for an event as Sound Advice.
16. Why The Sergeant in Sound Advice? I
have not been a police officer of have been in the military. When I did the morning
show,on radio, my news guy gave me this name and it stuck, so it is apart of my
history. The real Sarge is my father retired CSM (Command Sergeant Major) of the 32nd Red Arrow Division.
17. Do You Offer Karaoke?
No. Ever hear
the term jack of all trades and the master of none? Services who want to do both
are either good at DJing or Karaoke not both. If you want karaoke, hire a
professional karaoke service. If you want a DJ then Sound Advice is your DJ
service. If someone would like to sing a special song, need a small band hooked
up or use the wireless mic
that is not a problem, just ask. Again, if you want to allow this, it is your
event so, this will be up to you.
18. How will I dress? Again you tell me.
Not every wedding, event and client wants me in a tux. I will dress appropriately, Business
dress casual or in a tux, again you tell me.
19. Do you offer Video projectors for
rent? Yes, If you need a projector and a DVD player for dinner I have these
items at a reasonable fee. The Signature Package includes this.
20. What should I look for when hiring a
DJ? First Call 1-888-240-0476 to listen or receive your
free CD. How To Choose The Right DJ For Your Party.
Here a are some basic tips:
A. If you are just looking for a
quote or low price, I invite you to read the book DJ horror
stories, By Jeff Harrison,
 its
available thru
www.amazon.com.
Cheap, inexperienced DJ's give my profession a bad name and this is how the DJ
horror stories are made.
B. The DJ you are looking at says "They have years of
experience". Ask what is your experience in? School Dances? Radio? Night Clubs?
or the years of experience in doing Wedding and corporate events.
My experience is 29 years in Weddings and Corporate events. Believe me; the right
experience makes a heck of a difference.
C. Go out and see what you are getting at a live event. If the service
you inquire about says: "This is not possible" Ask yourself: "What are they
hiding?" I ask all of my customers if some
one can peek in for a few minutes 98% have no problem with this.
Would you hire a band with out seeing or hearing them?
D.
Never except a video or audio tape as audition. These items can be doctored
to make anyone look and sound good. Again you should see the service live.
E.
Ask if your DJ needs a chair while working. If this person says yes, then you
will have a low key person who will not get your crowd going. A disc jockey
sitting while they are DJing is, as rude as your DJ yawning.
F. Get in writing that this
is the person, the system and service that will be showing up at your event.
Does the DJ service advertise who their DJ's are? or do
they just advertise their name and logo? If the DJ service wont advertise
who their DJ's are, This means the DJ's are employees and these services wont guarantee who will be your DJ,
because they don't know if they will be around next year. I
hear horror stories all the time about people who hire a DJ service and
someone else shows up. This is called sub - contracting or worse the ad below.
 
21. How Far will I travel? I have traveled
as far as Atlanta Georgia to do a wedding. I do Milwaukee often. Anything
outside a 60 mile radius, I require a clean motel room. Outside a 100 mile
radius call and we will make arrangements.
22. What happens if you are sick? It has happened, if I am sick
you wont know it, I'm an entertainer. The only way I don't show is if they are
lowering my casket in the ground or I'm hospitalized. If this happens the Hitman
or my son will show. I have never missed a show since 1978.
 
23. Do You Perform With 2 DJs At Your
Event? The Signature package includes two DJ's. The Silver is optional.
24. I Do Take These Major Credit Cards
25. Consider These
Statistics:
You have seen these statistics on every
web site, what they mean is, do your homework and you will have an awesome
party!
*AFTER THE VOWS...
72% of all brides say they would have spent
more time choosing their reception entertainment.
Almost 100% say they would have spent more of their budget on the
entertainment.
During wedding planning, Brides say their highest priority is there attire,
followed by the reception site and caterer - reception entertainment is among
the least of their priorities. Within one week after their reception, 78%
of Brides say they would have made the entertainment their highest priority!
When asked 81% of guests say the thing they remember most about a wedding
is the entertainment.
65% of all couples that chose a band to entertain at their wedding, said,
if they had it to do over again, they would have chosen a disc jockey.
Other Items to Note:
Disc Jockey
rates
vary based on talent, experience, emcee ability, service, coordination,
equipment needed, music knowledge, mixing ability and personality.
The DJ
you select will be taking on the responsibility of over 80% of the success of your party and often gets paid less than
3% of the total budget (based on the average $25,000.00 Wedding, 3% would
equal $750.00), yet if the DJ is a poor performer or worse, doesn't show up,
your entire investment is wasted, not just that 3%.
Rates for the DJ industry vary greatly, ranging from
$350.00 to $3,500.00 with an
average of $1,000.00 for a 4 hour booking.
The best price is not always the best deal, especially if you are planning a
wedding. As a matter of fact, surveys conclude that nearly 100% of brides would
have spent more money on their entertainment and made it their #1 priority in
hindsight.
A
full-service disc jockey company will normally invest 12 to 30 hours
to your special event but it may appear that you are only paying for "4
hours". Consultations, music purchasing & editing, preparation, set-up and
tear-down, education and other business related endeavors add up to the overall
success of your special occasion.
*These statistics were published in St. Louis Bride &
Groom Magazine in 2003. Sources include: Simmons, 2001; USA Today, 2002;
National Bridal Service, 2001; The Knot, 2002; Brides Magazine, 2001.
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