In the San Francisco Bay Area the average per person cost for a vegetable platter is $8.50 per person. Multiply that times an average event of 175 people and that totals almost $1,500 Dollars. Is the success of your event worth more than what you would pay for a veggie platter?

1. Non-professionals, don't offer all of the services a true professional DJ / KJ  should. This means, limited experience, home stereo equipment, a limited music library, no back-up equipment, little or no advance planning and little or no coordination, which can lead to major problems for a Wedding Reception, Corporate Event, Private Party, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, or for that matter, any special event.

2. Most "DJ/KJ's" have absolutely no training. They figure if they can play a CD, and they can run what is probably one of the biggest parties/special event you have ever given, or one of the most important days of your life, YOUR WEDDING . Few DJ's realize that the success or failure of your event lies completely in their hands.

3. The DJ /KJ industry is full of people who work part time for extra money. They focus on their real job during the week and think all they have to do is show up and play some music and they've done their job. Their focus is not on you or your special event, and if they mess up, or at best, give their typical "average DJ" performance, what do they have to lose?

4. Many charge low rates in order to get every job that comes their way, then they may even sub-contract out your event to part timers whose experience and quality may be even worse. There is no consistency of quality you can depend on.

5. The current national average spent on a wedding is $20,000; for the San Francisco Bay area, the average is about $30,000. With the Disc Jockey being responsible for 85% of the success of your reception, doesn't it make sense that a truly professional Disc Jockey, is not only worth more than a veggie platter, but would also charge more? A good DJ is worth more than some carrots and celery.

6. The bottom line is this. If you are paying less than $700 for your Disc Jockey you are taking a mighty big chance that you will get a DJ/KJ who is not a true professional, and/or the possibility that your special event will be contracted out to someone who's even less qualified than the person you hired.

7. If your special event is a Wedding Reception, Corporate Event, Private Party, or Bar/Bat Mitzvah your concerns and questions about the DJ/KJ you hire, should go far above just the music. It takes training, experience, and expertise, to coordinate & sequence the special events, program & mix the music, and .... entertain your guests. It takes experience to lead your event with just the right finesse. Your investment in entertainment and coordination is the most crucial one in regard to the success of your event. If magical memories are what you are looking for …. hire the best DJ entertainer you can afford.