Will's Music & Karaoke

Business Description

DJ/KJ service with music, music videos and karaoke for parties, receptions or any other type of gathering. This also includes lighting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Disc Jockeys

What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
What are your hourly rates?
Do you require a deposit? What is your cancellation policy?
What is your experience? How many events have you done?
Do you specialize in a specific genre of music?
Do you take requests?
Can I provide my own music?
Do you have back-up equipment in case of failure?
Will you also be the Master of Ceremonies (MC)?
What is your standard attire?
Are you insured?
How are you different from other disc jockeys?

Event Disc Jockey

Do you specialize in a specific genre of music?
Do you take requests?
Can I provide my own music?
Do you have back-up equipment in case of failure?
What is your standard attire?
Will you also be the Master of Ceremonies (MC)?
What is your experience? How many events have you done?
How are you different from other disc jockeys?
What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
What are your hourly rates? Is there a minimum?
Do you require a deposit? What is your cancellation policy?
Are you insured?

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• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  As of this time, I have spent the past 3 years working to make myself the best DJ/KJ/VJ that I can be. I have not been professionally trained or certified, but plan on taking several courses throughout 2005 to better myself at my profession.
• What are your hourly rates?
  $100/hour, with a 3 hour minimum (this can be adjusted for special circumstances). After midnight, the rate is $75/half-hour.
• Do you require a deposit? What is your cancellation policy?
  At this time, I do not require a deposit. This may change during 2005. I will not expect payment if an event is cancelled, unless it is cancelled the day of the event (after all equipment has been set up). If that happens, I do request $100 to cover the time spent setting up (lights, big screen, audio equipment) as this usually takes several hours. This will be included in all contracts.
• What is your experience? How many events have you done?
  Over the past 3 years, I've dj'd 19 wedding receptions, 2 company Christmas parties, 2 HS Homecoming dances, 1 HS Prom, provided audio for a guest speaker at the West Des Moines public library, 6 birthday parties, etc. I can also provide references upon request.
• Do you specialize in a specific genre of music?
  Because I play such a mix of music types, I'd hate to try and classify myself as a specialist of any one genre. I'll play anything from big band to hip-hop to classic rock to top 40... etc. If there is a special group/singer/genre that you want, please let me know.
• Do you take requests?
  I love requests, as I would rather play the music that your group wants to hear and dance to. As long as the request is not listed on the "Do Not Play" list, or a very curse-filled song when there are children present, I will make every attempt to play all requests.
• Can I provide my own music?
  Of course! The only request I have is that the music not be illegal copies or illegally downloaded. If you let me know what music you are wanting ahead of time, I will make sure I have it all. I will always play the legal music you have provided, especially if I don't alreay have that music.
• Do you have back-up equipment in case of failure?
  Yes, to include: amp, speakers, dvd players (for music videos), laptop in case the computer fails, cabling, microphones, etc. I know that not every failure can be planned for, but I'd like to think that we are well prepared.
• Will you also be the Master of Ceremonies (MC)?
  I will be more than happy to be your Master of Ceremonies if needed. I consider announcing the bride and groom, as well as the rest of the bridal party, as one of my functions as your DJ. I will be happy to work with you on keeping your function running smoothly.
• What is your standard attire?
  It depends on the type of party... for wedding receptions I normally dress in either dress slacks, sport coat and tie or tux if requested. For the last Hawaiin party I dj'd I wore a hawaiin shirt and shorts. I will dress as requested for any type of party.
• Are you insured?
  Yes
• How are you different from other disc jockeys?
  I will take the extra time needed to find out what your likes and dislikes are. I want your event to be an exciting day in your life, and hope that you enjoy it so much that you will be talking about it for years to come. I will play anything you want played, will provide karaoke if you want to sing and will play music videos to try to keep even the non-dancers happy.
• Do you specialize in a specific genre of music?
  Because I play such a mix of music types, I'd hate to try and classify myself as a specialist of any one genre. I'll play anything from big band to hip-hop to classic rock to top 40... etc. If there is a special group/singer/genre that you want, please let me know.
• Do you take requests?
  I love requests, as I would rather play the music that your group wants to hear and dance to. As long as the request is not listed on the "Do Not Play" list, or a very curse-filled song when there are children present, I will make every attempt to play all requests.
• Can I provide my own music?
  Of course! The only request I have is that the music not be illegal copies or illegally downloaded. If you let me know what music you are wanting ahead of time, I will make sure I have it all. I will always play the legal music you have provided, especially if I don't alreay have that music.
• Do you have back-up equipment in case of failure?
  Yes, to include: amp, speakers, dvd players (for music videos), laptop in case the computer fails, cabling, microphones, etc. I know that not every failure can be planned for, but I'd like to think that we are well prepared.
• What is your standard attire?
  It depends on the type of party... for wedding receptions I normally dress in either dress slacks, sport coat and tie or tux if requested. For the last Hawaiin party I dj'd I wore a hawaiin shirt and shorts. I will dress as requested for any type of party.
• Will you also be the Master of Ceremonies (MC)?
  I will be more than happy to be your Master of Ceremonies if needed. I consider announcing the bride and groom, as well as the rest of the bridal party, as one of my functions as your DJ. I will be happy to work with you on keeping your function running smoothly.
• What is your experience? How many events have you done?
  Over the past 3 years, I've dj'd 19 wedding receptions, 2 company Christmas parties, 2 HS Homecoming dances, 1 HS Prom, provided audio for a guest speaker at the West Des Moines public library, 6 birthday parties, etc. I can also provide references upon request.
• How are you different from other disc jockeys?
  I will take the extra time needed to find out what your likes and dislikes are. I want your event to be an exciting day in your life, and hope that you enjoy it so much that you will be talking about it for years to come. I will play anything you want played, will provide karaoke if you want to sing and will play music videos to try to keep even the non-dancers happy.
• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  As of this time, I have spent the past 3 years working to make myself the best DJ/KJ/VJ that I can be. I have not been professionally trained or certified, but plan on taking several courses throughout 2005 to better myself at my profession.
• What are your hourly rates? Is there a minimum?
  $100/hour, with a 3 hour minimum (this can be adjusted for special circumstances). After midnight, the rate is $75/half-hour.
• Do you require a deposit? What is your cancellation policy?
  At this time, I do not require a deposit. This may change during 2005. I will not expect payment if an event is cancelled, unless it is cancelled the day of the event (after all equipment has been set up). If that happens, I do request $100 to cover the time spent setting up (lights, big screen, audio equipment) as this usually takes several hours. This will be included in all contracts.
• Are you insured?
  Yes

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