How much can I expect to pay for a DJ/MC or Entertainment Director? A DJ may charge between $600-$800 in the Phoenix Area, yet still possess limited experience, work part time as a DJ, and perform at a level that is acceptable, but certainly not stellar. Not all disc jockeys perform at the same level. This is important to consider when choosing the right DJ at the right price. A true Entertainment Director like Dave, does more than play music. He plans a timeline as your events coordinator, programs the perfect music for your setting, and acts as your Master of Ceremonies, taking care of planned announcements at your event. How much do you charge? My pricing is based on the size of your event, equipment required, and hours of service required to perform at your event. Please call 602-717-4000 for a free consultation so we can get acquainted. It is important that you know the level of experience and personality type of your DJ before hiring them. My pricing is competitive and a great value. I can do ALL the bells & whistles, or I can do a subdued performance. I am very versatile and easy to work with.  Are you a full time Entertainment Director/DJ? Yes, this has been my career, my profession, and my passion since I was 19 yrs old. My home office is located in Scottsdale AZ, and I've been here in the valley since 1981. Can I choose from a song list? I have many lists to help you choose your music. Remember, only 50 to 100 songs will be played at your wedding, party, or event. So a DJ who advertises 20,000 SONG LIBRARY is a little overboard. My music library encompasses many styles & genres from the last 60 years of popular music. It is not easy to stump me, I love music trivia. Can I choose a "Do Not Play"song list?                                                                              Yes, I suggest a "Do Not Play" list of any songs or types of music that you simply do not want played (for whatever reason). I discuss this with you at our meeting.  Can we discuss music ahead of time? Do you play requests?   I discuss all of the music programming options available at our first meeting. My music library and knowledge is vast and I am always happy to play any reasonable requests with a smile. But if you have a strict format, I have no problems with that. I'm working for you that night, not me. Do you do any mixing?                                                                                                     I've been a "Master Mxer" since 1986 and spun in some of the top clubs in the USA when my radio show HOT MIX was syndicated in over 100 cities. Beat mixing is a skill that require years of experience. Club DJ's like Paul Oakenfold, DJ AM, and DJ Skribble for example get paid $10,000 to $25,000 for one night of club mixing. If your DJ has no beat mixing skill, there may be "dead air" or "train wreck" transitions between songs and people will be much more likely to leave the dance floor. Is "mixing" really that important at a wedding?                                                                  DO NOT LET A DJ SERVICE TELL YOU THAT "MIXING" is NOT important. Any DJ with experience MUST know how to mix properly. That means not wrecking the songs by changing the speeds abruptly, or playing "Club" versions that sound NOTHING like the original song. Many younger DJ's will play "Club" or "House" or "Techno" versions of songs that nobody recognizes. They do this because they don't know any better. A DJ who has MOBILE, RADIO, and NIGHTCLUB experience understands the role that mixing plays in any party. And that DJ will ALSO possess the proper CD players to ensure that YOUR songs sound exactly how they should. No awful speed changes or weird transitions where people on the dance floor look puzzled. Do you belong to any Professional associations or organizations? I am a member of the Arizona Chapter of the American Disc Jockey Association. It is a national organization providing mobile entertainers with training, networking opportunities, insurance, and promotes professionalism and quality Mobile Entertainers. Do you have references for your services? Please see my References page. Do you sell events to other DJs? No, I always perform at every event I book. The company you call may have been in business for many years, but the DJ they send to your wedding could have been hired last week. Most important, many of these DJ's are part timers, I'm not. Do you bring a complete backup system with you to each event? Yes, I always carry back up equipment. Do you use professional equipment that sounds good? Yes, I use professional high end equipment like Denon and Pioneer Mixers & CD Decks, Crown & QSC Amplifiers, JBL Speakers/Subwoofers, Shure Microphones, and legal high quality CD's. I do not use illegally downloaded MP3 files. My sound is always warm, rich, and carefully equalized, NOT loud, blaring and annoying. I designed Sound Systems for major nightclubs for 15 years, I've produced and mixed music in recording studios, I know what "Good" sound is. Please see more info & photos on my About Me page. Do you charge extra for lighting? Most venues offer no special lighting. Hot Mix offers a standard lighting package for almost all DJ events included free. I do offer upgraded dance floor lighting packages at affordable prices. Are you insured? Hot Mix Productions carries a $1,000,000 liability insurance plan. Documentation of my insurance policy is available upon request to resorts and venues that require the DJ to provide a certificate of insurance. Be aware that many DJ's are not insured.   Do you provide a contract? As part of my insurance, every event that I perform at must have a written contract. Reputable disc jockeys document their services with a professional contract to insure accurate information, and require a deposit to reserve your date. For prime dates, a non-refundable booking fee/deposit of 50% of the payment is required when the contract is signed and final payment is due at least one week before the event. Do you have a reception planning form? Yes, my pre-event planning paperwork is very detailed in designing your reception and scheduling your events. Do you have a promotional video? Yes, I have promotional videos available on this website. Do you work with the photographer, videographer, and caterer? Yes, I gladly email each of them a copy of the reception schedule when it is finalized, or I will hand each of them a copy of the schedule when I arrive that day. Will you work with my Wedding Planner?  Absolutely. Anytime. I enjoy coordinating with other professionals that you've hired for your wedding. We are in the same community, and I enjoy making new friends while planning your special day.       As a member of the ADJA, Hot Mix Productions is commited to business excellence. This commitment ensures that Hot Mix Productions will always provide the following higher standards of service: •  Operate business in an ethically sound manner while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. •  Abide by all laws and regulations governing professional activities. •  Use legal forms of music and performance materials in the conduct of entertainment services. •  Make honest and realistic statements conveying talent, abilities, and level of experience to clients. •  Deliver products and services to clients, as promised, going above and beyond the call of duty. •  Use a written contract clearly stating all charges, services, products, performance expectations and other essential information. •  Provide a safe work environment with adequate protection for clients & their guests.  •  Maintain adequate and appropriate insurance coverage for all business activities. CALL 602-717-4000 SCHEDULE YOUR PRE EVENT PLANNING MEETING TODAY!

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