 DJ BRIAN
"It's
obvious that you have a passion for your work and love what you
do!"
This is the
comment I hear the most from clients and guests at the events at
which I perform. The best part about hearing that from clients --
it's absolutely true! I do love what I do for a living. I've always
loved people and music and have a fun sense of humor, so this was
a perfect fit for me. I basically party for a living and, in the
process, help other people have fun at events. What could be better?
Experience
I have thoroughly enjoyed all the different types of events I've
done. This includes Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, corporate events
and private events, over the 10+ years I've been in business. The
last 7 of those years I've been a full-time DJ, averaging 135 events
per year.
Reading
the crowd
Because of my varied experiences as a DJ, I've become very good
at gauging a crowd to know what music to play to keep the crowd
going, as well as building additional momentum on the dance floor.
Having a large musical library that runs from the '30s to the present
certainly helps in that respect. I bring the following types of
music with me to every event: Rock 'n Roll, Top 40, Alternative,
Big Band and Swing, Motown , Dance, Country, Standards/Show Tunes,
Soul, Disco and Funk, R&B and Hip-Hop, Slow Songs and Ballads,
Ethnic-Jewish, Latin, etc.
Interaction
My experience also enables me to read a crowd to know what if any
interaction is needed to get them going. I'm one of the most outgoing,
interactive DJ's in the industry, and if any DJ can jumpstart a
party, it's me. I tailor my level of interaction to what the client
wants as well as to what the crowd needs in the moment. In some
cases, very little interaction is wanted or needed, so I very happily
tone things down. Yet in many other instances I find myself with
a crowd that doesn't know how to get started without my help. In
those situations I may get out on the dance floor to lead group
and/or line dances, get groups of of people singing together on
the mic to certain songs or use my personality to help draw people
out. In any case,
this is all done in such a way as to not be obtrusive. It works!
I have two wireless
mics to help me interact. One is handheld and is also available
for use by my clients and their guests. The other is a headset,
which enables me to lead group and line dances with my hands free.
A Stress-Free
Experience
Because it can be stressful to plan an event, I want the
event to be stress-free for my clients. I accomplish this by doing
the following:
- I call 3
months before the event to do some preliminary coordinating.
- I call again
3 weeks before the event to go over the entire flow of the affair.
We discuss everything that will happen from cocktails to the last
dance, with me making suggestions of what I've found works best
based upon my experience.
- During the
event, I will run the show from start to finish, based on the
schedule my clients and I have worked out. I coordinate everything
with the caterer, photographer and/or videographer. This allows
my clients to eat, drink, dance and schmooze with their guests,
instead of worrying about what time something is supposed to happen
or what order it's supposed to happen in.
- I also bring
back-up equipment with me to every event - just in case!
What
I'm Proudest Of
After 10 years in the business, it's gotten to the point where the
vast majority of my business comes from the following sources:
- Previous
clients who use me again
- People my
clients refer to me
- Guests who've
seen me at events I've done
- Vendors I've
worked with, such as photographers and caterers
I'd love the
opportunity to talk with you about working together to create a
"once in a lifetime" event for you and your guests. |
DJ Brian Testimonials
"Brian is the best
DJ in DC – Bar none!" - B.Z.,
Social Event Photographer
"Let me tell you, Brian
made the night! He was awesome! I will have to send you pictures.
All we have heard from our attendees was that we had the best wedding
and our DJ kicked butt. Brian did a better job than I could have
imagined. He really knows his calling in life!" - S.A. Wedding
"Brian performs with
all of his heart and energy. He made my shy daughter have a wonderful
time feeling like the belle of the ball." - C.F. Bat Mitzvah
"To say we had a wonderful
time at Brent’s bar mitzvah would be an understatement. Everything
was great! The music, games and spirit you helped create was an
experience our family will remember forever!" - S.A. Bar Mitzvah
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