Mobile DJ Role #3, Music Selection & Engaging the Crowd

As a professional mobile DJ, you will play an integral part in your client's event. An experienced, professional DJ will play several roles before and during the event to ensure that it will be a fun and memorable celebration.

Music Selection and Engaging the Crowd
 
The third role is what most people think of when they imagine their DJ at work. You will be selecting music that reflects your client's musical tastes and will produce a fun and active celebration. You will also need to monitor the extent to which your guests need to be encouraged to get up and dance! You will be first and foremost concerned with the type of music your client and the guests want to hear and dance to. A professional DJ knows how to engage guests and encourage an active dance floor but without being obnoxious or overwhelming. A pro will always remember that the celebration is not about the DJ but about the client, their family and guests.

You will by seeking your client's guidance to create the musical atmosphere they wish to have at their event. An experienced DJ knows that music has a powerful affect on the psychology of the group and therefore can influence the flow of the celebration. He or she will be able to “read the crowd” quickly and gain insight into what motivates guests to have fun. You will constantly monitor the energy level in the room and speed things up or slow things down when necessary. A pro will be sensitive to the diversity represented in the crowd and be sure to play music during the event that will be enjoyed by everyone.

You will design a process that allows your client to give input and song requests before and during the event. Also, you will honor your client's wishes regarding music that is NOT to be played.
A professionally operated DJ service will encourage DJs to get to know their clients before the event. Don’t hesitate to communicate with your client by phone, email, online planning tools or a personal meeting. Your client will be glad that you care enough to seek their input because this type of communication leads to the effective fulfillment of the three roles discussed in this and prior lectures. Remember, your client wants you to be a partner in the planning process and wants, more than anything, to give their guests a celebration that they will fondly remember forever.

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