I first started with this thing called being a professional DJ because I loved music. It was that clear and simple. I grew to enjoy the attention and focus of clubs, parties and events as a bonus along with what was real good money then for being one of the three professional mobile DJs in New Jersey. Over the years this has changed- I still love music, maybe even more so, I still like attention but definitely less so, the money is not what it used to be but not bad. These things have stayed constant to varying degrees but the aspect of being a professional DJ the most happens at least once during every gig, it is what makes this work worth it for me.
It is the moment when the bride/groom, event host or site owner comes over with a huge smile that cannot be contained to express their genuine gratitude for the performance and more importantly their guests thorough enjoyment. It is not the kind of thanks that you give to people to make them feel good; it is the kind of thanks you offer to somebody because it makes you feel good! You can see it in their eyes when they light-up with bright full cheeks and positive energy oozing out of them like they have never had a better night in their life. To me, that is what makes it all worth it and why I make certain I am well prepared for each event with the right music and equipment. There is little room for error and I want to do the best I can every time I show-up and do my thing.
Saturday Night, The Professional DJ Moment came near the end of the night when the groom, who booked the reception came over to shake my hand with that “I just ate the whole cake look” on his face to give me that big handshake, many words of gratitude for the part I played in their special night and he couldn’t reach into his pocket deep and fast enough to offer me a tip even though he had already paid me in full before the event. It was not the money that mattered to me, although always welcome, it was that he was so excited and grateful he could not find enough ways to let me know how much he appreciated what I did and it worked out just the way he had hoped.
That’s why I am a professional Wedding and Event DJ.