Frequently Asked Questions

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Having a professional DJ at your event can significantly enhance the experience for you and your guests. A DJ not only provides a diverse selection of music tailored to your preferences but also ensures smooth transitions between songs and keeps the energy levels high throughout the event. DJs are skilled at reading the crowd and can adjust the music to match the mood and vibe of the moment. Additionally, a DJ can handle announcements, manage the event timeline, and troubleshoot any audio issues, allowing you to relax and enjoy your special occasion without worry. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or any other celebration, a DJ can make a noticeable difference in creating a memorable and enjoyable atmosphere.

Poor equipment is the hallmark of an amateur event or wedding DJ. It’s also not something anyone booking a professional DJ service should have to worry about. But unfortunately, the reality of planning an event is that you need to know your vendor’s professionalism ahead of time. And a DJ is only as good as their gear. They may be the best at mixing music. But if the DJ equipment is an eyesore and their speakers crackle, no one remembers transitions. They remember how the sounds themselves hurt their ears and the DJ set-up was unsightly. That’s why at Shiloh Glasco Music, we only use cutting-edge equipment. No intrusive wires or busted speakers. SGM DJ set-ups look as good as they sound.

We do take song requests and often play many of them. But we also filter requests we get from guests. So if we get a request for a song or genre that you’ve specified a “Do Not Play,” we won’t play it. But, on the flip-side, if someone requests a song that fits well with your vibe and music choices, the DJ may play it. It’s important to remember that your DJ is an event professional. They know which tracks get the dance floor going and which ones may clear it out. And since we don’t just show up and press play on a pre-made set, we have the flexibility to react to the vibe of the crowd. We also offer an online planning system, so you can specify your tastes and favorite songs before the event.

Absolutely. Working with a professional wedding or event DJ is a partnership. And your DJ should be open to your musical preferences, and flexible enough to accommodate them. With that being said, we usually ask for your music in advance. Effective planning is what makes any wedding or event run smoothly. While not impossible, it is more difficult to add songs we don’t have mid-event. So if we get your tracks beforehand, we can make sure they’re ready to rock on the big day. With our event planning software, we can make sure we have all your requests beforehand. But if inspiration should strike day-of, we’re able to add songs on the spot.

All we need to get started from you is a deposit. That deposit holds your date and is taken out of the final balance. Then the remaining balance is due one week before the event date. We try to make all of the payments as simple as possible. So you’re free to use debit, credit, or Venmo to make all of your payments.

We do not include gratuity in the final contract price. 10 – 20% is generally recommended if your DJ did a great job, but it is entirely up to you.

A good time frame is at least six months before the event. However, we have DJs available for last minute events as well.