If you've started planning your upcoming wedding reception, party or special event in Greensboro, High Point or Winston-Salem, you've probably begun thinking about how to handle your music and entertainment. In fact, I know you have, because you're reading this article.

So how does a person go about hiring the best DJ for the job? A good DJ who has good references on past work can really make a party or event into something special. How?

The best DJs have been trained to know their audience, and to continually watch and listen to the crowd at an event. It isn't just a matter of listening to their requests, but rather, paying attention to the feel of the audience and then taking steps to get them moving and involved in the event itself through the music played.

Here are a few tips for hiring the best DJ for your wedding reception or other event in the Triad:

1.  Get some names, talk to friends, start performing research on Internet search engines.
   

2.  Interview your prospective DJ ahead of time. Talk to them to see if they are personable, straight forward, and understand the goals you are wanting to achieve with your event.
   

3.  Ask prospective DJs about their music collection ... how much they have, the genres in which they specialize, and the method they use to mix their music.
   

4.  Ask the DJ for references you can contact to find out how they've done on past jobs.
   

5.  Talk about whether you need the DJ to perform additional tasks during your event, such as emcee work, or providing equipment in the form of dance lights, etc.
   

6.  Negotiate the right price for the job. Jobs performed during the weekend and during peak times of the year may involve higher fees, so settle on what you both have in mind ahead of time.
   

7.  Get the agreement in writing, so you are both aware of the scope of the job and the terms to perform the work.
   

As one of the leading provider of DJ services in the Triad, including Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem and most of North Carolina, Traxman has gone through the steps of this process with hundreds of clients over the past 25 years, and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your DJ needs with you. We love the feeling it gives us to create a successful show, and make our clients happy about the way their event turned out. Contact Mark Peregrine at (336) 498-9063 to talk to him about his Triad DJ service, Traxman, or visit the Traxman website for additional details.