Bunn DJ Company- San Diego

We first ask our clients for some details about their particular event so we can better understand how we can best help them. Once the date is reserved (e-agreement and 50% deposit), we allow them time to submit all the necessary info about the event (song requests, plan of events, etc.). After we read through all the details, about a week before the event, we set up a final phone call or meeting to go over any last minute changes and scout the location (if necessary). 

I have twenty years of experience as a professional DJ, working thousands of events including weddings, corporate events, theme nights, radio programs, festivals, etc. I have held a number of DJ Residencies at lounges, clubs, restaurants, and event spaces (I have included flyers and images in the photo section of my profile). In addition to my experience as a DJ, I am classically trained in music and hold a Master's Degree in GLS with a concentration in Ethnomusicology/Music History from Duke University. I also served as a Conference/Event Planner at Duke University for the annual "Across The Threshold" Music and Art Conference Series, was Co-Planner of the annual Mosaic Spring & Fall Music Festivals, and acted as Owner/Head DJ of my own award-winning lounge and private event space (Mosaic Lounge) for 5 years. My extensive background in DJing, event planning, and venue ownership has given me a comprehensive understanding of how to work well with venue staff, planners, and other vendors, and what my clients need and expect throughout both the planning process and at the event itself.

Each event is unique and we strive to keep our pricing as competitive as possible. Quotes depend on a number of factors, including location, time and length of event, day and date, amount of sound and lighting needed, etc. We honor a 5% discount to all active military. All quotes include DJ/MC services, professional sound and dance floor lighting, wireless mics, setup/takedown, liability insurance, and travel (if located within 65 miles of central San Diego).

I started DJing at age 16 at my High School radio station, continued in radio and began playing public events in college, and then went professional in 2001. Before DJing, I was involved in music as a classically-trained vocalist in the St. Mark's Choir and the All-State Texas Choir. As a vocalist, I performed hundreds of events around Texas and the Midwest and completed 4 tours of Europe singing in locations abroad including Norte Dame, St. Paul's Cathedral (London), Mont Saint-Michel, and other cathedrals in France, Scotland, Wales and England.

I have worked with an extremely wide variety of clients; with companies for both public and private corporate events; with individuals and event planners for weddings, birthdays and other celebrations; with restaurants, bars, and nightclubs for fundraisers and public nightlife events; with universities for dances and academic events; with art museums for art exhibitions and fashion shows, etc.

I am particularly fond of the Mosaic Spring and Fall Music Festivals I helped plan. These annual festivals (10 in total) each hosted over 75 DJs, artists, and musicians from around the world. My participation allowed me to meet new people in my field, play and hear new and different music, and gain experience hosting major events. Planning included everything from graphic design to planning travel for national/international talent. Each event had 2-3 sound stages and lasted approximately 5 days, with planning beginning 4 months before the event.

My advice would be to look for someone with experience. In the DJ/Event Services industry, we face pressure and unique challenges at every event. In addition to bringing plenty of backup gear, experienced professionals will be prepared for whatever situation arises and know how to quickly and calmly handle them, solving technical problems or last-minute planning adjustments and keeping the event going without a hitch! With so many couples and hosts choosing to plan events themselves instead of using professional event planners, the role of the DJ has become much more important in keeping events on pace and making sure everything goes to plan!

If possible, clients should try to provide the fundamental information about the event so the DJ can understand your needs, price out an accurate quote, answer any preliminary questions, and make suggestions based on their experience. What sort of event are you hosting? Where will the event be located? When would you like the DJ to arrive, how long will the event last? Do you have a specific musical or event theme? Are there any particular lighting or sound needs you require? How many microphones will you need?