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About
Tony is more than your average DJ. He is a trained and experienced performer with a small obsession with music. Tony has trained with Chicago's Second City, Annoyance Theater, and Laugh Out Loud. He regularly performs in the city and suburbs in various comedy shows. He has a degree in music business and a minor in theater. Tony has studied dance with Jeff Award winning choreographers and has even announced for minor league baseball teams.
I love getting to celebrate with people on their special day. Weddings and mitzvahs are fun because people come there to enjoy themselves. I don't have to convince them to be happy. They're already willing participants in the fun. I feel like the only real work at these events are setting up and taking down the equipment. The rest of the time I just get to have fun with good people.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Every new customer interaction starts with information gathering. I learn about your crowd, the needs for your event, the timing, and how you operate as an organizer. From there we come up with a plan and a quote. Once you've made your decision I can draw up a co tract and we move forward from there.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a degree in Music Business with a minor in Theater. I've trained in audio visual technology with some of the biggest event A/V event companies in the US. As a performer I trained with chicago's famed Second City and Annoyance theaters. I've performed for audiences of all ages in 5 countries on 3 different continents.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
I price events hourly depending on your needs. I can work within a budget. You never pay for set up or break down. I only charge for the times I'm set up in front of your crowd.
How did you get started in this business?
My dad was in a popular local band and occasionally groups would call him but not be able to afford the full band price. He would offer to bring his sound equipment out and play music for them. I would help. It started with sock hops and I just kept going from there.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I've worked with health and wellness summits, municipal functions, elementary school districts, colleges, fraternities, sororities, weddings, minor league baseball teams, major hotel chains, and even the girl scouts.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Working with the baseball team was fun because I got to dress up for theme nights and really interact with a stadium full of people.
Every event is unique and memorable in its own way.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Know what kind of personality you're looking for and talk with potential pros to get to know them. Not every DJ is a good fit for every event and that's ok.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
What level of interaction do you want your DJ to have with your crowd? Is it just background music? Do they need to make announcements? Do you need lighting?