get started as a wedding dj
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Becoming a wedding DJ requires investment in equipment and music, along with marketing skills. According to the Wedding Report, in 2008 the average couple spent almost $700 on a wedding DJ.
Investment
You may think becoming a wedding DJ can be a fun and easy way to earn money. But before you book your first gig, you will need to make a sizable investment in music equipment. Among the items needed are CD players, turntables, speakers, microphone, and laptop along with music. A wedding DJ may even invest in specialized lights and smoke machines to add flair to their performances.
Learn About the Industry
Contact wedding planners to find out about the latest trends for a wedding DJ and the standard fees. Read local and national wedding magazines to learn what couples expect from a wedding DJ.
Research the most popular wedding songs by visiting bridal or wedding websites. Ask your engaged or newly married friends what songs they liked at their wedding reception.Buy or download the most highly requested ones.
Check out the websites of local wedding DJs. Make your DJ service unique and different from them.
Finding Work
Tell everyone you know that you're now branching out to become a wedding DJ. Attend wedding expos and marketing events. Buy an advertisement in a local bridal magazine to promote your services.You may need to offer a free or discounted rate when you're starting out.
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