Music By Mitch DJ Productions

The following is a list of questions which you may have for me. If anything is still not covered, please call or email me!

Will you be the DJ for my event?
Of course! Music-By-Mitch is a one-man operaton with only one DJ, that being me. That means that when you contact Music-By-Mitch, you will be talking to the DJ who will be at your event .

Can I meet you before I decide to hire you?
Yes! I want for you to have complete confidence in me so you will have one less worry on your mind on your big day. That is why I offer a free no-obligation consultation. We will discuss in detail the elements of your wedding and my role in the event. We will discuss extensively about the selection of ceremony music, the cocktail hour, and the reception music. The consultation will be from 1-2 hours and free of charge to you with no obligation to hire me

What style of DJ are you?
I am not a flashy, flamboyant, DJ who talks constantly and is always trying to "pump up the crowd". If that is what you are looking for, then I suggest you do keep looking. However, if you want a DJ who will keep the event moving, make the necessary announcements necessary, and, of course, keep the music going, I may be who you are looking for. I do not wish to be the star of the show, after all, it is YOUR DAY. While I do make the important announcements that help keep your wedding reception or party on track, I keep my talking to a minimum. I prefer to be known for that I keep the music going. You will never hear a song completely fade out or have a break between songs. I am here to make sure you and your guests have a great time dancing to the music you requested.

Can you do both the ceremony and reception?
I sure can! On many occasions, I have done both events of a wedding. I have two systems that I bring to every wedding event, a small 300-watt system that serves as my ceremony system as well as my backup, and my large 1200-watt primary system that is used in the reception. Depending on the venue, I can transition from the ceremony to the reception in roughly 15 minutes if not less.

How will you dress?
When I arrive to the venue, I will be in neat, casual clothing for the time that I am setting up. As for the event, I will wear a nice neat conservative dress shirt, tie, and slacks. I do realize that many DJs wear tuxedos, especially for weddings, however, I chose not to. My reason is two-fold. One, I am more comfortable that way which enables me to do the job that you have hired me for that much better. Two, it also falls in line with my personal belief that I want to just be a part of the event, not the star of the event, after all, that is you! That being said, please know that should you desire that I wear a tux, all you have to do is request it and I will do so at no extra charge!

Are you flexible during the event?
Sure. I have done hundreds of wedding receptions and parties and the one thing I have learned is that it is rare that everything is on schedule or goes as such. If something has to be changed up, I can work with it and/or around it. I just go with the flow.

Do you have professional-grade equipment?
Yes, I do! Please refer to my equipment link for details.

What if your equipment malfunctions?
Again, this is why I bring two systems to each event. I have a complete set of back-up equipment should any piece of equipment fail during a performance. I take special care that all my equipment is maintained assuring optimal peak performance.

Do you play requests?
Yes, as many as you and your guests' desire

Can we have a "don't play" list?
You bet! In fact, I would like to know beforehand what is on the "don’t play" list so I don’t play it. I believe it is more important to know what NOT to play than what to play. I take special care in not offending my clients or their guests with inappropriate selections.

Do you also act as emcee?
Certainly! This is the most important function of my job. Not only do I make announcements to keep the event flowing, I also coordinate with the photographer and caterer making sure they are in place before any event begins i.e.: Introductions, First Dance, Cutting of the cake etc.

How large is your music library?
At the present time, I have over 10,700 song titles in my music library, you can click here to search my database. There are new titles being added every week so check back often.

What is your service area?
I am based in Houston, Texas, my primary service area is the Greater Houston Area which is Harris, Montgomery, Liberty, Chambers, Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Waller counties. I will also travel to the outlying counties which border that area although it may require a travel fee based on mileage.

Do you charge for travel and/or set-up?
I do not charge for travel and/or set-up except in cases such as when the venue is more than 60 miles ONE WAY from my office and/or the venue requires a challenging load-in/load-out such as having to carry equipment up and down stairs and/or over long-distances. These issues will be addressed during the initial booking phase.

Do you require a deposit?
Presently, I do not require a deposit to secure your date for my services. However, I do require that a contract be reviewed and signed by you and sent back to me before I confirm and book your date. The contract will be sent to you once we initially agree that I will be your DJ for your event.

What if I am "on a small budget"?
I will work with you. I do offer a "budget" package, just give me a call and let's see what we can work out!

If I want to bring my own CDs, will you play them?
Sure! While I am primarily playing from a laptop, I also have a CD player as part of my system. I also have a hook-up for an I-Pod or MP3 player. Please feel free to bring any cds you may want me to play!