It’s been a long and very very busy summer, and next year is already starting to fill up, at the time of this post I have only one Saturday in August open and two of the shows are on the Alberta – Saskatchewan Border 4 hours away, in the same town…

It was a great bonus year for some of my clients with unexpected services. Like audio recording for example. Which I am the only local entertainer who offers this to the level of quality and post production with some cool surprises.

I would like to introduce three new programs, I may yet add more to them as this is just a first draft of what I look to offer and my tool box of skills is yet full with some up coming additional training on the way as well. I currently offer 2, and more variety is better right? I have not included prices as each requires a lot of additional time, planning and personalization, each program is meant to be as unique as each of my clients. So what are the programs and what makes them different from each other? Read on my faithful reader.

All programs include the following as a standard professional package:

• A professionally trained and experienced entertainer.
• An A.V.L.A. Licensed Music selection of high quality and spanning many genres from the last century.
• $2,000,000 Liability Insurance
• Business Licensed with the City of Red Deer
• Business Registered with the Province of Alberta.
• Business Registered with the Federal Government
• Member in good standing with the Canadian Disc Jockey Association (CDJA)
• Comprehensive Service Contract
• Planning Guide and Free Reports you can use to WoW your event.
• Back up system on hand at your event to ensure the party will go on if something ever fails. (not at our shop, not waiting to show up after a phone call… our contract guarantees it)

TJ the DJ brings even more to every program:

• Over 17 years experience in the Mobile DJ & Entertainment industry
• Graduate of the Western Academy of Broadcasting College
• Past Community Events Person Sunny 94 Radio in Lacombe
• Member in good standing with Toastmasters International
• Published Author in DJ Pulse Magazine (2 articles)
• Published in the Red Deer Advocate Advice Column on booking Entertainment.
• Operations Manager of www.OUAB.ca and member of other small business networking groups.
• FULL TIME owner of TJ the DJ (I don’t work for someone else during the week for another paycheck.)

What does this all mean? Professional, quality service with a commitment to standards and ethics in business. You can feel secure you are getting a commitment from a legitimate business that will stand behind its work and be accountable to you the client.

The Basic: This is the minimum that people need for their wedding or event.

• 1-2 planning sessions – This will go over your music wants and DO NOT PLAY lists. Formal songs and who you would like to be introduced to dance for each song, bouquet and garter toss and other fun dance events.
• Unlimited E-mail Support.
• Established set up time (min 2 hours before scheduled start). We will work around you to make sure our set up does not interfere with your event and you wont be surprised.
• 4-5 hours consecutive music.
• This package does not include lights.

The Standard: This is the most commonly used program.

• 2-4 planning sessions – I work with you to plan your reception in an easy to follow format for your Emcee and other vendors. We will work to incorporate entertaining and engaging ideas that will promote you, your tastes and personalities where possible. We will go over your music wants and DO NOT PLAY lists.
• Unlimited E-mail Support.
• Cocktail Music, Dinner Music, Presentation/Toasts Music, Pre-Dance Music and Dance Music (up to 1 a.m.) with up to 1 hour of extra time if needed (2 a.m.)
• Small Light show (3-4 Fixtures)

The Executive: The most Comprehensive Program that can really leave you feeling relaxed and confident.

• 4+ planning sessions -  We will work together on your ceremony, the music you want, the timing of when you want it to start and end so it all feels natural and well planned. Seating music, receiving line and exit of guests and more. I will also work with you to plan your reception in an easy to follow format for your Emcee and other vendors. We will work to incorporate entertaining and engaging ideas that will promote you, your tastes and personalities where possible. We will go over your music wants and DO NOT PLAY lists, through a more comprehensive interview process.
• Unlimited E-mail & Phone Support
• Attendance at your Ceremony Rehearsal so you can practice your walk down the isle to the music you choose, audio check for volume and venue acoustics. You can direct where you would like the Sound system set up.
• Audio amplification of Bride and Groom for Vows, readings, officiate, instruments etc if required.
• Cocktail Music, Dinner Music, Presentation/Toasts Music, Pre-Dance Music and Dance Music (up to 1 a.m.) with up to 1 hour of extra time if needed (2 a.m.)
• Elegant Light show (4+ Fixtures)

Additional Services: If you want to add more pizazz, make your event even more memorable, elegant and engaging.

• Emcee Services – Keep your friendship, don’t estrange a family member and allow a professionally trained public speaker with experience to fill the role of your Emcee. We will work with you to create an Emcee Agenda, interview your wedding party and parents to create a fun, entertaining, engaging program to really let your story be shared with your guests. We will also work with those giving a toast or presentation and help them make the most of their time at the mic and give them the confidence to be them selves and have fun while keeping it appropriate.
• Name/Logo in Lights – With a monogram we can project your name or logo onto the dance floor or wall for everyone to see. For business we will take care of the monogram disc for future events where the initial cost of production will be waived.
• Up-Lighting – There are two different options. Up Lite for small rooms and Up Size for larger rooms. We can also add additional fixtures if needed to each option. The price includes the labor and materials needed to set up and produce the effect in Static or rotating custom colors based on your color theme or company colors. (Example Pictures Compliments of Ken from Pulse Entertainment)

  

  

  
  
  
• Audio Recording & Production: Record your vows, toasts, speeches and presentations. We will then audio balance and clean up the audio and provide it to you on a CD or Thumb Drive. A great keep sake for married couples to remember your vows (and say them again if you ever renew them) or for public speakers and presenters (like CEO keynotes) you can have a copy to include in future presentations or personal critique. You can hear samples from the Thank you Audio among my Gig Reports.
• Slide Show/Power Point – Don’t have time to make that slide show? We can take care of that for you. Experienced with Power Point and other presentation programs we will take your pictures, scan them where necessary and produce a slide show/presentation based on your design and input.
• Interactive Games – Would you like some personalized games? We will work with you to design or suggest a game just for you that your guests will recognize as fitting your theme, business or personalities. Great for team building, deciding who eats first or general fun and entertainment.