How to DJ - 10 ways DJs can ruin a wedding, how NOT to trainwreck a wedding DJing in 2021

[@Jason_Jani]

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[@chrisstroup8878]

I used to do events on my own. 2 back surgeries later, I couldn’t if I tried. My assistant is my ride or die homie. He is just as OCD as I am. Wires? What wires. He makes them disappear! A gaff tape expert! He has helped streamline my setup and strike to about 20 minutes tops. The venues LOVE when you’re out in 20 minutes. I appreciate him more than words can explain. If you don’t have an assistant, you should get one. It doesn’t hurt your bottom line.

[@NorCalProSound]

Werd!!! Couldn't agree more that having an assistant is a HUGE bonus, especially for a wedding! One tip I would add for DJ's new to the wedding and private event scene, always arrive early or with more than enough time to set up. There's nothing worse for me than not being set up, ready to go and background music playing before any guests arrive. Thanks again Jason!!!

[@DJRomanCandles]

Def an assistant! I just used one last month at a larger one, was pretty great.

[@jefftomrell5946]

My man. Jeff Tomrell of Three Hive Entertainment here (Go Go Gadjet, Magical Mystery Doors). So many great points in here! Meeting the couple in advance has been a GAME CHANGER for me. We have a lot of fans of our band hire us and we don't always know who they are. Getting that one on one time before their big day allows us to all be on the same page and really elevates the connection. I'm no longer entertaining "strangers," I'm delivering for friends. Keep these videos coming. Great stuff!

[@Jason_Jani]

Hey Jeff! So good having you here, and i appreciate you stopping by and for all you do. Hope to finally be able to rock again with you guys sooner then later! Happy 2021

[@randyhendrix4400]

When you add the video looking for an assistant, add info about how to find and train a good assistant.Thanks!

[@Jason_Jani]

Great idea!

[@paulparrinello2526]

Man I love Jani’s videos! He knows his craft! Truly the best in the business!

[@Jason_Jani]

Thank you Paul!

[@paulparrinello2526]

@@Jason_Jani no problem I am a huge fan and supporter of you and the way you do things!

[@discodoug55]

Since 1978, I had a partner ... actually an assistant ... who brought the backup equipment. ... mine was the primary system ... help with requests, didn't do much MC work or bring in many gigs .. but helped set up, was a 2nd opinion on what to play next. I very much loved working with him and we split the $$$ evenly. Then two years ago (before pandemic), he didn't want to work on Sat nites or Sundays!! He eventually refused to do ANY gigs, abandoning our partnership. So I had to pick up the slack and do it all myself. I've increased business and really picked up more and better gigs since his departure. The only thing is that I have no breaks and have more equipment to carry & setup ... oh, and I am even more tired after getting home.

[@TheEssentialJasonNelson]

I don't always bring an assistant, but one of the times I did was the sole reason I was able to make it onto Barstool 5th Year, since he captured an epic video of me on the dance floor. Def gonna keep trying to bring assistants/friends with me to help out!

[@VictoriaIEscobar]

Awesome advice for DJ’s and couples looking for one

[@Jason_Jani]

Thank you for checking out v!

[@Dranomoly]

Backup backup backup for everything when it comes to weddings.

[@dj_thomas_dean_official]

I love this tips, especially the bonus tip at the end it's a must.

[@djcalvin681]

Great advice JJ ❤

[@Jason_Jani]

Glad you think so!

[@howiedarkstar]

Everything is on point especially having an assistant. Thanks Jason

[@bobstock8622]

Thanks Jason, I needed this today. You are still the man

[@sypho23]

Jason jumped on KZbin and started crushing it! Great video and good points bro

[@Jason_Jani]

Just getting started.

[@djrockinron2000]

Excellent advise. I agree an assistant makes everything better, but some markets won't bear the extra cost of having one.

[@Jason_Jani]

Not sure i follow that. I think it is about justification of value and how you run your business. Pls explain.

[@djrockinron2000]

@@Jason_Jani The specific market area I am in is very price sensitive. If I up my prices a couple hundred bucks to allow me to pay an assistant, many potential clients will opt for a lower price dj/company (which do not have an assistant). I am in the Columbia, MO area. Hope this clarifies a little better.

[@keithchegwin1222]

Hi, good video. Thanks 👍. What are your thoughts on drinking alcohol while DJing at a wedding?

[@Jason_Jani]

Video coming soon!

[@djmic7758]

Great tips!

[@beto9348]

Excelente, me suscribo

[@Jason_Jani]

Thank you!

[@JoeNardi]

What is the going rate to pay Assistants?

[@Jason_Jani]

Video on deck.

[@DeraldGray]

right on the money!!

[@Jason_Jani]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@spiner111333]

Amazing and no DVD for sale at the back of the room.

[@Jason_Jani]

Haha, thank you, so much more coming and never a dvd sale from me... what is a dvd ;)

[@BillyHeany]

Where do you find clean edits of your music?

[@djrockinron2000]

Promo Only

[@Jason_Jani]

Video on deck.

[@sawyerweston5713]

Awesome 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

[@iambobby3537]

And when introducing the Happy Couple, definitely don't announce them using Mr. and Mrs. ( brides maiden name). Yes I did. And when called out on it, I quickly said I did so because we know who will wear the pants in the family. Crowd laughs, then I re-announce using the proper names. Whew..

[@taylort2696]

Did a wedding in 2020 that I only communicated with the wedding planner. Disliked not getting to know the couple beforehand

[@Jason_Jani]

I know it’s super hard to truly get someone or to get a couple when it’s via a third party conversation. Planners are awesome but they aren’t always DJs or are able to just get the answers without the extended conversation.

[@oldschooldjernie]

How much do you charge an hour? I charge $300Hr so I can't afford an assistant

[@Jason_Jani]

Well over $1000, but you can charge more when your events are better.

[@oldschooldjernie]

@@Jason_Jani I have up lights and lighting included the dancing on the clouds is extra but it's just me so I don't want to bring more junk and if I do I will lose profits as you know nobody wants to work for peanuts (like $100)

[@Jason_Jani]

@@oldschooldjernie i was just talking for music. No lights, no smoke, no anything other then planning, and music services for me and whoever i bring for 4 hours of music

[@oldschooldjernie]

@@Jason_Jani wow youre expensive I havent been to a wedding with a dj without lights since 1989 lol...it was pretty boring too. Then in 1998 I went to a wedding where the dj brought one 'mushroom' -- that was fun lol

[@SrVnDaNk]

Marry a Filipina and make her your assistant! They love to help at events and don't expect to get paid 😂 trust me, my wife does a great job of keeping everything organized!

[@Jason_Jani]

haha that is funny. you know Lauren is half Filipina but I dont want her to do what we do!

[@SrVnDaNk]

@Jason_Jani oh really? I didn't know that. My wife is from the Philippines and she loves to help out at every one of my events. Best assistant ever!

[@rickyfatts]

Hmm

[@rubensanchez2437]

That’s one of the mistakes Dj are doing. Not visiting the venue site.

[@jessek716]

Oof to that bonus tip. Think of how dumb the average person is, and realize, half of them are dumber than that. I have speaker bags, which quite obviously fit only one way, and time and again, people force them on backward. From 19 - 65, drunk to sober, no, you cannot help me - I got it, oh you're hired help and we've been over this repeatedly, literal babies solve this shape problem with ease. Literal 👏 babies 👏 Oh I need a Standard Operating Procedure for people? Well, the bags did not come with instructions, because it's so simple it's a bag and only fits one way. Ok, enough out speaker bags, let's hook up the audio. Audoo comes Out of the mixer, goes Into the speaker. The XLR cables only fit one way too. And the outputs and inputs are also clearly labeled on every device. Audio out -> Audio in. And folks can't comprehend this. Daisy chaining? No, they can't even get audio out of the mixer, into the speaker, daisy chaining, while the same concept, it blows their minds. Sales people who don't talk to their leads. Audio people/"DJ's"/+1 Help who do not unserstand Out -> In. Folks and +1s who can't comprehend simple shapes. I would LOVE some competent +1 help. Would love to get two +1 helpers, train them up, and send them on their own gigs. Would LOVE to bill extra because the client is getting TWO DJ's. But people are unskilled, and they don't seem to catch on either, after multiple dress rehearsals and weddings, Out -> In just does not click. Cable runs have to be rerun because the cables are run backward/reverse. Great idea in concept.

[@Jason_Jani]

Not sure I follow this comment, but thanks for supporting the video.