There are non-negotiable qualities a DJ should have for your next Petaluma event. Thankfully, California Non Stop is an expert at this sort of thing, so we’re going to let you in on the essential skills you should keep in mind when looking for DJ services.

DJ Non-Negotiables

No professional is complete without premier tools. A great disc jockey comes equipped with the best setup. Computers are a must in the age of the modern DJ, as is the right software to run the show; a superior sound system, headphones, microphones, mixers, lighting, and more. Don’t waste your time with an amateur who doesn’t respect the craft enough to use quality gear. If they don’t care about their tech, how much do you think they’ll care about the other aspects of DJ-ing your event?

The gear alone won’t do the job, mind you. Your music master must have the ability to use their hardware, and the know-how to create playlists, mix songs, read a crowd, and take care of all the other responsibilities a DJ has during your special event. Someone operating off an iPod playlist, not investing any energy into the role isn’t the one you should go with.

Next, a comprehensive catalog of songs to play at your event. Do you want a cut-rate DJ with a 1,000 or so songs to choose from, or would you prefer a full-fledged professional who comes correct with tens of thousands of tracks for your enjoyment? This seems like a no-brainer, but you might be surprised at how many parties have been soured by the needless scourge of the small music library.

Just as important as gear, skills, and songs, is personality. They should be service oriented, ready to make your event special, respond to your requests and straight up, a blast! Furthermore, they should have genuine love for being a DJ and a healthy curiosity for staying at the forefront of the disc jockey game. That means brushing up on new gear, new techniques, new music, and new ways to make a party unforgettable.

Get The DJ That’s Right For Your Event

California Non Stop plays close attention to this list of non-negotiables, therefore, our DJ services continue to be the pride of Petaluma, CA, and the best in Sonoma County.

Gear? We’ve got that. High-end Apple and Windows-based laptops. Industry standard DJ software. We’ve even got all the speakers, mics, mixers, and lights needed to bring down the house.

Skills? All of our disc jockeys have put in their time and learned what it means to be a DJ. We don’t halfway do it when it comes to technique.

Songs? Our Prime Cuts subscription gives us access to more than 100,000. More than enough music to satisfy any genre-specific request.

Personality? No doubt about it. We’re all-in on crowd interaction and customer satisfaction.

The choice is clear. We’re your go-to guys, for sure. Give us a call on (707) 762-4408 or fill out our contact form to learn how we can take your event to the next level.