Consider this:  If you were in a position to hire an employee for your company, would you base your hiring decision solely on the candidates' salary requirement?  It's not likely.  Instead, wouldn’t you filter the candidates using criteria you might find on their resumes and then interview the top few qualified people?  Note that the most experienced, prepared and effective candidates will likely require the highest salary while the rookies may undercut the lowest price just to get their foot in the door.

A:  A typical disc jockey plays music and usually also makes announcements - that's it.  Average service is available at an average price, usually starting at a minimum of $400 and going up past $700.  Greater expertise, higher quality and a more entertaining experience come at a higher price.  The Rhythm System offers services at both the middle and the expert levels for simple and elaborate events from $450 to $2,000+.

How important is music to your event?  If your plans put music into a background role with few, if any, announcements and a low desire to have guests be entertained, then you can afford to spend less on a disc jockey.  On the other hand, if the event is going to be a memorable lifetime occasion that won’t be repeated, selecting the right entertainer is critical.  If planning a wedding reception, bar/bat mitzvah or other life occasion, your entertainment may have a large responsibility and impact on the success of the event.  For a class reunion, picnic, summer or birthday party, school dance or other semi-repeatable event, a less experienced disc jockey may be all that you need.  Will the entertainment make or break your event?

In our society, there is a wide range of styles of DJs available.  Some are good at playing music at bars, others follow a script at a radio station and there are also DJs who are good at entertaining an audience at your type of event.

A:  Since 1989, The Rhythm System has been focused on doing one thing really well: providing fun entertainment for our clients using a variety of musical genres, appropriate for the crowd and event.  Interacting with the audience and keeping the energy level elevated, makes it fun for us too.  We provide services to only one client per day, per DJ, and have focused efforts on weddings, corporate banquets and school and formal dances.  The Rhythm System also offers entertainment for birthday parties, pool parties and the like... most any event where a fun DJ is needed.

Some DJs consider speaking to the guests when they are approached for a request as “interaction” while others may consider interaction to mean going to the dance floor to teach guests how to do the steps to a line dance.  Might you need someone who will break the ice and get things going if the audience needs a boost? Some performers stand on their speakers, others mingle amongst your guests, some sit behind their table with their chin propped up on their arm.

A:  We are aware and concerned about each and every guest enjoying themselves and will work within our client's parameters and expectations to ensure that everyone has a great time.  You can select from a variety of musical styles, interactive dances, activities, contests and traditional events that we will teach/lead.  We are willing to entertain your guests, within your parameters, or provide a less interactive role, if desired.

Imagine muffled announcements, a buzz durzing ze entirez zevent, having part of your beautifully decorated event contain an eyesore of wires and beat up equipment or even a large sign that reads:      DJ Bob for Hire 717-123-4567 

This question may be a tough one for you to get an accurate answer about.  Most DJs purchase the cheapest equipment that's available and while they use it for 15 years, they still boast about how it's the best, state-of-the-art equipment money can buy.

A:  The Rhythm System will surely exceed your expectations in this category.  Crisp, clear music at an appropriate volume is presented in an attractive installation that even considers the best placement for speakers acoustically and logistically.  We work with our clients on room layouts to ensure the best service and coverage of our sound and lighting equipment.  We never buy the cheapest equipment available and often find that we have really overdone ourselves.  No signs, no ugly wires, no messy clothes no indiscernible announcements nor headache-causing annoyances.

If you will be relying on the DJ, don’t you want to know what their backup plans are just in case something goes wrong?  Backup plans can range from a useless second pair of headphones to a complete range of preparations.

A:  The Rhythm System comes with preparations for over 30 scenarios including staffing, equipment, music, wardrobe issues and even physical well-being.  Anything that happens along the way, we can likely handle it. 

Do you need an emcee at your event, a coordinator, dance instructor, an interactive crowd-motivator or a lighting designer/technician?  Will the entertainer narrate your event, do stand up comedy or wear a chicken suit for laughs?  What style of performance will they provide?  

A:  Our planning process is very thorough, especially for weddings. We want your event to be successful and that means that we need to know your preferences, ideas, goals and parameters.  We'll play the music, organize participants and professionals, ensure that everything that's needed is in place before we introduce an event to the audience.  We emcee the major activities and monitor the mood of the room and pace of the itinerary.  We also offer to teach line dances and even organize games and contests, as desired.

This really says something about a DJ's quality, ethics, confidence in their services and willingness to ensure your satisfaction.  No guarantee... that says a lot too.  Most disc jockeys don't provide even a verbal guarantee because they are afraid that their customers may not be happy with their performance.  Perhaps they have actually had unhappy customers and know that providing a guarantee might mean that they will be obligated to provide refund.

A:  The Rhythm System provides a 200% money back guarantee in writing.  It's easy for you to get a refund if you don't get exactly what you want, expect and deserve for your event.  This guarantee is a very bold statement about the quality and satisfaction provided to customers.  The Rhythm System has been around since 1989 and to date, not one customer has asked for a refund after their event.