Indianapolis Indiana Wedding DJ Pricing:

Shopping the Competition

When our prospective Clients call us, the number one concern is price mainly because they aren't aware of all the intangibles that separate the typical DJ verses the high-demand DJ.  We've found that DJs in Central Indiana can range in price between $300 and $1500. 

Traits typical of the $300 DJ:

• Just getting into the business.

• Inexperience.

• Low end audio equipment - sometimes a home stereo is used.

• Low end lighting equipment (if any).

• Can not produce references.

• Limited ability to mix music.

• Unorganized music library - especially if they use CDs or Vinyl.

• Limited music selection.

• Has difficulty finding requested music.

• Limited public speaking skills.

• Dresses poorly for formal events.

• Does not use an itinerary.

• Does not use a written agreement.

• Does not have backup equipment.

• No formal training by attending DJ Conventions / Seminars.

Before we describe the traits of a $1,500 DJ, you need to know our pricing falls within the middle of both groups.  We are mid-priced, but we have nearly all the traits of a $1,500 DJ except we do not rely on this business as our only source of income and benefits. 

We also do not spend money on advertising, bridal expos, or a business office to help keep our prices within your budget.  We rely only on leads generated from this web site and word-of-mouth referrals.   Again, we have all the traits of a $1,500 DJ except the price tag.  Here are our traits:

Traits typical of the $1,500 DJ:

• Has years of experience - Usually 10 years or more.

• High end professional audio equipment.

• High end professional light show.

• Can produce lots of positive references.

• Can perform perfect music mix transitions form song to song.

• Has an extensive and organized music library.

• Can find requests with seconds and has almost every request available.

• Has excellent public speaking skills.

• Wears a nice suit or tux to all formal events.

• Spends as much time with client as needed to develop the itinerary.

• Uses a written agreement in accordance with state law.

• Has emergency backup equipment at every event .

• Attends DJ Conventions / Seminars.

• Promotes business through bridal shows. (we do not - too expensive).

• Promotes business with lots of advertising. (we do not - too expensive)

• Leases or owns business office to promote business. (we do not - too expensive)

• Business is full-time. (We would rather work a full time job with benefits to help keep our DJ rates low).