Tom Spencer
Music For All Of You
Music For All Of You
What makes you different from other independent jockeys? Why should I hire you?
Tom Spencer is an Independent DJ, 28 years in the Mobile DJ Industry and has worked as an independent contract DJ for larger DJ companys in the area such as Davis Deejays and Washington Talent Agency. My business partner Brenda has been in public relations for many years and works with me both here in the office and on every event I entertain. Because are an independent DJ Service we only entertain at 4 to 8 bookings a month. This allows us to devote as much time to our clients as they want or need.
I feel the best way to hire a DJ is to meet them in person. I offer all of our clients a private consultation at my home studio in Temple Hills, Md. Our clients consult with Tom and Brenda in person and see our sound system and lighting set up and in action. We prefer this method of doing business. It adds a personal touch and assures our clients will get what they pay for. It also assures that the Client and DJ are on the same page with no unexpected personality clashes at the last minute. We understand not all clients will want to come to our studio. We are willing to meet for consultation in any manner a client sees fit.
“Music For All Of You” Mobile DJ Service guarantees to help you plan your wedding reception or private event, including all the activities that will occur. This can take from as little as a couple of hours to 15-20 hours of preparation time spent on your wedding reception or private event, depending on the complexity of your event. We also provide you with UNLIMITED meetings in person, via the telephone, or email, to ensure we get every detail correct. There is NEVER a consultation fee. When you choose “Music For All Of You” Mobile DJ Service, you are not just paying for a performance during your event, you're getting a 15-25 hour package.
Are we able to meet and consultant the DJ before booking?
Yes, We prefer to meet all of our clients in person before we book. We offer a comfortable setting at our private home studio to allow the DJ and Client to get to know each other one on one or we can meet at a location of the clients choice. We help our clients every step of the way. No matter how many times you want to meet with us, we are always willing and happy to do so.
Will our DJ work and coordinate with our Photographer, Videographer, Venue Coordinator or Catering Management?
Absolutely, the synergy between the DJ and Photographer, Videographer, and Venue Coordinator/Catering Management is what keeps your function running smoothly. A DJ's talent should reach far beyond just motivating the crowd or making the announcements at the right time. They must have their finger on the pulse of your event and know everything that is going on.
Can you describe Your DJ Style?
Low to high profile, informative, lively, energetic. I can adhere to whatever our clients request.
Do you have replacement DJs in case you become ill or for some reason unavailable on our wedding day?
Tom Spencer is the only DJ that will play your reception or party. Although we are an independent DJ Service., we do have 2 backup DJ's that we work with. All DJ Companies must have back-up. I pay a DJ very well to be on standby for every event I entertain. I take back-up very seriously. Our current standby Deejays are informed of your event long before it takes place, even though they are only on standby should I become ill or have an unexpected accident. They are very reliable. I spend hours working with and training our backup/standby Deejays personally for Mobile work. Our back-up Deejays use only our equipment. We stock a sound system with backup components for their use only.
What standard attire will the DJ wear? May I request that the DJ wear a tuxedo?
We always wear a Tuxedo for Wedding Receptions and Private Parties, unless otherwise specified.
If you do not have a particular song we pre-requested, do you require that we provide it?
No we never expect a client to provide what they are paying for. With over 400,000 thousand songs in our library and over 100,000 songs we carry at every event, we are sure to have most requests. If not we will get it in advance.
What Type of Equipment do you use? What special equipment (lighting, etc) can you provide?
We guarantee to arrive at your event with professional equipment. We use Dell M1730 and Acer computers, Western Digital 2TB external hard drives, VocoPro and Nady UHF-3200 dual wireless microphone systems, Pyle pyd1949 professional mixers, Gemini XTR-500 (800 watt) all in one amplifier and speaker systems. Numark NS7 Console DJ Controller.
There is an extra charge for our 1600 watt sound system since it requires 2 Gemini XTR 500 system setups. We recommend it only if you have more than 400 guest. Otherwise the 800 watt system sounds great and will do just fine.
We carry back up components at every event we play, should a piece of equipment fail during a performance.
These components are: Gemini XTR-500 Amplifier/Subwoofer and Gemini XTR-500 Satellite Speaker, VocoPro Wireless Microphone System, Numark NS7 Console DJ Controller and Dell Laptop Computer with Western Digital 2TB External Music Hard Drive. Extra sets of equipment connection cords, plugs and male/female connectors. Please view our sound equipment page to see actual pictures of the components we use with outlined specifications. The page shows only the sound equipment we use. This will be the same equipment you will see and hear at your event or in person at your consultation should you choose to meet with us.
For an additional fee we can provide, intelligent lighting systems. American DJ, Chavet and others. As well as classic light shows like Bird of Prey and Fx laser systems, gobos, mirror balls, black lights, fog machines etc.
Thanks to storage space at our studio we have still have our vinyl record and CD libraries that I have been collecting over the last 40 years. All of our vinyl records are in top to mint condition. We still purchase and stock vinyl records in the form of 12inch club music, dating from 1970's - 2010.
If your looking for a DJ service that can provide an event with a sense of nostalgia, we can arrive at your event with our standard 800 watt sound system, a huge selection of vinyl records both 45 and 33 RPM dating from the 1940's - 1970's,plus 2 professional Gemini or Technique turntables. This is perfect for an oldies party or sock hop style 50's party.
If your looking for a DJ service that offers dance parties with non-stop 12Inch vinyl club music from 1970's - 2009, we are the company for you. We arrive at your event with our standard 800 watt sound system plus 2 professional Gemini or Technique turntables and a large vinyl library containing classic and today's top 12inch night club hits. This is perfect for a 70's retro/disco event or just to have a large variety of 12inch extended dance hits play non-stop.
I got my start in the disco's of the 70's and have never lost my love for professional beat and other forms of mixing on vinyl.
Our main music format is Mp3. With Mp3 we have the advantage of having tens of thousands of songs at our fingertips. Allowing us to access any song in seconds. Try doing that with a CD. This is how most DJs will be playing in the very near future. Many already are. If you see a DJ at an event using a laptop computer, they are either playing Mp3 format or controlling light shows.
I began converting to Mp3 in 2000. Since we are also a Mp3 recording studio, much of my CD and Vinyl library has been converted to Mp3 with Creative Soundblaster X-fi Computer Sound Equipment Technology. http://www. creative.com
The result being clean sound and incredible quality in Mp3 sound reproduction, many Mp3's recorded with 3d technology. Cd's just don't match the same sound quality. All Cd's are recorded in standard 128kps. My Mp3's are digitally reproduced and enhanced in 256kps.
How early do you arrive for an event? How much time do you need for your setup?
Typically we arrive two to three hours before your guest arrive depending on when we are allowed to access the venue. If we are not allowed a lot of setup time, we can set up in as little as 20 minutes, if we're only setting up a sound system. We prefer 2 hours to haul in sound equipment, setup and to get dressed into clean and proper attire. 3 hours for a sound system with lighting and dress time depending on the size of the light system. We require a standard six foot banquet table to set up on.
What is your minimum amount of time you will DJ for?
2 Hours.
Will you "dump me" for a higher paying event?
Once your event is booked and your deposit is paid, we will not accept any other event or consultation for your booked date, no matter what price is offered. That is one of our guarantees written into our contracts. When a client calls or emails us asking if we are available on a certain date, we tell them yes or no. If we are booked, we do our best to help them find another DJ Service that can help them.
What happens prior to our event? When do you need our song request list?
After meeting with us, you decide if you want to contract with Music for All of You. If you decide to contract us immediately, then we'll book your event and sign your contract that day. We'll give you all the pertinent questionnaires you need before you leave the consultation. No matter how far in advance your event is booked, it will be the only event we play on your booked date.
Once your contract is signed, we'll require a $200.00 Dollar Deposit. This non-refundable deposit holds your booked date. You must pay the rest of your contract fee three weeks prior to your event. This allows us time to rebook your date in the event you cancel, and saves us from lost business.
We prefer that all "Music For All Of You" Mobile DJ Service forms or questionnaires be returned to us four weeks prior to your event. Questionnaires are of utmost importance to us. We must get your original copy that we will give you at your consultation once your contracts signed. We must have the original for our records. You can make a copy and change things as you need to. Just get an updated copy to us a few days before your event so we can make changes that you require. We always script and time line every event we play from information we obtain during consultations and from returned questionnaires, this way we never miss any details.
All final changes to your event itinerary should be finalized with us two weeks before your event. We are very flexible. If you want to call with changes to your song list a couple days ahead of your event that is no problem for us. Our music library contains over 200.000 songs with access to many rare songs as well as album tracks. We are also an Mp3 recording studio and I am an audiophile junkie! Ask for any music and I will do my best to accommodate you.
If there are changes in your Wedding Party announcement list at the very last minute that is never a problem, even on the day of your event, Brenda is there to gather the bridal party at the venue entrance and lineup everyone in the order they are to be announced. She will make sure all names are correct on our announcement list, even at the last minute. Brenda is invaluable to me and I could not do without her. You will love her personality and attention to every detail.
Do we need to provide a meal for the DJ during the event?
Although we appreciate the gesture, we would not want to be an added expense to your reception budget. We also feel it is unprofessional for the DJ or his assistant to be eating while they should be working. We never require a meal break. Our business requires a lot of energy. We always eat before we arrive for setup. We do carry beverages with us since we spend at least 10 to 12 hours working the day of your event. These hours include traveling to your venue,setup,entertaining,tear down and travel home.
Can guests make song requests? How many (and what types) of CDs will the DJ bring to the event?
We love it when we are allowed to let guest make request. Even though I am very good at reading a crowd, request can really add to any event. We carry over 100,000 songs with us at every event. We play in Mp3 format using 2TB external hard drives. You simply could not carry that many CD's to any event. Ok, you could but you better bring a truck load! All of our Mp3's are recorded in high quality 128kps to 256kps, each Mp3 that has been played and tested in our studio. We add new songs weekly as music charts change so we always have the lasted songs in all types and styles of music. Our oldies library is second to none. It would be rare for us not to have a request that is made.
Keep in mind; chances are your taste in music are probably not what everyone else's is. So we will discuss at consultation the style of music you like and want played at your event. For instance you more than likely would not want to hear D-I-V-O-R-C-E by Tammy Wynette played at a wedding reception, even if it is requested by a guest. Yes, I did have someone request that song at a wedding reception. : )
How many functions do you play a year?
Since our company and website was launced in the fall of 2009 we don't have those statistics yet. Although I have personally played hundreds of wedding receptions and private events over my independent contractor career through the years. We will only give true information pertaining to our business today. I am highly trained in the profession cutting my DJ teethe first playing nightclubs in the days of disco and then learning the mobile DJ business from Rosemary Hamilton in the 80’s, working as her sound tech and sidekick for several years and taking classes at Columbia School Of Broadcasting before venturing out on my own as a independent contractor playing by word of mouth and then for Davis Deejays, The Washington Talent Agency and others. Please see my profile page for further background on me.
Do you take any breaks? Will you arrange for recorded music to play during your breaks?
NO! except restroom :) Our music never stops unless you request it for announcements etc. Since we play in Mp3 format and can setup multiple songs to mix automatically there is never a risk of the music stopping even if we need a restroom break. We never leave our sound system unattended.
Tips and Advice:
“Music for All of You” Mobile DJ Service knows independent DJ’s often get negative comments from larger DJ Companies on their websites. They state we often cancel for higher priced bookings. This can cause prospective clients not to hire an independent DJ. But for those of us who don't follow this business practice, prospective clients will want to hire an entertaining and talented independent DJ service like ours.
Many large DJ companies hire independent DJs, and then book them with back to back wedding receptions or private parties on the same day. When I worked larger DJ companys, I was often booked with two events per day. This was difficult, and by the time I would get to the second booking, I was often exhausted, or I would be late getting to the second booking with barely enough time to set up.
I vowed when I started my own DJ business that I would not overbook. Please take the time to go over our website for further information on our company. If you’re interested in our DJ service, we would love to meet with you at our studio or a location of your choice.
Tom Spencer is an Independent DJ, 28 years in the Mobile DJ Industry and has worked as an independent contract DJ for larger DJ companys in the area such as Davis Deejays and Washington Talent Agency. My business partner Brenda has been in public relations for many years and works with me both here in the office and on every event I entertain. Because are an independent DJ Service we only entertain at 4 to 8 bookings a month. This allows us to devote as much time to our clients as they want or need.
I feel the best way to hire a DJ is to meet them in person. I offer all of our clients a private consultation at my home studio in Temple Hills, Md. Our clients consult with Tom and Brenda in person and see our sound system and lighting set up and in action. We prefer this method of doing business. It adds a personal touch and assures our clients will get what they pay for. It also assures that the Client and DJ are on the same page with no unexpected personality clashes at the last minute. We understand not all clients will want to come to our studio. We are willing to meet for consultation in any manner a client sees fit.
“Music For All Of You” Mobile DJ Service guarantees to help you plan your wedding reception or private event, including all the activities that will occur. This can take from as little as a couple of hours to 15-20 hours of preparation time spent on your wedding reception or private event, depending on the complexity of your event. We also provide you with UNLIMITED meetings in person, via the telephone, or email, to ensure we get every detail correct. There is NEVER a consultation fee. When you choose “Music For All Of You” Mobile DJ Service, you are not just paying for a performance during your event, you're getting a 15-25 hour package.
Are we able to meet and consultant the DJ before booking?
Yes, We prefer to meet all of our clients in person before we book. We offer a comfortable setting at our private home studio to allow the DJ and Client to get to know each other one on one or we can meet at a location of the clients choice. We help our clients every step of the way. No matter how many times you want to meet with us, we are always willing and happy to do so.
Will our DJ work and coordinate with our Photographer, Videographer, Venue Coordinator or Catering Management?
Absolutely, the synergy between the DJ and Photographer, Videographer, and Venue Coordinator/Catering Management is what keeps your function running smoothly. A DJ's talent should reach far beyond just motivating the crowd or making the announcements at the right time. They must have their finger on the pulse of your event and know everything that is going on.
Can you describe Your DJ Style?
Low to high profile, informative, lively, energetic. I can adhere to whatever our clients request.
Do you have replacement DJs in case you become ill or for some reason unavailable on our wedding day?
Tom Spencer is the only DJ that will play your reception or party. Although we are an independent DJ Service., we do have 2 backup DJ's that we work with. All DJ Companies must have back-up. I pay a DJ very well to be on standby for every event I entertain. I take back-up very seriously. Our current standby Deejays are informed of your event long before it takes place, even though they are only on standby should I become ill or have an unexpected accident. They are very reliable. I spend hours working with and training our backup/standby Deejays personally for Mobile work. Our back-up Deejays use only our equipment. We stock a sound system with backup components for their use only.
What standard attire will the DJ wear? May I request that the DJ wear a tuxedo?
We always wear a Tuxedo for Wedding Receptions and Private Parties, unless otherwise specified.
If you do not have a particular song we pre-requested, do you require that we provide it?
No we never expect a client to provide what they are paying for. With over 400,000 thousand songs in our library and over 100,000 songs we carry at every event, we are sure to have most requests. If not we will get it in advance.
What Type of Equipment do you use? What special equipment (lighting, etc) can you provide?
We guarantee to arrive at your event with professional equipment. We use Dell M1730 and Acer computers, Western Digital 2TB external hard drives, VocoPro and Nady UHF-3200 dual wireless microphone systems, Pyle pyd1949 professional mixers, Gemini XTR-500 (800 watt) all in one amplifier and speaker systems. Numark NS7 Console DJ Controller.
There is an extra charge for our 1600 watt sound system since it requires 2 Gemini XTR 500 system setups. We recommend it only if you have more than 400 guest. Otherwise the 800 watt system sounds great and will do just fine.
We carry back up components at every event we play, should a piece of equipment fail during a performance.
These components are: Gemini XTR-500 Amplifier/Subwoofer and Gemini XTR-500 Satellite Speaker, VocoPro Wireless Microphone System, Numark NS7 Console DJ Controller and Dell Laptop Computer with Western Digital 2TB External Music Hard Drive. Extra sets of equipment connection cords, plugs and male/female connectors. Please view our sound equipment page to see actual pictures of the components we use with outlined specifications. The page shows only the sound equipment we use. This will be the same equipment you will see and hear at your event or in person at your consultation should you choose to meet with us.
For an additional fee we can provide, intelligent lighting systems. American DJ, Chavet and others. As well as classic light shows like Bird of Prey and Fx laser systems, gobos, mirror balls, black lights, fog machines etc.
Thanks to storage space at our studio we have still have our vinyl record and CD libraries that I have been collecting over the last 40 years. All of our vinyl records are in top to mint condition. We still purchase and stock vinyl records in the form of 12inch club music, dating from 1970's - 2010.
If your looking for a DJ service that can provide an event with a sense of nostalgia, we can arrive at your event with our standard 800 watt sound system, a huge selection of vinyl records both 45 and 33 RPM dating from the 1940's - 1970's,plus 2 professional Gemini or Technique turntables. This is perfect for an oldies party or sock hop style 50's party.
If your looking for a DJ service that offers dance parties with non-stop 12Inch vinyl club music from 1970's - 2009, we are the company for you. We arrive at your event with our standard 800 watt sound system plus 2 professional Gemini or Technique turntables and a large vinyl library containing classic and today's top 12inch night club hits. This is perfect for a 70's retro/disco event or just to have a large variety of 12inch extended dance hits play non-stop.
I got my start in the disco's of the 70's and have never lost my love for professional beat and other forms of mixing on vinyl.
Our main music format is Mp3. With Mp3 we have the advantage of having tens of thousands of songs at our fingertips. Allowing us to access any song in seconds. Try doing that with a CD. This is how most DJs will be playing in the very near future. Many already are. If you see a DJ at an event using a laptop computer, they are either playing Mp3 format or controlling light shows.
I began converting to Mp3 in 2000. Since we are also a Mp3 recording studio, much of my CD and Vinyl library has been converted to Mp3 with Creative Soundblaster X-fi Computer Sound Equipment Technology. http://www. creative.com
The result being clean sound and incredible quality in Mp3 sound reproduction, many Mp3's recorded with 3d technology. Cd's just don't match the same sound quality. All Cd's are recorded in standard 128kps. My Mp3's are digitally reproduced and enhanced in 256kps.
How early do you arrive for an event? How much time do you need for your setup?
Typically we arrive two to three hours before your guest arrive depending on when we are allowed to access the venue. If we are not allowed a lot of setup time, we can set up in as little as 20 minutes, if we're only setting up a sound system. We prefer 2 hours to haul in sound equipment, setup and to get dressed into clean and proper attire. 3 hours for a sound system with lighting and dress time depending on the size of the light system. We require a standard six foot banquet table to set up on.
What is your minimum amount of time you will DJ for?
2 Hours.
Will you "dump me" for a higher paying event?
Once your event is booked and your deposit is paid, we will not accept any other event or consultation for your booked date, no matter what price is offered. That is one of our guarantees written into our contracts. When a client calls or emails us asking if we are available on a certain date, we tell them yes or no. If we are booked, we do our best to help them find another DJ Service that can help them.
What happens prior to our event? When do you need our song request list?
After meeting with us, you decide if you want to contract with Music for All of You. If you decide to contract us immediately, then we'll book your event and sign your contract that day. We'll give you all the pertinent questionnaires you need before you leave the consultation. No matter how far in advance your event is booked, it will be the only event we play on your booked date.
Once your contract is signed, we'll require a $200.00 Dollar Deposit. This non-refundable deposit holds your booked date. You must pay the rest of your contract fee three weeks prior to your event. This allows us time to rebook your date in the event you cancel, and saves us from lost business.
We prefer that all "Music For All Of You" Mobile DJ Service forms or questionnaires be returned to us four weeks prior to your event. Questionnaires are of utmost importance to us. We must get your original copy that we will give you at your consultation once your contracts signed. We must have the original for our records. You can make a copy and change things as you need to. Just get an updated copy to us a few days before your event so we can make changes that you require. We always script and time line every event we play from information we obtain during consultations and from returned questionnaires, this way we never miss any details.
All final changes to your event itinerary should be finalized with us two weeks before your event. We are very flexible. If you want to call with changes to your song list a couple days ahead of your event that is no problem for us. Our music library contains over 200.000 songs with access to many rare songs as well as album tracks. We are also an Mp3 recording studio and I am an audiophile junkie! Ask for any music and I will do my best to accommodate you.
If there are changes in your Wedding Party announcement list at the very last minute that is never a problem, even on the day of your event, Brenda is there to gather the bridal party at the venue entrance and lineup everyone in the order they are to be announced. She will make sure all names are correct on our announcement list, even at the last minute. Brenda is invaluable to me and I could not do without her. You will love her personality and attention to every detail.
Do we need to provide a meal for the DJ during the event?
Although we appreciate the gesture, we would not want to be an added expense to your reception budget. We also feel it is unprofessional for the DJ or his assistant to be eating while they should be working. We never require a meal break. Our business requires a lot of energy. We always eat before we arrive for setup. We do carry beverages with us since we spend at least 10 to 12 hours working the day of your event. These hours include traveling to your venue,setup,entertaining,tear down and travel home.
Can guests make song requests? How many (and what types) of CDs will the DJ bring to the event?
We love it when we are allowed to let guest make request. Even though I am very good at reading a crowd, request can really add to any event. We carry over 100,000 songs with us at every event. We play in Mp3 format using 2TB external hard drives. You simply could not carry that many CD's to any event. Ok, you could but you better bring a truck load! All of our Mp3's are recorded in high quality 128kps to 256kps, each Mp3 that has been played and tested in our studio. We add new songs weekly as music charts change so we always have the lasted songs in all types and styles of music. Our oldies library is second to none. It would be rare for us not to have a request that is made.
Keep in mind; chances are your taste in music are probably not what everyone else's is. So we will discuss at consultation the style of music you like and want played at your event. For instance you more than likely would not want to hear D-I-V-O-R-C-E by Tammy Wynette played at a wedding reception, even if it is requested by a guest. Yes, I did have someone request that song at a wedding reception. : )
How many functions do you play a year?
Since our company and website was launced in the fall of 2009 we don't have those statistics yet. Although I have personally played hundreds of wedding receptions and private events over my independent contractor career through the years. We will only give true information pertaining to our business today. I am highly trained in the profession cutting my DJ teethe first playing nightclubs in the days of disco and then learning the mobile DJ business from Rosemary Hamilton in the 80’s, working as her sound tech and sidekick for several years and taking classes at Columbia School Of Broadcasting before venturing out on my own as a independent contractor playing by word of mouth and then for Davis Deejays, The Washington Talent Agency and others. Please see my profile page for further background on me.
Do you take any breaks? Will you arrange for recorded music to play during your breaks?
NO! except restroom :) Our music never stops unless you request it for announcements etc. Since we play in Mp3 format and can setup multiple songs to mix automatically there is never a risk of the music stopping even if we need a restroom break. We never leave our sound system unattended.
Tips and Advice:
“Music for All of You” Mobile DJ Service knows independent DJ’s often get negative comments from larger DJ Companies on their websites. They state we often cancel for higher priced bookings. This can cause prospective clients not to hire an independent DJ. But for those of us who don't follow this business practice, prospective clients will want to hire an entertaining and talented independent DJ service like ours.
Many large DJ companies hire independent DJs, and then book them with back to back wedding receptions or private parties on the same day. When I worked larger DJ companys, I was often booked with two events per day. This was difficult, and by the time I would get to the second booking, I was often exhausted, or I would be late getting to the second booking with barely enough time to set up.
I vowed when I started my own DJ business that I would not overbook. Please take the time to go over our website for further information on our company. If you’re interested in our DJ service, we would love to meet with you at our studio or a location of your choice.
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