Why Taking Song Requests Improves DJ Services
When your clients are requesting tunes, you know they’re having a good time. As a result, your event is better for it. Here are three great reasons to get used to taking song requests as a DJ
Your Clients Will Have More Fun
It doesn’t matter if you play music that every guest knows and loves or if you’re mixing up something fresh—as long as everyone is on board with what's happening, then everyone has fun. The more fun people have at an event, whether that means dancing or just enjoying themselves in general, then the more likely people will want to return for future events (which means repeat business). If people are enjoying themselves and feeling like their needs are being met by your services, then they're going to be much more likely to recommend you to others in need of similar services.
You Can Build a Stronger Relationship With Your Client
As a professional service provider, one of your goals should always be to develop strong relationships with clients so that you can build a reputation and continue getting referrals from them over time. One way to do that is by providing excellent customer service throughout all stages of an engagement—and taking song requests shows customers that you care about them having a good time at their event. When someone feels special during an event, it makes them feel closer to those who helped make it happen.
It Allows You to Improve Your Craft
To be a great musician, you have to play a lot of music. Likewise, as a professional DJ, getting up on stage and playing for crowds regularly is your best opportunity to get better at mixing songs together and keeping people engaged throughout an entire set. When you take song requests from your clientele regularly, it becomes another opportunity for you to get better at what you do—it's win-win! It also builds trust with clients by showing them that their satisfaction matters enough for you to continue honing your craft. If you're interested in learning more about how to become a DJ, check out our recent guide on How to Become a Professional Disc Jockey.
With all of that in mind, remember that taking song requests doesn’t mean you have to play songs everyone likes. If someone requests a song you dislike and it fits within your set, then by all means, feel free to mix it in! If you don’t want to take a request from someone because it’s not something you personally enjoy or think fits with your style of mixing, then don’t do it.
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