you can buy access to libraries/music pools. theres quite a few of these services now. monthly/yearly fee and access a massive catalogue of music. not exactly advisable for a club dj wanting to be totally unique and on the pulse with releases, but, for a party/event dj its almost essential and advised.
DJ Barr - I believe investing in this content should considered an investment. I’ve been a DJ and MC since 96’ - took a little break because of life circumstances and now I’m back at it, and these videos have helped me get up to date and back on track with getting gigs. In 2022 I did 30 weddings plus a few birthdays and school parties. I greatly appreciate how candid you are. Keep doing your thing bro! And remember in Jersey, we don’t pump our gas we just pump our fist!!
Get it! Love seeing comments like this. Djing has up's and down's..... but the learning is endless. Just when you think you have discovered it all, something GRABS you
Prices are definitely area specific! In Southern CA there are a TON of DJ's, most wedding DJ's offer the same options, but it's really hard to get above $2k for all the bells and whistles, so DJ and MC skills definitely set you apart. Other then that, most couples book bands, I mean 9 out of 10 I'm next to a band.
I was literally thinking the same. Here in the U.K. they expect you to come with all those extras already, we can’t charge for moving heads and up lights as extra 🤦🏽♂️
You’ve certainly gone up a notch in my book with this video. This is the most real and candid video I’ve seen in equipment, pricing, and marketing yourself. Nice work.
Appreciate the insight. That number one pick is major! I'm adding that to my purchase list now. Making sure your clients can visualize is everything makes the sales process 10x easier
I am just now one year into owning my first dj controller. 3 years into owning a mobile pa system. (Started out hosting karaoke). Here is my checklist one year into having real dj gear. I have done 4 weddings, 5 one off gigs for different businesses throwing events. And 6 months djing every weekend in a bar. (One year. The list: I am typing this out for me to personally judge myself for my first year of decisions. 10. ✔️ .got the facade. 9. ✔️ got the microphones (karaoke... but I just bought brand new wireless set.) 8. ✔️ got 4 uplights now. (Only have done one gig so far with them.) 7. Don't have a sparkler unit. Probably will be a future upgrade, obviously this early in the journey that would be overkill lol. 6. Don't have a gobo projector. But I do offer to bring a screen with a cool design and the couple's name on it with graphics behind it. And the ability to display that content on any screens that may be present. So it's a precursor to the gobo. Half check? Nah lol. 5. No photo booth. But I actually have a camera and a ring light and a spare laptop to set up a kind of a ghetto version of a photo booth but will still provide excellent quality lol. But I would need someone to operate it. I've seen those auto user photobooths and they are really cool. 4. This was directed at me. Definitely don't have these yet though. I'm a little behind on lighting. But I am realizing the importance. 3. Fog.... love it for wedding gigs. Def not something a beginner needs since I can't afford that yet for what it is. Can I fill a chest with dry ice and just get a leaf blower? Lol. 2. Yup don't have these either...again, behind on lighting. You get a lot of free stuff. Spoiled ass lol. 1. ✔️... I dont have a proper team yet to help with these extras. But I just linked back up with my day 1 homies that I used to work on making and performing live music with and now I can call on them to help me out. So. 4 out of 10 not bad for being one year in. I'm headed in the right direction. We'll see how many checks I get done in the next year.
Bro, nice work on this video. Where im from DJ’s don’t like to share nothing. It’s really quite sad, but thanks for all that you do to help make us all better DJ’s
DJ Barr Thank you so much for this video! I just got off the phone with you and asking about a certain speaker and you were very patient and helpful. I am a 30 year dj and photographer I am learning so much from your videos take care. DJ Spencer 4 Hire
I've been DJing 25 years. And covid affected the last 2 years.. I'm in Australia and I've undersold my services for years... but always give more energy to clients, than gear.. After all, where can you find a DJ who.chooses muisic well, and MCs? Everywhere, but do they.dance, sing as well? Do some stand up? Wow, if I add some more of these suggestions, maybe we can reach a different market.. thanks
I'm curious for the full-time DJs especially the well-known ones who make a ton of money. Health and future are of course very important. Do you also spend out of pocket monthly for a good health insurance, life insurance, retirement investments, etc. esp if you have a family? These are the main benefits provided by your company if you have another full time profession.
Nice and thank you!!! I’m slowly building up my wedding/mobile business and that van is a definite in my plans, it’s a miracle that I can fit my gear in my 2020 Kia Soul, but the Ram Pro would be ideal to get.
You’re in New Jersey so it’s not over saturated with DJs. Here in California I’m doing great and it’s because I don’t charge for to many individual things. Only the personal monogram, wireless uplighting, dance on clouds, and cold sparklers. Most of your top ten are realistic but I’d say 4 and 2 really aren’t. Just my observation 🙌🏽
All about selling an experience, not about selling yourself. Great video. Twitch Streamer trying to go mobile and boy the buy-in to entry isn't exactly cheap starting out. Might start with some house party gigs. lol
Word baby!!! I planning my launch event right now. Got almost everything on the list. Barr thanks so much! You keep it real dude! Appreciate ya from da 206!
Great video Barr I use my Samsung phone with a gimbal. People love to see the action. I think next year going to invest in a camera so I can record a different angel.
@@the_sound_of_art it really does…. You’re charging for your DJ services which should include lighting. Charging that much extra just for lights which you should come with is shocking. Customers don’t care how many features a light has so may as well get a low/ mid mover
Dj Barr One last question do you put your sub in front of the Dj facade or behind Cause I’ve been watching your videos and I never see the sun in front only in like one video
Great video, what is the average price a dj should charge let's say for a wedding or a birthday celebration? Or what the minimum that a dj should do a wedding?
Not all areas or markets are the same. Here in my market in Illinois, on the average birthday gigs are from $800-1300 and weddings between $1500-2500. This is just for DJ service without any extras like photobooth or uplights.
Fun to know (I was curious, too) but it doesn't really matter. Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Sony, and others all make good still/video cameras. You'll never know what camera was used, just from seeing the output. These days, you could even use a smartphone, if it was plugged in and had the capacity.
Great video Barr… Hey, a while back you were selling all the documents you use for gigs like contracts, song requests etc… i missed it that sale. How can i get ahold of that now?
I agree Barr Video and photos are what sells proves to skeptics you can deliver what you say I do video very seldom because it is one more thing I gotta keep up with but I do need to start more often though. Love the video brother I got 2 I pad booths going to invest in a DSLR booth later this winter. And I am jacking up my prices also. I am way to cheap on stuff 600 for a wedding needs to be minimum 800 and 300 for my Ipad booth instead of 200. Going to up my game this coming year already booking for spring time weddings and birthdays and such.
@@djfernandovon do you mean like a little kid rolling up to the dials twisting them out of whack? The speakers have a digital lock on them. You set a password and no one can mess with them at all! 😁😁😁 just make sure you don’t forget the password. LOL let me know if this answered your question bro.
@@djmaxxsaint hi Max that is good to know too but I mean someone literally standing having a drink or chatting away with friends blocking the sound to travel through the room. I know it's loud and it could be hard but it happens sometimes and that's why I try to leave my speakers above head level with the stands. How do yours work with this situation? Thanks
Bro, I love your videos. Very knowledgeable DJ and you help beginners and share your knowledge. Keep up the good work my Dude. Much luv!!!!! -DJ Squrf-
Everything you been showing _ i actually have- I bought my Photobooth animated mirror- almost 2 years- been lazy to get it going- I need to really put this baby to work-
Wouldn't purchasing the music you play technically be the best investment as a DJ, its the most essential thing 😆
Great video
you can buy access to libraries/music pools. theres quite a few of these services now. monthly/yearly fee and access a massive catalogue of music. not exactly advisable for a club dj wanting to be totally unique and on the pulse with releases, but, for a party/event dj its almost essential and advised.
DJ Barr - I believe investing in this content should considered an investment.
I’ve been a DJ and MC since 96’ - took a little break because of life circumstances and now I’m back at it, and these videos have helped me get up to date and back on track with getting gigs.
In 2022 I did 30 weddings plus a few birthdays and school parties.
I greatly appreciate how candid you are.
Keep doing your thing bro! And remember in Jersey, we don’t pump our gas we just pump our fist!!
Get it! Love seeing comments like this.
Djing has up's and down's..... but the learning is endless. Just when you think you have discovered it all, something GRABS you
Prices are definitely area specific! In Southern CA there are a TON of DJ's, most wedding DJ's offer the same options, but it's really hard to get above $2k for all the bells and whistles, so DJ and MC skills definitely set you apart. Other then that, most couples book bands, I mean 9 out of 10 I'm next to a band.
Where do you get clients who spend £600 to have uplights? In the uk, that’s how much they want to spend on the whole DJ service
Here In South America that’s what they want to spend in the entire wedding 😂
Also treu in Holland, maby a 1000 for a real big setup. Def bot 800 for just 4 movingheads
In GA,US they spending less.
I was literally thinking the same. Here in the U.K. they expect you to come with all those extras already, we can’t charge for moving heads and up lights as extra 🤦🏽♂️
Only thing that changes my price is the length of the gig...
You’ve certainly gone up a notch in my book with this video. This is the most real and candid video I’ve seen in equipment, pricing, and marketing yourself. Nice work.
Great video, however I think the rock n roller should've been in the honorable mention area also. We all know how important a good gear hauler is.
Appreciate the insight. That number one pick is major! I'm adding that to my purchase list now. Making sure your clients can visualize is everything makes the sales process 10x easier
Really trying hard to like this guy. I am struggling, though...
I am just now one year into owning my first dj controller. 3 years into owning a mobile pa system. (Started out hosting karaoke).
Here is my checklist one year into having real dj gear. I have done 4 weddings, 5 one off gigs for different businesses throwing events. And 6 months djing every weekend in a bar. (One year.
The list: I am typing this out for me to personally judge myself for my first year of decisions.
10. ✔️ .got the facade.
9. ✔️ got the microphones (karaoke... but I just bought brand new wireless set.)
8. ✔️ got 4 uplights now. (Only have done one gig so far with them.)
7. Don't have a sparkler unit. Probably will be a future upgrade, obviously this early in the journey that would be overkill lol.
6. Don't have a gobo projector. But I do offer to bring a screen with a cool design and the couple's name on it with graphics behind it. And the ability to display that content on any screens that may be present. So it's a precursor to the gobo. Half check? Nah lol.
5. No photo booth. But I actually have a camera and a ring light and a spare laptop to set up a kind of a ghetto version of a photo booth but will still provide excellent quality lol. But I would need someone to operate it. I've seen those auto user photobooths and they are really cool.
4. This was directed at me. Definitely don't have these yet though. I'm a little behind on lighting. But I am realizing the importance.
3. Fog.... love it for wedding gigs. Def not something a beginner needs since I can't afford that yet for what it is. Can I fill a chest with dry ice and just get a leaf blower? Lol.
2. Yup don't have these either...again, behind on lighting. You get a lot of free stuff. Spoiled ass lol.
1. ✔️... I dont have a proper team yet to help with these extras. But I just linked back up with my day 1 homies that I used to work on making and performing live music with and now I can call on them to help me out. So.
4 out of 10 not bad for being one year in. I'm headed in the right direction. We'll see how many checks I get done in the next year.
Bro, nice work on this video. Where im from DJ’s don’t like to share nothing. It’s really quite sad, but thanks for all that you do to help make us all better DJ’s
Thanks Barr! Always so nice to see your videos and the information you provided is second to none!
This is great info. You're on fire man way to kill it with your business 🔥
DJ Barr Thank you so much for this video! I just got off the phone with you and asking about a certain speaker and you were very patient and helpful. I am a 30 year dj and photographer I am learning so much from your videos take care. DJ Spencer 4 Hire
I've been DJing 25 years.
And covid affected the last 2 years..
I'm in Australia and I've undersold my services for years... but always give more energy to clients, than gear..
After all, where can you find a DJ who.chooses muisic well, and MCs? Everywhere, but do they.dance, sing as well? Do some stand up?
Wow, if I add some more of these suggestions, maybe we can reach a different market.. thanks
Wedding market is sometimes a rip off - i would love if dj skills are better paid then rip off extras but in the long run it might be the same for djs
If the bride makes decisions, she most likely is interested in good lighting and pictures then dj skills. So it's best to have both bases covered.
So for lights- basically you use 2 or 4 moving heads plus up-lights. Looks clean👍
Very Helpful !!!!!
I'm curious for the full-time DJs especially the well-known ones who make a ton of money. Health and future are of course very important. Do you also spend out of pocket monthly for a good health insurance, life insurance, retirement investments, etc. esp if you have a family? These are the main benefits provided by your company if you have another full time profession.
I learned the hard way on mics too. Now have 4 QLXD receivers, 2 handheld 57A, 2 lav packs. never an issue.
1 place is 10000% true! Thanks Barr that's the best video about mobile djs ever!))))) Love it!
О русский :-D еще и Вася, которого тоже смотрю
Very much indeed at least half of these things I'm going to be investing in in 2022 phenomenal job DJ Barr you da man
Nice and thank you!!! I’m slowly building up my wedding/mobile business and that van is a definite in my plans, it’s a miracle that I can fit my gear in my 2020 Kia Soul, but the Ram Pro would be ideal to get.
You’re in New Jersey so it’s not over saturated with DJs. Here in California I’m doing great and it’s because I don’t charge for to many individual things. Only the personal monogram, wireless uplighting, dance on clouds, and cold sparklers. Most of your top ten are realistic but I’d say 4 and 2 really aren’t. Just my observation 🙌🏽
Right, a DJ without any basic lights in SoCal is just not acceptable. I do upsell moving heads on totems though but nowhere near his prices.
Cali has ton of DJ's almost every family in Cali knows a DJ!!😂🤣😁
Thanks for sharing man. A whole lot of great info.
Like, just for the "Money" meme, love it !!!
All about selling an experience, not about selling yourself. Great video. Twitch Streamer trying to go mobile and boy the buy-in to entry isn't exactly cheap starting out. Might start with some house party gigs. lol
DJ Barr ! This Guy is on point !!
Thank you Dj Barr 🙏 God bless you
Word baby!!! I planning my launch event right now. Got almost everything on the list. Barr thanks so much! You keep it real dude! Appreciate ya from da 206!
I love the trolling in the beginning lmao
APE LABS for up lighting.
I'm a videographer trying to learn DJing I can't wait to start recording my exploits
Love the content of this video. THANK YOU
Barr is dropping GEMS in this vid!
So far went out and bought a nimbus and now I'm working on getting a photo booth
Wow love it broo
I ordered a Canon I never shoot my gigs, and yes I only run JBLS love mine too
Your hoodie’s cord is messing with my head lol
You had to point it out…
🙃🤔🤣
Heck the hood!!!
Thanks for that great content!
HIE DJ Barr
My question is which one between single top and dual speaker is suitable for outdoor program
Great video Barr I use my Samsung phone with a gimbal. People love to see the action. I think next year going to invest in a camera so I can record a different angel.
850 for 4 moving heads who pays that ? Sorry but you're ripping people off
He's charging 212.50$ each for lights that cost around 1k each. Doesn't really seem like a rip off.
@@the_sound_of_art it really does…. You’re charging for your DJ services which should include lighting. Charging that much extra just for lights which you should come with is shocking. Customers don’t care how many features a light has so may as well get a low/ mid mover
Not all DJ's are out to chase money and women bro, thanks for the info tho some great tips and tricks...lol
Lol some of these upsells are almost what a wedding DJ costs in total over here.
🤣😂😂yeah I never heard of a dj that charge. Like a real live band !!!🤔😁 he must live in an area that's dry with DJ's wow
The national average cost of a DJ only…no up sells is $1250. If you aren’t hitting those numbers, you should bump your prices up.
$1250...... I wish mate 😂 I do weddings every week here in the uk with lights all in and you'd be lucky to get around 40% of that! 😁
GET WIRELESS UPLIGHTS. The wired ones are a pain laying all those cables down!!!
todamadre djay barr!
Wow! What do you do for a living that allows you to afford all of this?
Dj Barr One last question do you put your sub in front of the Dj facade or behind
Cause I’ve been watching your videos and I never see the sun in front only in like one video
Dj Barr What did you put the tvs on
Great video, what is the average price a dj should charge let's say for a wedding or a birthday celebration? Or what the minimum that a dj should do a wedding?
Not all areas or markets are the same. Here in my market in Illinois, on the average birthday gigs are from $800-1300 and weddings between $1500-2500. This is just for DJ service without any extras like photobooth or uplights.
you never said what the other camera was you are also using...would love to know, thank you and great job, lots of help!!!!!!!
right, I was waiting on that also
nice
me watching this knowing damn well i dont have more than 50 dollars
Great great video!!!!!
Good video Dj Barr
What about tv’s so you think they are a good investment?
Thank you so much!
This dude is crazy expensive. Were does he get clients.
You may already have a video on this. But can you make a video on how you layout your options to your clients and the way you present everything
Great video man. So what’s the camera model you use now since upgrading from the mark 2?
Fun to know (I was curious, too) but it doesn't really matter. Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Sony, and others all make good still/video cameras. You'll never know what camera was used, just from seeing the output. These days, you could even use a smartphone, if it was plugged in and had the capacity.
Guys who used 100+ gigs Pioneer DDJ 1000?
Is it keep robust?
yess yes Thanks dj barr love you videos thank you so much this video had made my day thanks !!!
Hello Barr,
can I also buy the designs of the digital gobos or monograms "free" so I can change them from wedding to wedding.
So nothing about your crew? Your sister, your boys, aka your other dj friends that help you out..? Not even an honorable mention? Man..!!!
Hey bro which brand model would you highly recommend for up lights??
Great video Barr… Hey, a while back you were selling all the documents you use for gigs like contracts, song requests etc… i missed it that sale. How can i get ahold of that now?
4th here! Keep it up Barr.
Good stuff Barr.
Great vid but id really like to see you get that kind of money in the U.K you'd be lucky to hit £1000 with all that not just some of it 😉
Do you put your camera on a high tripod or something? I’ve always struggled with getting a good angle for video.
Struggling with what to pay an attendant. What’s a good amount to pay?
I pay $175+ for 3 hours and it goes up from there depending on the hours. A happy attendant means happy clients.
Bro you love ripping people off....
Great info bro
Another great one!
Much success!
Awesome info thanks
Great video as always. I wish area can accommodate those prices
Awesome content!!!
Great as always, thank you DJ Barr.
Like the video and tips keep up the work 👍 shout out from L.A
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻
great video brother
Great video. 👍
Solid list brodie 🤙🏽 s/o to the Shane o mac theme song 😎😂💰💰
Wooooo
Tremenda imbercion y trabajo exelente barr
Link for sparklers ??
Make & model???
What's up Barr!!
Thank you so much!!!!! For sharing
I agree Barr Video and photos are what sells proves to skeptics you can deliver what you say I do video very seldom because it is one more thing I gotta keep up with but I do need to start more often though. Love the video brother I got 2 I pad booths going to invest in a DSLR booth later this winter. And I am jacking up my prices also. I am way to cheap on stuff 600 for a wedding needs to be minimum 800 and 300 for my Ipad booth instead of 200. Going to up my game this coming year already booking for spring time weddings and birthdays and such.
Brilliant video! Thanks all the way London 🇬🇧
Great tips Thank You
You're a boss, Barr. Thank you for sharing!
Great video!! Thank you
Turbosound iP 2000’s are the best speakers for the mobile DJ working solo.
How do they do compared to traditional stand speakers? I'm afraid of somebody stopping in front of them and killing thr volume
@@djfernandovon do you mean like a little kid rolling up to the dials twisting them out of whack? The speakers have a digital lock on them. You set a password and no one can mess with them at all! 😁😁😁 just make sure you don’t forget the password. LOL let me know if this answered your question bro.
@@djmaxxsaint hi Max that is good to know too but I mean someone literally standing having a drink or chatting away with friends blocking the sound to travel through the room. I know it's loud and it could be hard but it happens sometimes and that's why I try to leave my speakers above head level with the stands. How do yours work with this situation? Thanks
Bro, I love your videos. Very knowledgeable DJ and you help beginners and share your knowledge. Keep up the good work my Dude. Much luv!!!!!
-DJ Squrf-
Absolutely I always send clients pictures/videos of what set up looks like and full floor of people dancing
GREAT INFO
Great advice. You're the man
Incredible info!
Robinhood sucks 👎🏽 🚀🚀🚀🚀 (good video otherwise tho)
Everything you been showing _ i actually have- I bought my Photobooth animated mirror- almost 2 years- been lazy to get it going- I need to really put this baby to work-
Bro check your hoodies before hopping on camera haha. Dope video though. Def helps to know what to look for, even for hiring.