Wedding DJ Master Class
Monday, February 24, 2025 6:30PM Kowloon Restaurant, Saugus
$175.00
Complete details below. This ticket will admit one to the 3 hour Master Class given by Dan McCarthy. Ticket includes light buffett and soft drinks.
If You Would rather pay by Venmo
Your Instructor - DJ Dan McCarthy
40 Years as a Wedding DJ
Considered among the Best of Boston's Wedding DJs , Dan brings his vast knowlege of music, planning and preparation to the table. From the first client contact to playing the last song, Dan will walk you through what it takes to produce the type of wedding that guests will talk about 30 years after you are done.
25 Years as Boston's "GO TO" Pro Sports DJ
- Currently the DJ for the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium
- 13 Years as Arena DJ for the Boston Celtics
- 12 Years as Arena DJ for the Boston Bruins
- Currently the National Touring DJ for 3ICE Hockey
Find out the parallels between the Wedding Industry and Pro Sports
25 Years as a Boston Nightclub DJ
Whether spinning to 1400 people a night at "The Palace" in Saugus or "Vincent's" in Randolph or opening new venues like "The Greatest Bar", "Hurricane O'Reillys" and "Game On" , Dan was at one time responsible for music programming at over 100 bars, restaurants and nightclubs in New England. The first person to market and sell an MP3 based computer system called "DJ Power" back in 1999.
Founder and Producer of the Documentary, Kings of Cape Cod
In 2017 , Dan released a documentary that highlighted the history of the Cape Cod Happy Hours of the 1960's , 70's and 80's ,
WHAT WILL BE COVERED
THE 4 ROLES OF A WEDDING DJ
THE 4 ROLES OF A WEDDING DJ
THE 4 ROLES OF A WEDDING DJ
1. Salesperson
2. Event Coordinator
3. Professional Emcee
4. Music Programmer and Mixologist
BRANDING AND MARKETING
THE 4 ROLES OF A WEDDING DJ
THE 4 ROLES OF A WEDDING DJ
Choosing a great DJ Name or Company Name is essential. Your website address is another important choice for any successful wedding DJ
THE COMMITMENT
THE 4 ROLES OF A WEDDING DJ
THE COMMITMENT
Successful Wedding DJs work weekends, they dissapoint their families, they miss milestones with friends. But the rewards are plentiful.
THE MUSIC
WEDDING PREPARATION
THE COMMITMENT
What are the "Go To" key songs for a wedding? We will dive in to what makes a packed dance floor and how to get that dance floor crazy.
THE GEAR
WEDDING PREPARATION
WEDDING PREPARATION
Recommendations for a smooth operation. Little tricks of the trade that Dan has learned over the years from the simple battery tester to a solid working back-up system
WEDDING PREPARATION
WEDDING PREPARATION
WEDDING PREPARATION
The Wedding Prep is a key step in producing an amazing wedding. Dan will share his prep methods in both wedding details and music.
PRICING AND CONTRACTS
PRICING AND CONTRACTS
PRICING AND CONTRACTS
What should I charge for a wedding?
Competitive pricing strategy for 2025 and beyond. What should every wedding contract cover?
OTHER REVENUE STREAMS
PRICING AND CONTRACTS
PRICING AND CONTRACTS
Photobooths and Uplighting are common add-ins that create additional income for any DJ. Dan will share other methods for some weekly and off season cash flow
The Venue
Kowloon Restaurant Route 1 Saugus, Ma
The world famous Kowloon on Rte 1 in Saugus is the busiest restaurant in Greater Boston for a reason. It's the go to place for Chinese Food and Tropical Drinks. We will occupy the 2nd floor function room.
