Musical DJs

All I can say is that these guys made my wedding!!!!!!!! Dan is so great to work with. Any questions were answered within MINUTES. And let me mention, my wedding WAS NOT an easy one to DJ for. We wanted a mixed greek/american wedding, and our DJ for the night, Freddie B was fantastic. He even went above and beyond and was taking requests for greek music....when he doesn't speak a lick of Greek!!!! I was very impressed. He kept the reception flowing very smoothly with no pauses and anyone complaining. They have reasonable prices and the service far exceeds the amount you pay....def one of the best dj's I have heard, and I have been to alot of weddings!!!!

We found Musical DJs through Wedding Wire and decided to go with them due to their great reviews. Let's just say... the reviews held up! We spoke with their main guy Daniel who was very helpful in handling all of our needs and requests. Their pricing was pretty competitive, and they were extremely professional and responsive throughout the entire planning process.They hooked us up with a string trio (headed by Brenda Anna) for the ceremony, and they were fabulous. The DJ who performed for our reception was John Ware, and he was also superb. We had given him a rough idea of the sort of music we wanted to hear along with some 'must haves', and the playlist he assembled for us was perfect. Everyone had a blast! He was also nice enough to stay an extra hour (for a very reasonable overtime fee) when we decided towards the end of the night that we wanted to keep the party going.Musical DJs helped our wedding become the awesome event that we'll remember forever. We'll definitely be recommending them to our friends as they get engaged.

What a wonderful service these DJs provide! I would highly recommend them for your wedding or special event. John did an incredible job! I was worry free the day of our wedding!

Freddie was the DJ for our wedding and what a gem he is!! He is a genuinely nice person and very accommodating. We had a very small wedding, but he handled all requests and made sure to play everything we wanted to hear. I was so glad we decided to hire a DJ for our intimate wedding because he was absolutely wonderful! Dan and Karen were also very easy to work with in the months/days leading up to the wedding. They made sure every detail was in order and were very responsive to e-mails. Dan is very helpful and was great at answering all of our questions and accommodating our requests.

We used DJ Freddy for our wedding and he was AMAZING! First of all he was the sweetest guy, super friendly and loveable. We talked on the phone about 6 months prior to the wedding and talked about what kind of music I wanted to play and he totally picked up on what I wanted. About a month before the wedding I sent him a list of songs that were a must and let me tell you it was a long list....he didn't have a problem at all. It was very easy to work with him, he was very organized and detailed. I had to fill out a form indicating which songs were to be played when (fist dance, father daughter dance, cake cutting etc) and he was on top of it from the second we got to the venue. He did an amazing job all night, people were on the dance floor the entire time and he was also graceous enough to stay an extra half hour passed the agreed upon time. I would recommend DJ Freddy for a multitude of events! However, he is particularly well rounded when it comes to weddings, he knew exactly what to do. Thanks DJ Freddy!!! You made our wedding amazing!!! LoveThe Qs

We were so lucky we met Dan at an open house at the Piedmont Club. He came highly recommended by Michele at the Piedmont Club and then after meeting him, we knew he would be our DJ! It helped just a little that on the same night, we won some free dance floor lighting from him for our wedding reception! :) He was easy to communicate with via email or phone whenever we had a question. The Musical DJs website was so helpful when it came time to add the music we wanted, names of bridal party, etc. He met with us days before our wedding to make sure we had everything taken care of. He has lots of ideas and recommendations and will think of things to ask you that you don’t even think of. He will keep in touch with you throughout the reception to make sure you are happy and to let you know when the next event is coming up (garter toss, cake, etc.) Dan is experienced at what he does, he keeps you laughing, and he will keep your guests on the dance floor. Dan is the whole package! We would definitely recommend Musical DJs! You will not be disappointed. We had a blast at our wedding; thank you Dan!

Dan and his team are amazing at Musical DJs are amazing. From the first conversation, Dan made us feel as if we were his only clients taking as much time as we needed to ask questions and plan out everything that we wanted. discussing all of the options and helped us choose exactly what we needed. Karen helped to make the wedding timeline flow just how we wanted. Last but not least, Freddie was the best DJ ever! Freddie played all great songs, the entire wedding was dancing the whole night. He helped us plan a fun wedding party introduction into the reception and made it so fun. He planned music that was great for all age groups and kept the mood upbeat and fun, he truly made the wedding amazing. I received the most compliments not on the decor but on how amazing the DJ was, he really made our wedding an amazing experience and I would recommend Freddie and the whole MUSICAL DJ team to anyone, they are truly an awesome group of people.

I spent two months searching for the right DJ, who was easy to talk to and was able to do uplighting. When I first talked to Dan I just knew he was the perfect one.He's so easy to work with and get ahold of, and was always quick to respond. We never met beforehand, but have phone conversations. When I needed some suggestions on ceremony music, Dan was there to give me some suggestions to listen to and provide feedback on.Everything went smoothly on the day of the wedding. Our ceremony was perfect, and the reception was even better. Dan got people up and dancing, and even took time at the end of the night to grab a picture with us.I highly recommend Musical DJs, especially Dan. He did a great job with uplighting the room as well. It matched so nicely with our centerpieces and just gave the room a better feeling.

Dan was our dj. He played live guitar for our ceremony and cocktail hour (acoustic for the ceremony, jazz for the cocktail hour), and djed our reception.He learned 3 new songs for our ceremony, and while we didn't make it to cocktail hour due to pictures, we received nothing but compliments on him. During the reception he djed, mced, and played guitar for a few songs that we requested. He learned and arranged the father-bride dance song and let us come to his home so that we could approve it and our ceremony music ahead of time.We also had a must-play, please-play, and do not play list. He stuck to it, and during the "Dan chooses" sections he made spectacular choices. Our dance floor was full the whole night, with people from ages 19-60.We definitely recommend Musical DJs for your event!

I am an independent Event Manager/Producer. I had a wonderful opportunity to work with Dan and his team for a wedding that took place in early August 2011. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Dan and his team. Quality of Service: Dan and his team were on time to set-up. They were all experienced musicians and knew what they were doing. Dan's team is very versatile-they are able to play live music and DJ (2-in-1! always a good thing!) The live music performances and DJ'd music were of solid quality.Responsiveness: Dan and his team were very responsive and cooperative during the pre-wedding process and on the day-of. Correspondence between Dan and his team was efficient and effective. I was always able to get in touch with them and if I couldn't get a hold of them-they were prompt in returning my phone calls and e-mails.Professionalism: Dan and his team were very professional during the whole process. All of the expectations of them were met. They were respectful and cooperative throughout the whole evening and post reception.Value: I was not provided the contract/cost of Dan's services. Therefore, I am not able to answer this question adequately. Although, I imagine that they were of great value-in the quality of music and talent (the groom is very music savvy, he plays the vibraphone, and I believe he chose Dan and his team with consideration of his own expertise and knowledge of music).Flexibility: Extremely flexible. Moreover, adaptable. Dan and his team are very well acclimated to the events industry and know that plans are blueprints and that we must always be prepared to think quickly as timelines change throughout the evening. We were constantly corresponding with each other to make sure we were on the same page or adjusted the timeline accordingly and quickly throughout the entire evening. Misc. Note: Dan served as the MC for the wedding reception. Dan has a very vibrant, energetic, crisp and clear voice. He does it all!Furthermore, Dan and his team are great musicians and know what they are doing. They are very well supported by administrative and production staff. Dan and his team have the ability to feel the waves of a room and respond accordingly to make it the most colorful and successful event possible. I highly recommend Dan and his team. I look forward to working with them again in the future.

We couldn'thave asked for a better DJ, we first met with Dan and he pointed us in the direction of Freddie, who was amazing! He was everything we wanted in a DJ he played what we chose, and most importantly he made sure all 140 guest were having a great time. I would use the company as well as Freddie over and over again!!

My husband and I really enjoyed working with Musical DJs. Dan, the owner, was the DJ for our wedding and he was wonderful. We had him do the ceremony music, cocktail hour and reception music, as well as up-lighting for the reception venue. Dan was very nicely dressed, professional, friendly and efficient. He checked in with us throughout the night to be sure everything was going smoothly and to make sure we were happy. The up-lighting was beautiful and made such a difference in the room. Dan's music choice was perfect for the crowd, he kept the dance floor full all night! Everyone had a great time and we got many compliments on both the lighting and the music! We 100% recommend using Musical DJs!

I have nothing but good things to say about the Musical DJ's team. In my search for DJs/lighting companies I found they were all outrageously priced for the service they were providing. Musical DJ's was reasonably priced and offered a discount for paying in full up front. While preparing for the wedding I met multiple times with Dan and Freddie to go over the atmosphere for the wedding, the uplighting location and color, and the lit monogram. They were on top of every detail so I didn't have to worry about it. When I created my wedding timeline I was worried about not having enough open dance floor time for everyone, Freddie reworked the timeline multiple times until it was exactly as I wanted it. On the day of the wedding I arrived at the reception and the uplighting and the lit monogram looked amazing! Freddie and Jeremy were dressed professionally and met us in the bridal suite to ensure we were ready to be announced. They stuck to the timeline and even cut the music short when my dad had enough dancing for the father/daughter dance (Freddie and him worked out a cue). They had the dance floor packed and played just the right combination of new and old music. Again Freddie and Jeremy made the reception such a big hit we got huge compliments on the music and with my family that's a big deal. Thanks again to the team for all your help!

Words cannot express how exceptional it was to work with Musical DJs for our wedding this June! While preparing for our wedding ceremony and reception we spoke with quite a variety of DJs and all the others paled in comparison to Dan Lamaestra and his team. After fifteen minutes speaking with Dan on the phone it struck us that we may have found the perfect match for our special day; he was professional, enthusiastic and flexible to our needs. We had the pleasure of meeting Dan and seeing his fantastic set up live at a bridal show outside DC earlier this year and everything from the great selection of music to the show stopping lighting wowed us... our personal favorite was the twinkling stars above the dance floor!One of the most special moments of our ceremony was Dan's live performance of "The Wedding Song" during our unity candle lighting where he sang and played to guitar for us and our guests. The entire congregation was blown away by his smooth transition from piano to organ to guitar and back again and he really catered to our wishes for very special ceremony.The reception blew us away; it was our very own "David Tutera moment"! From the up lighting coordinated with our deep red color palette to the upbeat dance floor lighting and not to mention Freddie Borras who orchestrated the whole event, everything was more than perfect. We were able to have a wonderful time with our family and friends without having to worry about the music or flow of events.

We elected to use Musical DJs based on reviews on this site. I called and spoke to Dan who provided me with an excellent overview of what they do, what is important in selecting a DJ, and helped me to find an arrangement that fit our budget. He recommended Freddie Borras for our wedding on June 5. Freddie arrived early, and began setting up immediately. We had a problem with our venue that involved the fire department, but Freddie was not distracted by it. In fact, he voluntarily worked the extra time that we lost for our ceremony because of the said problem. He did an outstanding job, and was very professional at all times. All equipment that he provided appeared to work flawlessly. We would select this company again for future events.

Musical DJs did an excellent job for our wedding! Dan was extremely responsive and helpful from day one and offered great prices for the talented DJs on their staff! John was the DJ for the night and did a fabulous job. He worked well with the venue to make sure everything flowed perfectly and often checked in with us to see to make sure we were ready for what was next for the night! We had outside music speakers for John to play live guitar during the ceremony and the cocktail hour, we also had multiple uplighting which really added to the feel of the room for our wedding. I highly recommend the uplighting to add incredible feel to your night!I cannot say enough about Musical DJs!! Just want to thank them for making our night so special!!

The DJ was terrific. He was friendly, helpful and very attentive. We had no event planner so it was the DJ who made sure the event proceeded according to plan. He interacted with the event staff and made sure the bride, groom and guests were taken care of.

If I could give Dan Lamaestra 10 Stars for Professionalism, I would. He was absolutely one of the hardest working venders on our wedding day. But before all that, to prepare for everything we discussed all the ceremony songs over the phone. He even played a few of the songs them to make sure the speed was perfect for when I walk down the isle. I had Dan for the ceremony piano music, the cocktail piano jazz music, and the DJ for the reception. He had every station all ready set up before everything started so he didn't waste any time and more from ceremony to cocktail hour to DJing. He was perfect for the classical piano music played during our ceremony. He was EXTRA extraordinary for the jazz piano music for the cocktail hour since that's more of his specialty. Then he played Frank Sinatra/Michael Buble for the dinner hour. And for the dancing he went by my play list exactly!! There was no dead air from transitioning from one song to the next. He would find a similar beat and transition the song with a fade. I highly recommend for everything: Ceremony Music, Jazz Music, and DJing!! Thanks again, Dan!

We had the pleasure of working with Freddie B from Musical DJs for our wedding this past spring. The reception was at the Athenaeum, a small historic art gallery in Old Town. Freddie was able to arrange all of his equipment within the limited space and the gallery was very pleased with the care that he took when setting up and breaking down. Freddie worked closely with my husband to plan the music for cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. We had a pretty good sense of what we were looking for but Freddie was able to take our ideas and develop them into really great full playlists. We are also particularly appreciative for the time that he took working with our friends and family making toasts to ensure that they were comfortable with the timing, using the microphone, etc. Freddie has an enthusiastic personality, is attentive but not intrusive and knows his stuff. We would highly recommend him to anyone.

Freddie was AMAZINGGG!! We were a bit behind schedule from the church and the dinner and speeches took longer than expected, and Freddie was right on top of everything. He communicated well with me and kept the event flowing smoothly, even with the slight schedule changes. His announcements were great, he kept the dance floor full all night, and provided exactly the DJ service we were looking for. Would 100 percent recommend using Dan and Musical DJ's for any event. Great job!