Why
choose Serino Sound?
Experience and the ability to read a crowd are the key. Much like
other professions that require a talent, DJ's require a natural talent
to be able to read a crowd, ensure that the music flows smoothly and
that everyone continues dancing. Vito has had over 16 years experience
reading crowds and playing for many different ages of clients, different
ethnicities, and different types of events.
We strongly believe that a DJ should not be at a
function to play music that only he or she wants to hear. Instead,
we believe that we are there to play the music that our clients and
their guests prefer - that we are there to cater to the crowd.
At the risk of sounding trite, the old expression
"You Get What You Pay For" applies perfectly to the mobile
DJ industry. You'll find our rates to be higher than some companies,
but our services to be incomparable. Many companies or independent
DJ's charge less - BUT - they may use home stereo equipment, not be
licensed, use low-grade MP3's, be in it for the wrong reasons, or
have very little experience. You must ask yourself,
"how important is your Special Event?" As
music is likely to be a large part of your event, your disc jockey
services are likely to play a large part in its success or failure.
We are also a very small company. This allows us
to focus on your event, and to provide you with a mature, experienced
DJ. Companies that run multiple systems in one night may not be able
to do so.
If you are looking for Experience, Professionalism
and Elegance, consider Serino Sound. We have references from many
clients, other elite event professionals in the city such as photographers,
as well as from some of the most elegant and highly regarded establishments
in the city - The Fort Garry Hotel, Brio's Restaurant and Cateraing
at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, and Tavern in the Park. Return
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Does
Serino Sound offer personalized consultations?
90% of the information that we require for our part of your special
event to go smoothly is listed on the detailed questionnaires which
are included with our contracts. The questionnaires allow you to communicate
many details to your DJ such as musical interests, requests for specific
songs, the timeframe for the event, any special requests, and any
special events during the day/evening, allowing for hassle-free and
accurate planning. Consultations (which for the most part are a review
of these details) may be done in person, or as many of our out-of-town
clients prefer, over the phone. We will do our best to make arrangements
that are convenient for you. Consultations are always free - we want
to ensure that your plans for an event are carried through and exactly
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Do
you play MP3's, tapes, cd's?
At the current time, Serino Sound's music library is on CD and Mini-Disc
so as to maintain a very crisp, clean, high quality of sound. We
do
not use tape players, and will not bring one to your function unless
it is requested in advance (for example if a guest will be singing
a tribute to the bride & groom and their music accompaniment
is on tape, we would require advance knowledge of this). In addition,
some of our music is in digital format on a Mac computer, but we
do not use the compressed MP3 format popular with the general public.
We feel that the quality of MP3-compressed music, when
played through a DJ's sound
system,
is
much inferior
to what we would like to provide to our clients. Return
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What
about the music volume?
We don't believe music has to be loud to be enjoyable. Guests should
be able to converse easily without shouting - afterall, at many weddings
or events where people have not seen each other for an extended period
of time, many people prefer just to sit and chat for a while. If you
would like the music louder or softer, let us know. We would be happy
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What
time do you set up your equipment?
We generally try to arrive one hour before guests arrive to your booking.
This allows plenty of time to set up the equipment, without the guests
being present. If necessary, arrangements may also be made to set
up at another time convenient to all involved parties. Return
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What
does your equipment set up look like?
Our sound systems are powerful and yet very compact,
which leads to a neat-and-tidy-looking
music set-up at
your function. Please see our Equipment page
or Home page for examples. No huge wooden
boxes,
unsightly
big
speakers,
or
oodles
of
audio components with all of the cables showing! The DJ's console is professional-looking,
small,
and
effort is taken to conceal unsightly cables. Even
our
basic
light
shows
are
effective
but
compact,
without
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Why
hire a DJ for Cocktail / Dinner music?
Soft cocktail and dinner music will make
your event feel more elegant and classy. We can ensure a smooth,
uninterrupted
transition from dinner music to the first dance. If you are considering
using the hotel or hall's house system for cocktail / dinner music,
there are additional considerations. If you are planning to have
speeches between courses of the meal, or if you are planning on
having people
come up to the microphone and speak while cocktail or dinner music
is playing, please remember that quite often the house system can
not stop and restart to let the person speak, as no one will be monitoring
the system. In contrast, a DJ is able to watch for people approaching
the podium and adjust the music volume accordingly.
What
type of attire do the DJ's wear?
The DJ will be appropriately attired for all events. Return
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Do
you have back-up equipment?
Should the need ever arise, back-up equipment and music most definitely
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Is
Serino Sound insured?
We are insured in order to protect you and your guests in the case
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What
is the AVLA?
The Audio Visual Licensing Agency is the licensing agent of all the
major record companies in Canada and many independent labels, artists
and producers. They mandate that professional performers
such as disc jockeys must
be licensed by AVLA or have authorization from the owner
or holder of the copyright in order to reproduce music, or to play
music to
a crowd. We respect music artists, and ARE licensed. More
information can be found at the AVLA
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How
do we go about booking Serino Sound?
As we are a very small music company, bookings are on a first-come,
first-served basis. If you wish to book, we will take your information
over the phone, or through our web booking form, and will mail you
a contract. Instructions are included with the contract to sign the
blue copy,
and return
a deposit
of
$150.00
to hold the date for you. Also to be returned to the office at some
point near the end of planning your event, is a questionnaire consisting
of many very important details pertaining to your event. Return
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What
forms of payment are accepted?
Payment by cash, personal cheque or money order are accepted. Return
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