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‘19 Certificate of Excellence, 2019

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Why We Love Being a DJs
Music has always been more than a job for us — it’s something we genuinely love. Bringing people together, creating great energy, and helping make events memorable. Being DJs has truly been an art form for Best Tacoma DJ.

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26 April 2024

Choosing Susan as our wedding DJ was one of the best decisions! Her prompt responsiveness and unwavering professionalism instantly put us at ease as we were planning for our wedding. She ensured our wedding day was not only seamless, but also filled with laughter and excitement. With her keen sense of humor, she expertly kept the atmosphere lively, making our special day stress-free and thoroughly enjoyable! We can't recommend her enough! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

28 October 2019


Susan was organized and a great communicator from the day we reached out until our wedding day. She had all of the songs prepped, offered suggestions while taking cues from us, and the guests loved the dance floor all night. She offers a very reasonable price and we would highly recommend for your wedding or party! More...

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28 October 2019


Susan was organized and a great communicator from the day we reached out until our wedding day. She had all of the songs prepped, offered suggestions while taking cues from us, and the guests loved the dance floor all night. She offers a very reasonable price and we would highly recommend for your wedding or party! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

28 October 2019


Susan was organized and a great communicator from the day we reached out until our wedding day. She had all of the songs prepped, offered suggestions while taking cues from us, and the guests loved the dance floor all night. She offers a very reasonable price and we would highly recommend for your wedding or party! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

28 October 2019


Susan was organized and a great communicator from the day we reached out until our wedding day. She had all of the songs prepped, offered suggestions while taking cues from us, and the guests loved the dance floor all night. She offers a very reasonable price and we would highly recommend for your wedding or party! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

28 October 2019


Susan was organized and a great communicator from the day we reached out until our wedding day. She had all of the songs prepped, offered suggestions while taking cues from us, and the guests loved the dance floor all night. She offers a very reasonable price and we would highly recommend for your wedding or party! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

28 October 2019


Susan was organized and a great communicator from the day we reached out until our wedding day. She had all of the songs prepped, offered suggestions while taking cues from us, and the guests loved the dance floor all night. She offers a very reasonable price and we would highly recommend for your wedding or party! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

28 October 2019


Susan was organized and a great communicator from the day we reached out until our wedding day. She had all of the songs prepped, offered suggestions while taking cues from us, and the guests loved the dance floor all night. She offers a very reasonable price and we would highly recommend for your wedding or party! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

28 October 2019


Susan was organized and a great communicator from the day we reached out until our wedding day. She had all of the songs prepped, offered suggestions while taking cues from us, and the guests loved the dance floor all night. She offers a very reasonable price and we would highly recommend for your wedding or party! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

28 October 2019


Susan was organized and a great communicator from the day we reached out until our wedding day. She had all of the songs prepped, offered suggestions while taking cues from us, and the guests loved the dance floor all night. She offers a very reasonable price and we would highly recommend for your wedding or party! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

28 October 2019


Susan was organized and a great communicator from the day we reached out until our wedding day. She had all of the songs prepped, offered suggestions while taking cues from us, and the guests loved the dance floor all night. She offers a very reasonable price and we would highly recommend for your wedding or party! More...

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27 October 2019


We have had the best music with Susan Dones. She is very accommodating, whatever music you want she plays it. We have used her several times and would recommend for any event you need. More...

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27 October 2019


We have had the best music with Susan Dones. She is very accommodating, whatever music you want she plays it. We have used her several times and would recommend for any event you need. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

27 October 2019


We have had the best music with Susan Dones. She is very accommodating, whatever music you want she plays it. We have used her several times and would recommend for any event you need. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

27 October 2019


We have had the best music with Susan Dones. She is very accommodating, whatever music you want she plays it. We have used her several times and would recommend for any event you need. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

27 October 2019


We have had the best music with Susan Dones. She is very accommodating, whatever music you want she plays it. We have used her several times and would recommend for any event you need. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

27 October 2019


We have had the best music with Susan Dones. She is very accommodating, whatever music you want she plays it. We have used her several times and would recommend for any event you need. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

27 October 2019


Susan takes the time to put together just the right music for our community parties. We all enjoy the music and fun games too.

Reviewed on WeddingWire

27 October 2019


We have had the best music with Susan Dones. She is very accommodating, whatever music you want she plays it. We have used her several times and would recommend for any event you need. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

21 October 2019


what can I say about Susan and her assistant Dalton other than the fact that they were amazing? Susan's love for what she does is evident in the quality of her work! she made the entire process so smooth and easy! I think the worksheet she gives to brides makes planning so easy. I am impressed by her professionalism. l, commitment to protecting the wishes of the bride and groom, and her accessibility throughout the process. thank you, Susan!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

21 October 2019


what can I say about Susan and her assistant Dalton other than the fact that they were amazing? Susan's love for what she does is evident in the quality of her work! she made the entire process so smooth and easy! I think the worksheet she gives to brides makes planning so easy. I am impressed by her professionalism. l, commitment to protecting the wishes of the bride and groom, and her accessibility throughout the process. thank you, Susan!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

21 October 2019


what can I say about Susan and her assistant Dalton other than the fact that they were amazing? Susan's love for what she does is evident in the quality of her work! she made the entire process so smooth and easy! I think the worksheet she gives to brides makes planning so easy. I am impressed by her professionalism. l, commitment to protecting the wishes of the bride and groom, and her accessibility throughout the process. thank you, Susan!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

21 October 2019


what can I say about Susan and her assistant Dalton other than the fact that they were amazing? Susan's love for what she does is evident in the quality of her work! she made the entire process so smooth and easy! I think the worksheet she gives to brides makes planning so easy. I am impressed by her professionalism. l, commitment to protecting the wishes of the bride and groom, and her accessibility throughout the process. thank you, Susan!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

21 October 2019


what can I say about Susan and her assistant Dalton other than the fact that they were amazing? Susan's love for what she does is evident in the quality of her work! she made the entire process so smooth and easy! I think the worksheet she gives to brides makes planning so easy. I am impressed by her professionalism. l, commitment to protecting the wishes of the bride and groom, and her accessibility throughout the process. thank you, Susan!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

21 October 2019


what can I say about Susan and her assistant Dalton other than the fact that they were amazing? Susan's love for what she does is evident in the quality of her work! she made the entire process so smooth and easy! I think the worksheet she gives to brides makes planning so easy. I am impressed by her professionalism. l, commitment to protecting the wishes of the bride and groom, and her accessibility throughout the process. thank you, Susan!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

21 October 2019


Susan is such an awesome DJ! She made our wedding absolutely perfect! She responded to emails very quickly, had a good sense of humor, and was very friendly. She was our DJ for our ceremony and reception. Susan was very affordable! Thank you so much Susan! You rocked it! :) More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

21 October 2019


what can I say about Susan and her assistant Dalton other than the fact that they were amazing? Susan's love for what she does is evident in the quality of her work! she made the entire process so smooth and easy! I think the worksheet she gives to brides makes planning so easy. I am impressed by her professionalism. l, commitment to protecting the wishes of the bride and groom, and her accessibility throughout the process. thank you, Susan!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

21 October 2019


Susan is such an awesome DJ! She made our wedding absolutely perfect! She responded to emails very quickly, had a good sense of humor, and was very friendly. She was our DJ for our ceremony and reception. Susan was very affordable! Thank you so much Susan! You rocked it! :) More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

21 October 2019


what can I say about Susan and her assistant Dalton other than the fact that they were amazing? Susan's love for what she does is evident in the quality of her work! she made the entire process so smooth and easy! I think the worksheet she gives to brides makes planning so easy. I am impressed by her professionalism. l, commitment to protecting the wishes of the bride and groom, and her accessibility throughout the process. thank you, Susan!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

7 October 2019


We were the crazy people that decided to do everything ourselves without a wedding planner or day of coordinator. We found Susan based off of her incredible reviews and we are so glad we did! She was so efficient, quick to respond and extremely helpful throughout the whole process. She had an assistant with her the day of that was extremely professional as well-even our guests commented on how great they were! She truly takes the stress away the day of and has such a fun sense of humor, I can't say enough good things about her! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

7 October 2019


We were the crazy people that decided to do everything ourselves without a wedding planner or day of coordinator. We found Susan based off of her incredible reviews and we are so glad we did! She was so efficient, quick to respond and extremely helpful throughout the whole process. She had an assistant with her the day of that was extremely professional as well-even our guests commented on how great they were! She truly takes the stress away the day of and has such a fun sense of humor, I can't say enough good things about her! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

7 October 2019


We were the crazy people that decided to do everything ourselves without a wedding planner or day of coordinator. We found Susan based off of her incredible reviews and we are so glad we did! She was so efficient, quick to respond and extremely helpful throughout the whole process. She had an assistant with her the day of that was extremely professional as well-even our guests commented on how great they were! She truly takes the stress away the day of and has such a fun sense of humor, I can't say enough good things about her! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

30 August 2019


DJ Susan was phenomenal. Excellent service, extremely flexible and responded very quickly when I reached out to her. In no way were we disappointed. For our contract, she had us pay a flat rate and then charged the day of the wedding for additional hours. I thought the reception and dancing was going to last longer than it actually did, and when the time came she was ready to pack up and only charged us for those additional hours she worked. She has common sense, can read the crowd, is customer oriented and made sure every song I outlined in my requests were played. PICK HER COMPANY! You will not regret it. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

30 August 2019


DJ Susan was phenomenal. Excellent service, extremely flexible and responded very quickly when I reached out to her. In no way were we disappointed. For our contract, she had us pay a flat rate and then charged the day of the wedding for additional hours. I thought the reception and dancing was going to last longer than it actually did, and when the time came she was ready to pack up and only charged us for those additional hours she worked. She has common sense, can read the crowd, is customer oriented and made sure every song I outlined in my requests were played. PICK HER COMPANY! You will not regret it. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

30 August 2019


DJ Susan was phenomenal. Excellent service, extremely flexible and responded very quickly when I reached out to her. In no way were we disappointed. For our contract, she had us pay a flat rate and then charged the day of the wedding for additional hours. I thought the reception and dancing was going to last longer than it actually did, and when the time came she was ready to pack up and only charged us for those additional hours she worked. She has common sense, can read the crowd, is customer oriented and made sure every song I outlined in my requests were played. PICK HER COMPANY! You will not regret it. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

30 August 2019


DJ Susan was phenomenal. Excellent service, extremely flexible and responded very quickly when I reached out to her. In no way were we disappointed. For our contract, she had us pay a flat rate and then charged the day of the wedding for additional hours. I thought the reception and dancing was going to last longer than it actually did, and when the time came she was ready to pack up and only charged us for those additional hours she worked. She has common sense, can read the crowd, is customer oriented and made sure every song I outlined in my requests were played. PICK HER COMPANY! You will not regret it. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

30 August 2019


DJ Susan was phenomenal. Excellent service, extremely flexible and responded very quickly when I reached out to her. In no way were we disappointed. For our contract, she had us pay a flat rate and then charged the day of the wedding for additional hours. I thought the reception and dancing was going to last longer than it actually did, and when the time came she was ready to pack up and only charged us for those additional hours she worked. She has common sense, can read the crowd, is customer oriented and made sure every song I outlined in my requests were played. PICK HER COMPANY! You will not regret it. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

30 August 2019


DJ Susan was phenomenal. Excellent service, extremely flexible and responded very quickly when I reached out to her. In no way were we disappointed. For our contract, she had us pay a flat rate and then charged the day of the wedding for additional hours. I thought the reception and dancing was going to last longer than it actually did, and when the time came she was ready to pack up and only charged us for those additional hours she worked. She has common sense, can read the crowd, is customer oriented and made sure every song I outlined in my requests were played. PICK HER COMPANY! You will not regret it. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

20 August 2019


Susan was amazing and 100% glad that she was our DJ for our event. She was quick to respond anytime I had a question. Her price was very fair compared to others that offer the same service. She made our event go smoothly and effortless. I felt very comfortable in putting my faith and trust in her and didn't have to worry about constantly checking in with her. She is professional, experienced and an expert in the DJ business!! You will not be sorry if you choose her.....trust me!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

20 August 2019


Susan was amazing and 100% glad that she was our DJ for our event. She was quick to respond anytime I had a question. Her price was very fair compared to others that offer the same service. She made our event go smoothly and effortless. I felt very comfortable in putting my faith and trust in her and didn't have to worry about constantly checking in with her. She is professional, experienced and an expert in the DJ business!! You will not be sorry if you choose her.....trust me!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

14 August 2019


Friendly, professional, and did a great job!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

14 August 2019


Friendly, professional, and did a great job!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

30 July 2019


Susan! She was the best part of our wedding! She helped made sure everything was running on time, made sure to keep our guest entertained, and made us laugh! She almost even had to step in as our officiant! Her prices not to mention are so reasonable, and she cares so much about the couples. Thank you Susan for EVERYTHING! We could not stop taking about how much you helped, and made our day special! More...

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30 July 2019


Susan! She was the best part of our wedding! She helped made sure everything was running on time, made sure to keep our guest entertained, and made us laugh! She almost even had to step in as our officiant! Her prices not to mention are so reasonable, and she cares so much about the couples. Thank you Susan for EVERYTHING! We could not stop taking about how much you helped, and made our day special! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

30 July 2019


Susan! She was the best part of our wedding! She helped made sure everything was running on time, made sure to keep our guest entertained, and made us laugh! She almost even had to step in as our officiant! Her prices not to mention are so reasonable, and she cares so much about the couples. Thank you Susan for EVERYTHING! We could not stop taking about how much you helped, and made our day special! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

15 July 2019


Absolutely delighted with "Best Tacoma DJ" experienced handling of music playlists and cues at our daughter's wedding. She was extremely helpful by not only having online work sheets and tips for the event, but also was quick to connect with (emails, texts and phone calls) during the decision making process. She made certain the venue had all the necessary equipment, which kept the cost down, but more importantly, she had the correct versions of the songs we wanted played.
Pricing is extremely fair and you are given the option of paying for extra time the day of the event so you're not paying for time you won't be using.
She was prompt, competent and unobtrusive. Her friendly and calm demeanor made for a 'stress free' experience.
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4 June 2019


Susan was a delight to work with. She was very responsive to our questions and made our day a breeze. In many cases she anticipated our needs. She was wonderful to work with. Definitely recommend her! More...

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4 June 2019


Definitely recommend! Very experienced and a helpful DJ ^_^

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4 June 2019


Susan was a delight to work with. She was very responsive to our questions and made our day a breeze. In many cases she anticipated our needs. She was wonderful to work with. Definitely recommend her! More...

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4 June 2019


Definitely recommend! Very experienced and a helpful DJ ^_^

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Q&As

Frist, working with my clients on what is important to them and their guest for their dance music and what brings up their energy is important to find out. Since most events have different age groups, it's important to work to make sure some music gets played for all ages so everyone enjoys some of the music and gets a chance to get up and dance.
Second, I have a DJ worksheet to find out what music my clients want during all different phases of their event. This way we are both on the same page when it comes to what they want and doesn't want at their event.
Third, I've been a DJ for 14 years so I have folders of songs that are popular for different types of music over the years. These are songs that "get people up on the floor and dance" based on the types of music my clients and their guest are requesting.
Fourth, I take request from guest and I work at tailoring each client's music before their event so they get the music they want and don't get the music they don't want to be played.
Fifth, I subscribe to two DJ services so I can keep my music update so I can find most current songs for my clients. I can also find the "clean" version of most songs. Even though this coast me extra music over the year, it's worth it to me to make sure my clients are getting the music they want.

A style is hard to describe other than flexible, relaxed, and fun to work with.

It's important to me that my clients get the experience they want for their event.

I'm not a club DJ, and I primarily do weddings, so if someone mainly wanted Rap / Hip-Hop without a mix of other styles. I'm not their DJ.

I can get Hip-Hop and Rap music, but weddings usually have guests that listening to just this style is not their cup of tea, and I feel it's not fair to them to make them listen to hours of music they don't enjoy when coming to someone's wedding.

I only have a rule about no beverages on the DJ table. Liquid and electronics do not mix and could end the party with one spill, and if I have a gig the next night, most likely that night also.

I love being a DJ, I love being around people, and I love music. It’s a labor of love for me. From the time I talk with people about their event and what music they want for themselves and their guests until it’s time to break down my equipment and go home.
Weddings are my favorite. Everyone is so excited. Don’t get me wrong, all events are lovely to do, and I enjoy them all. I’ve done just about everything, including setting up a retired Naval Ship as a “Ghost Ship” for a Halloween fundraiser I did for several years. That was a lot of work but a lot of fun and pride for me being a veteran.

I like to sing, and back in the day when smoking happened in bars, I wouldn't say I liked to do karaoke there. I bought some professional equipment, and my friends would come over, and before I knew it, friends were asking me to do their birthday parties. Then, people I didn't know were asking me to do their parties.
That led me to do music for friends' weddings, and one thing led to another, and now I do mostly weddings and corporate events.
The excellent news is to keep my rates low as I am not dependent on making a living as a DJ.

I will soon have 20 years of experience as a DJ. I have great rates and reviews to back up my business. Check out my website for more reviews.
I personalize your music so your event is tailored to what you want.
I have great quality equipment. I put a lot of my earnings back into my business.
I'm easy to work with and responsible, and I never drink alcohol while I'm working.
If you visit my website you can see my "Couple Choice Awards"

I can do a Zoom meeting to answer any questions you have about my services before you hire me.

I set up a Zoom meeting to review your DJ worksheet and timeline before your wedding. This way, we are on the same page the day of your wedding.

If needed, I can wear a mask if this makes my clients feel more comfortable.

Also, wiping down mics when used by the wedding party and changing mic covers is important.

Also, use a DJ request sheet and wipe down the pen that is used by guests when making requests or we can use text messages when making requests for songs for dancing.

Services

The best way to find out more about my services is to visit my website where you will get a full description, see my review, and get to see my awards.
www.BestTacomaDJ.com