This is probably your first time hiring a DJ. I have compiled this list of questions that you can ask any DJ that you are considering hiring.   1 How much do you charge?  Do you require a deposit?  2 Does the price include music during the cocktail hour and/or during dinner? 3 Does your price include everything that you offer as a DJ? 4 Is your music legally obtained?  What music format do you use? 5 Do you charge extra for lighting?  Why would I want lights? 6 Do you provide a contract?  Are you insured? 7 Do you have a guarantee?  Do you have references for your DJ services? 8 How long have you been a Disc Jockey? 9 Are you a full-time DJ? 10 Do you carry backup equipment with you (not a phone call away)? 11 How many songs do you have?  Can I have a "no play" song list? 12 Do you take and play requests? 13 Can the DJ play songs to suite the tastes of ALL my guests? 14 How do you stay current with your DJ music library? 15 Do you have professional DJ Equipment? 16 Are we guaranteed the DJ of our choice the day of the event? 17 Do you have Spanish/Italian/Ballroom/Jewish/etc music 18 Will you make announcements at my event?  19 Will you be on time?  How early will you be Set-Up? 20  Will you go over what we need to do at my event? 21 How do you dress for an event?   Will you have a sign or banner on your DJ table? 22 What is your policy on food and alcohol? 23 Does ATOC  belong to any disc jockey associations?  Do you sell events to other DJs? 24  Explain how you will handle the introductions, first dance, cake cutting, garter, bouquet and special dances. 25 How many breaks will you take during the reception?  Will there be music played during these breaks?