About Mark |
Mark has had a passion for helping couples create memorable fun wedding receptions since 1990 as a professional Disc Jockey and Master of Ceremonies.
His entertainment background started when his talents were discovered during a contest at a popular Phoenix night spot. He went on to be one of the most sought after Disc Jockeys in the Valley entertaining at various night spots. His vision turned to weddings when couples asked Mark to entertain for them at their wedding receptions. In 2001 his vision of exceptional weddings turn into his passion and started booking weddings for a full time career. Full Credentials |
Talent
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Today as a leader in the mobile DJ industry Mark has served as the President and Vice-President of the Phoenix chapter of The American Disc Jockey Association in 2009 and 2010. Since 2010 Mark has been serving as the Advisory Committee Chair at Scottsdale Community College for the first ever accredited Disc Jockey program in the Nation.
Public Speaking; After two years of training as a member of Toast Masters International, he has also been a presenter at Nation Disc Jockey conventions in Las Vegas on “The Science of Music Programming” and “The Art of Mixing”. (The Las Vegas DJ Show) 2013 / 2014. Education; Mark regularly attends performance seminars including The Wedding Merchant Business Academy and has completed several performance workshops including The Marbecca Method Master of Ceremonies workshop. Because of his talent, expertise and demand Mark has performed weddings and events for several Major League Baseball players, The Arizona Cardinals, MLS players, and local Politicians including the Mayor of Phoenix and the Governor of Arizona. Featured in "INSIDE WEDDINGS MAGAZINE" |
Testimonials
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"Everyone Was Having So Much Fun" "Mark was great, very professional, went above and beyond, offered services we would have never thought of. We thought our friends had some great DJ but Mark blew them out of the water. From the beginning till the end of the reception, Mark ran the show but was never the show. We had guests come up to us and families saying this was the best DJ they have ever heard at any event. Everyone was having so much fun we had to tell Mark to stop playing music so guests would go home and we could go to sleep. The games were so much fun, kept the mood light and everyone entertained. We wouldn't change a thing." Thank you! David & Andrea Aardsma Arizona Biltmore ____________________________________________________________ "Everything Was Perfect!" "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You were amazing! Everyone is still talking about how wonderful and magical Brandon & I's wedding was and you definitely made it that way. Everything was perfect! I loved everything you did for us, you made our day like a dream, and we couldn't thank you enough! The games were so much fun, the recordings perfect, the music absolutely amazing, and exactly what we wanted! It was such an amazing, wonderful, beautiful, evening thanks to you! Thanks also for being such a trooper & playing music into the very late hours of the night. We truly appreciate you traveling to Yuma to be our special DJ& MC and now our new friend! All of our friends & family were extremely pleased and most definitely will use your services. Thank you Mark for helping us make our dream wedding come true!" Brittany & Brandon VanHaren Private Residence ____________________________________________________________ "Music Selection Was Spot-On" "The music selection was spot-on for everyone to enjoy! You truly made one we'll never forget. We couldn't be happier with your service and how much fun everyone had listening to you!" Thank you again! Janice & Jason Bulger JW Marriott ____________________________________________________________ "Your Price Is Outstanding" "Mark, Thank you so much for helping make our reception a blast! Our friends and family are still talking about it! The music was great. I felt you did an excellent job incorporating everything we talked about. You were also very flexible as we changed things last minute. Your price is outstanding for the quality of service. Thanks again! You rock!!" Angela & Joe Haning Troon North ____________________________________________________________ "We Had A Blast" "Mark, We want to say thank you so very much for all of your help & hard work! The services & ideas you provided to us for our wedding were outstanding. I have had so many compliments on how much fun the night was & you were a huge part of that. Everyone of our guests couldn't stop talking about the kissing demo. That was such a great idea & got the crowd involved as well. That was such a great idea & got the crowd involved as well. We will definitely recommend you to anyone we know! We had a blast." Thank you again, Stephanie & Mike Sheraton Crescent ____________________________________________________________ "You Really Made It A Classy Event" "Mark, Thank you for the awesome entertainment at our March 29th at the Desert Botanical Gardens. Your sound quality was awesome and you played exactly what we hoped for. We were so impressed with your presents, you really made it a classy event, and got our friends and family on the dance floor. Thank you once again for not being the cheesy Disc Jockey." Most sincerely, Christine & Dan Desert Botanical Garden ____________________________________________________________ "You Just Added So Much Life To The Party" "Mark, David & I we're perfectly satisfied (even more than expected) with your services. The music was perfect, and you just added so much life to the party. We are still getting comments about how spectacular our DJ was. We profoundly agree every time! You are the best we and many of our guests have ever seen! Thank you so much for everything, Mark!!" Charity & David Robinson Crown Plaza San Marcos More Reviews WeddingWire ____________________________________________________________ |
"Such A Memorable Reception"
"Thank you so much for creating such a memorable reception for our wedding. You were awesome. I've already recommended you to so many friends who are getting married or planning events. You really did a great job. We've been to so many terrible events and we heard such great things about you and I am so glad that you were our DJ." Sincerely, Karen & Kyle Ricker Orange Tree Golf Resort ____________________________________________________________ "There Was Nothing But Praise" "Thank you for the wonderful job you did at our reception! The music was perfect. The video montage, and the top 10 list was a hit. There was nothing but praise about you. We will recommend you to anyone. We could not have found a better master of ceremonies." Sally & Adam Marshall Glendale Civic Center ____________________________________________________________ "I Loved How Everyone Danced And Had A Blast" "Hello Mark, I wanted to let you know how wonderful you were. Everything was planned perfectly. You played the music at the EXACT right time and timed everything perfectly. The music you played was perfect. At my wedding I had people from 3 years old to age 89 and you played all the right music, for all the ages. I loved how everyone danced and had a blast. We couldn't have had a perfect wedding with out you. It's true, the DJ makes the wedding and sets the mood. I am SO happy I chose you. I talk about you all the time and tell EVERYONE about you. All I hear about my wedding was, "you had a great DJ" I loved the music at your wedding, it was so fun!" There are not enough words to say how awesome you were. I recommend you to everyone. If you ever need a recommendation, please feel free to call me, I have NOTHING but good things to say about you. Thank you so much Mark, Thank you and thank you, I can't thank you enough." Alicia Atkins Aldea ____________________________________________________________ "The Creativeness That Made Our Celebration Unique" "Mark, We can never thank you enough for your guidance, patience and wonderful ideas ! The creativeness that made our celebration unique. The personal touches that made our celebration were all Mark's ideas, but never felt contrived nor did the guests know we didn't come up with the ideas on our own. Every comment we have had indicates that our celebration was different and fun, not the old standard reception. We had exactly what we hoped for, a rocking good time. Mark not only sets the tone with the music & entertainment but coordinates with the other vendors to ensure everything flows. He did this without being asked & whenever we drew a blank, he filled it right in!" Samantha & CJ Barr Private Residence ____________________________________________________________ "You Did An Outstanding Job" "Dear Mark, From our first conversation, I knew we had the Man for the job! When you said," I'm not just a DJ ," I don't just play music" It cemented the deal. Then we met you, your professional manner, passion & knowledge assured me we had made the right choice. Now that Laura & Anthony's wedding has taken place it's time to tell you THANK-YOU! You did an outstanding job. So many family & friends asked about you & told us what a great time they had. Even Anthony's college baseball friend,(Joe L.) told Laura & Anthony they need to" Have a Five year Anniversary Party so we can do this again!" My neighbors are still sore from dancing so much. A couple had to cancel their exercise classes. Our families from Illinois & Ohio as you saw, were Not leaving & just kept asking for more.( I think we warned you;) And to think this was just TWO days after your own wedding! The lighted Monogram was a big hit too!" With our warmest regards & thanks, Patty & David (Solomon Parents of the Bride) Orange Tree ____________________________________________________________ "Absolutely Excellent Service" "Mark kept our reception time line on track, even despite a late start. He worked with other vendors (one difficult one) & made sure everything flowed smoothly. He gracefully handled requests. Everyone commented on how well they liked the music, from grandparents to 20 something. We had more people dancing throughout the night than we've ever noticed at other weddings with some of the same guests. Absolutely excellent service. We couldn't be happier that we were lucky enough to find Mark. I've already had one single friend request Mark's info for her hopefully soon wedding! Thank you Mark!" Tishya & Greg Poteet Tlaquepaque Sedona ____________________________________________________________ |