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Expert Profile: Alan Mckenzie

Expertise:  All music related questions for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Questions on timelines, unique reception ideas, hiring wedding entertainment, finding entertainment professionals.

Experience in the area
Over 23 years experience as a Disc Jockey with the last 15 years as a wedding entertainment specialist. Experienced in planning, helping to coordinate and entertaining clients and guests in a professional, fun and elegent manner. In addition I have taught several seminars on interaction (as an entertainer), microphone skills, business plans, keeping yourself educated, digital DJ'ing and more.

Organizations
American Disc Jockey Assoc., Pacific Coast Disc Jockey Association (Past President & also a founding member), Southern Calif. Entertainers Assoc., ABC (Association of Bridal Consultants), Bridal Assoc. of America, Oxnard Chamber of Commerce.

Publications
Mobilebeat Magazine, Ventura Wedding Guide, Santa Barbara News Press (wedding suppliment article), Respond.com, Bridesandgrooms.com, Rainbowproductions.com, Foreverwed.com, Ultimatewedding.com, Bridalgoddess.com, Buyersclub.com (their wedding section), WeddingZone.com, WeddingPlanningHelp.com.

Education/Credentials
I have attended several seminars specifically related to mobile dj's as well as workshops and seminars for coordinators, speakers, team building, presentations, voice skills and more.

Awards and Honors
Past President of the Pacific Coast Disc Jockey Assoc.

Past/Present Clients
We keep our clients information confidential. However, if you need some, please specify how many and we will contact some of our clients to get permission to give you their contact information.

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Prestige Points: 120
Knowledge   10.0   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   10.0   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
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Total Questions
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28
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User Comments
GREAT IDEAS!! Thanks!
(Greg on 01/30/08)
Thanks SO much for your time, this is very helpful!!
(Carrie on 01/29/08)
thank you so much for all you help
(Shirley on 09/10/07)
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Recent Answers from Alan Mckenzie
2008-09-02  children at reception Kay, First, talk to the folks in your wedding party (FMIL especially) and make it clear that you are NOT allowing children under the age of xx (weather it's 18, 16 or whatever) to attend. You need...
2008-08-31  wedding invites Jessica, I would suggest that she put the name she is recognized by on her invitations. If she put her maiden name on it, some people might not realize who it is and just toss it out! So, have her...
2008-08-05  Family Dance Dear Toni, There are many dances that can be done as a 'family dance'... Alot depends on the ages and interests of your boys... If they are VERY young (4-7) then you could do the 'Hokey Pokey', Chicken...
2008-05-14  Wedding Dance with my sister. David, How about one of the following: Kenny Rogers - Through The Years Dione & Friends - That's What Friends Are For Andre Bocceli - Time To Say Goodbye James Taylor - You've Got A Friend...
2008-03-28  FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE Jenn, What about Savage Garden's "I knew I loved you before I met you" ? I think it could work well for you. Other songs you might think about: Father's Eye's - Amy Grant's version You Are...
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