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Phoenix Sweet16 DJ: Music Selection!

Planning your Sweet16!

Parents vs Teens:  Choosing Music! 

I was talking to a mother of young teen girl and she telling me  how she was horrified to hear about the music the DJ played at a teen event. When planning a teen event the age of the teens can vary and it important to choose correctly.  Music is important but is a difficult topic.  The DJ needs to please both the teens and the adults of the teens.  Some parent just give up on the music and let the teens hear anything they want.  I believe their is a way for the DJ to play music the teens will dance too and not offend the parents.

The first tip is communication.  Sit down with the teen, the parent, and the DJ.  Discuss what is acceptable and talk about specific songs.  By naming songs, that will give your DJ a opportunity to investigate where you as a parent is coming from.

With music, here are some questions to ask:
1.) Can the issue be resolved with planning a "clean edit?"
Sometimes there are just swear words that you rather not hear and if you play a song with inappropiate word edited out, you are fine.

2.)  Can you fix the song with mixing skills?
Sometimes either the intro or the tag line (The end rap party) need to be skipped.  The whole song is not bad, just there are parts you do not want played. This can be fixed with a DJ who knows how to properly mix the music

3. Does the song need to be put in the "Do Not Play List?"
Some songs will conflict with your family values, therefore they should not be played.  Do not stress about it, for there are plenty of other songs to choose from.

If you have any questions, please contact me at Jeremy Stafford  from Phoenix Sweet16 DJ  at 480-334-7757

Phoenix Sweet16 DJ: Top 5 tips

Creating an Epic Sweet16

1. Make it Formal! 

When a person dresses up, it communicates the importance.

Both teens and adults enjoy getting dressed up for speical occasions and making it a formal

event communicates the importance of the Sweet 16

2. Prepare your guests! 

Guests do not always know what to do, so they need

someo instructions. An invitation is a great to achieve your goal. It can state the particulars

about the event and the expected dress for the event. Remember no one wants to feel out of

place so communicate with your guests your expectations are, including: the time of the event,

location, and at time you need the guests to be prepared to great the Guest of Honor. Here is

an example of information to include on a invitation:

Sarah's Sweet 16

Masquarade Party!

Sunday, May 5th 5:00pm - 10pm

(Sarah will arrive at 5:50pm so everyone needs to be in position)

Dreess to impress (Guys Slacks/Collar shirt/Tie/ Girls formal Dress)

Remember to wear a decorated mask!

3. Use a theme: 

Themes set the tone for the party and assist with the decorations.

It creates the vision for your party. In addition your venders, especially your DJ may be able

to help with the theme if you give him/her enough notice.

4. Include a couple of Sweet 16 Traditions. 

Sweet 16 is a moment oftransition and it is important to include some of the traditions. Pick the ones that best fit your

personality and your family wishes. Discuss this with your teenager and parent, and come to

a group decission. The tradition of lighting 16 candles and naming people you are greatful

for is a great way to acknowledge the people who have helped you along the way.

5. Dance with your Father/Step-Father 

Sweet 16 is celebration with your family and friends. You should not ignore your family (considering they are probably paying the bill) A nice touch is a dance with your father even if the relationship has been strained. For some daughters it is a chance to reconnect with their father