Utah Valley DJs Blog

  As an Army veteran with decades of service to our country I've picked up some sayings that the Army uses to describe what it does. One of these sayings is, "Putting steel on target" a phrase that the artillery corps uses to describe what they do on the battlefield. As a DJ I like this idea because putting steel on target really means putting the right effects in the right place at the right time. This is what a DJ does when there is a crowd of people dancing to the music, the lights are creating a fun environment, and the fog machine is changing a regular space into a vibing dance floor. It's during these moments that memories are made. But just like in sports, where momentum can make or break a team, the momentum in your event can be made or broken by the right song selections, light programs and DJ actions. This is where putting steel on target reminds me or being a DJ. If the crowd is vibing but the requests are coming in for something different, do you chang...

  I remember standing in line at Media Play in Riverdale. It was the day after Christmas and my girlfriend and I were returning some duplicate CDs we got for Christmas. While we stood in line, we shared headphones and listened to Wonderwall by Oasis. As an Army veteran, I’ve stood in my share of lines but I remember that day in Media Play because of the music I listened to. I’m sure that you have a memory of a mundane time or place that you can recall because of the music.  With the rise of digital streaming, music is easy to come by. No more waiting in line to buy CDs, it is all at your fingertips. This is great for DJs because it allows better collaboration in set list creation. Today I could put a set list together and the customer could listen to the entire thing and make changes before their event. Because music has become so accessible, it also leads people to play their own music to events that would benefit from a DJ.  DJs are professionals who invest in equip...

  As a US Army veteran, I have spent time in Germany, South Korea, Kuwait, Iraq and a hand full of other countries over my career. In addition to the time spent in these countries I have studied a number of other countries in preparation for this or that. Many of the countries I studied restrict what their citizens can do to express themselves. Being able to gather and dance is what makes it possible to be a DJ. The ability to gather and dance is protected in a variety of ways in America. As a result of my experiences abroad and studies of other countries I feel fortunate to be able to DJ in America. Of course, America has changed over time and many of us have seen Footloose, filmed right here in Utah County, where Ren moves from the big city to a small town and wants to dance. Reverend Moore has a ban on dancing because he believes that it protects his flock. In typical movie fashion Reverend Moore comes around and the town is able to enjoy dancing. Dancing was a theme in anothe...

 November is a time to feel thankful for the people in your life and the things you have. I am grateful to be back in Utah and to live in Utah County and to be able to serve the people of Utah Valley and the greater Wasatch Front. As a Soldier the Army could have sent me anywhere in the world so I was fortunate when the Army sent me to Utah on my last assignment. Even in Utah the Army could have sent me to a few different places so I feel fortunate that I landed in Lehi. Having spent the last 20 plus years living outside of Utah in the states and abroad, I always feel fortunate when I can wake up and see the mountains that run along the Wasatch Front. Of course, Utah, Utah County and Lehi have changed quite a bit since I left Utah in the early 2000s. When I joined the Army the Lehi Cabela’s hadn’t been built and was probably still the future Pleasant Grove Cabela’s. All of Lehi was served by Lehi Junior High School and Lehi High School. Lehi’s borders weren’t contiguous with Sa...

  The world has changed quite a bit since I first considered DJing. Back when Utah Valley DJs 1.0 was formed in Ogden Utah most DJs used compact disks and there was a fair debate about the sound quality between a CD and the new and much easier to move around format of MP3. I’ve read that MP3 was successful in condensing music files because it removed all the sound that humans could not hear and just kept the 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz range of sound that most people could hear. Of course, that prompted a debate that is older than MP3 files because audiophiles said they could tell the difference between CDs and MP3 which was just a continuation of an older debate about the difference between tapes and records or whatever the audiophile’s preferred method of listening was. Today this is why online lossless services like Tidal exist. It was the wild west when UVDJs 1.0 was rocking MP3 files for Weber State Parties in the early 2000s. Digital Rights Management was in its infancy and anyone...

  In 2025 the world is a lot different than it was in 1925. I'm sure everyone reading this will agree and think to themselves "no kidding". One thing that is the same year after year is Christmas. The lights, the sounds, the smells and the general Christmas ambiance transform Lehi homes and homes across the world into celebrations of Christmas.   When I look at pictures of past Christmases, I will occasionally see pictures of people gathered around a piano and singing carols. The piano as a center piece of a home or gathering area is one of the differences between 2025 and 1925. In my lifetime, I have seen less and less homes with pianos and I've known less and less people who know how to play the piano.   Still, many of us know many of the Christmas carols by heart and enjoy singing along with them on Alexa or FM 100. The means might be different, but the outcome is the same. Christmas carols are sown into the fabric of our Utah culture and can bring us together ...

 I’m a DJ and I love music. But I’m a professional so DJing is a lot more than just a love of music. On the business end, Utah Valley DJs is a Limited Liability Corporation and that LLC has its own General Liability insurance. The structure of a DJ’s business isn’t the most exciting part of being a DJ, but it is an important consideration for people who are hosting an event with lots of people who are not directly related to them. Utah Valley DJs it the doing business as name of Utah Valley Entertainment LLC. The LLC adds credibility to DJing so that clients know that the entity they are hiring for their event has some skin in the game. This level of professionalism is a good sign if you are planning to hand over hundreds or thousands of dollars to a DJ for your event in Salt Lake City or anyplace else! The LLC structure also demonstrates a commitment to responsible Utah business practices and client satisfaction. By choosing a DJ with an established LLC, you can feel confident ...

 Over the last week I’ve really enjoyed our top 10 Instagram posts highlighting songs from decades spanning from the 1940s to the 2020s. It was neat to see how familiar songs from the 1940s felt and it was great to explore some songs that were new since the 2020. The 1940s felt the most like Christmas to us. Bing Crosby’s White Christmas, Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town and I’ll be Home for Christmas are all mainline Christmas songs that will never get old. Add to that The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You) by Nat “King” Cole, Gene Autry’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Silent Night and the 1940s had some of the best Christmas music of any decade. Rock and Roll took over Christmas in the 1950s with Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee, Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms and Run Rudolph Run by Chuck Berry. In the 1960s songs like Frosty the Snowman by Ella Fitzgerald, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Andy Williams and Have yourself a Merry Little Christ...

  Utah Valley DJs is a multi-service mobile DJ company. We can set the mood with great music at Provo weddings, Herriman quinceañeras, and Lehi corporate parties and anything else in Northern Utah that would benefit from high quality sound and a DJ with a professional attitude. However, when we were putting Utah Valley DJs together the focus was on ensuring we had enough sound for gymnasiums so we could project chest thumping bass to high school dances. When we were buying subwoofers, we had a dilemma. Go with a direct radiating bass-reflex subwoofer like the JBL Eon718 or go with a folded horn subwoofer like the Cerwin-Vega CV EL 36DP which is commonly known as The Earthquake. As we did our research on what was going on in the industry, most DJ setups we saw used a JBL Eon718 or similar subwoofer from another brand paired with a full range speaker. This made sense to us because the JBL Eon718 weighed 81 pounds. Part of being a mobile DJ in Utah is transporting your gear and ...

  Ready to have the most epic high school dance ever? Utah Valley DJs is here to make your night legendary, from the moment you book to the last song that drops. We’ve packed our High School Dance Experience with perks you’d expect to pay extra for—except with us, it’s all included. Here’s how we make your dance unforgettable: Booking is a Breeze: Just hit up our website at http://www.utahvalleydjs.com or the quick link http://www.uvdj.net. Pick your package (pro tip: the Full DJ setup is perfect for big spaces and only $500), fill in your info, and lock it in with a down payment. Want to check if your date’s open first? No problem—ask us, and we’ll send you a proposal to reserve your spot. Your Playlist, Your Vibe: Once you’re booked, you’ll get a confirmation email and the fun starts. We’ll send you a draft playlist to review—add your must-plays, drop your do-not-plays, and make it your own. The playlist is flexible, so you can keep the energy just right all night. We Sco...