Frequently Asked Questions

A deposit of $200 is required.

The final invoice/balance is due 2 weeks prior to event day. Government organizations pay the final invoice/balance on the day of the event, per state procurement rule and law.

Booking mynewdj is simple.
Step 1. Schedule and attend a consultation.
Step 2. Let us know that you want to book us.
Step 3. Review and sign a contract.
Step 4. Pay your Deposit, if required.

You can use our availability checker or contact us to find out if we are available on your wedding date.

Pricing depends on the type of event and number of hours. View our pricing page for more information.

It depends on the circumstances, but we do describe the deposit as non-refundable.
Reference your contract for additional information.

It depends. If services have already been rendered then the final payment is not refundable. If the final payment has been made prior to the event day and the event has been cancelled, then it may be fully or partially refundable.

Reference your contract for additional information.

The final invoice/balance is due 2 weeks prior to event day, except for contracts with government organizations where the final invoice/balance is due on the day of the event.

‣ Bank ACH
‣ Credit/Debit Card
‣ Check

You can pay via the invoice that we send you (Bank ACH or Debit/Credit Card). You can also send a check via mail.

We do not offer a payment plan.

We require a consultation prior to booking so that we can confirm details about your event and ensure that we have the capability to meet your needs. Sometimes we may skip the consultation stage if we have already talked to you about logistics and determine that it is not necessary.

Schedule a Consult

We use contracts for all of our events.

We provide a certificate of insurance, when requested by the client. We can also add the venue as a named insured for the event, if required.

We can play just about any song that you request, as long as it is available for purchase from a major online distributor. DJ Aaron Harris is an open format DJ which means that he can play music from a wide variety of genres.

We will accept song request lists from our clients, as well as a do not play list. Event Guests may use our song request app to requests songs, or they can request songs during the event by talking to DJ Aaron Harris.

We play clean and radio edit versions of songs. Sometimes we receive a song requests for a song that only has a dirty/explicit edit, and we will play the song if our client says it is okay.

You may provide us with a list of songs, artist, or guidance regarding songs that you do not want us to play.

We accept song requests and shot-outs during the event. However, we reserve the right to decline requests based on our discretion.

We play clean and radio edit versions of songs. Sometimes we receive a song requests for a song that only has a explicit/dirty edit, and we will play the song if our client says it is okay.

We can play just about any song that you request, as long as it is available for purchase from a major online distributor.

We can play personal and customized songs if you provide us with the audio file.

We can play personal and customized songs if you provide us with the audio file.

We gladly accept playlist links from our clients. However, we need to receive the playlist in advance so that we can transfer songs from the streaming platform into our professional DJ software.

We do not offer karaoke.

We do not offer photo booth services.

We offer professional dance floor lighting. We do not offer up-lighting or ambient lighting (like string lights).

We provide emcee services by making announcements over PA speakers using an articulate and professional speaking voice.

We have the ability to hook up extra instruments and microphones into our sound system. However, we need to receive this request in advance to determine if we can reasonably provide this service.

We use professional grade equipment purchased from industry accepted vendors. We monitor and maintain our equipment regularly. We bring a back-up solution to all events for all of our critical components, just in case something unexpected happens during the event.

Some of the brands that we are currently using include:

‣Serato
‣Pioneer DJ
‣TurboSound
‣JBL
‣Yamaha
‣Yorkville
‣Shure
‣Sennheiser
‣Lenova
‣Chauvet
‣ADJ
‣Soundswitch
‣BPM Music
‣MSI
‣Jackery

We accept song requests and shot-outs during the event and there is also an option to send us requests in advance via our song requests app.

We mostly let the songs do the talking, but DJ Aaron Harris is a charismatic person who creates a genuine connection with people through non-verbal cues and positive body language.

DJ Aaron Harris has over 7 years of experience performing as a DJ in Oregon. He has provided DJ service at weddings, birthday parties, retirement events, organizational events, in-store promotional events, school dances, non-profit fund-raising events, and public social issue awareness events.

We require 2 hours for setup and 1 hour for clean-up. It may not take that long, but having the extra time is helpful so that we can resolve any unexpected issues.

We appreciate it when our client can provide a six foot table for us, but it is not necessary.

Ideally, we will place the speakers on the corners of the dancing/event space and our DJ turntable will be in the centered in between both speakers. However, we can fit into a small space, if necessary.

We bring a small generator that can be used for unexpected situations, but it is only large enough to provide power for our laptop, mixer, and small speakers. We need you to ensure that there is adequate and reliable power available at the venue. You will be responsible for making sure that we have access to the power supply within 50 feet of where you want us to setup.

We do not show up for wedding rehearsal unless requested to do so by the client. There is an additional fee for attending rehearsal.

We will cue and play songs for the processional by collaborating with the wedding coordinator.

We use a wireless microphone on a mic stand for the officiant. We also have a secondary wireless handheld microphone, and a wired microphone available as a back-up solution.