David DJ'ed our wedding at Tahoe Paradise Park in June of this year and was AMAZING! We were pretty lost in the planning process before talking to David, and he was the first vendor that we hired that sat down and actually talked through the process of planning a wedding with us. He is extremely thorough and has been doing this for so long that he knows exactly what questions to ask and what to prepare for. On the day of the wedding David and his bartenders were there early and rocking to get things set up without needing direction or help from us. David made sure we stayed on schedule, brought us drinks when we needed them, and had a bag of tricks to keep guests entertained and engaged while waiting for dinner. He played all of the songs we really wanted to hear and filled in the gaps with other music that met the vibe. I'm a bit biased, but it was definitely the most fun dance floor I have ever been on at a wedding. You rocked it, David. Thank you so much! read more

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This review is long overdue and well deserved! We worked with David in May of 2022 for an event in South Lake Tahoe and wow it was a BLAST! (which was in large part due to David and Music in Motion) He is an amazing MC/DJ and truly knows how to keep the party going! He was professional and knowledgeable from pre-planning to the day of, as well as great at listening to the needs of his client. I've worked in the hospitality/events industry for 15 years and I can tell you that David is top notch! Book him now before he books up! read more

August 27 was my wedding day! David was not only the Dj but he coordinated and helped the day move smoothly in keeping our guest entertained. I wanted a fun and relaxing great time. David made it happen! He helped keep the party going! He also has a bartending service that I used and the gal was great! Thank you Music In Motion!!!! read more

David DJ'ed our wedding and it was a blast!! He did a phenomenal job keeping the energy up. He really made our wedding extra special

David is awesome! Full of ideas to make whatever you are planning the best experience for all. My daughter and I where throwing a 60th birthday party for dad/husband and having a DJ MC VJ was the best part of the party besides the guest of honor and friends and family. Everyone wished they could have stayed longer just so they could dance. David put together pictures and videos to play throughout while playing great music. Highly recommend Music In Motion for your next event. read more

David is such an amazing DJ. Me and my wife were supposed to get married a year ago but due to COVID we had to postpone a year. David worked with us and was phenomenal. The reception was amazing and always kept a great energy at the reception. Thank you so much! David made our special day which was already 10/10 and cranked it up a few knotches! It was an amazing day and I'm proud to say David played a huge role in it. Thank you so much David! Mr. & Mrs. Williams Wedding day: 09/24/2021 @ The Flower Farm Inn read more

Dave is a true professional with an impeccable attention to detail and creativity. His events are well planned and he sticks to his schedule of planned activities during the event. Our 35th HS reunion was completely planned, organized, and executed by Dave and it was far better than our previous four reunions, which were run by "professional" reunion companies. I have no reservations hiring Dave for our 40th! read more

We hired Dave to DJ our wedding. He was FANTASTIC! He is a professional and brought his many years of experience to our wedding From the very start, he was great! He was so organized - working with us to pick the perfect song for each part of the wedding and reception. He also MC'd the wedding and did a perfect job at that. We ended up doing a couple of short games and some group dances. He really got everyone up and dancing. After the wedding so many people commented on what a great job he did with the music and a great mix of dancing and group activities to keep everyone involved. Almost everyone we invited stayed till the end, in large part to Dave's great work. We highly recommend Dave!!!!!!!!! read more

David at Music in Motion was absolutely fantastic! He planned, prepped, followed up, hosted and completely ROCKED our 35th High School Reunion in Dana Point last weekend. He was engaging, entertaining, and put together the most amazing visual show, trivia game, and DANCE PARTY! He took song requests like a champ and all in all one of the best DJ-party-put-together I've ever experienced! Can't wait to see what he does for us in the future!! Lisa Lindquist-Emmerton read more

David helped me succeed in the most EPIC baby shower for my daughter! The music was perfect, I wanted the music to be magical since it was Harry Potter themed! David kept my large group entertained and organized! We got so many compliments for such a fun co-Ed baby shower! The bar was fantastic too! Bartender was friendly and professional! Thanks again David, you truly brought the magic read more

I have had David and his crew for many events over the years - he is one of the nicest and hardest working guys out there. True to his word, generous and professional - he can add so many elements to an event - from a professional bar service, DJ and LED screen. Thank you!!! read more

If you want a DJ that just runs through a playlist, you may want to hire someone else. If you want a dynamic and experienced DJ who literally creates an atmosphere for your guests, I highly recommend you call Music in Motion! My organization recently hired Music in Motion for our year end event and David brought creativity, energy, and fun to the event. He worked with us every step of the way to ensure our activities and games went off without a hitch. He was familiar with the venue we were using and even gave us very helpful tips along the way. He interacted with the crowd and kept them engaged throughout. This was a really big event for us and I am so thankful for David--he played an instrumental role in making it a success. We can't wait to work with him again!!! read more

First of all, I'm writing this review right after returning from a Sacramento Bridal Show because I want to warn everyone while it's still fresh in my mind. "David", who didn't even tell me his name, proceeded to grill me on my event details before I could even get out the "hello, my name is..." I mentioned that my wedding would be held at the Old Sugar Mill. They held a beautiful bridal event there and apparently he was there, since he rudely asked why I didn't take the time to come see his booth. I could kind of tell where the convo was going, so I'm trying to humor his lack of people skills by saying that I didn't need a DJ. After pushing me to give the name of my DJ, he begin to insult me for making a choice without asking a battery of questions that he has listing on this brochure. All of this was happening in a matter of minutes - not one mention of what services he provides or the cost. Upon hearing I already had a DJ, he say "well then, I'll talk with her!", referring to my sister next to me, who is also getting married this year. Basically, you have a DJ, I have no need to speak with you anymore kinda vibe. I'm a very no frills, unassuming person, but this experience was insulting. I told my sister that I would meet her at the end of the room by the invitation booth, and this man proceeds to say as I walk away, "Oh, she's gonna just walk way?" Wow. Heckling me for choosing to leave a conversation that was making me extremely unconfortable. This is purely a review based on first impression at a Bridal Show. I have not used his services, however, after this run in I would have to pass. read more

We are so happy that David was recommended to us ! We used both his DJ and bar service for our wedding. He is an awesome MC and I love that he helped us come up with fun introductions for our wedding party that we have never seen done at a wedding before, everyone loved it! When it was time to gather the bridal party after the cocktail hour into the reception area, David made sure that everything ran smoothly and on time. A few of our groomsmen were drunk(of course), but David was really good at gathering them and giving them instructions on what to do to make sure that it went perfect for us. 5 stars for communication skills, providing amazing service on our special day, and being an awesome DJ read more

As a professional photographer, I have known and worked with David for several years. I have always known him to be professional and to work well with his clients as well as with my photography team. David keeps the party moving and is a great MC. When I see that David is going to be the DJ at a wedding I'm photographing, I know we will all be in good hands. read more

David did a GREAT job at my daughters wedding in October!! I would highly recommend him if you are looking for someone to DJ your special event!! read more

I can't thank Dave enough for making my wedding extra special!! Not only was he professional, but he really took time to implement the things I asked for exactly how I wanted them. With all the stress of planning a wedding, it was nice to feel you did not need to worry about the DJ!! He even suggested a way to do funny introductions for our friends and add a personal touch-people are still talking about it! Thanks! read more

David is the BEST!!! We just had our wedding in the mountains of Tahoe this July, and it couldn't have been better. At first I was skeptical about paying for/hiring a dj. Why do that when you could just throw an Ipod with a playlist on, with a relative monitoring it?!...I will tell you why!.....David not only kept the music perfectly going for each moment, he also threw in some fun things to keep the party going (like a line dance, funny songs, having each married couple stand up to show us how to kiss properly and then we had to imitate them, etc). He also did a picture show to music for us. The best part of what david did though, was to keep the whole thing organized from start to finish. He announced when to eat, when to dance, when to take more pictures, when to cut the cake, last call, last dance and exit. He was constantly talking to me and my husband to make sure we knew what was next and it just made everything so worry-free for us. Not only do I recommend hiring a DJ, BUT HIRE DAVID!!!!!! Without him, it wouldn't have gone near as smoothly as it did, and we wouldn't have as great a memory as we do now! Thanks David for everything! -Beth and Steve B. read more

David was the DJ at my wedding and he was incredibly professional about the whole thing. We had the wedding in my parents' back yard and he made several trips out to our house, which was not terribly near his own, in order to scope the place out and give us ideas on how things could work. He has a lot of experience with weddings, so he had lots of suggestions about different things we could do to make our wedding more special. He had a lot of ideas that really got our creative juices flowing too. After talking to him, our wedding felt like it was starting to take shape. He was really proactive about getting things planned out and organized. If you want to make sure your wedding goes well, he will take it just as seriously as you do. I really liked how many different things David was willing to do. He had a whole bunch of extra lighting options, for instance. He offers some lighting as a complimentary with his DJing package (an essential since my wedding was outside in the evening). Everyone was able to see and had a really good time. He also offered to be the MC for the party and make sure that everything was organized and that everyone was getting things done without bothering us. He really goes above and beyond. And of course, he wouldn't be much of a DJ if he wasn't good with the music. I had friends come up to me and ask for the soundtrack to the wedding they enjoyed the music so much. He asked for a few of our favorite artists, and with that information, he put together a whole bunch of songs that I had and hadn't heard before, almost all of which my guests and I really liked. Music was going throughout the entire reception (not just the dancing) and it really enhanced the whole thing. He was also good at getting the crowd involved and making sure the dance floor was never empty. He also added some creative surprises for us that really spiced up the reception. Sometimes planning an event can take out all the surprises, but he kept a few in store to keep the party spontaneous even for us. If you need to make absolutely sure an event goes well, Music in Motion is a great choice for a DJ. read more

To start, it's important to note, as a couple, we've both given many creative presentations to audiences of all walks of life as a tenured university professor and bible teacher. As such we feel we know how to captivate the attention of a large audience. Dave's contributions to our wedding reception were probably THE most uplifting, fun and memorable additions we could have made not only for us, but also our guests. We hired an outside caterer, but served as our own wedding coordinator (best man and made of honor) for our wedding of over 75 guests. Our wedding was on 8/8/21 in North Lake Tahoe at a nice indoor church venue sanctuary. The reception was outdoors on a deck filled to capacity. Other family and friends decided to spend thousands on a photographer with less emphasis on their music and or master of ceremonies (MC) for their weddings that we had experienced in years past. For our wedding we wanted to make sure: a) our dance floor and reception events were lively and b) that we did not have to serve as the MC of our wedding. Dave served as our wedding MC and did not disappoint. He was fantastic! He knew how to take lead weeks prior to the event and all the way up to wedding day with setup to make our wedding reception outstanding. He has an enviable sense of humor that reaches people of all ages regardless of their background. His approach for how to provide our wedding with memories that will last a lifetime is something we have not experienced after being in and or attending over a dozen large weddings in our lives. You truly have to experience his approach being your MC to understand it. Selected examples of how his innovative style made our wedding reception so fun included: 1) introductions of our wedding party of 12 with a unique photo for each coupled with selected audio voice overs, which was a real hit! 2) A bringing back the years segment with photos of us (groom and bride, separately from birth to the present) set to music, also very well received and 3) his ability to create an inclusive fun loving environment for all ages, made our big day one we'll never forget with so many smiles and laughter to remember for years to come. We're so grateful we contracted out with Dave to be our MC. It truly took our wedding to the next level versus so many others we've attended in terms of the events for the reception. In fact, several older seasoned guests (who attended many weddings in their lives) said ours was THE best wedding they've ever attended. We credit Dave with helping make this happen. Just meet with him for a brief consult at least 1-2 months before your event and you can get a sense of how to take your wedding to the next level in terms of humor, fun and cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Bottom line: he's worth it. read more

David did a Presentation on 2 screens for The Beda Place owner's Birthday! It was something that I had not seen before. I gave David a lot of pictures of Andy with Family and Friends and he did the rest. He created a beautiful presentation that cycled the entire night. David is a great person to work with and we highly recommend him. He does everything up front and on a contract beforehand so there are no surprises. He was very thorough in understanding what we wanted to accomplish and he came through for us. We appreciate working with vendors like David. Thank you very much for your services and we will recommend you to our clients. read more

I hired David to provide music and bar service at my sorority's fundraising event and weren't expecting anything too special, just a normal DJ. David went over the top and exceeded our expectations! He met with us several times before the event to make sure we were getting everything we wanted for our event. Not only did he play music that went perfectly with our event, but he also MCed the entire evening. Fundraisers can sometimes get a bit boring but David kept our attendees entertained the entire time with fun games, funny questions, and of course good music. David did everything in his power to ensure our guests had a great time and I truly believe he is the reason our event was so successful! Not only was he an amazing DJ and MC, but he also was a pleasure to work with! I couldn't have asked for a better DJ and plan on hiring him again for all of our future events! Thank you! read more

We have worked with David for a while now and every event he has done for us has been fun, professional and smooth. He knows his stuff and can deliver. Thanks for everything. Jim S read more

Dave was the DJ for my daughter's wedding and did a phenomenal job. He worked with us to pull together music for the beginning of the wedding that was beautiful and helped to find fun music to end with. The reception was great. He was able to keep everything organized and moving smoothly. The music was exactly what we wanted and EVERYONE was dancing and he did it in such a way that old and young, singles and couples got on the dance floor. He even worked with us on a special set of dances we wanted to incorporate and it worked out perfectly. I have already recommended him and would again. Everyone had FUN. read more

David was the DJ for our wedding in October. He is a very professional and experienced MC who facilitated the experience for my guests. While planning the reception he was easy to communicate with and made sure the experience would be to our liking. We provided music selection for cocktail hour, dinner as well as dance suggestions, and he mixed in more spontaneous choices for the night of, everybody had a great time dancing. What I particularly liked about David's service was that he checked in with me and my wife a couple of times during the reception to make sure everything was going according to our plans. I would highly recommend Music In-Motion for your wedding. read more

Hired this company to bartend and the assigned bartender that was given to us was an old man with no personality and was not happy to be there! Also, he kept pushing us to tip him!! I would if the service was great. Beware! I would not recommend this company!!! read more

I had David play at my Sorority formal and he was honestly a life saver! He went above and beyond to help me and make sure my event went well. Honestly, I'd recommend him to anyone, he's absolutely incredible!! read more

We were forced to use Music In Motion, as we wanted to get married at the Newcastle Gardens. We asked to meet with the him prior to the wedding and he didn't see a point to meeting. He couldn't remember our last name when introducing us, played the techno versions of all the songs I asked to be played at the reception, and gave us a price increase half way through the process. Very unorganized and unprofessional! read more

Music in motion recently provided the entertainment at my 35 year high school reunion. The music and videos were spot on. Everyone had an AWESOME time. David is a fantastic DJ ! Obviously much thought and care went into planning this event. The evening events went very smoothly and I wish it could have lasted longer. If you need a DJ for a special event don't hesitate to call Music in motion ! YOU WON'T BE SORRY ! Thank you Music in Motion ! read more

David did an excellent job at our reunion event! He played all the music we loved from back in the day and he was very professional and organized!!! I highly recommend Music in Motion for any event!!! read more

I entered a contest, nominating my grandparents for an anniversary celebration being put on by The Falls Event Center in Roseville. We were selected and I have nothing but good things to say about them and all of the vendors who contributed in making my grandparents' 70th Wedding Anniversary a successful and memorable evening. I was given David's information from Cathi at the Falls and he was immeasurably helpful in directing me to wineries and breweries to supply beverages for the event. David volunteered his time to tend bar for my event and deserves far more than what he was compensated with that night. My immediate family is not big into drinking and David was able to gently push me in the right direction for pairings for the meal we had planned as well as guidance on quantities to purchase (which we definitely overbought, but we were new to this kind of event hosting and were not entirely familiar with our guests' preferences). He was so approachable and pleasant to visit with during setup and incredibly helpful through the evening even though I made some decisions on the fly regarding our toast. Me being unprepared was not an issue for him -- or at the very least, he does not let it show. He keeps his cool, collected, life-of-the-party demeanor the entire time. I hope we are able to work together again in the future, but this time I will be more prepared ahead of time! Especially since I know David will help guide me and make sure anything within his control runs smooth. read more

This last year our son got married. David with Music in Motion SAVED us and was the BEST DJ we have experienced! Crazy thing is we did not meet David until only a little over an hour of our son and daughter-in-laws wedding day while the DJ hired flaked on the date, a no-show. David with Music in Motion took our music list for ceremony and special dances in a heart beat and literally made this day the best day ever! It was the stormiest day and the happiest day with everyone out of their seats and engaged in fun and dance. David had everyone up! If you are having a ceremony and reception you want to remember, hire this guy! The best ever! read more

I've personally known David since my days working at ARCO Arena dating back to 2001. I witnessed his work first hand and without question knew he was the DJ I wanted to emcee my wedding back in 2006. David brought an amazing level of experience and talent to the table while spending hours with us customizing our wedding to run EXACTLY how we wanted it. You truly get what you pay for with David, while not the cheapest DJ around, he certainly is worth every dollar spent. I had approximately 200 in attendance at my wedding, and a large portion of those approached me either during or after the wedding showering me with compliments about what an amazing wedding it was and how much fun they had. I attribute it all to David. I honestly believe the DJ has the power to make or break any event you're hosting. Put your trust in David and he will take the stressors off your back and make your event a memorable one. David...thanks again for everything my friend! read more

David did a phenomenal job of orchestrating our wedding. We got exactly the wedding we wanted. Our setting at Montevina (Terra d'Oro) Winery was spectacular and David provided more than music. Our slide presentation was revealing and entertaining for our guests. David kept the evening moving in a fun and entertaining way. Strongly recommend Music in Motion read more

We hired David to provide music and entertainment for my wife's retirement party. In a nutshell, he was fantastic. My wife and I and all our guests had a blast. Thank you! read more

We chose Music in Motion for our wedding, based on his experience, approachable and encouraging demeanor and willingness to suggest alternatives without stepping on our toes . He not only handled the music for the reception, but also the ceremony, and was very accomodating in regards to a few slightly unusual requests. He helped us to relax and enjoy our day....our guests felt comfortable and had a great time, and made our day , literally. I can't thank David enough.Due in large part to his services and suggestions, our day was truly magical. read more

David just did the MC & music for my daughters wedding (about 150 guests). He did a great job! I would recommend him to anyone. He has a stong personality, but did what we asked and suggested some good things too. We were all very happy with his work!!! read more

David provided the DJ for a very large outdoor garage sale event at our storage facility. We were very pleased with him. His selection of music was perfect for us. Wide variety of music selections. We utilized the "microphone" for a number of announcements. Will definitely us him again! read more

What a WONDERFUL experience!!! :) I could not have asked for more! They played exactly what we wanted played and were so much fun to work with! I would highly recommend them to anyone and everyone! read more