About the Orlando DJ:

Richard Barker is a critically-acclaimed award winning Professional Disc Jockey. He has performed at select weddings and corporate events in Europe and the USA for 1000's of clients over the last 15 years. Richard has a professional demeanor and impeccable taste and has established himself as one of the leading authorities on wedding related entertainment in this country and in Orlando, Florida.

Richard has the unique ability to understand the vision and desire of his clients, translating their vision into reality and everlasting memories on their important day. His Orlando, Florida customers speak of his flawless execution and attention to detail and ability to engage an audience in a fun way while maintaining the elegance and flair associated with a wedding. Mr. Barker has a diverse portfolio and has performed at weddings with varying cultures and ethnicity and customs from around the world. He has an ability and style that is hard to duplicate and a passion and drive for pure entertainment excellence.

He is certainly not your typical "Chicken dance" or "Elvis wearing" Disc Jockey who sings along to the "Macarena" He is an entertainment director who understands people and music. He brings romance to your wedding one minute and the upbeat party to you the next. Mr. Barker was interviewed recently on television regarding his approach to music and he said;

"I like to consult with my clients before their wedding day; there are no surprises or shocks in store. The customer is encouraged to present me with a play list of songs they want to hear and importantly do not want to hear. If the client wants to hear all the cheesy songs like the hokey pokey then it is their choice and I will accommodate them, however I will not launch in to these songs without permission before the wedding day. It is important to give clients as much choice as possible in what I play, I will then advise my customers and steer them in a way that enables the wedding to be a success. Most customers do not listen to cheesy songs in their car so why at their wedding? I encourage eclectic taste in music that endorses the personality of my customers while making sure that the floor fillers are weaved in to the reception, the dance floor will be alive with sound and motion and usually it is where most guests remain the majority of the evening, music is an art form and the playing of it is a skill"

It is not just customers in Orlando, Florida giving Richard rave reviews it is also the television networks and well known wedding planners and photographers. Fox News Television recently awarded Richard the "Best Wedding Music winner for N.E Ohio 2007" The competition was tough and over 112 DJs and Bands took part, Richard won the top spot through his efforts with Academy DJs, INC. He will travel to any select event in the USA and has attracted exceptional feedback from clients as far apart as Key West, FL and Beverly hills, CA. Wedding Planners across the country who have worked with him consistently rank him as one of the best DJs they have ever seen and worked with. Banquet managers from every state are suggesting to their clients that Richard is the very best entertainer for events at their establishment. He will assist with rehearsals if required and meet at the venue prior to the event for final on site planning.

Mr. Barker recently appeared on the hit Television show "Get Married" which airs on Lifetime cable network. He was on a segment titled "Ask the Expert" and the show used Richard as the authority on wedding related entertainment questions and answers. He has also been approached by other producers for projects in 2008.

Reviews:

Name: Sarah (Rogers) Secaur
Email: sarahsecaur@gmail.com
Phone: 321-693-3504

Client Feedback

We chose Academy DJs for our corporate Christmas party - the general feedback was 'best party we ever had!" The music selected was excellent, the volume didn't overwhelm dinner conversations while we were eating and the dance music was just right to get lots of people on the dance floor. The professional dancers hired through Academy DJs were wonderful and really helped break the ice and motivated many people to dance and have a good time. The DJ was completely set up before the guests began to arrive and was very organized and efficient. I highly recommend Academy DJs.

Customer Ratings

On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate Academy DJs in terms of their professionalism? 5

On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate Academy DJs in terms of their overall talent? 5

On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how accommodating was Academy DJs in handling special requests for your event? 5

On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how strongly would you recommend Academy DJs to a friend? 5

And finally, on a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate your overall satisfaction with Academy DJs? 5

Surrounding Areas near Orlando that can be serviced:

Winter Park, Lake Jem, Maitland, Goldenrod, Altamonte Springs, Clarcona, Fern Park, Gotha, Casselberry, Ocoee, Windermere, Apopka, Longwood, Winter Springs, Winter Garden, Kissimmee, Oviedo, Oakland, Lake Mary, Plymouth, Chuluota, Killarney, Sanford, Zellwood, Montverde, Lake Monroe, Saint Cloud, Ferndale, Intercession City, Sorrento, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, Palm Bay.

AVAILABLE FOR:

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Orlando Florida Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Orlando Florida Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, wedding Disc Jockey Orlando Florida, Disney Wedding, Orlando Florida Super Sweet 16

Specific DJ Location:

Orlando, FL

Experience:
Over 25 years

Can Travel:

Richard is a Nationwide DJ as well as a Disc Jockey in Orlando Florida and Cocoa Beach Disc Jockey

Other Services:
Emcee, Karaoke, Lighting

Party Flavors

Orlando Wedding Cakes/ Bakery
"If you can imagine it, We can create it!"

Beautiful Music
Orlando Wedding Harp & Flute Players
Orlando, FL 34786