Jeremy Ganss Productions 4.9 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
Elegance, Class, Exceptional Style
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
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Business Info
Services: DJ
Established: 1997
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About

Jeremy Ganss’s love for music began when he was a small child. He began DJing professionally in 1997 when he started college. While Jeremy spent the beginning of his career working for others to learn the trade, he began noticing the things he thought his employers could have done better to make their events more distinctive, eloquent and tasteful. For instance, former employers would only talk to their Brides on "set office hours", they thought they HAD to play line dances for a Wedding to be fun and most importantly they didn’t seem to go that extra mile for EVERY bride. Thus in 2005, Jeremy began his own company determined to change the industry one Wedding at a time.

Within one year Jeremy’s unique style has become "The Talk" among wedding industry professionals. Jeremy can be found at some of the most distinctive locations around Pittsburgh, Erie and State College  - The Grand Hall Priory, Bella Sera, Carnegie Museum, 20th Century Club, The Westin, Pgh Center of the Arts, Linden Hall Resort, The Omni William Penn, The Pennsylvanian, PPG Aquarium, The LeMont, Toft Trees , and The Erie Yacht Club among many others.

Jeremy realizes the secret to a successful deejay is to pay close attention to detail, discuss with the client what they expect, give the client what they want, be flexible for sudden changes, and always be accommodating and professional.

Visit Jeremy's BLOG at www.jeremyganss.com/blog

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Endorsements
Jeremy is hands down my favorite DJ in Western Pennsylvania. He is unique, out going and overall a wonderful entertainer!

5Senses Events Design
Jeremy's reputation precedes him and he does not disappoint. We recently collaborated on a wedding and his professionalism was outstanding. His ability to truly listen to a couple and meet all their needs while reading + entertaining the crowd is exceptional. Quality, professionalism, and comfort shows itself from the very first impression and any client will receive all of these when working with Jeremy Ganss Productions.
Jeremy is simply the finest entertainment I've worked with. A professional outstanding in his art! ~Robin Pesa Bellissima
Jeremy spins like no other deejay you've ever heard at a wedding! His work is contemporary; as if you were dancing at a club in NYC! His personality is warm, sensitive, caring and genuine! He's a great guy providing a top-notch deejay service for all types of events! Hire him; you won't regret it! I give Jeremy Ganss my highest endorsement! BIG love, Joanne Bartone, Photographer / www.joannebartone.com / www.joannebartoneblog.com
A touch of elegance, a dash of class, equal parts of professionalism, experience, and desire to exceed expectation and mix them all together and garnish with an amazing Bose setup... This is the recipe that was used to create Jeremy Ganss Productions! I have worked with Jeremy a couple times and I can say with the utmost of certainty, the he is by far, the best DJ Western PA has to offer. He is extremely accommodating to the bride and groom's requests and awesome at helping to organize the reception... I love getting his detailed timelines for the wedding day in my Inbox when we have a wedding coming up! I highly recommend Jeremy Ganss Productions for any event!

Frequently Asked Questions for DJ
What music genres are in your collection?
50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Acoustic, Big Band, Classic Rock, Classical, Country, Dance, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, Pop, R&B, Rock, Swing
 
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
 
Describe your DJ style:
Elegant, Tasteful, Unique, Fun
 
What is your usual attire?
New Trendy Tux
 
If you do not have one of the songs pre-requested by the client, do you require that they provide it?
I'll do my best to find the song(s) before I would ask you to bring it.
 
How many other DJs do you work with?
1
 
What is the minimum amount of time you will DJ for?
5 hours is my standard package.
 
Is the client able to meet the DJ before booking?
YES
 
Do you specialize in any ethnic or international events?
I have done - Japanese / American Weddings - Koren / American Weddings - Greek / American Weddings - and in 2008 I have two Jewish weddings.
 
Do you bring your own equipment?
What kind of question is this? Yes, I bring my own stuff. LOL
 
How much time do you usually need to set up? Do you require that the site or client provide a table for you to set up on?
I arrive 1 hour to 1.5 hours before my start time to set up. It usually takes me about 45 minutes to set up, but it's nice to have that "buffer" zone. A table that corresponds with the color and them of the night is a lot better than one I could bring, but I do have a table if it is needed.
 
Do you have any extra space requirements?
NO, take a look at my blog. www.jeremyganss.com/blog You can see the weddings I have done, and what my setup looks like. I do not take up the room. I try to keep the focus on the decor of the vendue and not block it with crazy "DJ Gear".
 
Do you usually emcee the event or talk between songs?
I Emcee all the formal introductions... Grand Intro, First Dance, Cake Cutting, etc... This is a wedding, not a radio show, I am not going to chat between songs.
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Yes. During the "break" (if you want to call it that) there will be music playing and I always watch the bridal party and the guests for anything unexpected that may come up.

Tips and Advice

Communication Is Key

How do you ensure that your wedding day is going to be successful? How can you identify "potentials" before they become problems? How can you improve your ability to relax and enjoy your wedding day?

Communication is key.

It's no big secret. Good communication is the foundation for a great marriage. By telling each other what you are feeling and what you need from him or her, you can fully appreciate each other and solve any problems you might face. Why not apply that same line of thinking when it comes to planning the wedding?

By keeping the lines of communication open with your selected wedding professionals (via telephone, email, or face-to-face consultations), you can share your vision of your day, consider your professionals' ideas and experience, and work in a concerted effort to deliver the kind of event your friends and family will appreciate and completely enjoy!

The best wedding receptions I encounter are the ones that have good communication between the "soon-to-be-weds" and me. After having several conversations with a bride and groom, I get a very good sense of what their dream of a great wedding day entails. By having this open (and often continuous) communication, the bride and groom are able to walk into their ballroom worry-free and ready to have a great time.

So, light up the phone and fire out those emails! Make sure everyone is on the same page and your reception will be a blast!