Julie and Dan
Wedding: 04/18/2009
Reviews:
7
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Steve Hoffman's organization and communication is excellent. He kept the dance floor full all night even with the difference in age groups at my wedding. His professionalism and flexibilty go beyond the call of duty.
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Reviewed On:
05/04/2009
Services Used:
DJ, Ceremony Music
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Rachel
Wedding: 12/27/2008
Reviews:
5
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Steve Hoffman is a superb DJ and I highly recommend him. He is a consummate professional and really takes the time to make your wedding special. He isn't cheesy or silly and he makes sure that YOU are happy with the musical selections. He met with us several times to plan the entire evening out and coordinating all of the details until everyone was satisfied. Steve's attention to detail impressed me and I knew that if there was one thing I didn't have to worry about, it was the music.
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Reviewed On:
01/15/2009
Services Used:
DJ
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Greg
Wedding: 11/29/2008
Reviews:
1
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Steve was my first hired DJ service and I can only say how lucky I was to pick him. He is very thoughtful and knowledgeable about both the music and the presentation. Steve worked extensively with the both of us to provide a professional production of the wedding reception and played host as well. We spent hours working out the music and timing of the reception events to create smooth and seamless transitions from the introductions to the last dance. Steve has the experience and knowledge to conceptualize and predict actions both before and during the event that allows a flexibility to respond to the participants as the event unfolds. My wife and I were very grateful for all his help and wisdom in creating a presentation that made the evening a fun and joyous occasion for all involved. I would highly recommend Steve and Good Note DJ’s to anyone looking to present a fun and professional music service to their event.
Sincerely,
Greg Beattie
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Reviewed On:
12/05/2008
Services Used:
DJ
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Catherine
Wedding: 09/20/2008
Reviews:
5
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Steve did a great job - he was professional, thorough in the planning and extremely organized and kept people on the dance floor the whole night. Highly, highly recommend him.
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Reviewed On:
10/14/2008
Services Used:
DJ
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Monica
Wedding: 08/30/2008
Reviews:
1
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Steve's attention to detail and effort to really personalize our wedding reception was excellent. He really went above and beyond the call of duty to make our day special. It was a refreshing change from some of these larger DJ services to have such one-on-one attention.
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Reviewed On:
09/08/2008
Services Used:
DJ
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Amanda and John
Wedding: 08/23/2008
Reviews:
2
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Book Steve Hoffman as your DJ! My groom and I continue to get compliments from our guests about the wonderful job Steve did at our wedding. Steve knew exactly what to play and when. He has a wonderful ability to read the crowd and get (and keep) people of all ages on the dance floor. Steve was professional, cared about the details of our wedding reception, was always very prompt about responding to any questions or concerns we had along the way, took the time to meet with us to go over every detail of the reception from the timeline to the name pronounciations for the members of our bridal party he would be introducing, and was great about coordinating with the other vendors. His equipment (particularly the speakers) were at the perfect volume and were the perfect size/shape. (I had feared those big clunky boxes atop of poles - Steve has these very thin tall speakers that were hardly noticeable visually and therefore blended easily with the decor of our reception room.) I highly recommend Steve Hoffman.
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Reviewed On:
10/07/2008
Services Used:
DJ
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Doug
Wedding: 07/26/2008
Reviews:
1
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From the start, Steve was very organized and was able to share with us the breadth of his experience (having worked a large number of weddings and all other types of events at a wide variety of venues in the area).
Steve worked through every detail with us in a very efficient manner. He gave us a handy packet of popular songs to take home and explore together, marking songs that we liked as well as those that we definitely did not want played during the reception. He provided suggestions for songs to mark special events throughout the night, such as the entrance of the wedding party, the father-daughter dance, the mother-son dance, the cake cutting, and the bouquet toss. He was actually much more than just a DJ as he also helped us think through a logical flow of events for the reception and took on the task of acting as emcee and helping the evening run smoothly.
At the reception itself, Steve's enthusiastic introduction of the wedding party set an upbeat and celebratory tone which he sustained throughout the evening with a seamless mix of music appealing to guests of disparate ages and backgrounds. He really got the crowd going and made our reception a great party.
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Reviewed On:
09/23/2008
Services Used:
DJ
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hapegroom0608
Wedding: 06/08/2008
Reviews:
2
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As advertised, Steve was fantastic! It's really apparent how much time he puts into each wedding and in choosing music that works. He clearly reviewed our music preferences beforehand as he did not play any song that was on our "do not play" list, yet managed to include all of the artists we wanted to hear. Our dance floor was packed the entire night and he did a great job in managing the flow of the evening. The personal introduction he gives before the bride and groom's first dance was a real highlight that the crowd just loved. Thank you Steve for making our wedding so special!
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Reviewed On:
06/25/2008
Services Used:
DJ, Ceremony Music
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happilywed
Wedding: 06/01/2008
Reviews:
4
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Steve was amazing! We didn't have a wedding planner so Steve grabbed the reins by making a schedule for the event that we wound up giving to the rest of our vendors. Steve was responsive and professional; it was clear that he has been doing this for years.
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Reviewed On:
07/15/2008
Services Used:
DJ
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bride in va
Wedding: 05/25/2008
Reviews:
1
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Steve from Good Note was terrific!!!!
My husband is a music geek - really really into it! My husband has thousands of LP's for example so he is big on listening to music. For example, not only did my husband want certain songs played, but also specific versions of the songs.
DJ Steve really met our needs. We wanted to specify a type of music, style and specific songs and we did that effortlessly.
DJ Steve really cared about doing a great job! He was always responsive. Very reliable, dependable, easy to work with and loves music too. He always was prompt in getting back to us, wanted to take the time to understand exactly what we wanted at our wedding, and he really did an outstanding job!
My husband and I were both thrilled!!
The dance floor was packed thanks to him.
We wanted a non-theatrical DJ. Not over-the-top. We wanted good music and not a show. DJ Steve delivered!!!!
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Reviewed On:
07/02/2008
Services Used:
DJ
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Alanna
Wedding: 05/10/2008
Reviews:
1
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Good Note DJ's was wonderful! Steve did a wonderful job playing the music we wanted (avoiding the music we did not want) and our guests had a great time. Dean - the groom - even mentioned that everytime he was listening Steve was playing a song that we really liked. Thank you Steve - it was a wonderful time!
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Reviewed On:
05/29/2008
Services Used:
DJ
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nshelef
Wedding: 04/13/2008
Reviews:
3
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It seems a bit odd to provide 5-stars across the board in this review; I'm not trying to drop a straight ballot, but Steve simply made our life easier (something I learned was atypical in the wedding industry). He offered plenty of recommendations and voiced his suggestions to help us figure out what we wanted to do, yet he was willing to go with our plan when it came down to it. He took the time to understand what we were going for.
Bottom line: Professional. Detail oriented. Flexible. Why can't all vendors be like Steve?
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Reviewed On:
10/07/2008
Services Used:
DJ
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Mike
Wedding: 10/21/2007
Reviews:
1
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Steve was fantastic. Before finding GoodNote, we tried to hire another DJ that a friend had used for his wedding. Unfortunately, all our attempts with this other DJ met with either silence, or vague promises to get back to us. Steve was different... from our very first e-mail, his responses were always immediate and complete. During our meetings, his demeanor was professional and considerate; he went to great lengths to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. In fact, one of our meetings took place right after another couple was finishing up with him; that other couple passed on to us that their family was so happy with Steve that this was something like the 5th time the family was hiring him to DJ for them. The music during the ceremony and reception was outstanding. Many of our guests complemented us on our choices, but really we had left most of it up to Steve, with just a framework of basic guidelines. His taste is superb, and his music collection is impressive. We could not be happier with his service, and would eagerly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled, professional, and extremely cool DJ.
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Reviewed On:
11/15/2007
Services Used:
DJ, Ceremony Music
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Andrea
Wedding: 09/22/2007
Reviews:
1
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Steve was great! He is the consummate professional -- none of that cheesy "wedding DJ" stuff. He thought of everything and didn't leave anything to chance. He met the challenge of an outdoor ceremony setup, and exceeded my expectations! My guests have been telling me for weeks that the music was great, and that Steve was great, and he really seemed to be enjoying himself. Our parents were really touched by the introduction to our first dance. Steve is well worth every penny -- My husband and I enthusiastically recommend him to other couples!
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Reviewed On:
11/14/2007
Services Used:
DJ
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Fred
Wedding: 09/08/2007
Reviews:
1
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Steve was a great wedding DJ. He met with both of us twice in person before the wedding to go over details, some of which we didn't even realize ourselves. We both appreciated how thorough he was: he had us pour over a 20 page list of songs that we might want to hear at the wedding as well as a run-of-show that helped us figure out when the toasts would happen and when he would or would not be speaking. He was also available by phone whenever we had a question.
We gave Steve a list of songs to play and he played every single one, spaced out throughout the evening. The sound was good, the microphones all had backups in case of an emergency and most importantly, people were dancing all night long.
Steve was a little more money than some of the other people I contacted, but for an extra $250 he was so much better prepared and more organized than the rest.
He had a do not play list, a must play list and took requests.
We highly recommend him to our friends if you're getting married in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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Reviewed On:
11/05/2007
Services Used:
DJ
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5.0/5.0
