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At A Ran Music Service, we solve our clients’ biggest worry: “But, will my guests dance?”

We dance guests out! Even those reluctant “non-dancers” will be compelled to join the dance floor for the entire evening, never looking for their seat again, and “living it up” on that dance floor the entire night.

We’re music lovers and musicians- we know a thing or two about composing a captivating and irresistible playlist that incorporates personal song selections into your unique event.

Plan: We select songs that bring even the most varied groups of people together. The key is PERSONALIZATION and infusing songs that BRIDGE together different genres, no matter how opposite they may be. Songs effortlessly flow from one to the next- keeping your guests dancing without interruption.

Our Promise: Your event is of the highest importance. Our team of Platinum Level Professional DJs are ready to make your next event fun and memorable. We are prepared and in-tune with both our clients’ vision as well as the nuances of the venue.

Our Values: Integrity, responsiveness, respect, and full focus on you and your guests from inquiry to the last song.

All packages include:

  • Cocktail/Social Hour Music- Creating an inviting atmosphere while your guests mingle and converse comfortably.
  • Dinner Music- Fashioning a lovely ambience while you and your guests enjoy the cuisine and conversation.
  • Reception Dance Music- Delivering hand-selected songs certain to swarm the dance floor and create a memorable occasion.
  • First-Rate Sound Equipment & Trained Sound Technicians – Guaranteeing unrivaled sound quality and perfect levels- no buzzing or squealing.
  • Dance floor lighting- Painting the room with vibrant, colorful lights and a carefully crafted light show designed to enthuse your guests and lure them on the dance floor.
  • Microphones & Professional MC Services- Providing MCs who utilize proper technique so all of your guests hear announcements and speeches distinctly and don’t miss a thing.
  • Personalized Planning Guide- Building an outline for musical cues, speaking roles, ambience, and mood in order to execute your vision flawlessly.

Other Available Services Include:

Ceremony Services • Fog Machine (Water-based) • Up Lighting • Sound Services for Live Bands,
Theatre Productions, & Conventions • Stage Lighting and Technician • MC/Event Hosting Services

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$150

What music genres do you specialize in?

Christian
Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40
South Asian

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of A Ran Music Service

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Tiffanyandkenny Sent on 05/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

DJs that honor diversity and give you a great time!!

A Ran Music Service was an absolute delight to work with and it’s so clear that the DJs at this company are deeply passionate about music! Initially, for our wedding, I wanted to cut costs by just having a spotify playlist running. However, after attending a few weddings with my now-husband , where the DJs were not always on their A-game, he insisted we absolutely had to hire a professional. Since we come from a Taiwanese background, I went on a deep-dive for DJs that could handle cultural music and making sure the dance floor was packed, when I stumbled upon A Ran. With a review below stating that they had honored another couple’s requests for Taiwanese and Korean music, I was sold.

Niki was so delightful to work with and so professional! Even when I was a little grumpy due to jetlag at one of our final meetings, she remained so kind, patient, and calm. She assured us that all we had to do on our big day was to just have fun, and they truly lived up to that! The sound systems were great the day of and the music was FANTASTIC! They went above and beyond in honoring our requests for Taiwanese music and did their due diligence to find the songs that I had sent to them, carefully comparing the Chinese characters in the song titles. As another example of them going above and beyond, my husband and I wanted to do a violin-piano duet and Niki graciously allowed us to borrow her personal keyboard for it, as the one we own is up in Canada. Finally, we were so worried that none of our friends and family would dance, but they again, lived up to their promise that the dance floor would be packed!! I saw my mom dancing, which I have NEVER seen before. Ran and Faylon were so lovely as well!

Hiring A Ran Music Service took such a huge mental load off of our minds and we are SO glad that we went with them instead of the spotify playlist! They excel at rolling with the punches and being flexible the day of, and the love that they have for their work permeates into the atmosphere of a wedding. I appreciated that they played the clean versions of songs, as we were worried that some songs may end up being too much or offending others, and they were so intentional in their song choices. We would highly recommend hiring A Ran Music Service for your wedding – you won’t regret the choice.
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Nadia Sent on 07/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Genuinely Rockin’

I have nothing but praise for the quality of the service and attention to detail that A Ran Music Service brought to our wedding. We didn’t make it easy on them, giving them a list of songs five pages long! (What can I say we love music..) They were awesome to work with, easy going, and cater to a wide variety of music tastes. There was not a moment where people weren’t smiling or singing along with every song transitioning smoothly to the next encouraging everyone to dance and have a great time. If you are searching for a DJ, I would whole heartedly recommend calling them. They are some of the best people ever!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 03/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Loved the service received!

A Ran Music service was raved about after the wedding was over! They kept everyone dancing and the vibe upbeat! They also created a CD at the end of night with our songs we chose throughout the night. I am so glad we chose them for our DJ!
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Daren Sent on 03/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
A Ran Music service is more than just a DJ service, they are what makes the event.
A Ran is awesome, Not just in their professional performance but in the highly personalized touches and care to detail that make your event into "The Event".
We recently contracted them for our wedding and were pretty nervous about our big day. Each of them were so helpful and accommodating from the beginning consultation thru the reception finale.
They do not take their jobs lightly and are always willing to jump in and help in any capacity to make certain everything is flawless. You cannot provide customer service of this caliber without truly loving what you do and caring about each individual client's needs.
Large event or small, do not make a mistake and book anyone else. A Ran Music will exceed all of your expectations.
Jeanne
Jeanne Sent on 01/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
From that moment that we met with them we new that they were the vendor we wanted for our wedding. Nikki was so helpful and went out of her way to make sure that they had the songs that we wanted for our ceremony and reception. Our friends and family are still talking about how unique and amazing our wedding was. From the music at the ceremony, our first dance to the last dance and everything in between it was perfect. Thank you so much for making our wedding day everything that we wanted! Travis and Jeanne Maahs
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Martie Sent on 12/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We had the crew at A Ran DJ our wedding this past July at Summit Manor Reception House in St. Paul. The DJ was actually one of the vendors we were most nervous about because, from what we could tell, they all seemed the same (and mediocre). When we received the recommendation to try A Ran, we met with them and were immediately impressed. Beyond just knowing their stuff, they seemed to have a passion for music, a love of their job, and seemed really keen on personalizing the experience. As a plus, they have a personal relationship with Summit Manor, so they knew the rather unique venue space very well. After the first meeting, we continued to be impressed with the company (especially Nikki who is the main contact). She is very responsive to emails, cares a lot about making the experience unique to you, is highly professional, and is generally just great to work with. Because the music was so important to us, we still were not 100% sure how it would go on the big day. Well, it couldn’t have gone better! A Ran did both the ceremony and reception seamlessly. On top of this, they were just really on-top of making sure everything went smoothly (at one point I saw one of them cleaning up spilled drinks on the dance floor). We were incredibly impressed at how well they were able to make our wedding music fun for both of us as well as our guests when our music tastes are so different from each other and most of the guests. We highly recommend A Ran!!
Here are some benefits of going with them:
Very professional, Eager to give assistance and recommendations ,Easy to work with, Unique company (They aren’t some large company that will give you some random DJ. They have been doing this a long time, and you can meet with them before your wedding.), Customized to you (You won’t have to hear the same songs that are at every wedding ever if you don’t want to.), 3 Djs (for the price of one) will work your event, Reasonably priced and affordable
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Sarah Sent on 06/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We hired A Ran Music for our wedding and they were fantastic! Niki was so easy to work with. We had a chance of rain so they were prepared to do music both inside and out! The whole family is VERY easygoing and ready to "go with the flow". I am very appreciative of everything they did! Thank you!
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Jodi Sent on 05/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We loved working with Niki and Ran! Very fun, professional, attentive, accommodating, and a real joy to work with!! Would highly recommend to anyone!
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Tabitha Sent on 04/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Incredibly attentive, respectful, and thoughtful. We hired a Ran Music Service for our reception at the Afton House Inn back in 2012. They catered to our music needs by offering a variety of music for the different generations and types of friends we had at our event. They were professional and surprisingly creative in making our night special. Everything went off without a hitch and everyone enjoyed the night. They even made my grandmother feel special when I requested they play a song her and I used to dance to together in the car. She was brought to tears and words couldn't describe how grateful I was. I would recommend them again and again! A+ vendor!
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Evie Sent on 04/29/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
The Ran Family is a beautiful family that excels in brightening the world with their positive attitudes, work ethic and their music. We were honored that they were our DJ's at our wedding and they certainly made it a really fun & entertaining reception with their music mix. I recommend them as DJ's and friends. :) Love you guys!! ♥
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