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With more than 29 years experience as a professional DJ/MC and over 3000 events in their repertoire, John and his team have earned a reputation throughout the Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota areas as the go-to guys for creating fun and unforgettable events. The team of DJ by CJ have an extensive musical background that give them the edge over other DJs. As a professional drummer, the owner John worked for years performing both on stage and in the recording studio. He has a comprehensive understanding of music, its effect on your guests and, more importantly, how it can make or break your event. The team of DJ by CJ can provide all clients an event to remember from a complete state of the art sound systems, 55" and 6' x 8' video screen, Gobo Monogram, Intelligent lighting, cold sparks and all your wireless uplighting needs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
Disco Ball
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Projector
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$350

What music genres do you specialize in?

Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of DJ by CJ

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Reviewers rave that the DJ and team are professional, organized, responsive, and made planning stress-free. They read the room perfectly, kept the dance floor packed with seamless ceremony-to-reception transitions and tailored music (including bilingual/Hispanic sets), often serving as MC and coordinator. Adaptable, personable, and detail-oriented, they’re highly recommended.

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Reviewers rave that the DJ and team are professional, organized, responsive, and made planning stress-free. They read the room perfectly, kept the dance floor packed with seamless ceremony-to-reception transitions and tailored music (including bilingual/Hispanic sets), often serving as MC and coordinator. Adaptable, personable, and detail-oriented, they’re highly recommended.

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Ava Sent on 05/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Ava and Sam

We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ for our wedding! From the very beginning, they were professional, organized, and easy to work with. They kept the entire evening running smoothly and created an amazing atmosphere that had our guests on the dance floor all night long.

The music selection was perfect, they read the crowd so well, and they made every special moment feel unforgettable. We received so many compliments from our family and friends about how much fun they had. Thank you for making our day so special!
Anna
Anna Sent on 05/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

BEST Wedding Ever thanks to DJBYCJ

I cannot say enough great things about John from DJByCJ and his assistant Josh. They truly took our wedding from an 8 to a 100 and kept the dance floor packed all night long. Our wedding was on May 16, and one of the biggest compliments we’ve heard from guests since then is how incredible John and his team were. They even had people dancing during dinner!

From start to finish, they were professional, fun, and genuinely invested in making the night unforgettable. John guided us through timeline recommendations and helped create a flow that made the entire evening feel seamless. We truly feel like they helped give us the best night of our lives. Couldn’t recommend them more!
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Nick Sent on 05/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

John is the best!

We had the absolute BEST experience with DJByCJ, and we cannot say enough great things about John! He DJ’d our wedding in March and everything was truly perfect from start to finish.

From the planning process to the big day, John was professional, organized, and incredibly easy to work with. He took the time to understand exactly what we wanted, helped guide us through the timeline, and made the whole process feel stress-free.

On the wedding day, the music and flow were flawless. The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception transitions were seamless, and the dance floor was packed all night long. John read the room perfectly and kept the energy up without ever being over the top. So many of our guests told us how great the music was and how much fun they had.

If you’re looking for a wedding DJ who is reliable, talented, and genuinely cares about making your day special, we HIGHLY recommend DJByCJ. Thank you for helping make our wedding unforgettable!
Caylee
Caylee Sent on 02/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 would recommend again and again!

I absolutely LOVED working with this company! My initial consultation phone call with the owner was so thorough and professional! I had a whole list of questions I planned to ask, but he was so on top of everything he answered them all before I even had to ask!

Day of we had DJ James and DJ Josh running the show. They absolutely killed it with every song! They were interactive with the crowd, timing the music perfectly!! They also did a flawless job with my song choices. Every song was correctly played and timed as discussed with DJ James prior to the day.

10/10 amazing! Everything was perfect and professional!
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Emily Sent on 02/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Would recommend 1000 times again

We truly cannot say enough amazing things about our DJ, John. From the very beginning of the planning process all the way through our wedding day, he was absolutely wonderful to work with. He made everything feel easy, stress-free, and genuinely fun. He was incredibly attentive, responsive, and kind, always taking the time to understand our vision and preferences and making us feel completely supported.
On our wedding day, he went above and beyond in every way. The music was perfect, the energy was spot-on, and everything flowed seamlessly. He read the room effortlessly and kept the celebration going all night long. We felt so taken care of, and it truly made a huge difference in how special and smooth our day was.
If you’re looking for a DJ who is professional, talented, and genuinely cares about you and your experience, look no further. We are beyond grateful for everything John and Josh (his assistant) did to make our wedding unforgettable. Highly, highly recommend!
Also want to add, John’s wife Charise, was our wedding coordinator the day of and the two of them were a power team! They were amazing!!
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Tim Sent on 12/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Review of DJ Wade

We cannot recommend Wade highly enough! After our original DJ fell through at the last minute, Wade stepped in on short notice and completely blew us away. Even though he wasn't initially familiar with the music for our Hispanic wedding, he took on the challenge with enthusiasm and delivered a playlist that kept everyone on the floor.

Wade went far beyond just playing music; he essentially became our MC and event coordinator for the night. He was incredibly proactive—interacting with our guests, helping pass out champagne for the toast, and keeping the energy high while MC’ing the speeches and the entire reception. We are so grateful we ended up with Wade for our big day. If you want a DJ who is professional, adaptable, and truly cares about your event, Wade is your guy!
Autumn
Autumn Sent on 12/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Dj team

From the very beginning, our DJ made us feel like more than just another wedding—he made us feel like family. The energy, professionalism, and genuine care he brought to our day meant everything to us. He kept the night flowing perfectly, read the room flawlessly, and made sure every moment felt special. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the music and atmosphere were. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ to celebrate one of the biggest days of our lives.
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 12/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A must hire!

John, the owner of DJ by CJ was more than just a DJ for us. He was our wedding guru!! He has so much experience in the wedding industry, that he was able to really help us make the best decisions for our day and knew how to perfectly time everything for our reception. We couldn't believe the level of professionalism and the quality of services we were receiving for such a reasonable price. Not only did John and his team provide the music but also lights, a video screen, cold sparks, and audio service for the ceremony.
Guests were coming up to us all night commenting on how DJ by CJ was the best wedding DJ they've ever experienced. I don't think the dance floor was ever empty. If you have the opportunity to hire DJ by CJ, DO IT!!!
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Kelsey Sent on 11/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding DJ

DJ by CJ was absolutely amazing and helpful at our wedding! I highly recommend!
Drew
Drew Sent on 10/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

DJ by CJ is Elite!

My wife Audrey and me had the absolute best time at our wedding all thanks to John!! He’s always time conscientious and helped us keep the night running smoothly. He played all of the music that we enjoyed and had our guests dancing the night away. The man knows how to throw a party! He even surprised me with a couple songs by my band and had us singin along and throwin down 🤘🏼 Side-note here. John is my uncle and one heckuva good dude. It was so special to not just have him as a guest but to have him as our DJ & emcee at our wedding. I can promise you that if you book him for your event, he’ll treat you like family too. He is the best in biz, no contest! Much love to John and DJ by CJ!!! 🫶🏻🔥
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Sinai Mutlimedia Sinai Mutlimedia Wedding Videographers

Dj by CJ Are always super professional and always make the wedding such an incredible and fun time! Great guys, great company.

Stamas Events Stamas Events Wedding Planners

DJ by CJ was awesome to work with! They were kind, flexible with changes, and easy to communicate with. They are more than happy to work with and accommodate any other vendors (bands/singers) that the couple wanted. They have an assistant with them at all times to help coordinate entrances. Everything runs smoothly and the music always gets guests up on their feet dancing! My bride's have nothing but great things to say!

Harpist Kristen Elizabeth Harpist Kristen Elizabeth Wedding Musicians

John's expertise and professionalism will help you make your special day even more memorable!!! He's amazing!

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