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DJ Etch-A-Sketch is a wedding DJ and MC based out of Los Angeles, California. With two turntables and a microphone, DJ Etch-A-Sketch is equipped to handle weddings and events of any size. He will rap and engage with your guests to make the experience interactive, he’ll get the crowd pumped up, get your guests on the dancefloor, and make sure all they’re all having fun.

Services Offered

DJ Etch-A-Sketch will get your dance floor jumping playing everything from 1940s swing to '90s old-school hip-hop, electronic dance music, and today's pop hits. His services are available at a reasonable hourly rate and all quotes include equipment, setup and breakdown, travel, preparation, and meetings beforehand. DJ Etch-A-Sketch offers a one-event-per-day policy, a do-not-play list, and liability insurance.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$100

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of DJ Etch-A-Sketch Jake Arky

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Jason Sent on 04/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

An Amazing Accent To A Great Wedding

Jake was an awesome addition to our wedding, keeping everything moving through the ceremony and right into the reception! He knew when to turn it up and when to tone it down, allowing for awesome conversation while everyone was mingling and eating before getting folks moving for several solid hours to close off the night!

He was able to seamlessly work in 80s and 90s pop music, swing and waltz, and 50s ballads in a way that felt effortlessly natural. Everyone who wanted to dance was happily on the floor and the guests that didn't want to dance didn't feel in any way pressured to participate or that they had to shout over the music to be heard.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 03/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect playlist!

I first looked into hiring Jake because his DJ name - DJ Etch-A-Sketch just called out to me. Little did I know he'd be the perfect addition to our special day! From our first meeting he was responsive, fun, and really listened to what my husband and I wanted. I am SUPER picky about music and had a vision for how I wanted the musical vibe of our wedding to be and Jake absolutely NAILED IT. All of my guests loved the playlist and it led to some great memories like screaming Fall Out Boy at the top my lungs with my friends! He also hit all of the music cues for our ceremony spot on. And on top of all of that he is super affordable! We truly could not be happier with our decision to hire Jake.
Madison
Madison Sent on 07/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Hire DJ etch a sketch!

Jake killed it! We had a kinda neurotic description of the “vibe” of our wedding and he matched the musical energy perfectly ! Also on the day, there were weird logistical and AV issues and Jake handled it all with no problems. During the dance party he did a great job feeling the vibe of the crowd and adjusting music accordingly. So great all around
Jillian
Jillian Sent on 06/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

We love DJ Etch-A-Sketch!

We had to postpone our wedding a year due to the pandemic and Jake was more than accommodating. It was so easy to work with him, and in addition to his excellent MC skills, all the music he played was perfect. Jake made sure to include every song we asked for and our guests had an amazing time singing along. We even had a last-minute change that he took care of flawlessly! We would highly recommend Jake for any event, especially weddings. If you’re looking for someone who is kind, professional, responsive, and experienced, DJ Etch-A-Sketch is the best!
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 05/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Kept the dance floor PACKED!!

hired Jake to DJ my wedding, and I'm so happy we did! He was great to work with, very professional, and was willing to work with me time and time again when I had to keep rescheduling due to COVID. The dancing was one of the best parts of our wedding & the dance floor was packed the whole night! The music & dancing was one of my highest priorities for wedding planning, and totally delivered, and for a great price too. He did an awesome job & I'd definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ.
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Melissa Sent on 07/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further!

Jake not only did an amazing job DJing our wedding, but he was so easy to work with. He was very responsive and professional from day one. I really trusted him, actually relieving me of some planning stress. (This is hard to find, especially when planning a COVID wedding!!)
We were told by our venue the night before the wedding nobody was allowed to dance after telling us up until that point that we could. This worried me as we hired Jake to DJ for 5 hours. Kinda awkward if nobody can dance!
The day of, another vendor screwed up earlier in the day, pushing the wedding festivities back a bit. By the time we got to the reception our timeline was all over the place. I've learned to go with the flow planning a wedding this year and luckily Jake once again relieved me of potential stress by handling the wonky timeline with grace. He worked with us on the fly and made sure all the important things got done.
By the end of the night, with the help of Jake's awesome taste in music and DJ skills, quite a few people were having such a great time that they even snuck onto the dance floor! People kept telling us how much fun they were having and most importantly, my husband and I had the time of our lives. Jake had a major role in making our day feel smooth because he rolled with the punches with us!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
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Lauren Sent on 12/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So much fun!

He is such a fun DJ! Music is definitely key to an event and boy does Jake bring it!! I attended a friends wedding that Jake was Djing and we were up dancing all nice! Thank you so much!
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Michael Sent on 07/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great DJ for our wedding

Jake is awsome! He is comprehensive throughout the process and easy to work with. Great personality, charismatic and talented! His equipment are great and he made our wedding entertaining and memorable. Thank you!
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Cindy Sent on 07/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have asked for a better DJ

Jake was perfect. He accommodated everyone’s playlist, even a four year old. He was available before the wedding for all arrangements, arrived early and took care of everything we asked of him. He even dressed in the Bollywood attire of the wedding. He couldn’t have done anymore or any better. We will definitely use him again.
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Ryan Sent on 06/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

[fire emoji]

We had Etch-A-Sketch for a bachelor party and he killed it. My friends have a wide variety of music tastes (read: they’re annoying music snobs), but Etch was able to find a sweet spot that everyone loved. I felt that he had an uncanny ability to read the room, plus an insanely diverse collection of music. Classics mixed with current. We’re still talking about that night!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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