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San Diego based wedding DJ, Justin Kanoya, has been hosting wedding events in Southern California for more than a decade. He is a full time DJ and in addition to working weddings, DJ's events around the country for major consumer brands.

From beginning to end, he ensures every event he performs at flows smoothly and guests have an outstanding time.

His resume includes:

- 14 years DJing weddings in San Diego

- Board member of the local chapter of the American DJ Association

- Preferred DJ at Hotel Del Coronado, Lodge at Torrey Pines, Pearl Chinese Cuisine

- Contributor to DJ industry blogs and publications (Mobile Beat Magazine, Digital DJ Tips)

- Official DJ for Fitbit (travel across the U.S. to DJ and MC large fitness events)

- DJ for Lululemon Athletica both in store and for their international managers conference in Vancouver

Contact him to inquire about creating a most memorable wedding reception.


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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?

$175

What music genres do you specialize in?

Electronic
Hip Hop
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Liability Insurance
MC

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Microphones
Photobooth
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of DJ Kanoya Productions

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Reviewers praised the DJ as professional, organized, and highly communicative, helping coordinate timelines and audio. He used an app for song selection, honored requests, and blended multicultural music seamlessly. Guests loved the sound quality, smooth transitions, and a packed dance floor all night. Highly recommended for weddings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers praised the DJ as professional, organized, and highly communicative, helping coordinate timelines and audio. He used an app for song selection, honored requests, and blended multicultural music seamlessly. Guests loved the sound quality, smooth transitions, and a packed dance floor all night. Highly recommended for weddings.

Kim
Kim Sent on 05/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The easiest decision!

Justin made our day magical and stress-free! Amazing vibes and production from one day. Thank you for everything!
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Rebecca Sent on 05/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!!

Justin was the perfect DJ for our special day! He took so much time before the wedding to understand what vibe we wanted at every stage, songs we definitely did or did not want played, and how the evening should flow. He was super helpful in giving us recommendations as well. Everything went so smoothly and the music set the perfect tone throughout the night. We received multiple comments from guests about how great the music was. I would highly recommend Justin for any wedding or event!!! Thanks so much again!
Ericka
Ericka Sent on 05/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Would happily recommend Justin!

We had a smaller wedding at Humphrey’s by the Bay with only 35 guests and at first we didn’t plan to hire a DJ. We are so glad that we changed our mind and hired Justin! Even with a smaller group there were so many logistics he handled that we hadn’t even thought about, and it made the day run so smoothly. We loved getting to choose favorite songs for him to play at key moments through the ceremony and reception, and he did a great job of mixing in a little of everything to get our guests dancing. It’s been about 6 weeks and one of our favorite things has been hearing songs that bring us right back to memories of that night. We interviewed a few DJs, and after meeting Justin it was an easy decision. It was very clear he would be the most organized and professional. Hiring a DJ ended up being completely worth it, and we’d definitely recommend him to others!
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Emily Sent on 04/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Kanoya is the best!

Justin was absolutely amazing! I cannot recommend him enough. I was the first of my close friends and family to get married- I knew how I wanted the wedding to feel, but had no idea how to execute it. From the moment I met with Justin he was organized and detail oriented. He did way more than “just” DJ the wedding. He met with us at our venue prior to the wedding to coordinate the timeline and set up for the day of. For this reason, the flow from prior to the ceremony all the way through to the end of the night was perfect.

Our wedding was an absolute party and everyone had so much fun. Justin knew exactly how to keep everyone excited and the dance floor going. DJ Kanoya genuinely cares about the couples he works with and is amazing at what he does. I will forever recommend him to anyone and everyone!
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Natalie Sent on 03/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book DJ kanoya for your wedding!!



DJ kanoya went above and beyond for our wedding. He was incredibly professional from the start, gave us an app that we could add in music for every part of our wedding day. Apart from the dancefloor, which was awesome and a great mix of old and new music for all ages of guests, he also killed it with our dinner playlist and cocktail hour. We had multiple guests come up to us afterwards and in the moment telling us how great our DJ was. He also helped to coordinate the ceremony, which was above and beyond because we had a live musician for that. Book him for your wedding!
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Janelle Sent on 02/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Epic party!!!

I had to put a lot of faith in our venders as we were planning this wedding from across the country! All we had were reviews website and the wonderful customer service he provided! The wedding was amazing! The music was epic and I could not have asked for anything more. I am so grateful! A huge thank you. And to those wondering if you have the right DJ…rest assured you do!!!
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Megan Sent on 11/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Considerate, professional, great vibes

DJ Kanoya always puts a smile on my face with his mixes and gets a crowd moving with his ability to read the room & vibes for any event. Our wedding would not have been complete without his professional services as emcee and DJ at our banquet. He was able to guide us the months leading up to the event and listened to what we hoped to achieve in our wedding banquet in LA. We had a Ghibli themed wedding so we provided the grand entrance music + first dance song, then let him know we wanted to end the night with everyone up on the dance floor. He's based in SD but can also travel to other areas of So Cal! Highly recommend 🎶
Siobhan
Siobhan Sent on 11/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Justin was an amazing DJ!

From start to finish Justin was communicative, responsive to emails, and hopped on several calls with us to walk us through the process of what the wedding day would look like. He assisted our live musician with hookups, he worked with our day-of coordinator to ensure a smooth process, and made us feel at ease. He uses an app called Vibo to make the process easy - you can select the music you want for your first dances, dinner music, open dancing, and even “do not plays,” to make sure he knows your style. Plus, he kept the dance floor packed, which is what we wanted! We would certainly recommend Justin to others!
Mia
Mia Sent on 07/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Justin was the best!!

Justin truly was the best DJ we could ask for. My husband and I live out of state so we started the planning process pretty early, and Justin was there every step of the way. He reached out to us and coordinated effortlessly with our wedding planner as well. Was super patient with us when we weren’t exactly sure what we wanted. He also got everyone on the dance floor by the end of the night! Made sure everything went smoothly from start to finish, and we are eternally grateful for what he did!
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Rr T Sent on 05/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you justin :)

Justin was an unforgettable part of our wedding. From start to finish, working with him was seamless and genuinely enjoyable. Even before we officially booked, he came prepared to our consultation with a professional, beautifully crafted presentation—clear evidence of how much he values his clients and their experience.

My wife and I have hectic schedules, but he was always flexible and willing to meet with us late in the day to make sure everything was just right. His use of the Vibo app—which allowed us to collaborate our timeline and music selections—was very simple and helped streamline the entire process. This all eventually led to an amazing reception that my wife and I will never forget. Our guests kept talking about how incredible the music selection was, so thank you Justin for setting the tone for an unforgettable celebration.

We couldn’t be more grateful to Justin for helping bring our vision to life. If you’re looking for a DJ who is organized, thoughtful, and truly exceptional at what he does, look no further.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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