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LakeDJ provides a DJ, and Master of Ceremonies Service based in Lake Tahoe. We also use Lake Tahoe’s premier sound system, with Bose, Denon, Dell and Shure professional equipment.

Lake DJ offers “Emulator – The Future of DJing.” Emulator is the worlds first and only transparent, touch sensitive, DJ screen. It is a 42 inch, SEE THROUGH DJ screen, which controls the Volume, Play, Cue and many more DJ functions. There are less that 20 in the USA. Below is a link to the manufactures YouTube video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muW2MDMKHUc
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We ask our clients to provide both "Play" and "Don't Play" Lists, to insure your choice of music is played at your event. Over 3.5 million tracks are available and we carry over 25,000 titles to every event.


We also have an additional sound system for ceremony music and Minister's wireless microphone.
Please call for a free consultation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding DJ services?

$1,750

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,450

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?

$400

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting
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Catherine
Catherine K. Sent on 07/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lake DJ is excellent a great DJ /MC

Derek, Lake DJ was an awesome DJ and MC for my daughter's wedding. He didn't miss a beat with getting the right songs on at the right times, which made the atmosphere and setting so perfect for the ceremony and after that the many transitions during the evening. He communicated with me (as wedding planner) to keep the timeline on track throughout. We were so impressed with his gift for interacting with the crowd and individuals and many guests expressed their enjoyment of him. He was even able to arrange for our special song to be played through his system, which included a singer, guitar player performance. We highly recommend him for any event as DJ and MC.
Hilary
Hilary T. Sent on 01/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Lake DJ is the best!

We hired Derek and his team for our wedding and boy, did we get it right! From start to finish, Derek was clear, responsive, and such a delight. He spent more than an hour with us at our pre-wedding meeting about 5 months ahead of time, and worked with us over email on a couple requests (including a surprise for my husband that we successfully pulled off!) He was an excellent MC who kept the night fun and flowing, and he also kept the dance floor full, which was really important to us. The Photo Booth and book that we got to take home THAT NIGHT were the icing on the cake :)

The other thing I'll say about Derek is how prepared and flexible he is. We experienced some totally crazy weather on our wedding day (it snowed!) and we were changing plans a few hours beforehand. Derek was ready for indoor, outdoor, whatever we needed, and he had backups of all of our Ceremony songs in case our Acoustic Duo couldn't use their equipment. We were in such good hands with him and didn't have to worry about a thing!

We love Derek and the Lake DJ team, and recommend them hands down!
Stephnaie
Stephnaie Sent on 09/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

It was so much fun!

Lake DJ is great. Derek kept the flow of my wedding going and he communicated with us. He was quick with emails. He was able to keep all of my guests on the dance floor until the end. His wife did the photo booth which was also a big hit.
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Divided Line Photo Divided Line Photo Wedding Photographers

Whenever future brides contact me for photography for their wedding in Tahoe and I ask if they've booked a DJ yet... and then I refer them to Lake DJ. Derek Tarpey is the man and a joy to work with. He'll bring a great energy to your wedding and he takes the pressure off the coordinators too. Derek is a true pro and I consider myself lucky to work with him as much as I do :).

Blake's Floral Design, LLC Blake's Floral Design, LLC Wedding Florists

Derek and Vicky are always amazing and the event always rocks when they are on board. I have worked with these 2 for years and they never cease to amaze me with their enthusiasm for what they do! They are in high demand and book out early each season for weddings! I highly recommend them to my clients looking for a quality, dependable and experienced DJ & Entertainment Company.

Hall Creations Photography Hall Creations Photography Wedding Photographers

With having worked with Derek for many years now, we always look forward to working with him. He's very professional and on the ball! Derek always goes above and beyond to make sure that the bride and groom have the best event of their lives!

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