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    Ross Delivers Excellence and Fun!

    We couldn't have been happier to have Ross as our DJ and lighting/AV support and would recommend him to any couple. He was professional and understood our vibe immediately. He lit our space beautifully, accentuating the venue and capturing the atmosphere we wanted without us needing to spend a ton of time getting into the weeds of the details. He found ways to work in songs that we wanted while being very honest about his process and what would work best to keep the crowd going all night, and you can absolutely trust his instincts and experience. We had so many compliments from our guests about the music, and a special shoutout to him for respecting our "no" songs enough to literally turn down a real-money bribe from a guest - you can tell his character and professionalism from that alone!
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    A DJ Who Truly Gets It

    We could not have asked for a better DJ for our wedding! From the ceremony to the last dance, everything was perfectly timed, energetic, and exactly the vibe we wanted. Ross read the crowd so well and kept the dance floor vibing all night—we had guests telling us it was the most fun they’ve had at a wedding in years!

    Not only was he incredibly easy to work with (responsive, flexible, and totally in tune with our music preferences) but he also surprised us throughout the evening with little “Easter egg” songs we had only casually mentioned before. It was such a thoughtful touch and kept us grinning all night.

    Ross really nailed a few special requests that meant a lot to us. Squeezing in multiple songs from BoomBox during our dinner? Heck yea, my guy!! Sweet Caroline for my grandmother named Caroline?? Bless. Seriously, if you're looking for a DJ who will elevate your wedding to the next level, this is your person. We can’t thank him enough!
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    Fantastic DJ!!!

    Ross was the DJ during our reception and did a great job! We met with him before and he asked questions to get the vibe of what we were looking for. We trusted him to curate a playlist and play music that would get the crowd dancing. Ross did a wonderful job!!!
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    Rachel Sent on 05/18/2025
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    Read the room perfectly

    Ross was such an incredible resource on our wedding day. He ran sound and lighting for our ceremony and cocktail hour, as well as music, sound, and lighting for our reception. Ross read the room so perfectly and kept guests on the dance floor all night. He worked closely with us to understand our musical vision and really understood how we wanted our day to sound.
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    Exactly what we were looking for

    Hiring Ross was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He kept our guests on the dance floor all night and knew exactly what music to play at any given moment to keep the energy high. He was so easy to work with and really listened to all of our preferences with music. Our guests were coming up to us all night to comment on how great the music was and how impressed they were by our DJ. He did an expert job at running mics and music for our ceremony and officiants, and even cut specific songs for certain dances at our reception. Ross also provided uplighting and cold spark machines, which both added so much to our night. He went out of his way to make us, our vendors, and our loved ones who were giving toasts feel comfortable with how things were going to run and when things were going to happen, and he was always willing to do whatever he needed to to make sure we had the night we wanted.
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    Awesome DJ!!

    Ross made our wedding reception absolutely fantastic! He kept the dance floor packed with his amazing music selection and smooth transitions. He took the time to understand our preferences and created a playlist that had everyone dancing all night long. Ross was not only a great DJ but also a friendly and approachable MC, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and everyone had a fantastic time. If you're looking for a DJ who will make your wedding unforgettable without any stress, Ross is your guy!
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    Great DJ and extremely professional MC

    Ross did a great job working with us to understand our preference of music and not playing a canned playlist, rather helping take our preferences into account while actively DJ in the moment. In addition to DJ'ing, he was professional and composed as an MC helping direct attention when needed and being very considerate of all aspects from ceremony, reception, introductions, and guest interactions. We found Ross from attending another wedding, one of twelve we went to that year, and he was by far the best. We were very thankful he was available for our wedding date since we were familiar with his style and couldn't have been happier we crossed his path. If you are lucky enough to work with Ross you will be more than pleased you chose him as your DJ/MC.
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    Ross is awesome

    Ross and Bela Sono Music was such a good choice. We got all of our music choices and timing squared away super easy and he played bangers all night long on the dance floor, it was hard to leave! Highly recommend, hes down to earth and easy to work with too. Very nice after stressful wedding planning.
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    No-brainer Choice for Full Service Wedding DJ, Sound and Lighting

    If there was a 6 start option, I would select it!

    From the first planning interaction to the final send off, we were absolutely thrilled with Bela Sono.

    Sound, lighting, mics and overall system was great.
    Ross's has an amazing talent for reading a room and played beats that varied throughout the night to meet all guest types. - He even played songs that were mentioned in the speeches as little Easter eggs!

    Highest level of professionalism and we got high praise from our guests.

    Could not recommend more!
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    Knocked it out of the park!

    We can't thank Ross enough for the job he did on our wedding night. it was seriously above and beyond awesome. the music was perfect. the dance floor never emptied out. Family and friends are still talking about how fun the dance floor was. We were told by guests that that was the wedding of the century. I cannot begin to tell you how many compliments we had about the music selection. We could not of asked for a better dj. Our Vows, speeches, and dances went off without a hitch. Ross will set the perfect mood for your wedding. We cannot thank him enough.
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    The life of the party

    DJ Ryan was absolutely phenomenal and provided the afrobeats-heavy soundtrack of our dream wedding -- everybody danced all night long!

    We are eternally grateful for the professionalism and flexibility at Bela Sono as well. After we accidentally gave the wrong date for the original contract (!!!), Bela Sono quickly pivoted and made sure we had a DJ for our wedding on the correct date. Overall, we were grateful for such a thoughtful and experienced team providing a great wedding experience. Would definitely recommend!

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    Highly Recommend

    Ross was the perfect DJ and had the dance floor moving until the end of the night. He was very responsive and professional through the entire process and was able to adapt to anything asked. We were specifically pleased he took the time to get to know us and made a set list we loved with little to know guidance. People from the wedding still talk about how good he was to this day.
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    Rachel Sent on 11/04/2022
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    Ross is the best - hire him!

    Ross exceeded every expectation and we are so thankful for his hard work, attention to detail, responsiveness, and energy! He stepped in to work our wedding when our original DJ had a health issue, and Ross didn't skip a beat. We have already recommended him to friends looking for an excellent DJ.
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    Best dj ever!

    My husband and I initially wanted to hire a band for our wedding but decided to go with a DJ for better range of music. We are SO glad we did. Ross came HIGHLY recommended by our wedding planners and did not disappoint – since the beginning, he was professional, responsive, accommodating, and just totally understood our wants for the night. When I tell you the dance floor opened and never slowed down... we were sore for DAYS because of how hard we danced! So many guests said it was the best wedding they'd been to because of the dancing. Ross was one of the best part of our days and I wish we could do it all over again for the dancing. 10/10 recommend to others!!!!!!
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    We were on the dance floor all night long!

    We wanted a party and that's exactly what DJ Ryan Brooks brought! Bela Sono was such a pleasure to work with - Ryan & Ross were quick with communication, extremely organized, and super professional. We didn't give Ryan many song requests to work off of, and had a pretty split demographic but he kept ALL guests on the dance floor the entire night. Our wedding day was so seamless, largely thanks to Ryan. I cannot recommend Bela Sono & Ryan enough - book them ASAP!!!
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    Flexible, professional, and responsive

    Ross at Bela Sono was a great DJ. From the beginning, he was super responsive, incredibly professional, and inspired total confidence from my fiancé and myself. He is open to all suggestions but also has great set-lists/ideas to share based on his experience. Ross was also able to quickly and easily roll with last minute change-ups, like when we decided one week away from our wedding that we wanted to add cocktail hour music. Everything about the evening was smooth. Thanks, Ross!
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    We wanted a party on the dance floor, and Ross delivered!

    Ross was a fantastic vendor! Our most important want for our wedding was for it to be a big party on the dance floor, and Ross made sure that wish came true. He did all of the heavy lifting for us and ensured guests loved the music without us having to provide detailed instructions or playlists, which is exactly what we were hoping for. And he really helped us at the rehearsal dinner by providing a microphone setup when our restaurant didn't have what we needed. Highly recommend!
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    Amazing!

    We had so much fun with Ryan!!! Was truly the best experience we could've had with a DJ. Walked through everything before hand and even did a mash-up for my father daughter dance. We had so much fun. Bela Sono is hands down the BEST!!!
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    Fantastic DJ!

    Ross at Bela Sono Music was an absolutely fantastic DJ that we cannot recommend enough for others. He discussed early with us our vision of the wedding and our music taste - and he met all of our expectations. He worked seamlessly with our planner and photographers. He was professional and was the perfect MC and host for the evening. His uplighting transformed our ballroom into a magical and intimate space. Cannot recommend enough.
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    Excellent DJ Services

    Ross helped us with our recent wedding, and was nothing short of amazing. His experience came in clutch many times, as we were throwing the wedding at a private venue, and had to plan every last little detail ourselves - he helped us consider and plan for many things we hadn't even considered. His full suite of equipment helped pull off the perfect pop-up wedding reception, alleviating any stress for us! The sound and lighting were ideal for our field party wedding reception. In addition, his attentiveness to the party-goers vibe was unmatched as the setlist ebbed and flowed perfectly with the mood of the crowd throughout the evening. The party peaked with a lot of dancing and fun - we would definitely recommend him for anyone looking for the best of the best!
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    Ross Anderson - Bela Sono Review (Must Hire!)

    I had the pleasure of working with Ross for my Sept. 2021 wedding. My husband and I really cared about the music at our wedding, and it was important to us that the wedding be inclusive of all generations, interests, and cultures as I'm Mexican. Music is the best way to incorporate everyone if it's done right. Ross nailed the assignment - he had both sides of our families dancing all night long as well as our friends. Again, not an easy task as our friends like an eclectic mix of music from EDM, hip-hop, and pop hits. We also upgraded to his lights feature and it was such a fun way to keep the dance floor busy.

    He also worked with us and other vendors seamlessly. Highly professional and personable. Hire Ross and Bela Sono!
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    This is your DJ!

    Words can’t explain how awesome Ross is! One of our goals at our wedding was to ensure we had a great DJ. We first met Ross at a friends wedding. We knew that day we wanted Ross to DJ our wedding (even though we weren’t engaged yet). Ross did an amazing job of reading the room and had our guests on the dance floor the entire night. He managed to incorporate music for all ages. He was professional and easy to work with. You’d be silly it to book Bela Sono Music!
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    The Wedding DJ You Need

    Hands down the best DJ you could ask for! From our first meeting, Ross was extremely helpful in breaking down all of the different nuances that happen during a wedding. He gave excellent recommendations for length of dances and even was able to edit our songs to get them the right length and combine songs for one of our dances! He then had us create lists of songs that were must haves and no-gos for us. He worked flawlessly with our wedding planner, creating an order of events for the wedding that was so smooth and enjoyable.
    On our wedding day, he had the dance floor going non-stop! As we were saying bye to our guests they kept saying how great our DJ was. He had the perfect combination of songs that kept everyone going strong! We are so lucky to have worked with Ross and his team at Bela Sono. If you have a chance to work with him for your wedding or event you should book him ASAP!
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    Wedding Music

    Ross was absolutely amazing! Having a wedding during a pandemic is no easy task and we were worried about the flow of the reception and how things would go. We had no need to worry as Ross entertained perfectly! He played exactly the type of music we discussed and he adjusted for the crowd. Music for each aspect of our wedding, from the ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception, was spot on and fit exactly what that moment needed. Ross also helped us layout the timing of everything at the reception. He knows exactly what to do and can guide you through each part of the day. We couldn't have asked for anyone better!
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    Music for our Wedding!

    We decided to book Ross and his team to handle our music for our wedding and we are so happy with our decision! Aaron was so easy to work with and had done exactly what we had requested of him. Having a wedding during a pandemic is tough as is and having someone like Aaron make it feel less stressful which helped us so much. We would definitely recommend Bela Sono for your entertainment needs.
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    Every guest RAVED about our DJ!

    Ross is an incredible DJ and emcee! Guests came up to me all night long telling me how much they loved the music and how the DJ was "killing it!!" and I couldn't agree more! Sometimes DJ's can go a little overboard with the mixing and jumping of songs, but that was definitely not the case with Ross! Everything flowed so seamlessly. He made the perfect song choices and no one could resist getting up to dance and sing the night away. Ross is also very kind and easy to communicate with. We only needed one phone call before the wedding to go over the timeline and what type of music we liked and he took it from there! He knows his stuff and we trusted him. Ross was very flexible with our timeline, the sound quality was great, the wireless mics for the speeches worked great, his space was clean and sleek...everything was so high-quality! I highly recommend Bela Sono Music!! Thank you Ross!!
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    Fantastic!

    We worked with Ross to DJ our wedding and he was fantastic! We asked for a strange list of nerdy songs and he seamlessly interwove them to make a great night. Also, we had some interesting DJ challenges because of the architecture of our venue and Ross worked with us to make things work. It was a great experience to work with him and I highly recommend booking him for your event!
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    Great music great personality.

    We had the chance to work with Ryan. He was very professional and fun! He kept a huge crowd on the dance floor all night!
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    A Powerful Soundscape of Art

    I am a music junkie, proudly proclaimed, and that meant any event of mine was going to be scrutinized intensely when it came to music. Ross took my visions and created a powerful soundscape of art. I cannot even begin to craft the right words to express the joy that he and the team at Bela Sono brought me, and everyone else that attended my wedding. They had people singing in their seats all through dinner and then the dance floor was never not packed with people grinning ear to ear and dancing the night away. Thank you so much for bringing your talents to our wedding and helping us create something truly magical.
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    Everything was PERFECT

    I'm so glad I found Bela Sono. They came recommended from my friend and I'm so glad I booked them. From the first conversation with Ross, I knew I was working with a professional, high-end, reputable business. I felt at ease. Once I connected with my day-of DJ, Ryan Brooks, I was even happier. Ryan gave me comfort, made me laugh, and assured me he knew what we wanted for our day. We didn't want some cheesy DJ cracking jokes and trying to "steal the show". Ryan made sure he enhanced the night with great music, tailored commentary, and great timing--nothing felt forced or overly choreographed. I had a ton of "surprise" elements in my reception and Ryan spoke with me at length to make sure he knew what we were looking for. We could not have pulled off the night without them. Thank you!
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    Magical Wedding at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.

    Ross made our perfectly magical day seamless. Our guests loved the music and many made it a point to tell me so. Thank you, Ross!
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    I wholeheartedly recommend Bela Sono!

    from mother of bride - Our family is very happy we had Ross Anderson of Bela Sono Music at our cocktail hour and reception. In the planning stages, he responded quickly to emails. We discussed general music preferences and specific song requests with him, and he used that information to create a great mix of music. It was energizing and got our guests on the dance floor, but the volume did not overwhelm conversation. Ross made announcements as needed but did not otherwise make himself prominent. He has a calming manner and he dressed and behaved in a way that helped him blend well with our guests; he was not goofy or showy, but he created a fun atmosphere. Our guests had a great time. I wholeheartedly recommend him.
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    best party ever

    Aaron Platt was our DJ, and let me tell you, he was amazing. We had a wedding planner, so our main interaction with Aaron was to discuss the music and the schedule once or twice before the wedding. We're both busy physicians and gave Aaron relatively little to work with - a must play list, a couple of other songs we listen to regularly, we told him no country music, that was about it.

    Aaron put on the best party of all time. I honestly don't remember his presence that much - he was not intrusive, mostly really in the background, running the party with the music behind the scenes. But everyone said it was the best party and most fun wedding they had ever been to - song after song was perfect for the mood, and everyone danced all night. Aaron is the best!
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    EVERYONE was dancing!

    DJ Ross is amazing! I've never been to a wedding with that many people of all ages tearing up the dance floor! We met ahead of time to talk about what sort of music we liked, the schedule/order for the wedding night, etc. He had great ideas on how to get people dancing and I was astonished at how much fun everyone had! We shut our venue down, dancing and laughing, and it is all thanks to Bela Sono! Highly recommend!
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    Crushed the Dance Floor

    Ross is my hero. Pretty much from the moment we got engaged - my (now) husband and I knew we wanted a reception that was first and foremost - a party. We wanted it to be a dance floor where once the dancing started - it didn't stop. Ross did such a wonderful job of gaining an understanding of our music likes/dislikes and ensuring that our favorites were played, while also mixing in some great crowd-pleasers. From the 1st song that was played - Ross crushed it and the dance floor was packed throughout the night. We also utilized his uplighting services during our cocktail hour which was a lovely touch for the space. He was a complete professional throughout the process.
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    Fantastic music that made the party

    Aaron and Bela Sono Music’s effort DJ’ing our wedding was a major factor making the reception a resounding success. His flexibility, understanding of our interests and ability to respond to the crowd kept the energy on the dance floor high for well over two hours. Several guests remarked how great the music was and we credit Aaron for those compliments. We’d recommend him highly for any event where great dance music is a priority.
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    Awesome DJ

    Ross was awesome, despite some technical difficulties on the venue's side. Ross played great music, right from our playlist, and while he did a great job directing our reception, he didn't make himself the focal point or center of attention, which is exactly what we wanted! He was easy to work with and gave us good advice from start to finish.
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    You can't go wrong with Bela Sono!

    Ross did an AMAZING job at our wedding. Definitely one of the best decisions we made!! So many of our guests commented on how awesome he was as well. I only wish we could've partied longer!!
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    Simply the best!

    Ross is wonderful! He listened to our music requests and had everyone on the dance floor all night! We had a decent amount of specific music requests and he was attentive to them all. A DJ can make or break a reception so we were selective in choosing our DJ and are so happy that we chose Ross! If you want a great reception with great music, look no further than Bela Sono Music!
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    Ross is an absolutely fabulous DJ! He played music for everyone to enjoy, and happily worked with my bridesmaids to plan a surprise choreographed routine during the reception. We did not want the party to end! Thank you for everything, Ross!
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    I can't say enough good things about Ross- he is truly the best of the best! Not only is he responsive, easy to work with, so kind, and organized, but his DJ skills exceeded our expectations. Having good music and a full dance floor at our wedding was a priority and he had everyone dancing literally the entire night. We had so many guests comment that he is one of the best wedding DJ's they've ever heard and I couldn't agree more. He was able to transition and mix music in such a way that each song segued into the next which kept the energy high. We loved having him as our DJ and couldn't have been happier!
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    Ross was referred to us through one of my coworkers, and I am so incredibly grateful for the referral. This was the first vendor that we booked, and it was the easiest. I honestly could not have asked for the day to go better! Ross did such an amazing job with both our ceremony and reception, I don't know if there are enough words to describe it. The music selection was great, with a little something for everyone to get them up and dancing. When we met Ross, we could both tell right away that our wedding was in good hands with this guy. Ross was able to not only answer all of our questions, but also provide suggestions based on previous experience. He recommended floor lighting for the dancefloor and colored fog machines for our grand exit, he helped us develop our final timeline and was flexible with making last minute changes to it, and was really just an awesome person and made us feel comfortable and at ease knowing that he was going to put on a great party.

    Just one additional thing I wanted to mention and is on a more personal note:
    My 88-year-old grandfather, who broke his hip last year and has been complaining his way through physical therapy since then, was on the dance floor, dancing with my Grandma. It was the cutest thing I've ever seen and I'm sure it was the first time he has danced in a very long time. My dad kept asking if he and my grandma were ready to go so that he could walk them back to the hotel, but both of them kept saying no while sitting there wearing matching glowstick necklaces. They both stayed for the entire reception! Thank you Ross!!
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    Ross is simply the best. My fiance and I knew we wanted a DJ over a band, but I was hesitant about picking the right one. After my first 5 minutes on a inquiry call with Ross, I knew he'd be our pick. He was so thorough with us leading up to the wedding and help pick songs that fit "us." Best of all, we got rave reviews from our guests - many said he was the best wedding DJ they'd ever experienced, and we totally agree!
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    Ross with Bella Sono music was our wedding DJ recently. My wife is a professional wedding photographer and had worked with him in a professional context previously. She mentioned that he would be a good fit when I was trying to pick out the DJ for our event. We met with him prior to the wedding and I could tell that he was going to be perfect. I had some interesting musical ideas for the dinner music (hip-hop and big band), he took my ideas in stride and provided some great ideas on how to make my thoughts a reality without offending Grandma.

    On the day of the big event, he showed up early and set up both inside for the dance floor and outside at the ceremony site. Everyone in attendance heard the ceremony crystal clear. During the family formal photos he brought both my wife and I drinks, totally above and beyond, but absolutely awesome!

    For the rest of the evening you could see how he treats DJing as an art form, he read the room well and slowed it down when people were tired and then brought up the energy when everyone was ready to party down. The dance floor was packed for the full evening and I was told on multiple occasions that this was one of the most fun weddings they had attended. In talking with my wife afterward, we are certain this is in large part due to Ross's great work. We cannot recommend him enough and we look forward to hiring him again for our next big event.
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    Ariel Sent on 11/05/2017
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    I cannot begin to say how much we loved the service Bela Sono offered. Despite several changes in the space layout of the venue within the week before he was prepared for any situation. It was particularly important to us to make sure the music was never blasting so hard that people couldn't hear each other- we wanted the sound level to work for both the older and younger crowd attending, and he did an impeccable job. We had many unique music requests thrrughout the evening, down the isle and so forth, and he met every one of them. He took the time to speak to us before the wedding so that everything would time out the way we wanted it to, and that there would be no unwanted surprises. The whole event was personal but professional and fun, I cannot recommend Bela Sono enough!
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    Ross was fantastic! Talking things through with him from our first meeting to days before the reception, he was clearly experienced, willing to offer ideas, and willing to listen. I felt absolutely confident going into our big day that he'd be a great emcee and a thoughtful DJ, and I was right. Ross kept the floor full almost the full reception, he provided a great mix of music and was the perfect voice of our "shoe" game. He was the life of the party behind the scenes, and I couldn't have asked for a more amazing night. Thanks, Ross!!
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    Sarah Sent on 10/12/2017
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    This was one of the easiest decisions I made while planning our wedding. From the very first phone call I had with Ross, I felt right at ease. We had a collaborative conversation about the style of music we like, sent a few must haves, and Ross took it from there filling in the rest perfectly. We really appreciate all of the advice Ross gave us on specific ideas we had and on how to best make everything flow together. You can just tell that he genuinely enjoys his work. All of our guests had such a great time and many made sure to tell us later how excellent the DJ was!
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    Choosing a DJ for our wedding wasn't easy. Everyone's "must haves" are different but for us, music was really important.
    We interviewed a few highly-reviewed and popular options in the area and for some reason none of them clicked with us. Thanks to our wedding day-of coordinator we met Ross @ Bela Sono Music and we knew instantly that he was our guy.

    Ross was responsive, professional, easy to talk to, and laid back. We had a few definitive "do not plays" and informed him of our musical preferences for dinner, dancing, etc., but we weren't overly restrictive. He listened and honored our wishes, but also made suggestions in a very respectful and genuine manner. We were incredibly indecisive on some of the key song selections (i.e. first dance, bridal march), but he made excellent suggestions. He also talked us through lighting options (he does that too!), and it really added to atheistic of the venue.

    Lots of people say this about their DJ, but honestly, he did an amazing job day of. It's apparent he knows his craft. The song selection was perfect and the sound was amazing. People asked us how we came up with the set list. I wish I could have taken credit but I just told them to thank Ross! We had a sizable venue and only about 70 guests. I was concerned about how packed the dance floor would be leading into the event. My worries quickly faded when I saw how frequently people were out there and singing along. Also important, he was non-intrusive. Other than key announcements and facilitating movements to different parts of the venue, I don't recall him saying much of anything. In other words, he didn't make it about him, which for some reason DJs thing they need to do!

    Bottom line....hire him. You won't regret it.

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    Anne Sent on 09/12/2017
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    STOP LOOKING AND HIRE BELA SONO MUSIC! I made a LOT of excellent choices for my wedding (what can I say? I rule.) but hiring Ross as our wedding DJ was among the best of the best. His attention to detail, passion for music, and ample experience make him an expert in the field. His equipment is top of the line and non-intrusive, he (somehow!) got my husband's strange "must-hear" songs to play throughout the event, and he kept everyone on the dance floor all night. We got so many wonderful compliments about his music selections, and he didn't muck up anyone's names during introductions.

    Really, run - don't walk - to the nearest phone and book him. You will not regret it.
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    Kristina Sent on 08/21/2017
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    Two words: Blown. Away.

    Since my (now) husband is in the wedding industry, I was nervous that he'd become the groomzilla (if that's even a thing) about the music choices for our wedding day. That being said, we gave Ross just a couple hints of must plays throughout the entire night. From there, we let him work his magic. Looking back, we would change NOTHING!!! Ross was an incredible MC, and blended the music seamlessly throughout the night! There's nothing quite like the peace of mind knowing your wedding is in the right hands by the perfect vendors, and Bela Sono Music takes the cake!

    Much love,
    The newly Mrs. Kristina Brooks
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    Jim Sent on 08/08/2017
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    Ross Anderson/Bela Sono Music was recommended to me by a friend, and what a great find! He was not significantly cheaper, but not significantly more expensive than other DJs that I found on Wedding Wire. For a very reasonable price, he met with us, offered some options, and told us he would take care of it from cradle to grave. Of all the vendors that supported this wedding, he was the most reliable. We provided a song list, and I noticed during the event that he was meticulously including the songs we requested. He also blended in some songs that he knew from experience would get people on the dance floor. This event was a multi-cultural wedding (Japanese/American) and mulit-generational (like most weddings). We had every generation grandma to children, and both cultures represented on the dance floor. It was non-stop fun. He was thorough and professional, spoke just enough without inserting himself too much. They say a good DJ can "make or break" a wedding, and Ross sure made ours. I recommend him strongly to others!
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    I don't know where to start. My now husband and I are so grateful to Ross for making our wedding flow perfectly. He was MORE than accommodating to last minute requests and made sure that we had everything we needed. He really listens to all of your requests and the style of music you want. The music was phenomenal, everyone had the best time!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Ross!!!!
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    Ross was so amazing! We gave him a very loose outline of what we were thinking for our reception and he was even better than we could have imagined! He did a great job of matching the type of music to the current vibe! We would 110% recommend!
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    Kristie Sent on 06/08/2017
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    Ross from Bela Sono Music was great. We had our daughter and son-in-law’s wedding at the beautiful Stone Tower Winery on Sunday, June 4, 2017. The ceremony was down at the pond for around 120 guests. He provided sound system for the ceremony which you could actually hear as music was played and vows were exchanged. Not one crackle. Perfect dinner music moving it to the dance and party portion of the evening. Once the music started, everyone was on the dance floor and didn’t stop until the very end. Great Job Ross.
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    Winston Sent on 06/04/2017
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    Choosing a DJ for our wedding was a big decision for my (now) wife and me. We are both big music fans and go to a ton of live shows. You could say we’re pretty picky about our tastes in music. We also realized that music is such a big part of the success of a wedding/reception. We didn’t want a DJ who would just press play on a playlist of top 40 songs. We were looking for a DJ who could transition smoothly from song-to-song, improvise where needed, work in our requests, keep people on the dance floor, move from oldies through 80-90s to modern music, and MC without being too over the top.

    Ross turned out to be everything we wanted and more! He was so easy to talk to in the planning stages. He really listened - talking to us at length about what types of music we liked and didn’t like. He reviewed the wedding timeline with us so he knew exactly what was happening when. He took special care to make sure he knew correct pronunciations of the names of the wedding party. He followed up calls with recap notes. He was all around super professional.

    When it came time for the reception - Ross nailed it. He is a truly talented DJ. He mixed from song to song, overlaying one track seamlessly over another. He worked our favorite songs into the mix. His voice when MCing was super professional and not radio-DJ-cheesy. He rocked. We didn’t have a single complaint. I think my favorite thing about Ross was that you could tell he truly loves DJ’ing - his passion and skills were apparent. I would not hesitate to choose Ross for whatever event you’re planning. He was awesome!!
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    Bela Sono made our wedding an unforgettable event!
    Our guests are still talking about the music and DJ Ross!
    Ross spent the time to get to know our relationship, our interests, our music preferences, our family and our overall vision. He then worked with us and our wedding coordinator on planning each of the big moments. He was personable and fun with all of our guests. He created the perfect atmosphere we wanted for each part of wedding, the romantic ceremony, relaxing fun dinner and a true party on the dance floor. Even our toasts and speeches went along seamlessly. Ross knew how to bring all the generations happily together on the dance floor. The music was amazing and not a soul wanted the night to end! If you want a stress free experience, and your family and friends talking for years to come about how your wedding was the best they have ever been to, call Bela Sono immediately.

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    Ross is amazing. We found him at a wedding show and I am so happy I did! He is young, professional, and really knows what he is doing. He worked with my husband and I to make a wedding sound track that was unique to us and made an amazing party. The music was amazing all night. The dance floor was full all night long, even for the final song everyone was still jumping! He also provided lighting for the wedding and it was beautiful. He started very warm and calm during dinner and then when the music went up the lights did too! He did an awesome light show that really helped set the tone of the party. All my guests told me that my DJ was great and they loved the music and lights! I never had to worry about Ross, I knew he would do what he said he was going to and more. He is so easy to work with and really listens to you to make your day as unique as you are.
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    Mika Sent on 11/15/2016
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    We were so thrilled with Bela Sono's services at our wedding! I wasn't sure how I was going to know which DJ service to use but when I talked to Ross, it was so obvious how thoughtful he was and I felt like he really listened. We had a very productive sit-down session the week before the wedding, and he guided us through the night and made sure that we covered every angle. Then, on the actual wedding night, he killed it! He kept the dance floor going strong the whole night. He played every song on our "must-play" list and managed to keep everyone engaged with a good balance of old and new music. Several guests raved to us about how much they liked the DJ! It was really important to me to feel like we danced the night away - and that was exactly what we did. Thanks so much, Ross!
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    Laura Sent on 11/07/2016
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    We were lucky enough to have Ross and Ryan work with us for our big day! Both of them were so professional before and during the event. I would recommend them to everyone! They gave me good advice when needed and answered all my questions quickly. If you're looking for a good time at your wedding and want to work with some awesome people, they are you guys!
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    Three years later our guests are still talking about what a great time they had at our reception. The people, venue, food, and music are key to a great reception and Ross had our guests dancing non-stop. Since we had similar music tastes it was very easy to select a "must play" list as a track to run on. Timeline is also key and he did a great job quarterbacking the schedule for us so didn't have to worry about a thing. As he did the music for the ceremony and reception Ross had great suggestions for all the standard "event" songs and everything worked out great.
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    We are so glad we chose Ross as our DJ for our wedding!! Coming into this wedding with no idea what we were doing, it was amazing to have Ross' expertise and guidance!! Even with a Sunday evening wedding, he kept the party hopping until the very end. Ross certainly took care of us! On top of an amazing event, we received the very best service in response time and communication. If you're looking for a worry free vendor, Bela Sono should be your choice! We cannot thank you enough!!!!!!
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    Tim Sent on 10/18/2016
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    Ross at Bela Sono Music is incredible! He had great taste in music for our cocktail hour and played everything we requested during the reception. He worked with us to plan the timeline of our wedding. He gave us great advice and made sure we allowed enough time for the parts that were most important to us, like the dancing! He was cool and professional creating a great atmosphere with the music and the uplighting he positioned throughout the room. Ross made our night flow seamlessly, I would strongly recommend him to anyone hosting a special event.
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    If you're trying to decide whether to book Bela Sono Music, do it now! Ross was exceptional from start to finish, and helped make our wedding absolutely perfect.

    My husband and I got married at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in September. From the unique venue, to several speeches, performances, and impromptu dance numbers, our wedding heavily relied on having a DJ who was very flexible and experienced with different set-ups. Ross took on our many requests, and handled them perfectly and with ease.

    From the moment we booked Ross, he was extremely responsive. He would answer my countless emails right away, and even went through my wedding timeline to provide very thoughtful feedback on the schedule and flow of the events.

    I was particularly impressed with Ross' care and attention to detail. We had a very international wedding party, and he took the time to patiently learn everyone's names. He also spoke with us in length about our music preferences. My husband is known for the many dance parties he's thrown through the years--thanks to Ross' immense talent, our friends came up for weeks afterward to rave about how the music captured our personalities perfectly.

    I can't stress enough how talented, professional, attentive, and kind Ross was throughout the wedding planning process. I am so glad we got to work with Bela Sono, and would wholeheartedly recommend Ross and his team!
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    Nancy Sent on 09/25/2016
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    Our wedding was held at the Fairnont hotel Georgetown. The music he played prior to the ceremony and during the processional set the tone for our beautiful Jewish service. Ross kept the entire dance floor filled with just the type of music 60s and 70s that our guests appreciated. We were an older crowd since the bride was 60 and groom 56. He did a great Hora. Ross listened to us when we described the type of warm and elegant wedding and reception that we wanted and he was very easy and calm to work with. We would highly recommend him. Nancy Grunley and Alan Golden
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    Jill Sent on 09/23/2016
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    It's hard to imagine working with anyone but Ross (Bela Sono Music) for a wedding reception or party. He's fantastic. He'll listen to what you're trying to achieve, and then offer the right mix of support, suggestions, and freedom. On the day of the event, he was integral in making sure the whole thing flowed smoothly. A DJ is about more than just 'getting people to dance' -- it's about creating the right atmosphere for you and your guests. For that, I can't thank Ross enough.
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    Ross is the man. We had a weird situation to begin with: destination wedding, using the venue's gear and our particular set of songs on a drive, and Ross made it flawless. We were a bit picky too. We had songs for the seating hour, her walkout song, our processional song, first dance, and so on and so forth. He is a calm and unfazed master of communication who has seen it all. In reality, booking Bela Sono gives you one less thing to worry about.
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    We worked with Ryan Brooks for our wedding and could not have been happier with our decision. All of our communication before the wedding was professional, organized, and informative. He asked the right questions and listened to all of our wants to help us build the right schedule for our big day. Our guest never stopped dancing and the night was unforgettable. Thanks Ryan!
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    We had the absolute best reception and Ross is to thank for it! Great music and a great time!
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    Mina Sent on 06/09/2016
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    I recommend Bela Sonic Music for everyone, nothing wrong everything was perfect for us Thanks!!!!
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    Brigitte Sent on 04/14/2016
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    We were so happy with Ross at Bela Sono Music! His level of professionalism, personal touch, and attention to detail was off the charts and his mix of music at the reception kept our families and friends dancing the whole time. He was very helpful in planning the schedule of the reception to keep everything flowing nicely. His organized lists of songs and styles to choose from for different parts of the reception really helped us narrow down our final music choices! The surround sound and colored lights added a nice touch and the music sounded perfect no matter where you were in the tent. Ross even took the time to ask about lighting color preference, to make sure he had the correct pronunciation of the names of the bridal party, AND to remind us (the bride and groom) to take the time to relax and eat our dinners! Perfect!!! We will be recommending Bela Sono Music to anyone and everyone we know who is in need of a DJ!
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    Lisa Sent on 02/01/2016
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    Ross was absolutely excellent! One of the best decision I made in regards to the wedding (except selecting the groom) was deciding to hire Bela Sono music! He was very quick to return emails, thoughtful and helpful in organizing our evening, and incredibly flexible on the day of - even playing music for my inebriated bridesmaids after the groom and I had made our exit and officially ended the evening (thanks for being such a good sport, Ross!) Definitely recommend, 100%.
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    Amy Sent on 11/13/2015
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    Ross went above and beyond as our DJ. He listened to what we wanted and definitely delivered on our wedding day. He met with us beforehand to go over the sequence of events for our big day, gave us suggestions that we didn't even think of, was super patient with us, played all of our "must have" songs and did everything we asked (and more!). On our wedding day he arrived early, was very professional and hyped up the room during our introductions. He read the crowd and kept everyone on their feet all night. Our guests raved how wonderful our wedding was and a large part of that was because of Ross. I have recommended him to everyone I know who is having a wedding in the area. We have been to two weddings since our wedding where he was the DJ, and he just continues to outdo himself. Ross did such a wonderful job and I would hire him again in a heartbeat!
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    Leah Sent on 11/10/2015
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    I have personally known Ross Anderson for more than 15 years and have nothing but great things to say about his personality, professionalism, and work ethic. When I was wedding planning I knew that I wanted Ross to be our DJ. He has been in the business for years and does an amazing job engaging a crowd. He was prompt to return emails and answer questions. He met with us a couple of weeks before the wedding to go over the days schedule and songs (entrance songs, first dance, father/daughter, mother/son, cake, etc). He asked what types of music we wanted played and more importantly what music we did not want played that night. He made great suggestions on questions we had regarding entrance music and how to keep people dancing for most of the night. He is very familiar with venues in the northern VA area and works closely with the venue coordinators to make things run smoothly on the big day. Ross did a great job of playing music for all ages at our wedding. Motown and oldies for the older crowd and current music for the younger crowd but all were songs that people enjoyed dancing to. We had asked him to not play any "line dance" songs and he respected our decision (we did not need help getting the crowd dancing anyways!). Four years later and I still have guests RAVE about our wedding DJ and how much fun our wedding was and I can truly attribute that to Ross!
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    User2412989 Sent on 11/06/2015
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    My now wife and I were fortunate enough too see a trial of Ross prior to hiring him as our DJ for our own wedding. We have a lot of local friends and family, and we actually got to see him in action at three other weddings before our own, so it made our choice easy. We didn't even want to talk to any other DJs because we thought he was awesome at the other weddings. He does a great job of mixing in a wide variety of songs while keeping people on the dance floor from start to finish. He will even take any requests that you have beforehand and finds a great place to fit them in (we only had three requests; I recommend that you just let Ross do his thing and more just guide him on the types of songs you want rather than trying to pick your entire playlist).

    What we didn't know beforehand is everything else he did to ensure the day went smoothly. When we met with him to go over all the details of what he would be doing, he even went over our entire minute by minute playbook for the day to make sure that we had realistic times listed and to strategize on making our rounds to visit our guests. We ending up adjusting our schedule per his recommendations, and everything he had suggested made it work out for the better.

    One final example I would like to share: We hadn't practiced dancing to our song ("The Way You Look Tonight") prior to meeting with Ross to go over our selections. By the day of our wedding, we had practiced it several times, and we were a little worried that the pace might have been a little quick, especially moving in the shoes and dress. We found Ross after we finished taking pictures and mentioned this to him, and he told us of a trick he could do (slow down the song by a marginal %) so that our guests couldn't notice a difference, but just enough to make us feel comfortable with the pace. He even brought us to the dance floor and played it for us at the slowed pace so we could see what it sounded like and felt like.
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    Nicholas Sent on 05/16/2018
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    Wow. If you are looking for a DJ in the DC/MD/VA area, look no further. Ross and Bela Sono Music is the best! From our first conversation, it was clear that Ross is incredibly organized, fun, and talented. He asks all of the right questions, and makes planning a wedding reception easy. To top it all off, his music choices are spot on! Ross kept everyone dancing all night, and we still have guests telling us that he's the best wedding DJ they've ever heard.
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    Lisa Sent on 05/12/2018
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    We got married in April 2018. We hired Ross as our DJ after having an introductory consultation over the phone. He was a little pricier than we had budgeted for a DJ but after working with Ross over the past few months I understand why. Ross was always responsive to all of our questions and was great at offering suggestions when we were drawing a blank. He was extremely organized, my photographer who has been doing weddings for 10+ years was shocked at how detail oriented he was simply by reviewing the timeline he helped us create. We opted for the uplighting, gobo, and pin light on our cake. They all turned out better than we had expected! We didn't meet Ross until the wedding day but that being said we almost didn't know he was there, when I was being pulled in 20 directions, he knew exactly what needed to be done and was spot on in every aspect of what we had discussed and planned. We are so glad we chose Ross as our DJ and would recommend him to everyone we know. Thank you Ross!
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    Maggie Sent on 08/12/2017
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    We used Bela Sono (Ryan Brooks) for our May wedding at Stone Tower Winery. Bela Sono was very easy to work with and accommodated all of our requests for the ceremony set-up, cocktail hour, and reception. Ryan did a fabulous job on the day-of. He was extremely professional, a great master of ceremonies, and kept people on the dancefloor until the end of the night. He also dealt with my last-minute changes to the first dance songs and overall songs list! Highly recommend.
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    Greg Sent on 08/09/2016
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    I can not give a more positive review for Bela Sono Music, and Ross Anderson in particular. Ross was easy to get ahold of, very accommodating with out schedule, and extremely friendly and fun to work with. But the best thing about Ross was how intuitively he understood the vibe we were going for. In meeting with Ross, he picked up on not only our music preferences, but the rhythm, pace and atmosphere we were hoping to achieve. Ross gave us guidance on how to structure the reception, and then nailed the execution. We had multiple guest pull us aside and complement us on the music, which speaks volumes to what Ross brings to the table. If you are looking for someone to help create a truly special night, while never pulling attention away from the bride and groom, then you will be in great hands with Ross.

    Also, the up-lighting he provided was phenomenal, and really tied the whole venue together. It's an added element well worth the additional cost.
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    User2417660 Sent on 11/09/2015
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    Ross was a pleasure to work with; very organized and professional. The music selection was great and he kept the dance floor packed all night. He was instrumental in ensuring the reception was flawless!
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