DJ Derek Tobler Reviews
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Elizabeth E. Sent on 04/04/2024
Look no further!
Derek was part of our wedding dream team last week, and we can't recommend him highly enough! He was super easy to work with throughout the planning process. On the day of our (outdoor) ceremony there were some *brisk* 35mph wind gusts that posed some challenges, but the sound was perfect throughout! Our dance floor was full all night long, and Derek perfectly read the room and kept the good vibes going. Oh and he even was able to beautifully clean up and make usable a youtube karaoke track that my sister-in-law sang to during our ceremony. Seems like there's nothing he can't do! Highly recommend! -
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Camper K. Sent on 03/24/2024Amazing DJ! Kept everyone on the floor. He teaches dance lessons too!
Derek was a dream to work with. He is very professional, quick to respond, and easy to talk to. It was so wonderful that Derek offers dance lessons. Just one hour had us looking pretty good. Stop looking, you've found the best DJ around! Book already!! -
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Elizabeth F. Sent on 03/16/2024Amazing dj!
We LOVED having Derek as our DJ! He is so personable and easy to work with. He tailored the music at our reception so perfectly. Derek also had great tips and suggestions. At the reception, the dance floor was always going strong!! We highly recommend Derek! -
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Stephanie G. Sent on 01/29/2024We danced the night away!
Derek did the music for our ceremony and reception on 1/13/24. He was on time, professional, and made our reception a blast! The dance floor was never empty! -
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Sara W. Sent on 01/03/2024Perfect Party
Derek was awesome to work with! He was very professional and responsive and made our reception just like we imagined with everyone out on the dance floor. He also provided lights and a disco ball to amp up the fun! -
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Grant J. Sent on 07/18/2023The perfect DJ!
Derek was the perfect DJ for our wedding! He was incredibly easy to work with and flexible throughout the entire planning process, taking all of our requests and executing to perfection on the day of the event. He worked very well alongside the rest of our vendors and built a perfect playlist from the directions we provided to him. He was clued into the moments throughout the entire day and the dance floor was packed the entire night! He was quick to respond via email & phone, and we were incredibly happy with how smoothly he managed the music/timeline of the night. We highly recommend Derek for all events! -
Jillisa B. Sent on 11/26/2022
Derek knows how to throw a party!
Derek was our DJ for our 11/5/22 wedding!
He spent a lot of time prior to the wedding editing songs and ensuring he had all the information needed for the day of the wedding. He has a lot of experience and gave helpful suggestions and recommendations for us when choosing songs. On the wedding day, not one name was mispronounced and he was on time for all of the announcements! We even got to dance together during the reception which was super fun and the guests loved it!
If you are looking for a DJ definitely consider Derek! I can't recommend him enough, He is the best!
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Kara M. Sent on 07/06/2022
Best DJ Ever
When Steven and I talked about which vendors to prioritize for our wedding, having a great DJ was our number one priority. We love to dance, and we couldn't wait to bring all our loved ones together on the dance floor. After researching and interviewing many DJ's in the Charlottesville area, Steven and I decided on DJ Tobler, and we could not be happier with our decision!! From the onset, Derek was always extremely timely, kind, and professional in his communications with us. We were able to witness his DJ skills before our wedding at 2 different events, and we were incredibly proud to say he was our chosen wedding DJ. At both events, he brought people of all ages to the floor and took great pride in his job. A few months later, we met again for a dance lesson to help us choreograph our first dance. He was so fun to work with, and we had a dance we absolutely loved by the end of the lesson! He even edited our song to match our moves and incorporated a lift. We met with him again for a combined father-daughter dance, mother-father dance, and final first dance practice lesson, and it went so well! He made us all feel comfortable and have so much fun. We were all confident in our dances by the end of the lesson. The evening before the wedding, I was very stressed to see rain forecasted during our ceremony. I emailed Derek asking if there was any way that he could be a last minute backup music plan for the ceremony in case the string quartet couldn’t play with the rain, and he quickly replied that he would be more than happy to. During the wedding, he clearly took our music tastes and requests into consideration and curated a playlist and energy of our dreams. The mics and sound system functioned flawlessly, and all his announcements were wonderful! The dance floor was full of our loved ones of all ages. To top it all off, he even planned a private dance for Steven and me at the end of the night before our sparkler exit to one of our favorite songs. I give Derek my highest recommendation! -
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Steven S. Sent on 06/20/2022A True Professional
With many factors otherwise out of our control, Derek was the one person we could rely on throughout the wedding process. He was the one true professional we worked with, someone who was responsiveness, insightful, flexible, friendly, and clearly experienced. Not only did he help us choreograph a beautiful first dance (with a lift!) with just two lessons, but he helped execute our special night to perfection. By far and away, he was our favorite person to work with in the Charlottesville area, and aside from all the logistics that he assisted in, he helped make our dance floor ~electric~. Seriously could not recommend any vendor higher than Derek; he is a class of his own in Charlottesville. -
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Grace L. Sent on 11/20/2021Derek was absolutely wonderful!!
Derek was wonderful to work with! He is a very talented DJ! Even before we spoke with him, we heard so many great reviews of his work. He is very personable and a really great dance instructor! He came to us in Richmond and taught us how to dance in our first dance. It was SO helpful, and he gave easy directions to follow and practice. We would both highly recommend Derek to be your DJ (and also to teach you how to dance!) We were very thankful for him and impressed with his work! -
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Rechelle R. Sent on 09/30/202110/10 Wedding Experience
We cannot recommend Derek enough! My husband and I originally had a June 2020 date, but because of COVID, we postponed not just once, but twice. Derek was professional and understanding throughout the process, and never made us feel guilty about our decision to postpone. He was organized and checked in with us periodically to make sure we all were on the same page. Derek provided amplification during our ceremony and worked with our officiant and duo to make sure our guests could hear everything during the ceremony which was just beautiful. From the beginning, we told Derek we wanted a big dance party and he sure delivered! His song choices were a great mix of old and new songs, and it didn’t sound like a playlist that was played at another wedding. He catered it to my husband and me. Thank you Derek for making our day a blast. -
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Adrienne R. Sent on 12/27/2021A Total Pro!
Derek is one of several vendors who we needed to reschedule with once our wedding was pushed back a year due to COVID. Derek was completely understanding and, once we were finally leading up to our big day, was just so easy to work with. Both my (now) husband and I have a musical background so the ceremony and reception playlists were of particular importance to us. Derek listened to our vision, made suggestions where needed, and expertly improvised throughout the reception based on how our guests were engaging on the dancefloor. It was a nonstop party with just enough of our preferences injected into the repertoire. He also coordinated perfectly with our wedding venue (Veritas Vineyard & Winery), videographer (Ian's Creations), and the bluegrass band we had playing during cocktail hour and part of the reception (The Whiskey Rebellion). Derek is a total professional and working with him was an absolute pleasure! -
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Griffy T. Sent on 06/22/2021Now We Know Why Everyone Loves DJ Tobler!
My husband and I agreed that Derek was, by far, our favorite vendor. He was flexible, professional, and extremely knowledgeable - and that was just leading up to the wedding! Derek let me design as much of the day's music as I wanted and seamlessly filled in whatever gaps remained, based on the vibe I was going for throughout the different phases of the wedding day. Derek provided small, wireless mics for the groom and our officiant to wear during the ceremony and also a microphone stand for those coming up to do a reading. He was fun, but not obtrusive or annoying like a lot of other DJs out there. He even got on the dance floor for part of my favorite dance song to help show guests how to do 'The Wobble'! He also fastidiously adhered to our Do Not Play Or I Will Unplug You list of songs. It's no wonder his actual initials are D.J. Tobler. :) -
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Jennifer S. Sent on 06/14/2021Perfect for our wedding
Derek knew exactly how to execute the right music for the right crowd on the dance floor. The lighting, the monogram, and his ability to get the crowd on their feet was second to none. Working with Derek before the wedding was a total joy and everything was set before the big day. No worries- all fun! The guests (young and old) gave many compliments. I would have Derek back in a heartbeat! -
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Zac S. Sent on 01/28/2021Easy as pie
I am long overdue for this review. Derek made our wedding so perfect. We spoke on the phone briefly, sent the songs we wanted for the main events and then let him do his thing. Everyone was dancing and having a great time and he was flawless. You have nothing to worry about if you hire him. Thanks again Derek!!! -
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Meredith Sent on 10/11/2020Best DJ in Charlottesville
Derek DJ'ed for my sister's wedding a few years ago and now mine this fall. He is absolutely the best DJ in Cville. I provided a sample playlist that he used some of and also worked off of it to add more songs. He paced the night perfectly and the dance floor was the place to be! Thank you again!! -
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Megan R. Sent on 06/30/2020Dream dj!
We found DJ Derek Tobler through our venue & I am so thankful! We unfortunately booked last minute but he was so quick & efficient with all phone calls & emails! He was so helpful, answered all my questions within a timely manner, and very professional! Our reception was the best time EVER, because of him! Our guests loved him, he truly brought the party!!! We got married in January and people are still telling us how much fun they had! Highly recommend this DJ!!! Thanks so much, Derek!!! -
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Courtney F. Sent on 12/08/2019Great Music!
Derek did such a great job with our music for our wedding! We didn't give him much guidance but he was able to read the room and get people dancing. We come from two different cultures and have different music tastes but Derek was able to blend the two together in a way that definitely felt like it was OUR wedding rather than cookie cutter wedding music. He was also able to add uplighting for a very reasonable amount! Thank you Derek!
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