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DJ Marko Blog
Guides from San Diego DJ Marko Drešević on DJ prices, wedding and event music, rooftop and house parties, and the house music styles he plays: lounge, soulful house, deep house and tech house.
How Much Does a DJ Cost in San Diego? What Actually Drives the Price
The honest breakdown of what goes into a DJ quote in San Diego - hours, date, crowd, sound, travel - and how to get real value for your budget.
Planning an Outdoor Wedding in San Diego: Sound, Sunset and the Marine Layer
Beach, bluff, vineyard or backyard - here's how to plan the music for an outdoor San Diego wedding so it sounds as good as it looks.
How to Soundtrack a San Diego Rooftop Party, From Sunset to Midnight
Rooftops are made for music that grows with the evening. Here's the arc I use to take a crowd from golden hour to the dance floor.
What Is Soulful House? A Beginner's Guide to the Music That Makes You Feel Something
Soulful house is dance music with a heart - gospel, disco and soul over a four-to-the-floor beat. Here's where it came from and why it moves people.
Deep House vs Tech House: What's the Difference?
Both are house music, both keep you dancing, but they feel completely different. A DJ's guide to telling them apart.
The Art of Lounge Music: How to Set the Mood Before Anyone Dances
Lounge music is the most underrated part of any event. Here's why the first hour matters and how the right sound makes a space feel expensive.
Corporate Event DJ in San Diego: How to Get Coworkers to Actually Dance
Company parties have a reputation for empty dance floors. They don't have to. Here's how to plan a corporate event people talk about in a good way.
How to Write a Wedding Must-Play and Do-Not-Play List Your DJ Can Actually Use
Your music list is one of the most useful things you can give your DJ. Here's how to write one that helps instead of boxing you in.
A European Soul in San Diego: What Serbian Nightlife Taught Me About the Dance Floor
Growing up with European club culture shapes how you think about a night. Here's what I bring from Serbia to San Diego dance floors.
Hosting a House Party in San Diego? Here's How to Get the Music and the Neighbors Right
Backyard birthdays, patio anniversaries, living-room dance floors - here's how to plan music for a private party at home without the headaches.