The absolute best!!! He was recommended by the Marvimon properties in LA and so so so good. Has a process to help walk you through different genres/time periods of music you would like include. Very knowledgeable and helpful about timing, cues, and the ebb and flow of weddings. Made it very easy for us to have music that we absolutely needed and complemented with similar style music to your requests. We got several compliments from guests throughout the night about the music and that's really the highlight of a wedding. read more

DJ Art was recommend by our venue and was AMAZING from start to finish! Despite everything the pandemic threw at us, he was patient and flexible throughout our various postponements. He made planning our day so easily, helping us nail down all of the key beats and hopped on multiple calls to ensure we were on the same page with the music and cues. Once the day came, his talent shone through--he had great energy and kept a mixed crowd of all ages on the dance floor all night (playing music both in English and Spanish)! This was made even more incredible by the fact that we just gave him some samples of the types of songs we wanted, and he was able to transform our "vibes" visions into the most epic party ever. We've had multiple people after the event rave about how great the music was and are so happy he could be part of our big day. We are so grateful for everything and could not recommend him enough! read more

We hired DJ Art as our wedding DJ for May 2022 and we are so happy we did! Art is a great DJ who really took the time to understand us and made the music fit perfectly. We were a little overwhelmed with where to start with music and Art's cool, calm attitude and great organization really helped us craft the music throughout the event. We gave him a bit of a challenge with our ceremony, where we asked him to play a different song for each pair dancing down the aisle, requiring him to carefully craft the sound and also watch the ceremony carefully to transition between each pair. He killed it, though he had not done a ceremony like that before! For each part of the ceremony we gave him a few songs to inform the vibe and he filled in all the details, and he really executed exactly what our vision was! We got so many compliments from our guests that he did an amazing job hitting the exact right notes we were looking for throughout the entire night. We highly recommend Art! So easy to work with and a killer DJ! read more

This review is so overdue! Art was recommended through our venue's preferred vendor list and we are forever grateful. Working with him was a wonderful experience, he made our wedding so much fun- our friends and family are still talking about how great the music was! From guest arrival to the last song at the reception, Art helped create the overall experience and vibe of our wedding and it was exactly what we had hoped for. We had THREE dance floors going at one point at the reception. How well it went was of course not by accident, Art is a true expert! He met with us on the phone and in person before our wedding, listened to our likes and dislikes, created a musical timeline for the day and had great suggestions for filling the blanks when we were stuck. As many of the other reviews mention- Art is a great person which makes him a dream to work with. Thank you Art for making our day amazing! read more

We loved working with Art! We found out about him through our venue recommendations and learned that he is a man of many talents, including DJ-ing and running the valet service at Millwick. I could tell he was going to be good from our first conversation and hearing how organized, thorough, and genuine he was. He has a natural ease and was probably one of my favorite wedding vendors to chat with as you would a friend. Also, it was really important to me to not have cheesy MC'ing, and after talking to Art, you know that he's not that guy. We consulted with him on so many timeline items and ideas we had outside of just the playlist. He was really a tremendous asset outside of our coordinator in providing input, including giving us recommendations for dance songs and grand entrance songs. I sent him some of my playlists of music I like, and he was able to incorporate songs we loved into the playlist. Also, we wanted to do some karaoke at the end of night, and he was able to help us plan the logistics around that without having to rent a karaoke machine and all that. On the day of, he was really accommodating in taking requests from us and our guests, while still balancing it with songs that would get the crowd out to dance. For example, my mom and her sisters love to dance and have a good time, so Art tailored some classic throwbacks for them to have a good time. read more

The whole experience of working with Art was amazing. When we sat down to talk over the music, it was immediately clear that Art had a lot of experience and was there to listen. He was thorough but he's also just an all-around awesome guy who really took the time to understand our vision. And for things we hadn't considered (such as cocktail hour and guest arrival), he was able to fill in with a blend of music that sounded like it came straight out of my library! As a dance floor and cocktail hour DJ, Art is the real deal. I've seen a lot of DJs in a wide range of settings/contexts and been a DJ myself. He knows how to play sets that are musically interesting while still reading the room. I can't say that many DJs know how to strike that balance as well as Art does. It's such an immeasurable thing, but our wedding would not have had the same vibe had it not been for his musical taste and ability to adapt to the crowd. It was clear that he had put a lot of thought into all of his prep. As a ceremony DJ and emcee, he was totally on top of it. I never had to worry about a thing with Art. I was equally, if not more, impressed by how he helped manage event flow. The whole night ran seamlessly and he was there to pick up the mic anytime it was necessary. Basically, if you want a DJ who's thoughtful in his creative decisions, open to feedback while still bringing his experience to the table, reliable, thorough, or just someone who brings great vibes to your event (esp. your wedding!)--Art is your guy. He just gets it. Thanks Art for being a part of our wedding experience, before, during, and after! read more

Art killed it at our wedding! First of all, this is one of the chilliest, coolest, most humble, nicest, professional, and detail oriented guys that you'll meet. We met with Art in person twice before our wedding, and he really dug deep into what exactly we wanted in terms of music for the event. He really understands how to set the mood right, and combined the music that we love with great suggestions that he had to create the perfect ambiance and atmosphere for our event. He rocked it on the dance floor, and also knew all of the AV equipment in and out. We kept him busy with a lot of stuff to do in terms of live music, projector videos, powerpoint presentations, amongst other stuff, and he was always on point and dependable with everything. The thing that we appreciate the most about Art is how detailed he is. We had a lot of specific requests for him in terms of music and also just how the flow of the wedding would go, and we never had to tell him anything twice. Once we told him once we could trust that he was on top of everything and super trustworthy. Last but not least, Art made us a mix of our cocktail hour music that will always be something we will keep as the soundtrack to our wedding. I seriously listen to this every morning at work to get my day started, thanks Art! https://soundcloud.com/itsdjart/cocktail-hour?in=lijen-tan/sets/full-sets read more

DJ Art is THE BEST! He was my wedding DJ and from the moment my husband and I had our first consultation with him we knew we were in great hands. Arturo is not only so talented, but he's also such an amazing human being with great energy. He'll make you and your guests feel like you got the most exclusive invite to the BEST PARTY EVER. Arturo took our music inspiration and elevated it and enhanced it while reading our crowd PERFECTLY. Everyone was grooving so hard all night long and was so sad when the dance party ended. Art loves his job and cares about his clients. He will be the best decision you'll make! read more

Art was absolutely an INCREDIBLE DJ for our wedding! He is clearly a veteran; so knowledgeable and responsive to everything we threw at him (last minute changes, and lots of different little moments throughout the night). It couldn't have run more smoothly. He had an amazing playlist for the dance portion of the night and made it so much fun for all of the guests. He could read the crowd so well and knew when to switch things up and how to get everyone on the dance floor! I highly, highly recommend him! Know that he will take good care of you and make it a party!!! :) read more

He made our wedding night so fun for guests of all ages! He really cares about the musical interests of his clients and likes to meet with each of them before the wedding to get a feel for their taste. He also knows how to read the room quickly and figure out what the crowd is going to respond well to. At our wedding, everyone JUMPED to the dance floor when he officially started the dance time with the song Crazy In Love by Beyoncé. Everyone from my 9 year old nephews to my 87 year old grandma were up and dancing throughout the night. My husband and I were so excited to see it. Look no further than DJ Art! read more

Art djed our wedding in August 2014. He took care of the music for the ceremony and transitioned seamlessly to the reception. He played everything we asked him to AND even played some songs that we didn't know we wanted to hear. He read the crowd like an old pro. Old school hip hop to the latest reggaeton! He had great communication leading up to the big day and made sure we were at ease on our wedding day. Highly recommended. read more

Art was an amazing DJ for our wedding. We didn't really have a lot of our music in order but Art was able to get our ideas and put on an amazing playlist! He was super helpful and gave us plenty of time to go over our music selections and gently kept in touch the week of the wedding which was so helpful. All our guests loved the music and always ask me where he is playing so they can go see him live. Art is a great DJ and if you book him for your event you will have a great, fun experience. read more

Art was incredible. He was amazing to work with and has such a great ear for music. We had several compliments on him and everyone loved his 1 hour vinyl session. 100% recommend. Thanks again Art. read more

Everyone knows that a bad DJ can ruin the night - especially at a wedding... which is why when it came time for our big day, we went with the real MVP, DJ Art. He came highly recommended to us and boy did he live up to the hype! I never expected such attentiveness from a DJ so Art's attention to detail, and overall concern, for his clients was a pleasant surprise. He is quick to respond and willing to accommodate everyone's schedule, which is huge for two busy people like us. After we chatted through email, we had a couple meetings with him to get to know each other and talk about the timeline for day of, etc. Then we went down a list of eras, artists, and must/must not plays (the chicken dance was forbidden and that was heard loud and clear) to make sure we were all on the same page. Art is a lovely person and puts so much pride into his work and it shows. We received SO many compliments from guests on the music and the dance floor was JAM PACKED for the entire night. He is definitely a professional and will gladly always recommended him to anyone in need of DJ services at an event! Thank you, Art, for making our special day even more special! read more

Art is an amazing and talented dj. His music is current, hip, and diverse. DJ Art can bring a crowd to dance hysteria.

Art was wonderful to work with for our wedding last weekend-- from our very first conversation to the actual event. He clearly cares about music and making sure each event is specific to the couple. He took the time to either skype with us or meet in person a couple times ahead of our event and get to know our musical preferences- which are both eclectic and specific. He helped us work out the timeline for musical choices to set the mood of different parts of our evening, and was very open to as much or as little input from us on that- putting together our playlist and specific songs was one of the few fun parts of the planning process and Art gave us plenty of great feedback about cues to match the song to the purpose. During our wedding, he managed the dance floor really well, giving us great party music but also songs that would appeal to all ages. I cannot recommend him more highly, he was so professional and also a great person to work with. He also ran the valet company servicing our event and was super accommodating of our needs for that. It was great to be working with him for both! read more

Art was amazing. It was short notice and he was able to adapt to the crowd and get everybody up and dancing. He had all the music that the people requested. I like the way he encourage the crowd to get up and dance, making our event at the Elk's in Culver City a New Year's to remember. Thank you Art. read more