Like every other reviewer, we can't sing Mike's praises enough. From start to finish, he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He is not just an incredible DJ, he is the whole package. We knew we wanted to hire Mike to be our wedding DJ within five minutes of meeting him. He exudes such a fun, positive energy. When asked what his style was, he told us he tends to assess the crowd and make music choices based on what is needed (i.e. get everyone in the mood to dance etc.). This was 100% what we were looking for, as there would be some family drama at the wedding (my parents are divorced and don't speak. AWESOME.) He assured us it would be no problem...and he was right. He truly does build off the energy in the room. His dedication to his work is illustrated in his attention to detail, meticulous preparation, and willingness to go above and beyond. He truly wants your day/event to be perfect. He helped us with SO much. He will give you suggestions based on experience and is completely objective with regards to whether you take his suggestions or not. Choosing music was so fun, but overwhelming - what's the perfect song for the entrance? The bridal party? The cake cutting? AHHH. Have no fear - Mike is here and will send you lists of popular songs for every freaking wedding activity ever known to man. He cut our planning time in half. He came to our vendor meeting, answered every email, emailed us his thoughts, questions etc. He's beyond thorough. The day of our wedding was magical and Mike was phenomenal. Everything was perfect. He set up and came right over to say hi and was just genuinely excited to be there for us. Sometimes vendors are just doing their job - another day, another dollar, but you can tell Mike LOVES what he does. The music was perfect - especially for our first dance. We had choreographed the dance and my husband had edited out a few verses in the middle of the song to shorten it. I was nervous that somehow it would get screwed up, or the original version would play etc....NOPE! Once again, Mike delivered. He did literally everything perfectly the entire night (songs, do not play list, announcements, people's names). He was a beautiful MC and his energy was contagious. He stayed all the way until the end to help us tie up loose ends. Again, he's not just your DJ, he's your planner, your therapist during a freak out (lol), your friend and so much more. His prices are beyond reasonable - we even gave him an extra tip because of his stellar performance. He even followed up after our wedding with a helpful guide to changing my name. I don't know any DJ or vendor that has done that before, do you?! Do yourself a favor and hire Higher Level Sound IMMEDIATELY! Thank you Mike for making our wedding the magical day it was! You are the BEST! Did you try the cake?! read more

Mike was so easy and FUN to work with at the 2025 San Diego Ho'olaule'a! I've never scene one guy hold down a huge Hawaiian festival with many performers over a two-day period! I laughed so much at his witty sense of humor too. Thank you, Mike! I hope to work with you again some day, my friend! read more

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We had the pleasure of working with DJ Mike with Higher Level Sound at our Spring Market event and he did a fantastic job! He kept the energy up, engaged the crowd, and helped create a fun atmosphere throughout the day. Professional, easy to work with, and a great emcee. Highly recommend! read more

So fun and supportive of all ideas throughout the wedding planning process! Mike was so kind and made us feel so special. Getting music put together felt so easy and stress free thanks to the amazing support we had! We loved our experience!! read more

We reached out to Mike last minute to provide audio for a large high school function when our first audio plan fell through. Mike was so wonderful to work with! Not only was he accommodating to our needs, but he also clearly had strong knowledge of sound systems and knew exactly what we would require for the size function we were sponsoring. Mike was our first vendor on scene early the next morning and was a positive, fun and knowledgeable presents during the chaotic moments of trying to get an event up and running. We appreciate him so much for not only stepping in last minute, but also doing a excellent job! read more

A co-worker in San Diego recommended Higher Level Sound and Mike Thomas shortly after our engagement last year. His sister used Mike for her wedding and they couldn't stop raving about him. We drove down to San Diego a few weeks later to meet with Mike. Immediately, we "fell in love." We booked him that day for our wedding (and he was the first DJ we met). Mike is AMAZING. He's professional, courteous, thorough, on top of his game, plays the music you want, and makes sure that you're enjoying your day. He constantly checked in on us throughout the year to make sure we were good and not stressing out. Leading up to the wedding, we spoke with him often. He had our wedding music planned to the T. Not one element was missing. He played the music we wanted, honored our Do NOT Play List, and made sure our guests were having a ball. Oh they were alright. :-) When it comes to DJ's, what I always tell people is .... you know your DJ is awesome when the entire dance floor is PACKED. Mike had ALL of our guests on their feet from the time the reception started until the very end. Friends feet were aching DAYS after the wedding. I highly recommend Mike! Give him a try. You won't regret it. read more

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Mike Thomas is a very special human. He was a pleasure to work with and made the details as stress free as possible! He's very easy to communicate with and will always prioritize what the couple wants. We would definitely recommend DJ Mike! read more

I've known Mike for decades and everytime we've hired him, he's knocked it out of the park. Family party, corporate holiday party, whatever the task, he comes through and makes sure everyone is enjoying themselves. And Mike doesn't just care about the music, he wants to know everything you have planned so he can help facilitate those activities. Need everyone occupied at one point, he'll find the music to get everyone on the floor. Need everyone off the floor? He can, with subtlety, drive them to their seats. Mike's a pro that's been at this for nearly three decades and knows his stuff. Trust him and you'll be pleased. read more

Mike ROCKED our wedding! We had a destination wedding at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park and was facing the challenge of finding someone I could trust from over 300 miles away. We wanted someone who could effectively "feel" the room and play accordingly. We ended getting that and so much more with Higher Level Sound! The ceremony music was exactly as we had selected and it was timed impeccably. We did not select music for the cocktail hour or for during the reception dinner. Instead we opted to let Mike play something appropriate (to "feel" the room) and it was amazing! We had person after person come up to us and exclaim that he was playing their favorite love or dance song. The other area where Mike was great was during the toasting as we chose open mic (eek!). We had several people come up to toast, but Mike made sure to move everyone on once the toasting session became long. He kept the flow going at just the right pace. I would very highly recommend Higher Level Sound as they went absolutely above and beyond my expectations. read more

Three words: affordable, reliable, and professional. I just had my wedding this past Saturday (8/14/10) and Higher Level Sound knocked it out of the park. It was a pleasure working with Mike. He was very responsive and made great efforts to fulfill all of our requests. When we were developing a game plan for our reception, Mike made me and my now wife feel at ease with his easy going attitude and his knowledge of music. After our meeting, I knew we selected the right DJ for our wedding. It's clear that he takes his job seriously and he knows the art of entertaining very well. He was very through, he made the night flow nicely and he had everybody out of their seats. I highly recommend Mike Thomas and Higher Level Sound for any event! Mike, thanks again for contributing to memories that will last a lifetime!!! read more

My wife and I got married last month and had a fantastic wedding. That was due in no small part to the man himself, Mr. Mike Thomas. We wanted a fun wedding more than anything else, with lots of people dancing and having a good time. Already over budget, we almost skipped having a DJ but after a strong recommendation from a co-worker I decided to talk to Mike. I am SO glad that I did! He had great attention to detail even before the wedding, making sure he could pronounce the wedding party's names correctly, etc. On our wedding night Mike killed it and kept everyone on the dance floor. Guest after guest has told us it was one of the funnest weddings they've ever been to. Thank you Mike! read more

I was introduced to DJ Mike Thomas of Higher Level Sound several years ago as he agreed to be our DJ for our elementary school spring carnival. We have used him ever since as he provided his services for our spring carnivals for several years (including this year) as well as for our family dances. He turned our family dances into a night of family fun and excitement making our school dance truly family oriented. You haven't experienced a true family dance until you have Mike Thomas of Higher Level Sound as your DJ. So, put all those other numbers away and look up DJ Mike. You won't be disappointed. If you are looking for a professional that is experienced, responsible, respectful of your wishes, attends to all details, knowledgeable, and knows how to get the crowd moving and shaking...then look no further. He is great with all age groups. I have only worked with DJ Mike on the elementary school level...but I can only imagine how much fun attending a wedding that he is DJing would be. Fun, down to earth, reliable, entertaining, easy going, great ideas,....professional...DJ MIKE THOMAS...HIGHER LEVEL SOUND!!! read more

Our PTA has hired Higher Level Sound as our event DJ for several years now! They bring the FUN to all of our elementary school events! From school dances to our spring carnival. They know how to elevate the events for all ages. Our students especially love the games that the DJ does during our school dances. SO MUCH FUN!!! read more

Just had our dream wedding and couldn't be more pleased. We had found Mike here on yelp and after such positive reviews decided to give him a try. The phone interview went very well and with such great pricing we decided to make him our DJ. Mike listened, gave feedback, and always made sure we felt comfortable and confident with the process. He would go over above and beyond what we expected in terms of personal care. He was on time and on top of all the timeline expectations and worked very well with the coordinator we had hired. We had a few odd musical choices, which Mike found and was able to incorporate in our day. He seemed excited and genuinely loving what he did. He kept the party going and offered a great range of music everyone could dance to. Our guests had great interactions with him and he kept checking on us to make sure we were enjoying the day and it was everything we wanted it to be. I would recommend him to anyone and feel confident he can deliver the perfect day to other lucky couples as well. Thanks for everything Mike! You rocked it :) read more

There's a reason why Mike Thomas at Higher Level Sound has received so many 5 stars...because he's amazing at what he does! We were looking for a DJ and - especially with me being in a band - we were very selective as to who we would pick for our wedding. After meeting with him, he really wow'd us. Not only is he a genuinely nice guy who you can tell loves what he does, but he really wanted to understand who we were, where we came from, and what our style was. With just a few requested song selections, it was his responsibility to keep the party going all night and he delivered! We received multiple compliments about the music choices and how awesome the DJ was. He kept in touch with us throughout the process, gave us advice on wedding planning, and was very flexible to our changing requests. He even handed us a CD at the end of the night entitled "The Soundtrack to Your Wedding" with all of the songs that defined the night - above and beyond any expectations!!! If you're looking for one of the best DJ's in town, look no further. We are so happy that we found him and he was able to be a part of our special day! read more

We hired Mike for our October wedding and he nailed it. All of our guests commented on how great the music was. We had some unique music requests and Mike provided insightful input. For example, we wanted to use the Jurassic Park theme song for the wedding processional and Mike was worried the guests would associate the bridesmaids with dinosaurs. We moved forward after discussing and EVERYONE loved it! He is very knowledgeable about music selections and listens to your vision. We even had a few communication and logistic issues with our venue but Mike saved the day. If you're looking for a fun time, hire Mike! read more

Mike at Higher Level Sound is top notch. He DJ'd a wedding of a friend of ours in San Diego. We had so much fun and I knew he would be a great option for our wedding. I was hesitant to reach out since he's based in SD and our wedding would be in Long Beach, but after some research I thought it'd be better to go with someone we've already had the heard with skills we trusted. From my initial outreach to Mike he was quick to respond, professional and quick to respond. Our first meeting with him had was great! He was easy going, helpful and patient with us. Patient, because we had SO many ideas for music. Haha The day of our wedding couldn't have gone any smoother, even with an impromptu flash dance that was set up by my brother-in-law. From the minute the music started at dinner, until the last song - it was a blast. We opened up the dance floor pretty much the entire night (I didn't care much for a bouquet and garter toss) and people didn't stop dancing until the music went off. Our guests kept complimenting us on the music even days after the wedding. If you're looking for a DJ, we couldn't recommend him enough. Hopefully we'll get to party with him again sometime! read more

What an amazing DJ and person. We kind of got him on late notice, but even with the hectic schedule and our slow responses, he brought it all together. His services was the least of any stress of getting the wedding together. He went above and beyond in finding some songs we wanted and needed. He knew of all the songs we wanted and had great suggestions, but also ensured we were in control of what we wanted. On the day of the wedding, it was incredible. He helped out in many ways. He worked great with the caterers and our schedule. The sounds were sweet, the setup was perfect and his DJ'ing was very smooth. Lots of comments from friends and family about his professionalism. The floor was bumping with dancing and never an empty floor. As a matter of fact we needed more space. Prices compared to many....he beat! Thanks Mike! I don't plan on using you for another wedding :) BUT minute someone asks if I have a DJ referral, your name and company will spout out my mouth! Thanks for being a part of our day and contributing as you did! Is there a 6th star on this Yelp???? read more

Thank you so much for switching event dates last minute! I don't know what we would have done without you!! With that being said I also appreciated how fast you got the movie up and the kids entertained while they were waiting for movie time. We will definitely be using you again next year!! Thank you again read more

DJ Mike was AWESOME! He was the DJ for our school fundraiser and he had the crowd dancing all night! Our daughter's elementary school hosted a dinner action fundraiser and not only did Mike deliver the best music that had people dancing on stage, but he provided the perfect light effects to enhance the decor in the main dining area. It really helped complete the ambiance for our event. He arrived hours before to set up his equipment. And actually, he met with us at the venue a couple weeks prior to the event to make certain we were all in sync. Overall, we are very pleased with DJ Mike and Higher Level Sound. Matter of fact, we have hired him again for our next event!!! read more

I highly recommend Mike and Higher Level Sound. In our meetings, he really helped us organize our wedding and did a great job creating a playlist that would get everyone at the reception dancing. read more

Nothing but high praise for both Mike and this company. Professional and courteous the whole way. It is easy to say that our wedding would not have been the same without them. A wealth of experience in terms of weddings and timelines. Mike knew exactly how things would play out and made many of the stresses involved in planning and executing a wedding disappear. Many thanks to Mike and his crew! read more

Mike at higher level sound is amazing! From the first time we met up with him he was the perfect mixture of professional and fun! He provided us with a day of outline that we were in turn able to provide all of our other vendors. Our wedding would not have been as amazing as it was without such a phenomenal DJ! Both my MOH and husband had surprises planned for me and had worked out all the details with mike and he allowed for the perfect surprises to be delivered. Our play list was straight out of a story book! I can not recommend him enough! read more

We had Mike for a school dance and he was amazing!! He came with games that had the kids really engaged. Also, the music was great and everyone had an awesome time!! Mike met us prior to the dance to see what kind of music we wanted and helped us create a playlist. He was early to setup. We definitely want Mike for future dances. read more

Mike did an amazing job for our ceremony and our reception. I couldn't have asked for a better DJ! If you want a stress free wedding, hire him!! He will take care of it all so you can enjoy your moment as husband and wife! Zero stress and 100% party! I danced my tail off along with the rest of our friends and family :) read more

This dude was perfect! We saw him DJ our friends' wedding and knew we had our guy for our own. He is very personable, flexible, and professional. He helped make our perfect evening end up that way, perfect. He helped so much with the logistics. And more importantly, he worked with us on music selection, which was huge for me since I'm a music guy. Sent him a ton of music I liked and he did unbelievably well in incorporating it, but in a way where he responded to the crowd as he saw best, too. We partied all the way til midnight, so you can tell the guest had a blast, more importantly. And for the price... wow, couldn't have gotten a better deal! read more

Stop your search for the perfect wedding DJ! DJ Mike Thomas was incredible! We used DJ Mike Thomas for our wedding and we were thrilled with the service we received. From our first meeting with him, we knew he stood out from the rest through his enthusiasm, preparation, and professionalism. He is also super personable and down to earth. He created the perfect schedule and mix of songs that fit our personalities. He made sure we were having fun, not stressing out, and enjoying our wedding. He honored all our song choices and played what we wanted to hear. We did not hear music that we wished not played. He also kept everyone on the dance floor with his music. We wanted a dance club feel as the night progressed and all my guests had a blast...even the ones (ie. my relatives) who normally hate to dance at weddings! I appreciated him checking up on us during the week before the wedding. We also did not have wedding planner because our wedding was on the smaller side. DJ Mike also helped us out with a quick rehearsal which was very reassuring. I don't think many DJs would go out of their way to help you with that. It was like having a friend always there to back you up. I whole-heartedly recommend DJ Mike Thomas and Higher Level Sound for your wedding event or any event for that matter! read more

Mike is an awesome fellow who even though is DJ and lights, also helped us with some extra planning needs. Our wedding was in the morning through the afternoon. All the songs during the ceremony were right on the money. When it came time for the partying, nobody even knew it was daytime outside anymore... It honestly felt like Vegas or something crazy good. He made it such a good time. Pleased to have met & worked with him for our special day. Recommend him to anyone looking for an awesome DJ. Great job! read more

DJ Mike! Totally our favorite wedding vendor. After our initial meeting with him, my fiance and I said "yup, awesome, check DJ off the to-do list". Throughout the next 9 months Mike made a few contacts with us, made sure we were feeling good, and met us again on site to get every single detail down. The result was a fantastic party!! Mike integrated both of our styles and music choices, filled in the rest that we had no clue on, cued/announced all the main events that needed to happen, had an easy and appropriate presence on the mic, and most importantly kept the dance floor packed virtually ALL NIGHT. If you need further testimonial - um -- - my 91-year-old grandma danced to Bringing Sexy Back. It was amazing. Thank you so much Mike!! We had a blast. We are enjoying playing the soundtrack to our wedding and I am making Matt do our first dance again constantly ;) read more

Mike was recommended by my co-worker who had used him for her wedding! Mike was personable, kind, and really listened to my husband and my needs. My mom commented how Mike "didn't talk to much and just played music so others could have a good time" some family members said "he was the best DJ they have had at a wedding". We would use Mike again in a heart beat! read more

Mike was perfect! He's boisterous and fun to interact with at meetings and on the mic, but he knew exactly the level to be at for every occasion. He made our reception swing. He played all of our must plays, made our formalities work perfectly, and created a set list that matched our theme and the rest of the night like a glove. He even put up with my incessant use of the same jokes, never batted an eye when weird requirements were thrown his way, and took great pains to make sure that we got every song we wanted - and nothing we didn't. He even took time out to leave the booth and check in with us during the reception, just to make sure everything was going the way we wanted it to. read more

A friend recommended Mike from Higher Level Sound to DJ/MC our wedding in November 2013. Mike met up with us at coffee shop nearby our house to go over his services. He also followed through with us from beginning to end to make sure everything would go smoothly for the wedding. On wedding day, Mike and his assistant were on time to help set up. He was on par with our music selection. My only recommendation may be to either meet in person once again to go over our timeline and MC needs either right before the wedding or have him at rehearsal. Overall, everyone had a great time. I definitely recommend Higher Level Sound! read more

We were interested in meeting DJ Mike Thomas after attending a friend's wedding in 2014. After our initial meeting, we knew we had to hire him for our wedding. He was so professional, knowledgeable, all with an impressive track record. He was not only our DJ/emcee, but he also acted as another wedding coordinator, working with the Day of Wedding Coordinator, and helping us plan out the entire night. read more

First of all I work with in the wedding industry so when I enjoy some one's work ethic and passion I tend to keep them around. I may even higher them as my own DJ for MY wedding. That is exactly what happened with DJ Mike Thomas from Higher Level Sound. With in the first 5 minutes of our initial meeting I knew he was a genuine guy who truly wants you to enjoy all the small moments on your wedding day. He was the sweetest and worked seamlessly with all other vendors. He was quick on his feet when my money dance went longer than expected and helped make a smooth transition to each reception tradition. Mike thank you so much and Josefina Events appreciates you! read more

Mike was AMAZING! He DJ'ed our wedding in the Don Room at El Cortez on 2.10.19. From start to finish he made everything so easy. He was a pleasure and joy to work with. He made us feel relaxed and comfortable throughout the entire planning process. He made himself available. Answered all my questions. Most importantly - he is a real pro!! He came to rehearsal and helped make sure everything ran smoothly for the ceremony. He went out of his way to give amazing and insightful tips to our wedding party and to us as the bride and groom to help ensure the day went off without a hitch. He was able to read the crowd and liven up the party. He played great music - he played what we requested and what he thought the crowd would like to hear. He nailed it and he was a great host throughout the entire wedding and especially the reception! He worked seamlessly and effortlessly with our venue manager and wedding coordinator. Our day would not have gone as perfectly and smoothly as it did without DJ Mike at Higher Level Sound. We are SO GLAD we chose him and would hire him again for every future event where DJ/Entertainment is needed. He is THE ABSOLUTE BEST! read more

Beyond expectations! When we met with Mike, I tried to be open, having worked with DJ's all over the country. I have head it all! Ranging from seamless transitions from processional to lights out. I have seen the spectrum from 1 to 10 in DJ performances. We hired Mike at the referral of Laura Kelly, our coordinator at Josefina Events. I was in a blind trust situation and was assured we would not be disappointed. Linda and I were overwhelmed with the ability Mike had to edit the long song we wanted ("Only us" from the musical, Dear Evan Hanson) to choreograph the timing of each of our entrances. We didn't rehearse it because the restaurant was open during our rehearsal. We explained what we wanted over the phone and from the moment the song began, he had it down perfect! Because of that, there wasn't a dry eye in the house. From that moment, Mike had control of the sound, music and had time to take some great candid pictures of the ceremony happening for us. The party and dancing didn't stop until the last minute. What a party and many many thanks go to an absolute, #10. Hire Higher Level Sound as soon as you can! read more

My husband and I got married last Saturday and it was one of the most memorable and wonderful experiences of my life. Much of that was due to our fantastic DJ, Mike. I can't say enough good things about him. He was attentive and listened to our needs, made suggestions when asked, contacted our wedding coordinator to make sure we were all on the same page, and came in under (by a lot) what other similarly rated DJs were charging. From the first song Mike played, everyone was on the dance floor. People who told me well ahead of time that there was no way they would dance, got up and danced. For the entire night, there dance floor was crowded and people, including my sister who HATES weddings, said that this was one of the best parties that they had been to and I know that it's because of Mike. Each song blended seamlessly into the next and Mike kept things moving along (ie, first dance, cake cutting) without being a super annoying, in your face, emcee. I am so grateful to Mike for making my wedding a night that I will forever treasure. read more

Mike Thomas is amazing! After interviewing several DJs, we met with Mike and he was the one for us! Very professional, very knowledgeable. He is what you're looking for in a DJ. The wedding ceremony and reception went off without a hitch! We had a few songs we wanted to play and he incorporated them all very well. Not a single complaint! If you're looking for a great DJ for your wedding, pick DJ Mike Thomas. We are very fortunate to have found him and he was able to be a part of our special day! read more

DJ Mike was awesome! He made it easy for us. Great to work with! He helped us through the process and made great suggestions! Highly recommended. read more

Mike was the perfect DJ for our wedding. We met with him a couple times before the event and he was very helpful in planning the timeline of the evening. He was also the most memorable and the favorite vendor among our guests. Not only were we very happy with his performance as a DJ, we got many comments from our guests about how great he was and how well he MC'd the night. We were very impressed with his superb handling of last minute requests and changes to the timeline. We only had a handful of must play songs and he did a great job picking music from the genres we gave him and requests from our guests. read more