Phone Scripts
Phone Script Templates for DJs (2026)
As a DJ, you miss calls when you’re behind the decks, loading in gear, or in a loud room where you can’t hear your phone. These scripts help you book faster, protect your dates, and sound polished—whether it’s a $300 birthday or a $3,000 wedding reception.
New Inquiry (Wedding Reception)
Use when someone calls to check if you’re available for their wedding date and venue.
“Thanks for calling—this is [Your DJ Name]. What date is your wedding, and what’s the venue?” “What time do you want music to start, and what time do you want the last song?” “Are you looking for just reception music, or ceremony audio too—like mics for vows and a speaker for the officiant?” “My wedding packages are usually $1,000 to $3,000 depending on hours, sound, and lighting. If you tell me guest count and whether you want uplighting or dance floor lights, I can quote it tight.” “If I’m available, I can hold your date for 48 hours—what’s the best email/text to send a quick package list?”
Tips for this scenario
- -Ask for the venue name right away—some venues have load-in rules, sound limits, or preferred vendor lists that change your setup.
- -Use “last song” language—couples think in moments, not “end time.”
- -Offer a short hold (24–48 hours) so you don’t lose the date while they compare DJs.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
!Quoting a wedding price before you know hours, ceremony audio needs, and whether they want uplighting—then getting stuck at the wrong rate.
!Not asking for the venue name, then finding out too late there’s a strict load-in window, sound limiter, or no elevator.
!Saying “I’m busy” when you miss a call instead of “I’m getting out of a gig / I was setting up,” which is normal and believable for DJs.
!Talking gear too much (“I have 15-inch tops”) instead of benefits (“clear speeches, clean volume, no feedback”).
!Failing to lock the date with a deposit link while they’re on the phone—so they book the DJ who answers faster.
