Beats By The Professor

Rockville, MD

$375-$2800

DJ

Travels up to 60 miles

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Latin House | Afro House | Deep House Mix 2025

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Overview

I’m a professional wedding DJ and MC serving the DMV, specializing in high-energy, well-organized wedding receptions that feel effortless, fun, and unforgettable. My focus is simple: great music, smooth transitions, and keeping your night moving exactly the way you imagined it!

From grand entrances to last dance, I work closely with couples, planners, and venues to make sure every moment flows seamlessly. I provide clean, powerful sound systems sized for your guest count, polished MC services, and customized music curation tailored to your style. NEVER a cookie-cutter playlist. Give me a shout and I'll be happy to work with you to make your special night the most memorable!


Reviews

1 review

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Sean C.

March 17, 2026
Verified review

Great job!

It look our teens a while to get moving, but The Professor got them up and dancing. Great job. Easy to work with.

Hired as: DJ

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Booking information

Price range: $375-$2800

Languages: English, Spanish

Gig length: 120 - 360 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability Insurance (GLI), $2M aggregate, $10k equipment coverage

What to expect

When an audience comes to see The Professor, they experience a polished, high-energy performance driven by strong musical knowledge and crowd awareness. Each set is thoughtfully structured, with smooth transitions, clean sound, and intentional song selection that builds energy naturally and keeps guests engaged. While The Professor specializes in Latin music—including reggaeton, salsa, bachata, dembow, and Latin pop—each performance is fully open-format, seamlessly blending hip-hop, R&B, house, throwbacks, top 40, and client-requested genres to fit the room and the moment.

When a client hires The Professor, they receive a professional, organized, and stress-free DJ experience from planning through breakdown. This includes clear communication, on-time arrival, professional equipment, and a flexible approach tailored to the event’s goals and audience. Drawing from a club residencies and a background in music production, The Professor delivers consistent sound quality, smooth event flow, and the ability to adapt in real time as the energy of the room evolves.

For private events and weddings, The Professor works collaboratively with hosts, planners, and vendors to ensure the music supports both the vibe and the timeline of the event. Clients can expect professionalism, musical versatility across all genres, and a DJ who makes the event feel seamless and well-executed.

About

With over 2 years of experience behind the decks, The Professor is a versatile, crowd-focused event DJ and music producer known for delivering high-energy, seamless mixes across nightlife and private events. The Professor currently holds a club/bar residency, performing regularly and keeping diverse crowds engaged week after week.

As a music producer, The Professor brings a deeper understanding of rhythm, song structure, and sound design to every set — resulting in smooth transitions, balanced energy, and clean, intentional mixing. This technical foundation elevates the live experience and ensures professional, high-quality sound at every event.

Specializing in Latin music — including reggaeton, salsa, bachata, dembow, and Latin pop — The Professor is also an open-format DJ, confidently blending hip-hop, R&B, house, throwbacks, and top 40 to match the vibe of any room.

While best known for nightlife and private parties, The Professor is now booking weddings and formal events, bringing an organized, detail-oriented, and music-forward approach to each celebration. With experience managing event flow, reading mixed-age crowds, and working closely with clients, The Professor is well-prepared to deliver polished, memorable wedding receptions.

Professional, reliable, and easy to work with, The Professor focuses on clear communication, high-quality sound, and creating unforgettable moments without stress for clients.

📍 Available for weddings, private events, corporate functions, and nightlife bookings.

Additional booking notes

The Professor provides a self-contained professional sound and lighting setup suitable for small to mid-sized events. Standard audio equipment includes two powered QSC K12 speakers and a QSC KS112 subwoofer, delivering clean, balanced sound with controlled low end appropriate for both dance-focused and formal events.

In addition to sound, The Professor offers Chauvet DJ lighting, which can be tailored to the event style. Lighting can be configured for high-energy dance floors or kept minimal and elegant for weddings, corporate events, and formal occasions.

For setup, The Professor requires:
- Access to two standard grounded power outlets within reasonable distance of the performance area
- A minimum setup space of approximately 6’ x 6’
- Venue access 60–90 minutes prior to event start time for proper setup and sound check

For outdoor events, a covered performance area and reliable power source are required.

For larger venues, outdoor spaces, or events with 150+ guests, additional sound or lighting may be recommended and can be coordinated in advance to ensure optimal coverage and sound quality.

The Professor works closely with clients, planners, and venue staff to ensure the technical setup complements the space and supports a smooth, stress-free event.

Services offered

Past booked events

March 2026

07

Saturday

Teen Birthday Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Silver Spring, MD

Setup requirements

Power: 2 standard grounded outlets within reasonable distance of DJ setup

Setup space: ~6’ x 6’ minimum

Covered area for outdoor events (if applicable)

Venue access: 60–90 minutes before event start for setup

Space for cables to avoid tripping hazards.

Adequate room around the setup for quick adjustments or troubleshooting.

If available, stage setup with elevated platform

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