Troy began DJing in 1987 & spent the early years of his DJ career working for other mobile services & nightclubs in Honolulu. Conventions & club DJing provided Troy the opportunity to play a variety of music for guest from all over the world allowing him to perfect  his DJ skills. While working with for others, Troy noticed his employers lacked in customer service & did not take the time to make their events distinctive & special. Former employers never meet with clients, treated every event the same, & had little emphasis on quality & professionalism.

In 1999 Troy relocated to San Francisco where he worked a freelance nightclub & wedding DJ performing at some of the most exclusive Bay Area parties. In 2001 Troy returned to Hawaii & started his own company focusing on high quality DJ Entertainment & specializing in weddings & upscale events. Troy has become a phenomenal success with a strong reputation for the highest level of service. He is now considering by wedding professionals as one of the best & most sought after DJs in Hawaii. Troy resides in Mililani, Oahu with his wife & 3 children.

 

Style

Troy's style can be described as "Fun, Refined, Contemporary, & Personalized". He strives to be different & unique. Troy does not play "The Chicken Dance", "YMCA", or "Macarena" type songs commonly played by DJs unless specifically requested by his clients. He keeps his dance floor filled by relying on his music knowledge & mixing skills to play a more contemporary mix of music. As an Emcee Troy refrains from being over the top, he does not to tell jokes, long stories or tries to put on a show. Instead he makes introductions & announcements in tasteful, clear & concise manner. Troy does not have a fixed routine & is passionate about making every event unique. There are things that he plans based on input from his clients & other things that are done spontaneously.

 

Wedding Philosophy

Troy believes that the difference between a good wedding & a great wedding is a combination of all the little things. "There is not one single thing you can do to make a reception great. It is the finer personal elements all coming together that make a great reception." Troy also believes that there is no need for a wedding DJ to "put on a show". He feels that energy & emotion existing within the bride & groom & their family & friends. "A skilled DJ will draw out energy & emotion by playing the right music at the right time, saying the right things, & by staging & coordinating the right activities."

Years of DJ Experience:
19 +

Wedding Receptions:
650 & counting

Specialty:
Destination Weddings

Style:
Fun, Refined, Contemporary, & Personalized.

Personality:
Perfectionist, Easy Going, Laid Back

Professional Affiliations:
American DJ Association (ADJA)
National Association of Caterers (NACE)
Oahu Wedding Association (OWA)
Hawaii Bride & Groom
Disc Jockey America

Hobbies:
Travel, Photography, Fishing

Favorite TV Shows:
Hells Kitchen, Platinum Weddings, Lost, Top Chef

Favorite Movies:
The Wedding Singer, Pursuit of Happyness, Fast Times @ Ridgemont High

Testimonial:
“Troy was friendly, punctual, & played our requests while keeping the party going for the entire event. We had the most beautiful & fun wedding & DJ Troy was a major factor to the success of our reception. He made all aspects of our destination wedding perfect. Thanks for the professional service, it was worth every penny.”

Jennifer & Yoost Monen April 21, 2007 Hale Kimo – North Shore

Based in Honolulu, Hawaii & Serving all areas of Oahu, Maui, Kauai, & The Big Island
808.256.2003 • Events@TroyMichaelDJ.com