MarBecca Method Workshops

2012 MarBecca Workshop Tour Begins

March 16, 2012

Holy cow!
I’m not sure how it happened, but it’s almost the middle of March, 2012 and I still have a foot in November, 2011! The workshop tour has officially begun and every day is spent working on the website, Doodle, keeping up and following up with DJs who’d like to attend, staying in touch on [...]

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“Ladies and Gentlemen, At This Time…”

January 12, 2012

Redundant Phrases

Many speakers, wedding entertainers, and Emcees are sensitive to the overuse of certain words or phrases, including those considered to be cliche. Popular targets are, “At this time…” and “Ladies and Gentlemen”. “Mobile” DJs, in particular, enjoy counting other DJs’ use of these terms as much as a Toastmasters group counting “Ahs” and “Ums”. [...]

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What Is The MarBecca Method?

December 12, 2011

The MarBecca Method is unique and specific. It is more complex than it appears on the surface. It’s the kind of thing that takes a bit of exposure to fully understand. It is something we lived for over 35 years, drawing from experience and training in the entertainment industry and corporate event planning. As it’s [...]

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Privilege, Honor, Duty, and Luck

August 29, 2011

“I do.”

I’m one of those guys who has always thought about how lucky I’ve been. Mostly, I suppose, because I pay attention to it. I mean, lots of people are lucky and don’t really stop to think about it. Sure, they’re busy and get caught up in “life on the move” and the tasks that [...]

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Entertainment and the Accidental Audience

July 25, 2011

Why Stay?
This article begins with the premise that a wedding reception, and for that matter, any party or celebration is primarily a function of entertainment — as stated in my “Getting What You’re Worth” seminar series. As with most celebrations, food, decor, formal or ceremonial clothing, and many other items are involved in creating an [...]

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Action or Reaction?

July 10, 2011

Recently, I reviewed a Love Story performed by one of my students, which is part of the service Rebecca and I provide in our online forums at The MarBecca Community. As I was offering critique and insight, it occurred to me that this is information that would be beneficial to many others, regardless as to [...]

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How To Create A Killer Client Questionnaire

June 6, 2011

As with any questionnaire, it starts with knowing what information you desire to know. And why.
I believe it’s important to formulate those questions on your own because they will have more meaning to you and your clients. An important part of a designing a questionnaire or creating a sales process or working on your performance [...]

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“Why Don’t You ‘DJ’ Any More?”

May 30, 2011

I’ve been asked this question a lot over the years. Sometimes, the question is asked in a more accusatory tone, like, “If you were so successful as a DJ, why don’t you do that any more?” Gotta love skeptics.
To me, the question is a fair one, and very easy to explain.
Passion.
Where does it lie?

Art Directors, [...]

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When Do You Know That You Know That You’re Good?

May 15, 2011

Eyes Opened

The workshop experience is always a big eye-opener for first-time attendees. And everyone’s experience, although shared, is really very individual and personal.
Because of that fact, I have seen a variety of reactions over the years: Everything from tears to walk-outs to epiphanies to elation to feelings of being defeated to great conquest, freeze-ups, and [...]

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Flying In The Face Of Reason

May 9, 2011

 
Would you get into an airplane to go for a romp with someone who has only taken one lesson? How about someone who is “self taught”? Not if you know anything about flying.
 
I know a little about flying. And I know about wedding reception entertainment. Every weekend, MC/DJs without ANY training take control of a [...]

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