Beat Train Productions

Ari was one of my favorite vendors. He was great throughout the planning process and really organized. He is really chill and doesn’t do any of the cheesy games or dances that some DJs do. He could really read the crowd and the dance floor was literally PACKED the entire night. I also liked that he listened to our taste and incorporated a lot of well known songs while still keeping it sophisticated. Our guests complimented us on him during the rehearsal and few even called after to say how awesome he was. I really couldn’t be happier with him.

Ari was professional and organized, but more importantly, he created the kind of fun and celebratory atmosphere that we were looking for. It was a great wedding, and Ari kept the music appropriate for all parts, especially when the dancing started. I would recommend very highly Beat Train Productions for your wedding!!!

i would highly recommend ari/beat train to anyone who is looking for a dj. anyone! people were on the dance floor from the first song to the very last and had an amazing time. ari did a great job of listening to our requests/no-plays and reading the crowd at the wedding. this sounds awful, but we didn't want a DJ who would talk too much -- try to pump up the crowd and such. he covered the basics -- intros and quick announcements when necessary -- but then focused on the music.

Ari was absolutely wonderful. I had a hard time finding someone who could play the music my husband and I enjoy while also pleasing my parents and their friends tastes. He wasnt cheesy and in your face like other DJ's we met with. Ari played the perfect mix, so much so that many of my parents friends requested that we burn CD's for them. Thank you Ari!Donna & Andrew Clarke

Beat Train is fantastic! Our friends' band was kind enough to play two sets at our reception; where they left off, Ari picked up. He was excellent to work with from start to finish: professional, punctual, and detail-oriented. He was game to work around our band and came up with a set list that complemented their Brit-pop stylings. The dance floor was packed the entire night--a friend of ours actually danced the soles of his shoes clean off! Ari checked in with us through the evening if he had questions and did not make many announcements; he was very subtle. He played all of the songs we suggested during dinner (some of them obscure/eclectic) which made us feel like it was really "our" party. He also provided some uplighting. Ari really understood our wacky/indie/obscure tastes and his work aligned with it perfectly. He did his homework on the styles of music we liked and played tunes that appealed to all ages of guests. I would recommend Ari and Beat Train without reservation!

When we were first looking for a DJ we were both amused and disturbed by what we saw; cheasy DJs with gaudy vests, touting their thirty years of radio experience, with videos of them exhorting wedding guests to do the chicken dance or the electric slide. This was not what either of us wanted for our wedding, and we were quite pleased to stumble upon the Beat Train Productions website and read the extremely favorable reviews.As Ari so eloquently put it when he first met with us, he uses his skills as a DJ to get people to dance. Ari brings a new standard of professionalism to the mobile DJ industry. This professionalism was evident in every single interaction with him which included our first meeting with him, a follow up meeting which he initiated prior to our wedding, a meeting with our onsite wedding coordinator, follow up calls to clarify final details, and of course the wedding itself which he showed up 3-4 hours early to setup. For our reception, we had specific music in mind targeted to a 30-something crowd. Ari clearly understood our requests, but took them to next level, above and beyond our expectations. From the very first dance song, people were out of their seats and the floor was crowded all night long. We have received so many compliments from our guests about how great the music was. Many people commented on how Ari was able to keep so many guests up and dancing all night!It?s hard for one to be objective of about one?s own wedding, but a greater portion of the guests were dancing for a greater portion of the evening than any wedding either of us had been to. Everyone raved about the DJ and the music. We couldn?t imagine anyone having done a better job. Many thanks to Ari for making our night so special, memorable and most of all, a great time!

The dance floor wasn't empty for a second! We had an amazing time, everyone commented on what a fun time they had, I have heard more than a few "best wedding evers". Ari was a total professional, and very responsive to our needs and requests. We are music nerds, and most of our friends are musicians, so their enjoyment of the event is a huge testament to Ari and his skills!

Ari was prompt, polite, musically knowledgeable, and provided a memorable musical backdrop for our wedding. I received several comments from guests about how good the music was and I highly recommend him.

BEST VENDOR I WORKED WITH!! Nate was our DJ and he did an amazing job. I cannot say enough great things about him. There was not a single moment when the dance floor was not packed! He read the crowd really well and everyone enjoyed the music. I think its rare to receive comments about the DJ and music at a wedding, but everyone commented on how great our DJ was. We also had an incident with our cellist coming down with the flu and cancelling 2 days before the wedding. Nate sympathized with our situation came to our rescue immediately. INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!! I would give him 10 stars if I could.

Beat Train is simply the best. We hired Ari for our wedding and he had everyone on the dance floor. He was so considerate and in tune with our musical interests while still making sure the beats had enough universal appeal to even get Uncle Tom on the dance floor. He was extremely professional and didn't have any of the cheesy gimmicks a lot of DJs use at weddings. He was very committed to not playing anything that was on our "do not play" list. We had a couple of guest come up to us and tell us that Ari needed our permission to play a couple of songs such as "Cotton Eyed Joe" or whatever that song is called.Ari arrived looking sharp in suit, skinny tie, and classic black framed glasses. He brought his turnable and his computer and set up everything very compactly in the corner. He has a natural read on the vibe and kept it going from immediately after dinner until they closed us down.Most impressive about Beat Train is Ari's immediate responsiveness and willingness to meet and discuss any aspect of the party planning as many times as we needed to to feel comfortable.In short, if you want a DJ that you can trust that will keep your friends talking for months after the party, Ari is your guy.

Ari and Wayne were both at our wedding and they did an absolutely spectacular job. Ari worked with us for months before the wedding to make sure everything would be perfect for our wedding day. From cocktail hour to dancing that lasted an hour over the expected time, he kept the mood perfect and the dance floor full all night. Ari totally read the crowd and when it appeared that the dancing would slow for any song he would fade into a song that continued to keep people going. We feel badly for the Mens Wearhouse that will neeed to dryclean the sweat out of the tuxes that we rented! Thank you so much to Ari and Wayne!

Ari was entirely responsive and professional. Best of all he is good at what he does--he knows music, knows how to relate to people, can read the vibe of a group. And he has great taste in music. He singlehandedly made the party at our wedding!

DJ Ari made us feel comfortable right away upon meeting him and was nothing but professional from the first meeting to the follow up after the event. He was flexible when our timeline ran over and even went so far as to help us contact the event manager when the power went out! I cannot say enough about Ari and his DJ'ing skills. The dance floor was packed all night and the guests have raved about his ability to play to the whole crowd. Thank you Ari!

If you want taste and class at an excellent price, you're going to have a hard time beating Beat Train Productions. Ari is the real deal, able both to step back in a self-effacing fashion (so that he does not make himself the show) and step forward as a competent MC in complete control of the action. He has excellent taste in music, knows how to put together a great bunch of songs, makes great suggestions based on your personal preferences, and is the consummate professional through and through. As for reliability: on the day of our wedding, he suffered some kind of car mishap. What did he do? He rented a car, arranged for his back-up DJ to be at our venue well in advance, AND arrived there himself a good hour before his duties officially began. If he hadn't told me what happened, I would never have known there had been a problem.Isn't that precisely the kind of DJ you want?

My wife and I were married last month (June, '09). We were planning a wedding on Cape Cod from Miami, and had 6 months to do it - no easy feat. Not knowing any DJs in the area, I began my search about 4 months out. I literally spoke to or e-mailed close to 40 DJ's in the area. Most were cheesy, ego-centric, out of touch or bossy or way over priced. Then I found Ari at Beat Train. His web site was hip, and we clicked on the first call and his prices were reasonable. He went out of his way to provide suggestions (we had no idea what song to be announced to), and trielessly provided suggestions. He also found and purchased all the music that we requested that he didn't already have in his collection. We were extremely busy upon arrival on the Cape - only 5 days before the wedding. In order to save us some time, Ari went out of his way to drive to the Cape to meet with us personally and discuss our expectations for the party. His suggestions for music were spot on. The wedding reception was a amazing. (I'm going to send him some pics of the party to post on his website) We provided some input on what we wanted to hear, but really left the majority of the decisions up to him. Our only requirement was he keep the dance floor packed. His dinner music was perfect - elegant, fun, and at the right volume. Once we started dancing, it didn't end. Ari read the crowd perfectly. In fact, we paid for him to stay an extra hour becuase we were having so much fun. The dance floor was packed the entire night - and we had guests from 13 to 85. He did an excellent job making announcements, but didn't feel the need to be the center of attention. Further, he was immidiately responsive to every request (at least from the bride and groom), be it for the next song to be played, or to wish someone a happy birthday. He will not give up the mic for rogue/drunk toast makers without prior permission. I can't say enough about Ari as a DJ. He truly made the night. I would highly reccomend him (and have) for any future event.

Finding "Beat Train Productions" was like finding an oasis in the middle of the desert! amidst all other wedding DJ's, they truly stand out! and certainly hold up to their reputation and skills at DJ'ing. I had the opportunity to speak with Ari and appreciated his professionalism. For our wedding we worked closely with "Nate" (DJ Nato), he was extremely easy to work with and very intuitive to our musical taste and overall vision for what we wanted on our "wedding day". My friends & family thought he was great, one family member said and I quote... "The DJ was so good that we actually missed the Cake & Coffee!" in other words he... "ROCKED THE PARTY!"

Ari was the most reponsive of our wedding vendors. He replied immediately to all of my inquiries, and provided us with a flexible package that met our needs perfectly. Our package included uplighting for the venue, and it ended up being great value compared to hiring a separate lighting company. Ari balances being an artist and a business-owner. He knows his music and how to create a classy, stylish feel to the event. He's also super-reliable and hard-working. If you are trying avoid a cheesy, flaky DJ, I would highly recommend Ari - my mind was completely at ease during the entire process because he was so dependable and knowledgeable.

Ari was an excellent dj. He goes over everything with you before the event and listens to all suggestions. He was punctual. He has a very wide range of musical taste like I do,which is why I chose him. Unlike regular party deejays that just download music from the web, he collects rare vinyl records from all over the world. This shows his immense passion for music. He also provided a rack with a mechanical dance floor lighting system that got the party moving. He had many different projections,which he can go over with you. Not only did he provide music, but he also provided mood lighting for my event. His backdrop lighting matched the decor of the room beautifully. Instead of hiring an interior lighting technician,a deejay,and a dance floor lighting projectionist, I only had to hire one person, Ari. Definitely a good deal.

Ari was extremely professional in helping us decide the distinct sounds we wanted for the cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing portions of our wedding. Despite our somewhat inarticulate requests (we want something that sounds like X, but not like X), Ari anticipated our expectations perfectly. Our cocktail hour was a festive mix of bossa nova and upbeat latin, while dinner was a bit slower focusing more on vintage jazz. Not a single song was cliche or tacky. Our soundtrack felt completely original to our event. And once the dancing started, it kept going for the ENTIRE night. I can say with complete confidence that Ari exceeded our expectations and helped make our wedding memorable for us and our guests.

We wanted our wedding to be subtle, elegant and hip, with a slightly retro mod vibe. DJ Ari understood exactly what we were going for carried out that concept flawlessly. A few months before the wedding, Ari scheduled a meeting with my husband and me to discuss details. He listened to everything we had to say, and gave us a form to fill out with any song requests, announcements, etc. Throughout the planning process he was very responsive to our needs and even helped us pick out a first dance song that would be in keeping with the tone of the event. He also invited us to listen to his work at Zuzu, which was excellent. The total opposite of the stereotypically loud, "cheesy" wedding DJ, Ari read the crowd perfectly and lined up music accordingly, rather than leading the crowd as some wedding DJs do. Aside from announcing the wedding party and letting everyone know that the cake was to be cut, there were no pleas to get people dancing, no YMCA or games. Some guests said it felt more like we were in a hip, loungy club rather than at a wedding. We received countless compliments from our guests on the music. He brought all of his own equipment and got there early to set up. Very professional. DJ Ari comes highly recommended!