MY
Story
A start as a club DJ
My start as a DJ began as a teenager - I was a competitive B-Boy and loved the club and festival energy. I grew up in a house full of music and my dad owned a record store; he encouraged my love of music with a mixer and two turntables, and let me "borrow" vinyl from him. Soon after, I was DJing in clubs in San Diego, SF, Seattle, Reno & South Lake Tahoe honing my live-mixing skills and my ability to read a crowd and keep the dance floor full!
I went to college at UNR, and for a while pursued other careers, including ski instructor and high school history teacher. All the while, I was continuing to DJ events and weddings.
Professional DJ & MC
In 2015 I went full time, and haven't looked back. Fifteen years behind the decks across hundreds of weddings and events taught me one thing above everything else: reading the room is everything. The technical skills matter, but knowing when to shift the energy, when to hold back, when to let a moment breathe is what separates a good night from one your guests are still talking about years later.
I love to get to know my clients and their music tastes and build a custom mix at every event. My aim is to give them the best party ever, and my passion is helping my clients feel like their event or wedding was a personal festival, whether they love EDM, hip hop, latin or country music.
Every event I perform is mixed live, built around your music, and handled personally from first conversation to final song.
When I'm not DJing, I'm skiing, hiking and sailing Tahoe, and spending time with my family. This place is home, and I can't wait to celebrate with you.
As your DJ, I bring a relaxed, elegant style to your event, supporting your corporate party, private event or wedding including ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and even after-parties!
For an elevated and personalized experience, DJ Sawyer Tahoe handles your event himself or with our highly experienced associate DJ Travis, ensuring your vision is realized from first guest to last song.