Open Decks Experience with DJ RomeoG

The Open Decks Experience is more than a workshop, it’s a live classroom, networking hub, and launchpad for DJs and creatives.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re already established, this event is your chance to:

• Learn and refine DJ skills on real decks
• Exchange music and trade industry knowledge
• Network with peers and professionals
• Discover new hires, interns, and contract opportunities
• Build the confidence and professionalism needed to thrive in events, nightlife, and corporate spaces

Hosted by DJ RomeoG and powered by the McKinney School of Media & Marketing, this experience blends hands-on training, business insights, and community connection into one high-energy night.

Romeo is a cable lineman by day and powerhouse entertainer by night. As Founder & CEO of DJRomeoG Birthdays, Weddings & More and VLive Presents, he has become a trusted name for:

• Corporate, Wedding & Social Event DJ/MC Services
• Event Planning & Production
• Lighting & Stage Design
• Photo Booth Entertainment

His unique story, from tradesman to entrepreneur, makes him the perfect mentor for DJs aiming to master both the craft and the business.

The McKinney School of Media & Marketing is part of McKinney Media LLC, a full-service creative agency offering photo, video, design, and marketing services.

We educate, empower, and equip creatives through:

• 🎓 1-on-1 Coaching & Mentorship
• 👥 Group Classes & Workshops
• 📸 Media & Production Training
• 💻 Business & Marketing Growth Programs

Our promise: every student and guest will identify, demonstrate, apply, adjust, create, experiment, express, refine, guide, and communicate their craft in new ways, leaving not just inspired, but equipped .

Hour 1 – DJ Fundamentals & Professionalism

• Welcome + Framing (McKinney Media)
• Core skills: equipment setup, beat-matching, phrasing, EQ blends, drop-mixing, layering
• The Business of DJing: marketing, branding, contracts, professionalism, and client relations
• Building Great Events: playlist strategy across weddings, clubs, corporate, and socials

Hour 2 – Networking & Open Decks (Led by DJ RomeoG)

• 5–10 min DJ rotations with real-time feedback
• Music exchange & playlist strategy: crates, exclusives, energy flow
• Peer introductions & networking: showcase style, position yourself in the marketplace

Hour 3 – Business, Collaboration & Professional Development

• Running a DJ Business: pricing, negotiation, contracts, client interactions
• Appearance & Professional Presence: how to present yourself in different event types
• Collaboration Mixer: building partnerships for future events
• Wrap-up: RomeoG’s motivational set + sustaining longevity in the entertainment industry

Every attendee also gets access to online modules for deeper study:

• DJ Fundamentals & Professionalism (20–30 min)
• Running a DJ Business (20–30 min)
• Event Fundamentals (15–20 min)
• Networking & Open Decks (20–30 min)
• Collaboration & Business Building (15–20 min)
• Closing Inspiration (10–15 min)

✨ Don’t just watch the DJ, become one.

Join us for The Open Decks Experience with DJ RomeoG and take your skills, network, and opportunities to the next level.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Carter McKinney of McKinney Media