Certified Professional MC
In February 2009, I had the pleasure to attend the Mobile Beat Las Vegas Convention for Mobile DJs. Being one of the two major conventions held for DJs each year, I was looking forward to attending to learn as well as promoting my newest book that I wrote for the DJ Industry. But the biggest thing I was looking forward to was attending the MarBecca Method – Master of Ceremonies Workshop.
Granted, for the past few years I have been a member of Toastmasters International and taken other public speaking courses, but the MC Workshop in Las Vegas conducted by Mark & Rebecca Ferrell has proven to be the single most important learning and growth experience I have ever had with my entertainment business. The workshop had long hours and it was grueling work that pushed the envelope of my abilities. Despite that, I find myself wanting more!
The great thing about this workshop was actually getting up and practicing my craft in front of my peers as well as under the critical eyes of Mark & Rebecca. I was able to try new things and experiment in a safe environment as opposed to learning by trial and error at someone’s wedding reception. The constructive criticism was awesome and I was able to improve by leaps and bounds with each take. And becoming the only certified Master of Ceremonies in South-Central Pennsylvania is one of my most treasured memories.
Anyone can call themselves a “professional” DJ these days, as there are no requirements other than someone proclaiming it for themselves. On the other hand, I am quite proud and honored to have attained such as prestigious accomplishment that so few can claim. As my instructors are fond of saying; it’s not what you do, it’s how you do it! Thank you Mark & Rebecca for helping me become something so much more than just another DJ.
Charles E. Snyder III,
Certified Master of Ceremonies
Extraordinary Weddings
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