Exemplar Sound

The South East

About This Vendor

We're Making Your Dreams Come True

Operating out of Cleveland, TN, Exemplar Sound is a wedding DJ company. The songs played throughout your big day, from the ceremony to the final send-off, can greatly influence the ambience of the occasion. The team here understands that and devotes themselves to achieving the appropriate tone for your wedding while helping it to run smoothly. Exemplar Sound takes the time to get to know couples before the wedding. The music and ambience are curated to suit the special pair's tastes and personalities. During the event, the DJ working the event aims to bring a lively atmosphere while keeping the attention on the couple and the festivities. Dance floor lighting, audio equipment, and more can also be provided. Exemplar Sound is made up of a network of professional DJs and MCs from around the southeast. The owner of the company, Corbin Fawley, has over 10 years of experience working in the DJ industry. He has also worked as a professional audio engineer touring the country and studied music theory and performance at a college level. He has thoughtfully selected partners to join him at his business who know how to provide music for a crowd while displaying musical expertise.

Details

Equipment

Audio/Visual Equipment, Sound Equipment

Music Genres

African, Arabic, Bluegrass, Bollywood, Caribbean, Celtic, Classical, Country, Dance, Disco, EDM, Flamenco, Folk, Hip-Hop, Indian, Jazz, Klezmer, Latin, Mariachi, Persian, Polka, Pop, R&B, Rock, World Music

Music Services

MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception

Awards and Affiliations

Pricing for Exemplar Sound

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Exemplar Sound Reviews

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Reviewed On 10/17/2023 by Laci V

Very responsive, reasonably priced and offers perfect add-ons. Highly recommend. The photo booth was a huge hit, I definitely recommend this. Christian was our DJ and he was wonderful. He played every song as I had it in the timeline, he knew ...

when to switch up the music, was super friendly and even got on the dance floor for a bit. He took any requests I made, checked with me for what songs were ok to play, etc. He pep talked the bridal party giving speeches, double checked things when needed. He even gave me a thumbs up before I walked down the aisle when I looked nervous. He was such a wonderful part of our wedding. My guests all loved him! Couldn't speak highly enough

Reviewed On 10/12/2023 by Alex B

We absolutely loved working with Corbin throughout the planning process and then Christian the day of our wedding! We had only good feedback from all of our guests about the DJ and the uplifting fun vibe he brought into the room. We were all ...

on the dance floor until the end when he began to pack up. Our day would not have been the same without the good music and dance moves. He knew how to keep the dance floor alive. We also were able to utilize the uplighting for our venue which intensified the beauty of the venue itself and then provided the party setting for our reception. We would recommend time and time again this company!

Reviewed On 6/27/2023 by Brylie M

Exemplar Sound and Corbin were amazing to work with. They were professional, on time, easy to contact, and made my day perfect. We had a BLAST on the dance floor. 10/10 experience and would give more stars if I could!

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Reviewed On 6/25/2023 by Brylie D

Exemplar Sound exceeded every expectation I had. Corbin was an incredible DJ and all around great to deal with. If you want an incredible, easy going, very fun DJ, look no further. Amazing experience!

Reviewed On 6/19/2023 by Connie F

Exemplar sound was professional, communication was perfect, they were flexible with us and so much fun to have at my daughters wedding! Simply the best!!!

Reviewed On 6/02/2023 by Natalie S

Corbin made the entire planning process extremely smooth and easy. He was very nice, responsive, professional, personable, and passionate about his work. Our DJ, Christian, did a fantastic job. We would definitely recommend!

Reviewed On 1/19/2023 by Julianne F

He was amazing to work with. He provided the best dance party and I did not leave the dance floor once all night! Thanks Corbin :)

Reviewed On 1/08/2023 by Courtney F

Exemplar Sound and Corbin were truly amazing and genuinely kind! Leading up to the big day Corbin was quick to communicate and answer any questions I had. On the day of, he brought so much energy and helped to make our wedding truly incredible....

I will definitely be recommending Exemplar sounds to all my friends!

Reviewed On 1/03/2023 by Lauren S

Corbin + Exemplar Sound as a whole was a perfect choice for our wedding!! I knew I’d want to be part of curating what was played at our wedding- from the aisle/first dance songs all the way to the music people listened to at cocktail hour. All ...

I had to do was make my playlist and Corbin did the rest! It was perfect. We also added on the photo booth and it was great! So easy and fun for the guests to use and they loved it!

Reviewed On 12/27/2022 by Kendra P

Christian with Exemplar Sound was a great DJ at our wedding. He was so vibrant and energetic and did a great job during the ceremony, dinner, and reception. He was so engaging and kept the energy going throughout our event. We created multiple ...

playlists for the day and shared them with Exemplar Sound. They used our custom playlists and were mindful when requests didn't align with what we wanted played. Thanks Corbin and Christian!

Reviewed On 11/02/2022 by Laurianna K

Exemplar Sound did an incredible job for both our ceremony and reception. We got a detailed checklist ahead of time to send over songs that were important to us, had the ability to customize our dance playlist for the reception, and even had fr...

eedom to make a special request as a surprise for my dad! It was such a relief to know we could trust our evening would go smoothly and that we were in such good hands!

Reviewed On 9/08/2022 by Maggie M

Corbin did such an amazing job at our wedding. The ceremony was perfectly timed, the cocktail hour playlist really set the vibe, and the reception dance floor was packed all night long. Our wedding was amazing and so much fun and we couldn’t ha...

ve done it without him!!

Reviewed On 6/19/2022 by Dan E

As the dictionary puts the term "exemplar": representing the best of its kind.....This is nothing short of exactly what we needed. Our DJ was honest, went with his gut on the songs that were played, and overall did a great job. He even was ho...

nest about it being his first solo gig. I actually felt bad that we switched the schedule up on him, but with a little communication on our end, everything was well and good. It needs to be said that, while DJ's aren't perfect, you can't just expect them to know everything about timing. He was perfect with reading the mood, turning the speakers outside (our reception was a mix of outdoor and indoor because we had a venue that could be opened to the mountains) and communicating with us. Overall, I would give them 10 stars out of 5.

Reviewed On 6/15/2022 by John F

Exemplar Sound was the best possible DJ service we could have possibly asked for! On our initial call, Corbin told us about himself and his other great DJs. He answered all of our questions, and they really had a grasp of all the wedding music ...

for each phase of the wedding. Christian was our actual DJ for the event, and he did an amazing job! He was so fun, he knew exactly what to play and when to play it. Despite us meeting him the day of, it was like we had rehearsed the entire day multiple times; he was on point. I sent Christian a comprehensive playlist before the wedding, and he took the time to listen to it and pick out what he would play at the wedding. Christian and exemplar sound made the day extra special, and I would definitely recommend exemplar sound to anyone looking for that perfect DJ!

Reviewed On 4/22/2022 by Paige M

Exemplar Sound was amazing! I am glad we hired them for our wedding. Christian was our DJ and was a joy to work with! He kept the party going all night and got tons of laughs from our crew. They are also highly responsive which is always a reli...

ef when planning a wedding. I would highly recommend them!

Reviewed On 3/22/2022 by Haley H

We were so pleased with our experience with Exemplar Sound for our wedding! Corbin was very communicative and prompt, and was super easy to work with! Our DJ was Christian and he absolutely BROUGHT the party!! He was so much fun and he made sur...

e he played all our favorites! I would absolutely use this vendor again; we had so much fun with them!

Reviewed On 3/20/2022 by Kim K

Very punctual, great energy!

Reviewed On 3/20/2022 by Madison B

Amazing! Eli and Corbin are great plus our guests loved the photo booth!

Reviewed On 12/20/2021 by Samantha G

Such a great service for our wedding and the music was on point!!

Reviewed On 11/07/2021 by Sean M

Value Our DJ Christian was by far the best DJ I've seen at a wedding. He went above and beyond making sure me and my wife were happy and asked the right questions to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible. He was able to read the r...

oom and make the right adjustments on the fly! 10 outta 10

Reviewed On 10/27/2021 by Ellie C

Corbin and Christian were great to work with! Great at communicating, super laid back, and they were able to strike a balance between the playlist that my husband and I made (which was... eclectic) and what our guests might actually want to hea...

r and dance to. Definitely not an easy feat! We had more people dancing than I anticipated, including myself!

Reviewed On 10/12/2021 by Audrey P

We loved having Exemplar DJ for our wedding! Corbin kept everyone dancing all night and was very professional throughout the whole event

Reviewed On 10/04/2021 by Zoe M

Corbin was so great and I am so glad that my husband and I chose him to DJ our wedding. He was able to work with us and made the music so much fun for everyone. He also looked like he was having a blast! I would definitely recommend Exemplar So...

und to anyone for weddings or any other event you might have!

Reviewed On 8/20/2021 by Liz M

The Exemplar Sound team was absolutely FANTASTIC! The vibes at our wedding were perfect from the ceremony music to the background music at the reception and finally to the great dance party vibes that lasted all night. The provided fantastic DJ...

, MC, and photo booth services and really were an essential part of our wedding night and we are so grateful. We got a bit overwhelmed the weeks leading up to our wedding and Corbin was quick to offer his help and create playlists for us, and we are so grateful. We highly recommend Exemplar Sound!

Reviewed On 6/28/2021 by Abbey F

Corbin was absolutely amazing for my wedding! Everyone kept talking about how great he was and how great the music was! He is also great at responding quickly and making sure the wedding goes smoothly. I would highly recommend him.

Reviewed On 6/15/2021 by April O

Great value!!! Super easy to work with. Great communication. Corbin is amazing.

Response from the Vendor on 06/16/2021

April, thank you for your comments. It was an honor to be a part of your daughter's beautiful wedding!

Reviewed On 6/12/2021 by Hannah W

Absolutely amazing. Loved working with Corbin. He did a great job with the music and played every song perfectly on cue. You can't go wrong picking Exemplar Sound to DJ your wedding or event!

Response from the Vendor on 06/16/2021

Thank you for the feedback, Hannah. We're so glad that you enjoyed your Exemplar Sound DJ!

Reviewed On 6/01/2021 by Hannah W

The owner Corbin made planning such a breeze!!! We had Eli as our DJ and not only did he keep the party going the whole night, but he did the ceremony beautiful as well. Every song was played on time and perfectly. If you have a young crowd and...

are worried about a fun DJ, book them! We had mostly a young crowd and they did AMAZING! Not to mention the nicest people !!

Response from the Vendor on 06/16/2021

We are so glad that you enjoyed your Exemplar Sound DJ, and that our planning process was helpful for you! It's always great to hear that you and your guests had an awesome time.

Reviewed On 5/25/2021 by Penny H

Corbin with Exemplar Sound worked with me as a DJ on a 5/1/2021 Wedding in Nashville. Corbin was easy to communicate with, responded in a timely manner to emails, chatted with me on the phone to make sure we understood the plan, and executed p...

erfectly on the wedding day. Corbin worked with the venue combining his knowledge of sound and production with their in house system for an overall successful ceremony and reception set. His ability to entertain the room and act as MC was stellar. Corbin also helped with a few live music sets (piano, guitar, vocals). The artists (family and friends of bride and groom) were also comfortable working with Exemplar Sound. Not only did Corbin do a fantastic job DJing the wedding, but he came dressed to impress with a pretty cool suit. I would highly recommend Corbin and Exemplar Sound.

Response from the Vendor on 06/16/2021

Thank you for this valuable feedback, Penny. It means a lot coming from a professional wedding planner and event manager like yourself. We also enjoyed working with you--the organization and beauty that you coordinated the wedding with. We hope...

to work with you again soon!

Reviewed On 5/12/2021 by Meridieth P

I can't believe I'm just now writing this, but I came across Corbin's page while looking on the Knot again! Corbin is the BEST DJ around. He made everything effortless and smooth for our special day. My husband and I weren't worried about anyth...

ing. He played the perfect music which brought out the exact mood we were wanting at our wedding! We couldn't have asked for anyone better! Thanks Corbin & Exemplar Sound, for making our day PERFECT!

Response from the Vendor on 05/15/2021

Thank you, Meridieth! It's great to hear from you. We had so much fun at your magical wedding. The evening was beautiful, and your family and friends came ready to celebrate you and Michael. Wishing you a lifetime of love, -Exemplar Sound

Reviewed On 4/13/2021 by Emily D

Corbin was wonderful! Really enjoyed having him as my DJ!

Response from the Vendor on 06/16/2021

Thank you Emily! We're happy that you enjoyed your Exemplar Sound DJ. We are honored that we got to be a part of your big day!

Reviewed On 2/19/2021 by Lauren E

I feel awful I’m just now writing this because Corbin was BEYOND AMAZING!!!! From the first email/phone call exchange we had with him I knew he totally understood what we wanted and had so much trust in him!!!! I first reached out to Corbin in ...

jan/feb 2020 and he was great BUT with the whirlwind the wedding world was in the following months of 2020 he was even more amazing to work with!!! Not only was he able to completely grasp the vision I had for our wedding but he was so calm and collected about moving dates/making things work on the fly/and keeping us reassured that he was there for whatever we needed and everything would be great! Planning a wedding in 2020 was stressful to say the least and I can not be more incredibly thankful that we had AMAZING vendors such as Corbin to help relieve some stress! My husband and I don’t live in Tennessee so planning a wedding from afar was also a challenge but in talking on the phone and emails I just had SO much trust in him and his abilities and he 100% did not disappoint! Even when some of my guests on the fly wanted him to up the tempo from the acoustic music we had requested, he checked with me first and then on a whim changed the whole set up to keep our guests happy! Like who does that, he was amazing!!!! I truly could go on and on about how pleased we were from beginning to end!!!!! Hoping to have another event I need him for in the future just to be able to book him again!!!! :)

Response from the Vendor on 02/25/2021

Thank you, Lauren! Jordan and I had such a great time at your wedding. Yes, it was a bit of a challenge making your wedding a reality in 2020, but we did it!

Reviewed On 2/03/2021 by Krystle A

Corbin was very quick to respond to my emails & texts. He answered all my questions & walked me through everything. We had a blast with him. He kept the party going and let my oldest join in to help with the music. All the guests enjoyed his ...

company & music choices. Thank you so much! I would highly recommend him for anyone with an event.

Response from the Vendor on 06/16/2021

Krystle, thank you for this feedback. It's good to know that we're hitting the mark. We loved being able to help bring the celebration to your wedding!

Reviewed On 1/21/2021 by Natalie S

Exemplar Sound had done my sister's wedding the month before, so I decided they would be the perfect fit for our fundraising event. They went above and beyond to make this night amazing! They were not only professional, but supportive of our mi...

ssion and vision for the night. Highly recommended by me and everyone I know who has done business with them!

Response from the Vendor on 01/23/2021

Thank you, Natalie. It was truly an honor to be able to help with your nonprofit. You created an amazing event. We hope to help again in the future!

Reviewed On 1/21/2021 by Katrina L

Book him , book him , book him! He was so easy to work with and truly delivered everything we asked for ! We also booked him for uplighting our venue and that added a great "moody" effect! I would hire him again!

Response from the Vendor on 01/23/2021

Thank you, Katrina! Your family and friends definitely know how to celebrate. It was a joy being a part of your wedding, especially in such a beautiful setting. We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Reviewed On 10/28/2020 by Amy P

Corbin & his team were fantastic! They took care of everything, they were super fun, and everything went off without a hitch. I wouldn't change a thing & I would highly recommend!

Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2020

Thank you, Amy! It was an honor to be a part of your special day!

Reviewed On 10/26/2020 by Marah M

Corbin was very quick to respond to my many emails and walked through everything with me. He had no problem at all putting together all of the music that I requested and even downloaded songs that he did not have already. Set up was amazing and...

the microphone added for the ceremony was so useful AND stylish. DJ Christian was so awesome on our wedding day! He kept the party alive, was a GREAT spokesman, and we just loved how he would join in and dance with us. Felt like I had an extra friend attend the wedding. He even helped the coordinators set up! Would recommend Exemplar Sound for anyone with any events.

Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2020

Thank you, Marah! DJ Christian is the life of the party, and so helpful too. We're so glad he's a part of the team. We're so happy that we got to be a part of your wedding!

Reviewed On 10/23/2020 by Melissa S

Corbin did an amazing job and was so fun to work with!

Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2020

Thank you Melissa! You wedding was beautiful. I wish you a lifetime of love!

Reviewed On 10/23/2020 by Zac B

Corbin made our wedding reception perfect! We requested a throw down and he created an atmosphere that everyone loved! Thanks for making our night perfect!

Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2020

Your wedding was a blast, Zac! Thank you for letting us give you a "throw down".

Reviewed On 10/23/2020 by Maddie S

Corbin is so easy to work with and extremely helpful! Highly recommend.

Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2020

It was a joy, Maddie! Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day.

Reviewed On 10/17/2020 by Aiyah S

Corbin and Eli are both amazing! We booked our DJ super early on because we wanted the best. THE BEST is absolutely what we got! Eli went above and beyond being our DJ! He was quick with any changes and he made our dance floor explode!!! Our gu...

ests are still raving about how fun Eli was! We cannot thank you enough. We highly recommend Exemplar Sounds 110%.

Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2020

You wedding was fantastic, Aiyah! Thank you for choosing us to be a part of it.

Reviewed On 7/13/2020 by Paul F

Corbin, was fantastic in giving my wife and I exactly what we asked for for our wedding. I gave him a detailed itinerary that he followed precisely and it was nice when he used his discretion as a professional when it was appropriate.

Response from the Vendor on 07/17/2020

I appreciate your kind words, Paul. Everything about your wedding was amazing: the view from the venue; yall's handwritten vows; the enthusiasm of your guests. I wish you two a lifetime of love!

Reviewed On 5/23/2020 by Samantha M

I originally was getting married in June in Gatlinburg and had hired Corbin to be our wedding DJ. Due to Covid-19 I decided to come into town last minute to have a smaller wedding. I knew I needed a DJ to play music during the ceremony etc. so ...

I reached back out to Corbin to see if he would still be available for my new date, which was just two weeks away. I didn’t give him very much notice, and I accidentally told him the wrong day of the wedding! Corbin came through and even with my error, had no problem coming to help with my wedding. He was prompt, kind, courteous and professional. I didn’t get to much time to talk to him, but everyone that did couldn’t stop talking about what a nice guy he was! I am from out of state in Wisconsin so finding wedding vendors was difficult when I am not from the area. Corbin outdid himself and I truly could not be happier! I would recommend him to everyone!!!

Response from the Vendor on 06/02/2020

Thank you Samantha! We were privileged to be a part of your magical Smoky Mountain wedding. Your family and friends were so welcoming to me. Come back to Tennessee soon!

Reviewed On 4/03/2020 by Madison W

Corbin was just the DJ we needed for our wedding! He had two sound systems that allowed for a seamless music transition from the ceremony to the reception (both were in different places of our venue). He was very easy to communicate with and q...

uick to respond to any questions or requests we had. If you are looking for someone affordable to play great music with no hassle, book with Corbin!

Response from the Vendor on 04/04/2020

Thank you Madison! We had a great time at your wonderful wedding!

Reviewed On 2/23/2020 by The H

We were wowed! Corbin was amazing! He was on time in a very short notice, has a great personality, and everyone loved his music and style! We are so very happy with how everything turned out; we recommend him to anyone wanting a fun, smooth tur...

n out!!

Response from the Vendor on 02/28/2020

Thank you! It was joy and an honor to be a part of yet another Harris clan wedding!

Reviewed On 1/08/2020 by Jennie C

Corbin is the sweetest and the most helpful vendor! He had many calls with us just checking to see how our planning was going and gives a spread sheet to help with planning. He answered any questions we had and was so much fun at our wedding! W...

ould hire him again in a heart beat!

Response from the Vendor on 06/02/2020

Thank you, Jennie! Your wedding was unforgettable. I wish you and your husband a lifetime of happiness!

Reviewed On 12/09/2019 by Hannah R

Corbin made our wedding day process stress free! Great to work with. He gave us the option to put as many songs as we wanted together, or give him free range. His price is unbeatable for what he provides! Definitely would recommend to any bride...

Response from the Vendor on 06/02/2020

Thank you, Hanna! Reducing stress and being helpful are two of our main goals. It means a lot to us that you found us helpful. It was great to be a part of your wedding!

Reviewed On 11/10/2019 by Maura L

Exemplar Sound is very fun and easy to work with! I am a wedding planner and he made the night entertaining and the flow of schedule was perfect. I would highly suggest Corbin to be your DJ for your next event!

Response from the Vendor on 06/02/2020

It's great working with you Maura! Thanks for the good word. I hope that we get to do many weddings together in the future.

Reviewed On 10/16/2019 by MEGAN I

Corbin was so easy to work with. My husband and I had very specific music requests and ques and he nailed them all :)

Response from the Vendor on 06/02/2020

Thank you for the compliment, Megan. I really enjoyed your wedding, because you two cared about the music so much. It was a joy!

Reviewed On 6/26/2019 by Carie K

Corbin, you are a huge part of the success of our wedding. You kept things rolling & hopping with perfect timing, voice & balance. Fantastic job!!!

Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2019

Thank you Carie! Your daugther's wedding was beautiful!

Reviewed On 6/10/2019 by Marie K

We LOVED working with Corbin. He took on our timeline, our do plays, and our don’t plays with enthusiasm, turning them into a seamless reception with exactly the right amount of introduction, of interaction, and of personality for what we want...

ed. Throughout the night, he was very attentive to the vibe in the room, so much so that our guests are still talking about how amazing the music was (our wedding was two months ago!)! Similarly, he was flexible throughout the planning process, willing to work to accommodate both my and my husband’s busy schedules, and his personality and his professionalism made it a joy to work with him at each encounter.