Northern Lights and Music

I'm Aaron, the founder of Northern Lights and Music. I'm a lifelong musician and industry veteran, an avid audiophile and educator. After over a decade of managing venues and curating events, I transitioned to DJing (and teaching middle school!) in 2022, and I absolutely love it. I've culminated a wide set of skills as a collaborator, and I'd love to hear about your vision for the big day. I'm reliable, well-resourced, and easy to work with. I make time for multiple touch points with my clients, and I'm open to all levels of input. I've curated events in churches, museums, on farms, in theaters, public parks, block parties, backyards, and more. My experience in event production has made me a seasoned navigator of day-of-variables, and it's given me a good eye. I ask questions and see opportunities that not all couples or DJs think of. I am a polished and intelligent professional that relies on great choices of music and good energy rather than vocalizations or loud crowd engagement to set the tone. I don't bring a DJ-sized ego to weddings. I curate my presence around my clients' vision, their families and friends, and simply bring experienced support. During the school year, I typically only take weddings on Saturdays. Feel free to ask about events on Fridays or Sundays during the school year even if my calendar shows unavailable (I will see what I can do.) I'm a graduate of several Slam Academy classes, including Sound Design, DJ Technics, Vocal Production, and more. I'm also a middle school teacher in Oakland, CA: I teach sixth grade! I love being a part of the next generation's path forward. It keeps me humble ;) I've been married for sixteen years myself, and I absolutely adored my entire wedding day. Full disclosure: I still cry a lot at special moments. I hope you'll consider reaching out -- I'd love to hear about your vision and how we can work together.