DJ John Howard
John Howard founded A2Z Music Factory in 1994, driven by a passion for delivering exceptional entertainment. He began his DJ journey at a young age and worked through college performing at parties, weddings, and formal events. After earning a degree in Information Systems, John pursued a career in IT in the DC area. However, his passion for creating memorable celebrations led him back to entertainment, where he blended his technical expertise with his natural talent for event production.
Over the years, John became a prominent figure in the DJ industry. In 2008, he was elected president of the local chapter of the American Disc Jockey Association. During his two-year tenure, he brought in renowned speakers, enhanced educational resources for DJs, and tripled the chapter's membership. His dedication to improving the industry was matched only by his commitment to his clients.
While John has received multiple awards for his work, his greatest satisfaction comes from his clients' praise. Hearing, "This was the best party ever," inspires him to continuously refine his craft and elevate every event he’s a part of. For John, creating unforgettable moments is more than a job—it's his calling.
What are client’s saying?
“John Howard is the best, literally!!! He was punctual, personable, and very helpful. Throughout the night he played great music to the point that people were dancing the whole night. He even asked ua multiple times If we would like a drink. He kept the timeline flowing. He workwd very well with pur pianist and saxophonist for the ceremony. I would definitely recommend John Howard as your next DJ because he was top notch. I interviewed many DJs. I had many friends and family join this telephone interview and he was so patient with us. He really impressed us all and matched our energy. Thank you John for making our night so special.” - Deatra Idlet
”Let me start by saying…now I know that great DJs actually exists! I’ll explain a little. Throughout my life, pretty much every event I’ve ever attended to was kind of ruined by the DJ; and since I come from really bad experiences with terrible DJs, I was significantly worry about our wedding music especially the reception part. We’re an older couple, Latin and wanted great dancing music including some from the 80s and 90s. And WOW…the big, white, awesome John totally KNOCK IT OUT OF THE PARK!!! He gave us the most incredible, unforgettable, super FUN wedding! John is the master of the masters of DJs and truly knows how to read a crowd! The dance floor was always full. All our guests were raving about the music and continue to say that our wedding was a BLAST! Furthermore, A2Z did an outstanding job with the DRAPING and LIGHTING…They made our ceremony room so beautiful with an intimate romantic vibe. During the cocktail hour they flip the room for our reception and I was brought in to see the room just before the guests were going to be brought in. I could not believe my eyes…I was in complete AWE and tears staring coming down. I don’t know how they do it, but A2Z had transformed the room into the most amazing, incredibly gorgeous place, it was MAGICAL and totally excided all our expectations by a lot!! All their equipment is state-of-the-art, they definitely have the lates and greatest. The design of the draping was impeccable and just breath-taking! And the lighting WOW, the lighting was to die for. The up lighting was gorgeous, but the Pin Spot Lighting made everything look like a million dollars!! Also, John is a wonderful team player and very respectful of his fellow vendors and venue staff. His only goal; to ensure an absolutely amazing and flowless event; and that is what he gave us! John Howard and all A2Z personnel truly go above and beyond to deliver the most unbelievable experience with the cherry on the top! I’ll be recommending A2Z and John Howard forever 😊 To John and all the A@Z staff that made our wedding a very happy wedding day and an absolute success…THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU ALWAYS!!!” - Gabby M.
“From start to finish, A2Z was outstanding! Working with John and Carrie leading up to our wedding was a breeze—their templates made planning so much easier. On the big day, John did an incredible job and created what we’ll always remember as the perfect soundtrack to our wedding. He has fantastic presence, catered to us as a couple, and made sure the music perfectly matched the vibe of the day. So many of our guests commented that John was hands down the best DJ they’ve ever experienced at a wedding, and we couldn’t agree more. He was personable, attentive, and truly made us feel cared for. We were initially on the fence about adding uplighting, but we’re so glad we did—it brought our space to life and made the dance floor atmosphere even more fun. It was a first-class experience with A2Z, and John made our day unforgettable. We highly recommend A2Z for anyone looking to make their wedding day truly special!” - Megan E.
”John did an absolutely incredible job for our wedding. He was super helpful during the planning process and remained detail-oriented, asking all of the right questions and providing suggestions when we didn't know exactly what we should be doing. He gave the best suggestions for songs (e.g., he decided "Hot for Teacher" would be a great intro song for my bridesmaid who is a teacher and was giving a speech; it made her laugh out loud and dissipate the nerves she was feeling). Everyone was dancing all night and said it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to. He went above and beyond in so many ways - in helping us secure rentals like draping, in asking us if we needed anything several times throughout the night, and in making sure we had a fantastic time. We feel very grateful we booked him for our big day and would highly recommend to everyone!” - Kristi M.
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