Meet Kelly Hooper

Kelly, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I grew up with music. Both of my parents are studio musicians and sang jingles for years so I was constantly around it. Since everyone knew my parents were musicians, my dad got a call one day to see if he knew of any DJ”s in the area and for some reason, he told them I could do it. He already had the speakers and LOTS of music from being in radio that I was pretty much set to push play. I made $250 in 2 hours which was ALOT of money in such a short time period for being 22. I began doing small parties and weddings and was mentored by some of the best DJ’s in the wedding/corporate industry. I attended networking events in the DFW area and got to know other vendors and realized this is what I wanted to do forever was be in the entertainment industry.

Before my DJ career, I worked in radio for 4 years for Radio Disney, 97.1 The Eagle, Kidd Kraddick in the Morning, and KSCS. I knew that music had to be apart of my career and have been in business for 10 years.

Has it been a smooth road?
It definitely was not a smooth road. Lots of hiccups and learning was needed to be a true professional. I was mentored by some of the best DJ’s in the industry and have learned SO much from them as far as tips and tricks to be the best I can be.

We’d love to hear more about your business.
DJ Kelly Hooper is basically a “one woman show.” I specialize in making any and everyone’s event a memory they will hold onto forever. If the client does not have a day of coordinator, I also take on that role and make sure everything runs smoothly as well as make an itinerary that day for me and their vendors. I think what sets me apart from the rest is there aren’t a ton of female DJ’s out there and out of all people, I understand that someone’s wedding is one of the most important things they will ever plan and I strive to really help and walk them through in whatever they need.

Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
We have the most beautiful skyscraper ever and lots of new restaurants are popping up in the area. I love living near White Rock Lake and the Arboretum.

What I don’t like is that there’s too much crime in Deep Ellum and wish there were more security down there.

Contact Info:

• Website:www.djkellyhooper.com
• Phone:2145050094
• Email:djkellyhooper@yahoo.com
• Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DJKellyHooper/
• Other: https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/dj-kelly-hooper-dallas/452901ce2c07c645.html