How to Throw a Great Dance Party

At every wedding I DJ in the Finger Lakes, clients always want a great dance party. And although each wedding is different, there are a number of factors that can contribute to a great dance party including: The guests: how ready are they to party? Do you have a group of friends and family who … [Read more...]

Wedding DJ Styles

When you are searching for a DJ for your Finger Lakes Wedding, you'll find a range of options. Here are some thoughts that might help you find a good fit for your special day. Before you start your search, think about the kind of music you would like to have at your event. And, perhaps more … [Read more...]

Serendipity Catering

I've always loved the word serendipity and it just so happens to be the name of one of the Finger Lakes best caterers. Serendipity Catering is located in Ithaca, NY and they work closely with Cornell University to make their events special. Stephanie and her team work hard to create unique personal … [Read more...]

Piano Recordings

Here are a few selections from my piano recordings. Free downloads are available on my Soundcloud page. … [Read more...]

Ceremony Music Ideas

As a Finger Lakes pianist, I'm often asked to also play the piano for ceremonies. And I must say, I'm always honored. Clients can make custom song choices for their processionals and recessional. For the recessional, I suggest something fun, upbeat and celebratory like You Are The Best Thing … [Read more...]

Winter Hibernation Projects in Ithaca NY

I must confess, as much as I love the summer, the winter is one of my favorite seasons. In Ithaca, we've been getting a lot of lake effect snow from lake Ontario and it snows a little bit all the time. It's a winter wonderland--very pretty! So when I'm not busy booking the remaining available … [Read more...]

Are you a Wedding DJ?

Are you a wedding DJ in the NY Finger Lakes or Hudson Valley area? If so, Westphal Music would like to network with you. As our schedule fills up, we'd like to refer like-minded DJs for the dates that we are already booked. Do you LOVE music? Are you cheese-free and avoid line-dances like Chicken … [Read more...]