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Who We Are

Music is one of the shared experiences humanity needs- it defines culture, it breaks down complex things like identity, social and political issues, life and death, celebration, love and pain, in ways that no matter where you come from, you can experience it for yourself through The power of music.

Welcome to Wild Chords!

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Who We Are:

We are Wild.

We take a fun, approachable creative process to planning events and providing DJ services - we are wild, adaptable, moving from weddings to community events, to specialized events and shows meant to inspire creativity, expression and movement

We are Inspired by Chords.

Endless opportunity, endless interpretation, but the role of chords and music stays the same. Moving. Purposeful. Foundational to the experiences we share.

Guiding Principles

Our Commitments

✔ Value, Made Visible

The full package - quality equipment, expert room reading, Type A client-friendly organization and project planning services, a partner not-a-vendor philosophy, and the technical/creative skill to react in real-time to the needs of my clients and their guests throughout the process.

✔Personalized, not Generic

Custom music curation over preset playlists, removing the standard boilerplate consultation process to truly know and understand the needs, values and personalities of my clients and reflecting that process in each event.

✔ Values-Aware Music Curation

Artists with histories of violence or degradation are avoided. Music is broad and spans over genres, energies, styles, and meaning - I am not locked in to a certain genre and love music in all of its shapes and forms and the opportunities are endless: especially without needing to support artists or messages of hate, harm, and violence.

✔ Independent and Local

I am a local, full-time, active DJ, and rooted in Minnesota and committed to positive and meaningful experiences at all events I perform.

I am not a multi operation company, meaning each event is treated with great care and attention to detail, personally.

✔ Read the room, not just play music

Over time, the number one talent I have been known for is my accurate and experienced skill in reading the dance floor and reacting in real time to the ebb and flow of the energy of the room. Music isn’t about just pressing play on each song, but blending sounds together; creating lasting experiences.

✔ Inclusive and Welcoming

I focus on meeting your guests where they are at, modifying my approach and language to support LGBTQ+ communities, individuals living with varying physical, psychological and social abilities, diverse communities, and even event organizing styles and needs for each of my clients.

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Meet Colin (DJ Quest)

The innovative force, the warm, kind, and supportive DJ and CEO behind the Wild Chords Brand.  

Through years of refining and tuning his craft, he offers a unique solution to the industry: prioritizing the creative process into his events as a DJ, and returning that creative control back to his clients; providing versatile, client-centered entertainment to make each event unlike the other.

When combined, Colin helps his clients make unforgettable, unique experiences where people move.

Pronouns: He, Him, His
LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Cause Supportive, Celebrates Diversity, Disability Owned

I can’t wait to get started!

  • I apply a wide range of music types to my DJ sets. Before the event, I set up consultations with my couples or event organizers to get a feel for the event and collaborate on a custom collection of songs special to the event and the guests! I am an open format DJ - that means I like to play a wide range of genres and songs to provide variety in the listening experience and incorporate all music tastes on the dance floor!​

    During the events, I read the crowd and see what is getting people on the dance floor. I have a wide-ranging selection of songs from all kinds of eras and genres to keep the night going and give everyone something to dance to. My job is to keep the night active and provide a music selection appropriate to the event theme and crowd type and keep your guests engaged on the dance floor.

    ​I also love playing background music and AV support for community events and MCing if needed!

  • Music is a deep part of my history. My mom had an upright piano when I was growing up and would play on that constantly. I played trumpet in high school, then singing in college, and now mixing and arranging music as a DJ. Music is a healing tool and a creative outlet for me and I love finding music to fit any occasion.

  • Weddings are magical events for families to get together, celebrate love, and party down. I love being a part of making a special day possible for couples and creating memories that last a lifetime.

  • I can look at each event as a new creative experience and an opportunity to explore beyond my taste in music and areas of knowledge and have fun doing it while becoming a better DJ in the process! I love that my talents and abilities to make experiences like joy, love, feeling, and belonging for myself and others are much more a part of my core passions as I live my life as an artist and entrepreneur.

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