About Us . . .

At Tim Altbaum Productions we understand that finding the right DJ for your event doesn't mean crossing your fingers and hoping for the best. Our experienced personnel will go above and beyond to ensure that you are confident in our abilities. You will have the opportunity to meet the DJ prior to your event, and go over every minute detail essential to its success.

Our founding DJ is Tim Altbaum.
Our Associate DJs are Effren Villan, Zephyr Brown, Nick Zabel, and Ron Nepomuceno

Tim Altbaum, Founding D.J./Emcee

DJ Tim Altbaum has the knowledge and experience to make the most of your event. As your DJ he seamlessly reads the audience, so the music selection caters to you and your guests. He takes the time to understand your wants and needs and by paying attention to every detail, ensures your event is unique.

In the wedding industry Tim has been nationally recognized by The Knot Magazine as a Best of Weddings Pick. His weddings have been chosen for articles in the prestigious Modern Bride Magazine, San Diego Style Weddings, Ceremony Magazine, Exquisite Weddings, The San Diego Union Tribune, and The Knot Southern California. Wedding clients include newscaster Phil Blauer, San Diego radio personalities Hilary of Star 94.1, DJ Robin Roth and Clint of Rock 105.3 FM. Sports celebrities such as NFL player Matt Wilhelm, LPGA star Tina Mickelson, and Phil Mickelson's caddy Jim MacKay have also utilized Tim as their wedding DJ/emcee.

He co-starred on an episode in season one of the WB Network's Veronica Mars, was the DJ for an episode of the CW Network's Hitched or Ditched reality series, and records radio commercials for Coin Mart Jewelry; rated Best Locally Owned Jewelry Store by the San Diego Union Tribune Reader's Poll.

He is a proud member of NACE, affiliated with ISES and other professional organizations, and served as a chair member with the San Diego Chapter of MPI. Tim gives back to the community by being a regular donor to Mama's Kitchen, as well as performing at their annual charity fundraiser Mama's Day. He is currently an Executive Level Sponsor of the 2009/2010 Broadway San Diego's Theater Season. He was a Big Brother to a local San Diego teenager, and is active member of PAWS, performing at their annual fundraisers for many years. He has also joined forces with Shaun Phillips of the San Diego Chargers to support the local chapter of After School All Stars.

In addition to the numerous companies he works with on a regular basis, his services have been utilized by Fortune 500 companies Cisco, Clear Channel Communications and First American, as well as Lockheed Martin and Citigroup; both Fortune 50 companies!

With Tim as your entertainment coordinator, your event will be guaranteed fun and memorable from start to finish.

Effren Villan, Associate D.J./Emcee

DJ Effren is a turntablist and remixing originator with an infectious old school approach to the dance music scene. His relentless work ethic and obsessive music library exemplify his dedication to his craft. His musical roots (Hip Hop, Funk, and Acid Jazz), origin (House and Hip Hop), and future (Electro, Hip Hop, and Video) are unleashed in a hypnotic explosion of melodic power when he is behind the decks.

To Tim Altbaum Productions Effren brings years of amazing Video DJ skills and experience. By mixing music videos live your guests are sure to relive their favorite songs and engage in both an audio and visual dance experience unlike any event they have ever attended.

His journey began amongst the geniuses at Lucas Film studios, where he was inspired to develop his aptitude for sound engineering and production. Years of experience, academic degrees, and his commitment to excellence has earned him several exclusive clients including Red Bull Energy Drink, Playboy, Club Aubergine, Club Decos, The Keating, Trademark Luxury, and many more including Shawne Merriman of the San Diego Chargers.

Effren brings his passion for music to brides and grooms by combining the club element with his excellent emcee skills. A wedding is all about the bride and groom; their personalities are what need to shine. By coordinating with your vendors, making the right announcements at the right time,and keeping the dance floor going all night, he’s sure to make the memories of your wedding day last a lifetime.

When Effren is not performing or in the studio he is busy influencing the next generation of remixers by designing and teaching school programs, where he has taught over 1000 students. Effren’s experience, innovation, and commitment ensure that he is an artist who intends to leave a permanent mark on the dance music world.

For information on booking DJ Effren for your next event be sure to Contact Us via phone or email, or visit the Pricing page.

Zephyr Brown, Associate D.J./Emcee

DJ Zephyr has been perfecting his craft since 1993 starting first with a well known mobile Disc Jockey company in San Diego primarily as a wedding and corporate DJ. Over 15+ years he has performed at more than 500 weddings, incentive events, and a myriad other parties which continue to test his music knowledge and emcee skills.

He spent two years traveling aboard cruise ships where he DJ’d nightly and hosted all sorts of passenger events; from trivia game shows to club nights, plays to formal balls. During this period he was able to learn about various audio/visual elements which can enhance and add to the success of any function. He was responsible for the lighting, video projection, and theatrical elements for all ship productions.

He is currently the Operations Manager for a prestigious hotel located in downtown San Diego. His primary duties are to setup, run, and strike all sound systems, lighting, and décor elements for the dozens of corporate and social groups which hold events at the hotel weekly. Music has always been the driving force behind his passion for the special event industry, so when he isn’t assisting in-house events he is busy honing his DJ and Emcee skills at numerous private events and finding creative ways to enhance his performance.

For information on booking DJ Zephyr for your next event be sure to Contact Us via phone or email, or visit the Pricing page.

Nick Zabel, Associate D.J./Emcee

DJ Nick started DJing in 1996, by taking lessons from local celebrity radio jocks from Z90. His technical personality allowed him to perfect his skills very early, and he became a hot commodity for house parties and private events. His skills continued to progress through his mobile DJ business, where he frequently deejayed for all age groups; weddings, corporate events, and debuts. His talent was apparent to anyone who heard him, and his next residency was at Moondoggies in Pacific Beach. From there he moved to one of San Diego's most prestigious clubs, Deco's Nightclub, a trendy Miami themed hotspot well sought after by locals and tourist alike. After 6 years at Decos, he maintained steady work at Typhoon Saloon and Moose's Downtown.

His versatility in music allows him to play to almost any crowd. His high-energy music selection combined with his artistic twists and mashups and an ever-so-smooth transition gives his crowd-goers an action packed performance that no one should miss.

In addition to his nightclub DJ career he also periodically spends some time grounding himself in the political syndicated radio scene. At one time Nick was syndicated in 26 cities across the US, including Las Vegas, Panama City and San Diego. Nick has worked side by side with many of the top promotion companies throughout the US. His current position with our company finds him perfecting his emcee skills for weddings and corporate clients alike

For information on booking DJ Zephyr for your next event be sure to Contact Us via phone or email, or visit the Pricing page.

Ron Nepomuceno, Associate D.J./Emcee

Ron Nepomuceno has been entertaining as a DJ since 1983. In all his years of entertaining at corporate events and wedding receptions alike, he has continued to deliver flawless entertainment and emcee skills. Client satisfaction and having fun are of utmost importance when it comes to being a successful entertainer. He got his start in high school playing bass in a band and spinning records between the sets. As an entertainer he has traveled to Europe, China, and across the United States.

Because of his experience he is able to play music from different eras and genres, which has landed him several residencies in clubs and bars in Southern California. These residencies help him to keep current with today’s music. Most of the private event work that he does is from referrals and repeat business. Many clients have included Ron at their family’s birthdays, graduations, weddings, reunions, and retirement parties. He has played for Nordstrom, QUALCOMM, USMC Ball, Sky Vodka, among many other companies. If what you’re looking for in a DJ is talent and experience, then Ron is your man.

For information on booking DJ Ron for your next event be sure to Contact Us via phone or email, or visit the Pricing page.

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