Midway through his sophomore year at Miami University, Pete realized that he was meant to pursue his passion for music. He then went on to graduate with honors at Columbia College in Chicago and is currently working as a songwriter, producer and DJ in the Chicagoland area.
Russ has prolific background in the Chicagoland Music landscape. Having over 25 years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, club DJ and wedding DJ, Russ has the expertise to turn your wedding into an enjoyable, memorable, a positive experience. Russ has always had a passion for music and weddings. In terms of a Chicago Wedding DJ, look no further as Russ is one of the best of all time.
Ryan has over 25 years professional DJ experience ranging from clubs to private and corporate events to most importantly weddings. His motto is any function, any time, any place and has the experience to back it. He prides himself on being friendly and easy to work with while being committed to putting his clients first.
Stephen started as a trumpeter before moving into music composition and recording. He spent years as a casual DJ before joining Music By Design. While Stephen’s not partial to any one genre of music, he says he finds himself leaning toward music that get’s each particular crowd moving. Feeling the vibe of each crowd is the best way to fill up the dance floor. Stephen’s also a skilled bowler – he even attended college on a bowling scholarship. When he’s not throwing balls or playing records, you’ll likely find him keeping in shape with a pair of roller skates (old-school quad skates only, of course).
Music has been a passion of Tony’s for his entire life. At a young age he would spend the days on his guitar and keyboard, trying to play along to his favorite songs on the radio. Tony earned his degree in broadcasting, learning music production and radio hosting along the way. With aspirations to enter the music business, Tony loves being a DJ at Music by Design. He has a wide array of musical interests and loves to share that passion with others. In his free time, Tony enjoys live music and comedy shows, podcasting, and exploring new parts of Chicago.