MIAMI & PALM BEACH EVENT DJ | CRAFTING LEGENDARY CELEBRATIONS
MEET DEREK WALIN
Legendary events don’t happen by accident. They’re carefully curated—thoughtfully, artfully, and with a deep understanding of how music moves people.
For me, it's never just about playing tracks. It’s about shaping the energy, reading the room, and knowing exactly when to elevate the moment.
Because on your once-in-a-lifetime celebration, the music should never just be background. It should be the experience.
15+
years in the music industry
20,000+
hours behind the decks mixing the perfect tracks
Featured
in top publications:
Thanks to my parents — one a business owner, the other a social worker — I learned early on that true success comes from genuinely serving others. As your DJ, I leave my ego at the door. When I pick up the mic or press play, you can trust that it’s only to enhance your experience and keep your guests having the time of their lives.
Delivered with Intention
Engineered with Excellence
Music is deeply personal. Its the score for our everyday moments, from private playlists to shared anthems. And it’s why I listen closely to what you love and what moves you, then craft a vibe that feels like you.
Personalized with Purpose
I fell in love with DJing before I hit my teens — begging my parents for gear instead of soccer cleats. That early passion led me to study audio engineering, where I deepened my obsession with sound quality, fidelity, and flawless production. Today, I bring that same precision to every event — delivering clean setups, premium gear, and a seamless experience your guests will feel in every beat.
Crafted with Imagination
Long before Instagram turned DJs into rock stars, I was a music-obsessed nerd on the lookout for hidden gems. Fast forward to today, I use your requests as my musical roadmap, digging into cult favorites and curating experiences rich with nostalgia sure to elevate your celebration.
Forget generic playlists. Your event deserves music that’s carefully curated, expertly delivered, and shaped by four things that make every mix memorable: creativity, personalization, intention, and technical excellence.
What Sets My Sound Apart
"It was the perfect mix of music and so many people complimented us. Most importantly we had the MOST fun and it would have NOT been the same without Derek DJ-ing.”
"Derek was professional and so easy to work with leading up to our event. He was patient with us as we worked out details for our event. Night of he made our after party so special. We had a blast! "
For over a decade, I was behind the decks at some of Miami’s most iconic nightclubs — including a standout six-year run as a resident DJ at LIV at the Fontainebleau. I performed for packed rooms, collaborated with top artists, and mastered the art of timing, intuition, and taste. Those experiences shaped everything I do today.
But it’s only part of my story. . .
Long before residencies and international stages, I was just a kid with a borrowed turntable, obsessed with blending one song into the next. While my friends played sports, I spent hours teaching myself how to mix — chasing the thrill of finding that perfect next track. The one that shifts the energy, surprises the crowd, and makes the whole room feel it.
In my teens, I joined a local entertainment company, hauling gear, setting up events, and learning my craft from the ground up. There, my early love for music evolved into a lifelong obsession with creating perfect experiences through sound.
In 2010, I co-founded Super Music Group to manage rising talent and support the careers of genre-defining artists and producers.
And in 2019, as more clients sought that same level of taste, intention, and expertise at their private events, I launched Dream Machine Entertainment—a boutique entertainment production company dedicated to delivering music-driven experiences at the highest level.
