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Nature Coast Professional Disc Jockeys

"Making memories one song at a time!"
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We are a full-service professional disc jockey company.  Our philosophy is simple:  Offer quality products and first-class service at affordable prices.

Nature Coast Professional Disc Jockeys.
"Making memories one song at a time!"

Meet Us


Michael Greenberg, Owner & Disc Jockey
mike@naturecoastdj.com

Michael has more than 10 years professional disc jockey experience, where he specializes in weddings.  Michael started in the DJ business in Baltimore in 1990.  He worked as a DJ, Office Manager and Sound Technician for Absolute Sounds, Inc. and Advanced Entertainment, Inc.  In 1992, Michael launched his first business, MARAGE entertainment.  Michael performed at weddings, proms, corporate events, birthday parties, etc.  For several years, Michael was one of the disc jockeys for the United States Naval Academy Officer's Club.  Michael has also worked in Sound Production with Advanced Productions. 

In 1999, Michael sold MARAGE entertainment and moved to Florida.  He is now married with two children.  In 2008, Michael started Nature Coast Professional Disc Jockeys.  His vision is to be able to provide quality entertainment at affordable prices.  Michael looks forward to working with you!



Darnell G
adson, Cellist & Director of Live Music
darnell@naturecoastdj.com

Born and raised in the Tampa area, Darnell began playing cello in seventh grade. After years of playing in volunteer and community ensembles and orchestras, he returned to college at the age of 29 to work on a music performance degree. While attending Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida, he had the privilege of studying solo and ensemble works under a number of local professionals. Darnell’s hobbies include playing piano, reading, and, of course, listening to music. His favorite composers are Tchaikovsky, Khachaturian, Debussy, and Ravel. When not listening to classical music, he is often found listening to Tori Amos or pop music from the 1980s, or watching episodes of Stargate SG-1 or Atlantis.
 

Elena Van Bruggen, Vocalist
 
 
Elena completed voice studies at Western Kentucky University and Western Michigan University. She was a member of elite choirs at both schools, and toured the upper midwest extensively. She has performed with the Bowling Green Symphony Orchestra, the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra, the Hope College Symphony Orchestra, and the Calvin College Community Choir. In addition, she has performed in several musical productions at Holland Civic Theatre, including "Fiddler On The Roof", "Nunsense" and "The World Goes 'Round". She has also served as musical director at HCT for productions of "Once Upon A Mattress" and "Honk!".
 

Elena has been teaching piano and voice privately for over 10 years, and has served as director and music instructor at All Nations Arts Academy, an inner city arts school in Tampa, FL. Elena has been a part of church choirs and worship teams, and has played and conducted bell choirs. She has been performing at weddings and other functions for over 15 years.

Elena hails from West Michigan originally, being born in Kalamazoo and raised in the small town of Hamilton. She met her husband while performing in a community theater production of "Fiddler On The Roof". They moved to Florida in 2005 to take a position as creative arts directors for an inner city church in Tampa. In addition to home-schooling their son, Trystan and enduring the presence of their cat, Grayson, Elena works full-time at Barnes & Noble in Brandon, FL.  She also serves as the Children's Director at River of Life Christian Center's South Campus.
 
 
 
April Yates, Vocalist & Song Writer
 
 
April is a graduate of Youth With A Mission Boston.  Her study was Creative Arts in Worship.  She toured Europe for 2 months, performing music for productions and churches in Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. Her passions are writing music, singing, photography, art, and making others laugh. Her love for the piano started as a little girl growing up in church. A friend of the family paid for her to get lessons by the most reputable professional in her area. From there, it launched into playing at nursing homes, writing songs for ceremonies and actively being involved in her worship team at church. After playing and singing for over 10 years, she enjoys teaching younger children piano and the joy of learning music.  April grew up in New Jersey, but has been in Florida for 13 years. Brooksville is where she calls home. “It’s a small town with a big heart.” She has a great family who inspire her every day. They’ve always supported her decisions and encourage her to follow her heart. She desires to continue her schooling in music and would love to one day record songs of her own.
 
Jocelyn Bell, Cellist




 




  
Sally Gjermo, Violinist & Violist