Guides

🎵 Corporate Cocktail Hour Playlist Strategy

How DJs Build a Set in Real Time

Jun 3 • Matthew Campbell

🎵 Start Playing Our Song at 1:14

Why This Instruction Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen (And How to Handle It Like a Pro)

May 27 • Matthew Campbell

🎵 300 Song Playlist: How to DJ When the Playlist is a Novel

Managing Massive Wedding Playlists Without Losing the Dance Floor, or Your Mind.

Mar 4 • Matthew Campbell

🎵 The Power of 6: How to Build a Fail-Proof Wedding Set from 6 Must-Plays

Using the "Power of 6" to turn couple requests into a seamless Open Format night.

Feb 25 • Matthew Campbell

🎵 The 90/10 Rule: Why the Best Wedding DJs Win Before the First Song

From Logistics and Pronouns to Floor-Filling Playlist, Learn Everything You Need to Know Before the First Song is Played

Feb 18 • Matthew Campbell

🎵 5 Times Wedding Music Went Wrong – And How to Avoid It

From Cringey Chaos to Dance Floor Dreams: Lessons from Real-Life Wedding Music Nightmares.

Jul 16, 2025 • Matthew Campbell

🎵 I Have TOO Many First Dance Song Ideas

Overwhelmed by first dance song options? You’re not alone (here’s how to choose one you’ll love)

Jul 9, 2025 • Matthew Campbell

🎵 Beyond the Bouquet and Garter Tosses

Fresh Toss Alternatives That Actually Get the Party Started

Jun 25, 2025 • Matthew Campbell

🎵 Never Invite Wedding Guests to the Buffet via Announcement

Because 'Tables 1–5' Deserve Better: Creative Dinner Release Ideas for Weddings

Jun 11, 2025 • Matthew Campbell

🎵 Music Theory for DJs

How understanding the 'laws' of music can transform your DJ sets.

Jun 4, 2025 • Matthew Campbell

🎵 7 Wedding Song Tips Every Wedding Planner Needs To Know

Avoid common music mistakes, impress your clients, and streamline your planning process with these proven tips.

Dec 4, 2024 • Matthew Campbell

🎵 Is New Music Less Dancable?

Are hits of today more dancable for parties and weddings compared to decades ago?

Sep 4, 2024 • Matthew Campbell and Daniel Parris

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