Matthew Campbell
Wedding Songs Podcast for DJs
Hey there, fellow wedding DJs ! Ready to level up your game? This is the podcast where we swap pro tips on everything from finding those killer, crowd-pleasing Wedding DJ Grand Entrance Songs to decoding the mysteries of the client's Wedding Do Not Play List . We get into the trenches with you, helping you ditch the clichés by digging up the Best First Dance Songs Non-Cliché , mastering the art of seamless flow with killer Wedding Music Transition Strategies , and confidently tackling complex bookings like the Multi-Cultural Wedding Playlist . Tune in for straight talk and actionable advice th...
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Matthew Campbell
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Latest episode
Jun 11, 2026
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Episodes
DJing Latin Weddings: Music Styles, Bilingual Skills & High-Energy Reception Tips with DJ Dre Ovalle | E130 20.06.2024 23:19
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Dre Ovalle of DJ Dre Ovalle chat about DJing Latin weddings. For as long as anyone remembers, Dre Ovalle has split his time between music, books, and learning. An avid reader and obsessed fan of heavy metal and electronic dance music since his early years in Trenton, NJ. Dre’s varied fixations have taken him to a variety of destinations that surely seem inc...
Multi-Op DJ Company Management: Hiring, Employees vs. Contractors & Scaling with Mary Nisi | E129 13.06.2024 37:23
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Mary Nisi of Toast & Jam DJs chat about running a multi-op DJ company, music, and so much more. Connect with Mary Nisi Website: https://toastandjamdjs.com IG/FB: @toastandjamdjs Lab: https://lab.toastandjamdjs.com Show Notes: -Memorable Wedding Moments -Managing Weddings -Meet Mary Nisi -Inclusive Website and Company -Brand Philosophy -Creating Wedding...
E. Walter Smith: "Little Girl The Remix," Perfect Father-Daughter Dance Song & Custom Wedding Music | E128 06.06.2024 28:14
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and singer/songwriter E. Walter Smith chat about his new song "Little Girl The Remix" and his career. Purchase "Little Girl - The Remix" E. Walter Smith’s “Wedding Day!” is the perfect soundtrack to the most important day of a couple’s life…Wedding Day! The honey baritone, Pop/R&B/Dance singer/songwriter’s career started in Shaker Heigh...
Photo Booths & DJ Add-ons: Strategic Placement, Cold Sparklers & Booking Tips with DJ Geoff Pusko | E127 30.05.2024 31:08
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Geoff Pusko of Local Motion Entertainment chat about photo booths and DJ add-ons. Geoff Pusko grew up in Cheshire, Connecticut, and graduated from Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School in New Haven, CT, studying and playing the piano extensively. Although he began deejaying weddings at the age of 18, in the summer of 1999, he went on to study Inter...
Special Wedding Songs: Incorporating Unique Requests & Non-Traditional Playlists with 25-Year DJ JayP | E126 23.05.2024 34:28
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and DJ Jay P of Alliance Entertainment Group chat about special songs at weddings. DJ JayP is a seasoned professional disc jockey with an impressive track record spanning over 25 years. By attending yearly DJ & Event conferences and engaging in regular social interactions with fellow industry professionals, DJ JayP ensures that he remains well-informed abou...
The Marquee Show 2024 Preview: Why Attend & Strategies for Growing Your Business with Producer K.C. KoKoruz | E125 16.05.2024 34:59
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Keith "K.C." KoKoruz of The Marquee Entertainment & Hospitality Conference chat about the 2024 show and attending conferences. Keith "K.C." KoKoruz is the owner and producer of the Marquee Entertainment and Hospitality Conference happening June 24-27, 2024 in Chicago. He is also a serial entrepreneur and owns two entertainment compan...
Southern Wedding Music & Traditions: Line Dances, Regional Hits & NYC Energy with DJ Travis Bizzell | E124 09.05.2024 30:12
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Travis Bizzell of FMG Event Co chat about Southern Weddings. Travis Bizzell, owner of FMG Event Co specializes in transforming weddings into electrifying celebrations. Raised in NYC and now igniting wedding celebrations across the Carolinas, Travis brings a fusion of big-city energy and Southern charm to every event. Connect with Travis Website: https://www...
Cocktail Hour Music Vibes: Creating Elegant Atmosphere & Themed Playlists with DJ Gregg Hollmann | E123 02.05.2024 30:12
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Gregg Hollmann of Ambient DJ Service chat about the music played during cocktail hour. Gregg Hollmann, aka "DJ Gregg Ambient" is the owner/founder of New Jersey-based Ambient DJ Service. Gregg formerly served as the President of the East Coast's leading professional DJ association The New Jersey Disc Jockey Network. He enjoys hiking, readin...
Hiring a Wedding DJ: Hard Truths, Contract Tips & Finding Client-DJ Synergy with DJ Drew Lum | E122 25.04.2024 30:02
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Drew Lum of True Entertainment 702 chat about tips for hiring a wedding DJ. Drew Lum, a DJ/Emcee with 14 years of experience in Las Vegas, and Owner of True Entertainment 702. With a passion for crafting truly memorable experiences both on and off the dance floor, he strives to go above and beyond for his clients and couples. DJ Drew makes it a point to bri...
Booking Wedding DJs: Sales Strategy, Preferred Vendor Lists & Client Connection with Jay Rivas - DJ Lyrix | E121 18.04.2024 31:53
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Jay the DJ (DJ Lyrix) of All in 1 Events chat about hiring the right DJ. Jay the DJ, and owner of All In 1 Events, brings his expertise from Southern California to Vegas, specializing in rocking weddings and organizing unforgettable events. With a passion for music and a commitment to creating memorable experiences, Jay is the perfect choice to elevate you...
Wedding Lighting Secrets: Ambiance, Uplighting & Programming Tips for First Dances with DJ Daryl Bennett | E120 11.04.2024 20:11
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and DJ Daryl Bennett of ADM Productions chat about wedding lighting. Daryl is a DJ and Owner of the Utah-based DJ company, ADM Productions. He is a DJ content creator, educator, and keynote speaker. He is passionate about how lighting impacts live events. Show Notes: -Memorable Wedding Moment -About Daryl and ADM Productions -Influence of DJ Lighting -Changes w...
Creating a Wedding Playlist: Early Night Strategy, Organizing Crates & Club-Style Mixing with DJ Brettly | E119 04.04.2024 45:23
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and DJ Brettly of Ever After Entertainment chat about creating a wedding playlist and his story of survival! DJ Brettly; Weddings and Clubs. Currently a resident DJ at several clubs in Minnesota and Wisconsin, on several wedding venue preferred lists, Best of La Crosse Winners Circle 2018 - 2023. From my beginnings at Medusa's in Chicago to performing at...
Packing The Dance Floor: Building Momentum, Sing-Alongs & Getting Guests Dancing with 40-Year DJ Mike Bonaventura | E118 28.03.2024 42:53
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Mike Bonaventura of Trans Audio chat about packing the dance floor at weddings! Mike's career has taken him to a 40-year career as a broadcaster, voice-over artist, and performing DJ & event planner for weddings and events in Northwest Indiana Chicagoland. In 2022 he acquired Trans Audio Mobile Music in his home state of Indiana and books top qual...
Wedding Traditions: Deciding Which to Keep, Customizing & Incorporating Meaning with Expert Jean Neuhart | E117 21.03.2024 24:29
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Jean Neuhart of Weddings From The Heart chat about wedding traditions and incorporating them into your wedding day. Jean Neuhart, the owner of Weddings From The Heart, is a wedding blogger, former planner, and author of 2 books, "Wedding Invitations, RSVPs, and More! Oh My!” and “From “I Will” to "I Do". You can find her at https://www.weddin...
Mother Son Dance Songs 2024: Popular Hits & Unique Alternatives Based on Your Relationship Type | E116 14.03.2024 11:08
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs gives you a list of popular hits and unique alternatives as songs for a special dance between a groom and his mother. Plus get mother and son dance songs to play based on the type of relationship they have. View a list of the best mother-and-son dance songs here . A Word About My Wedding Songs My Wedding Songs is a resource of wedding song suggestions . Shop ou...
Father Daughter Dance Songs 2024: Popular Hits & Unique Alternatives Based on Your Relationship Type | E115 07.03.2024 14:29
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs gives you a list of popular hits and unique alternatives as songs for a special dance between a bride and her dad. Plus get father and daughter dance songs to play based on the type of relationship they have. View a list of the best father-and-daughter dance songs here . A Word About My Wedding Songs My Wedding Songs is a resource of wedding song suggestions ....
First Dance Wedding Songs 2024: Popular Hits, Unique Alternatives & Newly Released Ideas | E114 29.02.2024 18:17
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs gives you a list of popular hits and unique alternatives as songs for a first dance. Plus get newly released song ideas for the first dance. View a list of the best first dance songs here . A Word About My Wedding Songs My Wedding Songs is a resource of wedding song suggestions . Shop our books and planning guides including Wedding Pros - "The Wedding Song...
Singer-Songwriter Johnny and Heidi: Writing Love Songs, The Custom Wedding Song Process & CreatiVets | E113 22.02.2024 45:27
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Singer-Songwriter Duo Johnny and Heidi chat about what it's like being a singer-songwriter and trying to be successful. We also talk about writing love songs! Learn more about CreatiVets Show Notes: -How Started In The Music Industry -Compare Yourselves to Famous Couples -Describe Your Music Style -Writing Songs for CreatiVets -Writing Love Songs with...
Wedding Timelines: Avoiding Itinerary Mistakes, Managing Transitions & Logistics with DJ Carl Askew | E112 15.02.2024 44:48
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Carl Askew of The Springs DJ & Photo Booth chat about the importance of wedding timelines. You can find Carl on Instagram: @cizzleent Show Notes: -Heartwarming Wedding Moment -Remembering A Parent -Foreseeable Surprises -Common Itinerary Mistakes -Need of a Coordinator -Transition Times -About The Springs -Flexibility in Wedding Timelines -Taking Pic...
Music Inclusivity for DJs: Lyrical Bias, Cultural Diversity & Reading the Crowd with DJ Staci Nichols | E111 07.02.2024 45:09
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Staci Nichols of DJ Track Star Staci chat about music inclusivity in a DJ's playlist. Staci Nichols gave a presentation on the topic at the Mobile Entertainment Expo (MEX) in Las Vegas. You can watch her music inclusivity presentation at MEX here . You can also listen to her Nordstrom playlist here . Show Notes: -Most Memorable DJ Performance -About DJ...
Non-Alcoholic (Dry) Weddings: Setting the Tone, Music Integration & Unique Food Options with DJ Riley Mullane | E110 01.02.2024 42:35
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Riley Mullane of Anne & Ellis and wedding DJ chat about non-alcoholic weddings and making them a success. Show Notes: -Sobriety as a Wedding DJ -Heartwarming Wedding Moment -Ceremony Sets the Tone -About Riley Mullane Businesses -Venue Agency -Riley Mullane Media Channels -Having a Dry Wedding -Skip Intoxication -Wedding Integrations and Music -Unique F...
"Dance With Me, Baby" Success: Toni Becker on the Mother/Son Dance Hit & Music Biz Advice | E109 25.01.2024 22:57
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and singer-songwriter Toni Becker discuss her song “Dance with Me, Baby” and the music biz. Show Notes: -Dance With Me, Baby Backstory -Song’s Perspective -Favorite Song Lyrics -Playing the Song Live -Shared Stories from the Song -Listen to the Song -Future Release “I’m Here” -Selling the Song Direct -Copyrights For Single-Use -Advice for Independent Artists -C...
Wedding Music Planning Process: Tools, Song Recommendations & Reading The Room with DJ Anthony Gelo | E108 18.01.2024 29:30
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Anthony Gelo of GTP DJ Entertainment and Good Times Productions chat about the wedding music planning process and much more. Show Notes: -Wedding Planning Tip -About Anthony Gelo and GTP DJ Entertainment -Type of Music Played -Planning Wedding Music -Planning Tools -Song Recommendations -Originals vs Remixes -Playing a Playlist -Music Knowledge -Slow Songs...
Northern California Wedding Trends: Music Funnel Strategy, Itinerary Times & Successful DJ Traits with DJ Steve Buzzard | E107 11.01.2024 42:18
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Steve Buzzard from Buzzardball DJ Entertainment chat about DJing weddings in Northern California, music, lighting, and so much more. Show Notes: -Tip For Engaged Couples -DJ and Auctioneer -About Steve Buzzard and Buzzardball DJ Entertainment -Northern California Wedding Itinerary -Times of Weddings -The Music Funnel -Playing Older Music -Different Music St...
Wedding Ceremony Music: Sound System Setup, Microphone Tips & Processional Planning with DJ Alan Chitlik | E106 04.01.2024 36:19
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Alan Chitlik of Puget Sound DJ chat about music during a wedding ceremony. Show Notes: -Memorable Wedding Moments -About Alan Chitlik of Puget Sound DJ -Wedding Soundtrack -Speaker Location -Ceremony Microphones -Precautions For A Smooth Ceremony -Ceremony Sound System -Officiant Communication -No Electricity -Power Sources -Prelude Music -Ceremony Music Pl...
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