This is one of the most IMPORTANT videos I've ever made! Please watch it til the END 🙏🏼 It's worth it.
@1260brighteyes
3 жыл бұрын
It's really a good video
@superfabulman
2 жыл бұрын
I have a list that I give to the couple to send to their guests : the name of the list is: I WILL DANCE IF YOU PLAY (works every time).. I even suggest to purchase cheap comfy sandals for the ladies to take their high heels off and get their bootie on the dance floor.
@brittanyshank6563
2 жыл бұрын
Omgsh i love your vidoes i actually just found you and have been watching some of them! I wish you could do my wedding so bad! it really sounds like you know what your doing!
@tjsherlock0546
2 жыл бұрын
have you done any mix lesson? i would love to learn from you. ie, you bounce around so many different tempos, grooves and styles, you could match it with the best. much respect and thank you
@djkool8699
2 жыл бұрын
ALL U GOTTA DO IS PLAY MY SONG " LET ME CLEAR MY THROAT " AND THAT'LL GET THE PARTY GOING EVERYTIME GUARANTEED 💯😎🤣🎤🎶
@matthewperez5303
3 жыл бұрын
A huge lesson learned for me years back was a wedding where I couldn't get a single soul out on the dance floor, for hours! I was shitting my pants the whole time and then at the end of the night the bride and groom came up and gave me a hug and said what a good time they had. That's when I learned not everyone's idea of a successful wedding was the same as mine, some people just wanna crush drinks and talk shit while they listen to some good music!
@one.t.official
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Had this a couple of times aswell with some birthdayparties and they gave the same feedback,. So that really puts things into perspective!
@NickSpinelli
3 жыл бұрын
Love this!!
@rickcroll1366
3 жыл бұрын
That's a fact, jack!
@MBrulla
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing confuses me more than the end of a night where I think it was a slower one...and the come up to say it's the best wedding they've ever been to...and I hand out a dozen business cards. Go with it, but in your head...that WTF is warranted. lol
@shanethedj
2 жыл бұрын
@@MBrulla I had a wedding where the B&G requested all sorts of Alternative or New Rock and not many favourites. Only they danced, didn't see the parents dance at all. I thought I really shagged things up. At the end of the night, the B&G were happy and I met their parents after and I said, I am sorry that I wasn't able to play more tunes to your liking and they said, this was their night, not ours. For that they thought I did a great job. That was a huge lesson learned for me.
@djjasong4986
3 жыл бұрын
I am a FIRM believer if people are not dancing but are vibing to the music, enjoying the music, you as a Dj have succeeded. I dont care who you are..You cant make people dance..period.
@Stewcrew8
2 жыл бұрын
So true, found out, everyone don't dance, they just like to " chairboogie"
@MBrulla
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed - hell, sometimes I'll shout out to those dancing at their tables or at the bar and throw one out dedicated to them. I don't care where you are, what you're doing...if you're having a good time that's what matters.
@Stewcrew8
2 жыл бұрын
@@MBrulla move their table to the middle of the dance floor 💯😊
@MBrulla
2 жыл бұрын
@@Stewcrew8 I have had more than a few dance on their tables before...and I thoroughly encourage such recklessness.
@fatherprincipal
2 жыл бұрын
Had a gig I thought I flopped I played almost all the hits you can think of even asked myself what have i done wrong today. Long story short at the end of the wedding the bride and groom came to me and gave me a generous tip and thanked me they said they had the time of their life and had a good time so my worries were all in my head
@taylort2696
3 жыл бұрын
I've had 2 covid weddings that I was crapping myself because nobody would dance no matter what I played. Both times the couples thanked me up and down and said everyone had a great time and that so many people hadn't seen each other in so long due to covid that they were all visiting and catching up instead of dancing
@NystromProductions
3 жыл бұрын
"Every wedding is the Super Bowl" great advice brother! Thanks for the video
@abnrgrtr
5 ай бұрын
Absolutely. As I've always said, it could be your 300th, or 700th, or 1200th wedding, but it's (usually, lol) the couples first, and you therefore still need to treat it like it's the most important event you've ever done.
@bryan753
Жыл бұрын
I DJ Latin dance events (salsa, bachata) and corporate gigs. These are my observations: (1) flow is key, smooth transitions but with subtle cues to inform the crowd next song is coming up. I also freestyle, and not having fixed sets allows me to adapt quickly. (2) prep, prep prep. Prepping is key [beat gridding, set your cue points etc]. Last thing you want is to be prepping music at the gig! (3) impact. Don't ever be afraid to do massive bpm/energy changes, I find that this works when you build a crescendo( with high energy bangers), then drop the night by bringing out the slow stuff. Timing is key to this so you gotta pick the right moment to do this. (4) have fun. As the DJ, if you are not having fun, the crowd will feel it consciously and subconsciously and are less compelled to dance. (5) Hifi sound files. Personally as a dancer, I value high quality tracks. So I download all my tracks at 24 bit + sampling rate of 96 khz (FLAC) and then use platinum notes to get rid of clipped peaks. I use a Traktor s4 controller and it allows 96 khz sampling, this does make an audible difference, and the percussion feels a lot fuller.
@integrity2719
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a couple events where the venue is loving my mixing more than the guests hahaha
@nuwmaas
2 жыл бұрын
I always take that as a compliment, cus think of how many DJs, the venue have heard over time.
@integrity2719
2 жыл бұрын
@@nuwmaas facts! I tell them “you’re the reason I came to DJ tonight.”
@Pokergenie
2 жыл бұрын
Same here. But then again. Their wedding was at 11am-3pm.
@zangzang1268
Жыл бұрын
As a DJ of 40+ years, you absolutely nailed in here Nick. I had to figure all this out on my own and it took time. Much respect to you for sharing this DJ wisdom. Mixing dinner music is a valuable gem to get a feel for the crowd to do the initial connect. This is the single best psychology of the art of DJ'ing I've ever seen.
@chrisperry3525
2 жыл бұрын
you can talk to the guests at cocktail hour..ask what they like as well. Yeah, daylight barn weddings with a lot of smokers...not a lot of dancing. i've had weddings where they only slow dance, or only dance to participation songs (shuffle, slide, ymca, etc) And i've had weddings where everyone dances no matter what you play. I also tell every bride- YOU are the reason everything is there - if you are on the dance floor so will they, if you spend all night in the bar, so will they.
@coursecontrol
Жыл бұрын
I’m a club DJ transitioning to weddings (yay more money) but STRUGGLE mentally so much with groups that don’t dance. This mindset shift I think will really help. Give it everything you got and you can leave head held high ❤️
@raycampos7597
Жыл бұрын
Also, remain SOBER as a Dj to be 100% alert and to be able to exercise the things nick talked about! And 1 more suggestion (it works in these types of situations, simply ask "If there are any dancers in the house, I TAKE REQUEST! AND THEY WILL GET THE DANCING STARTED!
@djroyal414
3 жыл бұрын
Good video Nick! Your next one should be “what to do when you have a packed dance floor but the bride & groom never come out to dance? This happened to me 4-5 years ago. Had a packed dance floor pretty much the whole night with the guests but my bride & groom never danced. At the end of the night, they were very quiet when I thanked them for hiring me for there wedding and congratulated them. The next day, they sent me an email saying that they were disappointed and that there wedding was ruined. So from that wedding on….communication is HUGE for me and ALWAYS ask your bride & groom for a do not play list!!! No exceptions!
@maxtaylor12
12 күн бұрын
This advice is insanely valuable. Great video. Listen up any new Djs.
@djstevenferreri9557
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! You hit the nail on the head. All the DJs I speak to never admit that they may have a slow crowd. They say they that they Always rock it all the time. And I know they're full of s***. I respect your honesty. Everything your saying is very true. Especially the part about not giving up and putting your head down and mixing. And getting out on the floor with the mic trying to motivate the people and using the bride and groom's name. All these techniques I do as well. And like you said you will get crowds like Doctor Residency.Or a early wedding. A religious wedding. A wedding with no alcohol. Certain corporate events.. you have to also consider all crowds drink different. Meaning they might take longer to get intoxicated or more fired up. Sometimes you're doing everything properly they're just not fired up yet or intoxicated enough. This is one of the reasons why weddings are formatted. Cocktail hour and dinner hour. All these things build you to the point where the Dancefloor finally gets going .You can't push it early if there not ready.. I've done some weddings where they didn't rock until the last hour. And that played to my advantage because they were now drunk and they now wanted me to do overtime and not stop.
@terrylambert1250
9 ай бұрын
I DJ for 30 years before I stopped, this is wonderful advice. Sometimes I give up and others I just followed the routine I practiced. It’s frustrating but If you rocked 70% of your gigs mostly likely it’s the people. I also experienced situations where only 10 people dance all night but everyone told me they enjoyed the music. Some folks don’t dance much but they enjoy hearing good mixing
@donnycollins1797
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! A big lesson I've learned is that sometimes what the couple requests, the guests hate and don't dance to. Once I had guests ask me why I was playing this music, and it was because it's what the couple asked for. At that point you have to do what it takes to get people to dance, couple requests have to be sandwiched in sparingly. The environment is huge..day time, lights on, no spirits...that all makes a difference. LOL! 7:50 is so true! I ALWAYS bring a sub no matter what I'm being paid. Many times if the dance floor is empty, it's time for a slow song. Counter intuitive, but often works. You can often judge the crowd from the first song. If they run out on the first song...will probably be easy. It's also amazing what turning the lights down will do. Speed mixing is also helpful until you find something they like. South Georgia, summertime, heat, humidity, mosquitoes...that's tough.
@Mojo7444
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick , awesome video . Not a wedding but a surprise 40th. No one danced. The wife who hired me came up to me after and apologized , sorry my friends are boring 😂😂😂.
@djshazam_sc
23 күн бұрын
the ability to adapt is so important!
@DJTeddyJetts
3 жыл бұрын
This was fantastic advice. I definitely FEEL panicked when I cant get the dancefloor going. Luckily, my instinct always was to put my head down and keep mixing without seeming too desperate.
@douginny
2 жыл бұрын
Wow bro. I ain't a DJ but really enjoyed this.
@dj-cooljack500
2 жыл бұрын
Great informative video Nick! I started as a DJ in the early 80'S and did many weddings and you reminded me many situations when the floor got empty, even for just a minute, I was freaking out and always asked myself "what am I doing wrong??" But now when it happens I just prepare the other song and sometime I will go for another musical genre. But I noticed that something is different nowadays (especially the younger generation): A lot of people are stuck to their cell, iPhone or whatever tech they have and are more interested in texting than dancing!! I also did a wedding just before the pandemic and it was weird (to me at least) the crowd would dance like crazy and have fun and suddenly leave the floor to go outside and come back 2 or 3 songs later...I was very unconformable with this but the bride told me that it is normal that it is what theit family and friends always do at parties and it had nothing to do with me, she also said: "just enjoy yourself and put whatever music you like while we are outside"..Ok so I put some gold old school house music, and even a Bee Gees song (Staying alive) that bring back everyone on the dance floor and they had a great time trying to dance "à la John Travolta" :)
@Curtis3604
Жыл бұрын
This is so on point. I've done hundreds of weddings and you are out here distilling all of this trial and error into one fact filled video. This is life affirming for me haha. You just ran through so many moments i have lived alone in my head and it's so real. Thank you
@grant6991
10 ай бұрын
DJed private events and weddings for 10 years. This is hands down the best advice I’ve ever heard. I burnt out after not having control over contact with the bride and groom after years of not being able to prepare properly and going into every gig blind. Take Nick’s advice as gospel if you don’t want to burn out like me.
@richcarle3925
6 ай бұрын
You hit the nail on the head with this video! I've been DJ'ing since '92 and I've had a couple of those "empty" dance floors, but always did my best.
@indiestripper5374
2 жыл бұрын
I had a wedding where a trainee was with me and the dance floor was packed until the groom came up and asked us to play really hard-core rap music. I'm talking back yard cook out weed smoking rap music. It killed the floor which sucked, but at the end of the night the groom handed us a $200 tip and I knew he and the bride were happy.
@TonyTeeNeto
3 жыл бұрын
Gold, dude. - I hope your followers appreciate everything you give them!
@NickSpinelli
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Tony 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@ctcarrillo91
Ай бұрын
Great video, I have been spinning for a long time, one of the things i learned throughout time was to ask for the Maid of Honor's and Best Man's name.. I automatically let them know they were the go to person, the liaison between us, no one else. And in such instances i would call them up to the dj booth and tell them to push the crowd to drag the court onto the dancefloor and proceed to bring out the guest, it helps.. Even sometimes they would just grab the couple on their own or the couple would walk into the dancefloor...
@charleskoerkel4312
Жыл бұрын
I been a DJ since the late 80's, done hundreds of parties, weddings, concerts, sweet 16's etc, etc, i noticed the last few years people are not engaged like they used to be, I blame social media n cell phones, especially at high school reunion gigs, people basically see everybody on facebook n chat, The desire to engage with others has diminished , Between people going outside to smoke, or people on their phones its more difficult then ever to earn their interest, years ago EVERY!!! gig was a wild packed dance floor n great time, now its alot different
@freddyjohnson6395
Ай бұрын
Yes , that has been my experience. Excellent comment
@brianwright9215
8 күн бұрын
🙋🏿♂️ I notice this too...
@DJSHaKa
3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff bro!! - BUT here's my top tip.. if you meet with the couple early enough before they send out their invitations - kindly ask their guests who respond to write their top 3 songs on the back of the invitation. Ive had couples do this a few times and during our first meeting i knew what the whole fucking guests list listened to! Lets just say those are the weddings that i completely fucking grand slammed outta the statium - with couples stumbling at the end of the night from drinking to much thanking me and basically calling me a god! haha! have fun and again good stuff!
@aldarroch3303
6 ай бұрын
:), Good advice in a fun way. Reset and try again. I will say I tend to do the island idea, the First dance island into a big dance set (with a heap of guilt), sets the tone for the night, then after dinner the interactive island that get's them out and then 30 minutes to the F/D & M/S dance island, which get's me to get everyone to join them and we are off and swimming/dancing to the next island (cake/montage/more toasts). Never quit and never say die, mix your ass off and don't let your dancers drown.
@MBrulla
2 жыл бұрын
That drama tip is REAL. The two moms of the B&G got into it, drinks thrown, everyone...EVERYONE goes outside and watches them fight in the street. Wildest thing ever. Sat at the bar with the coordinator, had a shot of bourbon, saw people coming in and rocked the rest of the night. That first banger that cleared the floor? My GOD - been there. Just what comes with the territory. The night ain't over until it's over. KEEP IT GOING NO MATTER WHAT. Can't Help Falling in Love - 5 couples. Wedding of 200 people. Timber - the NUMBER ONE request from the couple. No one. Shit. Well, keep throwing some stuff out. Mix genres, jump from here to there...and eventually, notice the dude at the bar who has a Pantera patch on his wallet and throw on Walk...and watch the floor PACK. No matter what - you keep going. NO MATTER WHAT.
@ajzubek9106
2 жыл бұрын
been watching your channel for awhile and i gotta say you definitely have the best information on youtube regarding the psychology behind DJing. appreciate all the info!
@JeffKinglive
2 жыл бұрын
9:03 it's called "rubbernecking" lol great video! great energy and editing and information. I play in a live band but a lot of your points cross over and relate big time, watched the whole video
@djciscov1
3 жыл бұрын
I had a wedding about 15 years ago that people only danced for about 20 minutes with the Bride and Groom. Later in the night I found out that there was a lot of tension between the families. But it was a big relief knowing that it wasn’t that they just hated the music. Lol
@fuchainsa
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a horribly planned wedding. Like, they spent all that money just for people to be sour and negative on a day where its suppose to be full of happiness and not about your personal beef! I would be pissed at everyone, including myself for setting that up!
@denversbestdjs430
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my god at 8:30 in the video when you said "what's happening around you" one time the dancefloor was packed rocking it then like 2 songs later it was dead it was around Midnight so figured they just were ready to end, I'm a 7th degree Black belt in Shaolin Kung fu my girl says I think you should wrap it up I was like sure I'll play like two more songs, she said no, I mean like you should wrap it up now they might need you outside, something is happening. I went outside and there was what could be described as a race war, as the party was a Vietnamese wedding and they were all outside arguing with several Mexican gang banger looking guys that had already taken off their shirts to reveal their tats I jumped in between the two groups and told both of them to calm down, I calmly apologized to the Mexican group saying I'm sorry if there seems to be a some kind of misunderstanding but this is a wedding and the last thing we want to do is have a huge fight on this blessed day. I turned to the wedding party and said I suggest you guys all head back inside as this fellow here has a small hook knife, and I suggest you guys all leave before the cops arrive as I'm sure someone must have called them by now. I then apologized again saying I'm sorry if there's been some kind of misunderstanding but would appreciate it if you guys could just head out for me. I don't know if it was my calmness or the fact that I am Puerto Rican and stand out from the rest of the Vietnamese crowd and just changed the entire dynamic, but in my head, I was already like, well they are out of their shirts no way I'm calming this down, so first the guy with the knife I may have to break his arm, second the guy right behind him just be quick and then move to the third guy, do enough damage nobody will want anymore after they see what happened so quickly to their buddies, either they end up in the hospital or I do. They backed down, then a girl from the group started hitting my Girl's brother and she said "Bitch I'll beat your ass" and all of a sudden it escalated back up again, somehow I managed to calm it down again so nothing ended up happening but I think I saved the lives of that wedding party LOL - DJ Emir Santana of DJEmir.com and DenversBestDjs.com
@ajsdj7823
3 жыл бұрын
This was one of my favorite videos you have done. Spot on, While you were talking about the anxiety of no one dancing ,I'm sitting here shaking my head saying YES!! I've felt that pain before, but you are exactly right, put your head down and mix. I usually walk away from those wedding thinking I suck and after 30 + years of doing this, I should hang up my headphones but then you have a couple of people come up to you and ask for your business card. I've actually booked more wedding from the wedding I thought I sucked at than a wedding I thought I was killing it. go figure. Great video, keep them coming!
@19Jose91
2 жыл бұрын
same here man, 7 years doing weddings here and I remember 2 or 3 really chilled weddings where I struggled to make them dance because they weren't party people and everyone was having their cocktail literally outside and talking, and people came to say thanks and to congratulate me for the music...
@darioguberman
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Nick! I was a Dj for more than 10 years, a couple o them in clubs and making hundreds of weddings the rest of years. You made me remember lots of feelings and battles behind the turntables. One of my strengths was to read the crowd, and I must say you’ve given great tips ❤️
@flashtro13
Жыл бұрын
Late to the party here. I had a college graduation (mexican). I had this scenario happen. I did exactly what you said on this video. I played banger after banger after banger. No one dance. It was a Friday night. 2 hours into my set still no dancing. I made way for the live band. They couldn't get anyone dancing. I started to dance cause I knew how it felt. Anyway, once the band finished up I closed the night and yes I finally got dancers. I asked the guy who hired me and he said I did an amazing job. Right my eyebrow raised higher than the Rock's lol. He said thats how his family is. They all enjoyed it. It does happen but as long as they are boppin their heads thats as good as dancing I guess.
@LorenElks
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely TOP NOTCH information for new and even experienced Wedding DJs. You rock, Spinelli!
@DavidRamirezmusic
3 ай бұрын
Woow, thank you so much for your video. Im been Dj since 10 years and these Dj tips are solid. Thank you for share. Greetings from México, new subscriber.
@davidbaynum995
Жыл бұрын
Really liked this video, I had a Wedding and hardly no one danced, was a boring wedding, and very stressful. I tried changing things up playing things that I always get people out on the floor. At end of the wedding I went up to the bride and groom, to apologize for guest not dancing. They then told me it wasn't my fault, they were very religious and don't dance. What?!! - I would have liked to known that beforehand. So your comment about getting background info is critical. Vey good video!! Thank you. Maxdb, Ky
@dj_gflow
Жыл бұрын
A lot of times ppl will treat a wedding reception almost like being at a bar. They just want to drink and socialize with good music in the background. I’ve had events I thought were bad bc no one danced, but when it was over ppl were like “you were awesome”
@DJDynablend
3 жыл бұрын
In Australia the go to song is Nutbush by Tina Turner, if they don't dance to Nutbush they are psychopaths and you must evacuate the venue immediately!
@nigelhawman-dh7gc
5 ай бұрын
really good...lots of chuckles and great info...l like the mention of music too...gives me confidence that im playing the right stuff....thanks Nick
@salsapete2132
Жыл бұрын
"Rubber Necking" the act of slowing down traffic to look at something on the side of the road
@stevechavez83
Жыл бұрын
Its called "Rubber necking", You are an amazing person/ DJ and I've never heard you play a note. Being a great people person helps you adapt in the moment when shit starts going haywire. Being a DJ for weddings is almost tertiary to all the other shit you have to deal with during the whole day! You have it DOWN!! Subbed forever!
@paulgilbert8029
Жыл бұрын
Nick talks a lot about “freakin’ and stressing’ out” during weddings! The best thing that I found to fix this problem…stop doing weddings! Every 4-5 hour wedding is 12 hours of work and it comes with high stress and liability. When doing a wedding, you need to cater to the wants and demands of the couple getting married. When doing any other type of function, I get to control the show! I’m no longer willing to give up an entire Saturday anymore! After 24 years, I put the weddings away! For those of you who love doing weddings, this is a great video!
@unitedkrewdjs
3 жыл бұрын
This video gave me anxiety 😦 i feel much better that I’m not alone 😊
@djpurplefreakdjpurplefreak1710
2 жыл бұрын
Wazzup Nick! Great video! I’ve seen you at the DJ Expo. My husband and I DJ all kinds of parties and clubs, sometimes you have to think outside the box, sometimes a rock remix like AC/DC Shook Me All Night Long, or La Mamamama 😂 if that don’t work, Cupid shuffle, maybe you just might have to say all the ladies on the dance floor, then if that don’t work, you might have to play a game, like first 10 people on the dance floor will win a free CD of Nick’s best remixes, believe me that will work, people love anything free, I’m sure that will loosen them up and then you will own them🤣😂🤣💜🙏💜
@samfleming1609
3 жыл бұрын
TWO TOPS ARE NOT ENOUGH - Amen Nick :)
@dirks3157
6 ай бұрын
Hi Nick , you are so right - this is to what every Pro DJ should listen to!
@djcar5181
3 жыл бұрын
The worst... I had one like that where it turned out that not only did they love what I was doing, but even gave me one of my biggest tips and more bookings. Sometimes you never know. But no matter how long we've been doing this. Or how many awesome gigs we have. If they ain't, dancing we're freaking out on our heads. I just keep mixing and smiling while I'm cursing myself in my head. Lol. Awesome video.
@freemandaddy5
2 жыл бұрын
Alcohol can make a difference, a dry wedding sometimes is meh
@BMLiveDJService
Жыл бұрын
I had a couple flat out tell me they aren’t dancers. I had one person on the dance floor the entire evening, so I entertained that one person and had nothing but compliments from the bride and groom!
@rishieharycharun3927
Жыл бұрын
djRetroR... South Africa... My tip is, I ask my client for at least 10 songs I must play. So when I do play their song, I give a shout out. Always get a reaction. Also at most of these private parties, +-2 hours of dance time. So I always keep a solid dance list.
@NonnyStrikes
Жыл бұрын
Scene. #1 most important part of this. Year #2 most important is what year you're in. If you're in 2023, play stuff from 2000-2023. I know it seems restrictive, but most of the time 2000's dance hits is a big positive reaction. Most of the people 21-40 years of age, will be able to relate to them and sing them. You gotta be able to relate to the environment. DJing for clubs or venues is not about the DJ, it's about the crowd. Period.
@nydjrio
11 ай бұрын
So true. When the room clears out and you can’t figure out why check the hallway for a brawl!
@thenewyorkdjcollective9446
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. A lot of truth. Most important thing is talk to couples.
@BriansRepublic
3 жыл бұрын
Hello From Calgary AB Canada! This is some great info and you have a wealth of experience that all aspiring DJ's /wedding DJ's aspire to have. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
@djsmellnloud7246
2 жыл бұрын
im just glad that i came up under vets that instilled that a microphone is a dj's best friend when your not scared
@LanceKoppMusic
3 жыл бұрын
So funny that this popped up in my feed (not really, you're always in my feed these days - not mad about it!), because my gig last night was just this lol. Sunday wedding. Contracted for 3 1/2 hours of dancing. 80 people. Majority 50+ age. Counted 16 Doctors on seating chart, which was as big of a tell as I thought it was going to be. Most left by 8pm, dancing started around 6:30pm. Thought they were going to call it early (hoping), but we went the distance. Fortunately the group and the client (about 15 people) that wanted to danced were out there for the last hour, but I basically "put my head down and mixed" the entire night. Painful. Didn't help that it was an outdoor venue with beautiful weather and fire pit, corn hole, etc. Your advice is spot on. Listen to this man!
@mediasfluxg8671
Жыл бұрын
All very good tips I would add asking the organiser for a list of request songs from the invites before the event will give you good hints of what the floor fillers will be for that particular event and they may be total different from what the organiser tells you and don mix in the middle of songs when floor is packed
@jogiistso360
Жыл бұрын
Facts only ! Not everyone can do alt this things, but everyone will find a few very good advices :) Thank you for that !
@mjphoto45
8 ай бұрын
I've djd over 40 years. I will play a slow song. Works everytime
@allandenola5968
3 жыл бұрын
Great video I am going to use the mic next time I play a slow song Luv that tip !
@NickSpinelli
3 жыл бұрын
Yessss it'll make a huge difference do it brotha!
@lionelbraddock1672
4 ай бұрын
I have djed parties and the family were not dancers they just enjoyed the music😌😎
@djdiamonddog6193
Жыл бұрын
These tips are indeed instrumental. I personally use many of them, but I especially like the end where you discuss making eye contact. That's a great idea!! The idea of playing like you already have a full floor is a proven technique because I've used that a few times and eventually the fols start feeding off your vibe. That's another key... if the DJ looks or acts bored, that energy spreads. I ALWAYS make it a point to be bobbing my head and having fun with everything I play. Great video!!
@adammillman9074
Жыл бұрын
Yo nick! This is SO on point thanks for sharing our experience with the world. What about asking for requests? The most dead floor I’ve ever had was picked up thanks to ad hoc requests that didn’t match the b&g’s request list and the ad hoc requests were all over the place…but it worked! That happened my second year and I’ve never gone back. Love this video though. So on point
@AJ-Starchild
3 жыл бұрын
I am not a dancer but I enjoy a lot of music. a lot of times ill just lay back drink and sing along to the music
@belovedentertainment3907
2 жыл бұрын
It’s called Rubbernecking baby, and that’s all right with me 🎶
@grantterence
2 жыл бұрын
This guy really goes on and on and on...
@wemarkit
2 жыл бұрын
I make a point always to speak to a grand parent and get a request and if they are just sitting ill use it as the group will always follow. And don't be Playlist wedding dj that will always catch you. So many wedding djs play same songs in the same order maybe change or ad a new song or 2. And forget 80% of the time they had been at the same event the bride and groom heard you. Or the dj does not understand how to read a room thats like u mentioned the job and never seeing somone do it well and explain why they are doing things like watching groups or outgoing people move around the room. People always follow leaders or the cool kids. Great points
@fitsroybailey8311
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a Jamaican i love's when you said bring your sub 💯
@izzyduzzit00
2 жыл бұрын
ive had some tough crowds but never no one dancing, theres always some tricks you learn along the way to get people up
@rickcroll1366
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick! I always learn something when I watch your videos!
@maximusclean
Жыл бұрын
Uplifting video. Thanks
@alexisrodriguez7695
2 жыл бұрын
You look crazy but smart I learned a lot from you THANK YOU
@ricardoescobar655
2 жыл бұрын
THATS WHY I LOVE OPEN BAR PARTYS IN GENERAL
@eclecticentertainmentwithd9414
3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it's all about Music to Drink and Reminisce to. Especially at Class Reunions and Anniversaries. And that's FINE. It SUCKS, and it's hard to stay energetic when the floor is dead for 10 mins or longer. But you just go through it and at least smile :)
@kis4ketchup
Жыл бұрын
LOL bro love the energy and honesty u dropping. like, it’s ok to wig out as a DJ just hold your composure. spoken like a true performer. side note: laughed a lil too hard picturing aunt helen carted off to an ambulance while lil jon is dropping a phat beat 🤣
@toeletsgo69
Жыл бұрын
I'm DJing my first wedding at the end of the month, absolutely shitting myself, binging these videos and rarely sleeping. These videos are a big help but they don't help my anxiety lol. Thank you for your contribution to us aspiring DJs!
@abumc5104
Жыл бұрын
very entertaining this video. like someone already said before, you'd be a good actor. and that's maybe what counts for dj'ing on weddings. even if you don't love lots of songs, you gotta play them like you love them, hahaha.
@kevinbanda8219
3 жыл бұрын
Where was this video when I was starting out! Love the content Nick!! 😁
@imaniinternational7853
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Bottom line is.. People will see your effort. Show em what you got!
@KevinKasal-of6yp
Жыл бұрын
I just did my first solo gig last Saturday. I had this very same issue right off the bat. Ton of light in the gym, older crowd, and it was tough. I'd get them out for a song, and then they'd all go back and sit down. couldn't get into a rhythm, or build sets. My panic led to a point when I had silence because I didn't know what to do next. Found a song and soldiered on. On my client call, the bride mentioned that her biggest fear was that people wouldn't dance. I didn't understand what she meant until I was drowning with a sparse crowd. Just not the dancing types. It got ugly. But I had them by the end of the night, and I hope it's what they'll remember. Looking back on it, now I get it. She had an older crowd that just wasn't party-heavy. Managed to salvage it with dance tunes later, but damn. Talk about panic at the disco. I did get a ton of compliments and the couple and their parents told me it was great. But holy crap did that rattle me. This was an incredibly helpful video! I'll be checking out more of your tips as I don't accept defeat easily and really love this new trade I've found! Thanks for your advice!
@MrCocky73
2 жыл бұрын
If you can`t get 30 out of 150 people dancing then you`re in the wrong job,the easiest thing is getting them dancing,it`s keeping them on the floor thats the hard work.Some djs like the sound of their own voice to much which can empty a dance floor.
@MrHolderby
3 жыл бұрын
tried and true.....return of the mack
@mmarussich3966
11 ай бұрын
I can so relate. This such good stuff. Thank you Nick!
@someonesaidyes
3 жыл бұрын
Wheel of fortune!
@andyeighttre
3 жыл бұрын
You dropped a bomb on me. Clever foreshadow for all things the groom will learn in the next week about his wife. Plus it’s got groove for days.
@russellrattys6581
Жыл бұрын
In the uk, putting *nakatomi-children of the night* Gets EVERYONE up!
@ramonramirez7009
Жыл бұрын
As long there are singing along and bobing there heads. Just keep it going. Your job is getting done.
@shanethedj
2 жыл бұрын
This is probably in my top 5 most informative dj videos I've ever views..EVER! I absolutely love the personality type of questions. My consults did contain 90% of the questions, however the personality stuff will be added in. I am in Newfoundland so for a wedding to not be crazy is a very rare thing. It's the Irish in us I suppose. So here if you have an empty dance floor, it's that you're at the wrong venue or it's just you. I do have some techniques that work every time, however I will never put them in a video because. 50% will say I'm an idiot and the other 50% will complain that they got chewed out for sucking. Think about it like this. We've all experienced this, a guest will come up and request a song that you'll know will bomb, however she's the sister in law of the bride and they are best friends. In fact the bride said that this guest was the big sister she always dreamt of growing up. So what to do? Complaining to the bride is just cause more grief. So what do do, oh what to do? Before you play the bomb, think up of a really really awesome can't miss hit. That will be the one that you will play right after. So put on the stinker of a request, bare and grin it until you know you can fade out without the guest noticing. This is where it is really handy to know how to mix tracks, so it sounds natural. Once you drop that sure shot, the floor fills up and give them 30 seconds, they've forgotten about the craptacular tune they just had to ensure and think you're the best thing since sliced bread. Now apply this to a sluggish floor. In this case, you'll want to hit what I cal the reset button, play the track for 120 seconds, then drop a big tune. 9.9 chances out of 10, you've just lit the fuse. If hat doesn't fill the floor, ask yourself if you're actually at the right venue. It is a risky move, however a boring dj might as well be a crap dj. One more thing.... For those of you who insist on playing playlists after the formals...just STOP IT! Use your hands, I don't care if you're just doing a radio mix. For the love of god, people are paying you to do something and that something shouldn't be to babysit a laptop. If you use your hands, people will respect that. You will be more in tuned with your audience and will be a more effective dj and will understand how various songs go well together.
@IdealEntertainmentSC
2 жыл бұрын
Cake should be done by the end of dinner before you open the dance floor. Cake is by far the most wasted item at weddings. The later the cake is cut, the less of it gets eaten..... And there's no reason to plan on killing the dance floor once it's started. Late cake cutting is an antiquated concept. Time to change the flow. Other than that I 100% agree with every single thing you covered.
@808TheDJ
3 жыл бұрын
Great tips, Nick. BLUF, as a DJ we have our portion of responsibilities, however there is only so much you can do. Long as you are doing as much as you can, that is all you can do. Something you said rang truth with me....wedding couple coming up and saying to me (after the fact) that they knew their crowd was not a dancing one.... in my mind...(why didnt you mention that to me earlier :) ) regardless, still did what I needed to do, and they knew it...Keep up the good work, bro!!
@stevenventicinque575
Жыл бұрын
Absolute GOLD thank you brother!!!
@mibnixon
Жыл бұрын
Oh i had an interesting experience this past weekend, i was doing a mixed wedding, the bride was Guyanese/Jamaican, the groom was Cambodian, she wanted R&B (no problem) he wanted at least o half an hour of Cambodian music which he picked, I got he music, It sounded like a cat stuck in a car door, in thinking Oh man this is gonna really kill the vibe, so Im, dropping R&B bangers left an right, everybody's dancing ya know, his dad goes, hey put on the Cambodian music, holeeeee shit, shocked the hell out of me, everybody danced, even the non Cambodian people were dancing, i was shocked, i had to go look and see if someone spiked the punch? I was blown away, who would have thought! wow!😯
@jtm71
3 жыл бұрын
Dont forget the line dancing songs
@mpmarzigliano
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, you really broke it down brother. Thank you very much.
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