Would You DJ a Wedding at Chuck E. Cheese?

Beyond the DJ Booth

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Would you take a celebrity wedding over your cousin’s…or DJ a full-pay gig at Chuck E. Cheese?

This episode kicks off with real DJ dilemmas that blend humor, horror, and hard truths about reputation, branding, and where we draw the line in our careers.

Then we flip the script and dive into something every DJ needs to master but few talk about:
musical transitions.

Those 30–50 second instrumental tracks can make or break the moments between moments — like corporate walk-ups, wedding toasts, or emotional intros. We share our curated list of go-to tracks and explain:

• Why you don’t want these songs in your dance set
• What makes a great transition song (and when to use it)
• How subtle musical cues elevate the entire event experience

Finally, we tackle the dreaded sentence:

“Just so you know… our guests probably won’t dance.”

We walk through strategies to warm up the room, change the vibe, and create movement — even with the toughest crowds.

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Chapters

1. Welcome to Beyond the DJ Booth (00:00:00)

2. DJ Dilemmas Part 2: Tough Choices (00:03:22)

3. Music Beds for Walk-ups and Toasts (00:11:21)

4. Walk-up Music Examples and Tips (00:19:32)

5. Handling Non-Dancing Wedding Crowds (00:24:52)