"When people feel connected they have a better time". I apply this to music. When selecting music for your special event, you have to think about everyone that is attending. You're probably going to have food selections to choose from, because not everyone loves Chicken.

I recently had someone contact me for their wedding. They told me they absolutely did not want any old music at their wedding, even though 20 to 30% of their guests would be older. She couldnt stand cliche songs like September or We Are Family. I lost this client, because I tried to play devils advocate, even though I assured her that I was probably the right DJ for her. She was looking for a non stop dance party.

Most people dont realize you have 3 hours or more of dance time at a typical 5 hour event. That is a lot of dancing. It should encompass lots of different genres. Over the years many clients have asked me, which weddings have I enjoyed the most. I'd have to say its the ones that I'm able to play from a wide range of music. Sometimes thats not possible, because the crowd will only dance within a narrow range. Thats what reading a crowd is all about. I often compare being a DJ to solving a puzzle. A great party is all about putting the right pieces of music in the right place to complete the puzzle.

Thats why I recommend creating a playlist for your friends and family that are separate, because they are mutually exclusive. That way everyone will feel connected and leave talking about the awesome sound track for the evening.