Dan & Manny welcome Ryan McKenzie, DJ & owner of Music Makes You Move to talk all about what it takes to be a killer DJ.
“My number one priority is that people are having a good time.” -Ryan McKenzie
Ryan McKenzie tells Dan & Manny about the journey from waiting tables at P.F. Chang's to DJing on cruise ships and eventually running a successful DJ business. He talks about what the difference is between having good musical taste and being a good DJ, learning from some of the greatest DJs at Scratch DJ Academy, the transition to being a business owner and the power of great cus...
Dan & Manny welcome Ryan McKenzie, DJ & owner of Music Makes You Move to talk all about what it takes to be a killer DJ.
“My number one priority is that people are having a good time.”
-Ryan McKenzie
Ryan McKenzie tells Dan & Manny about the journey from waiting tables at P.F. Chang's to DJing on cruise ships and eventually running a successful DJ business. He talks about what the difference is between having good musical taste and being a good DJ, learning from some of the greatest DJs at Scratch DJ Academy, the transition to being a business owner and the power of great customer service, and how some songs are just timeless. Then the guys put some of the most popular group dance songs to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts and opinions about this episode and we'll talk about them on a future episode.
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101
00:30 Dancing Through the Decades
02:33 Ryan McKenzie's DJ Journey Begins
03:23 From Waiter to DJ
05:07 Cruise Ship DJ Adventures
11:33 Starting a DJ Business
14:26 Managing Talent and Business Growth
23:01 Evolving DJ Equipment and Techniques
26:56 Nostalgic Music Trends
31:58 Versatile Songs for Any Event
32:34 The Role of Iconic Songs in Weddings
34:01 DJ's Perspective on Popular Songs
34:27 The Awkwardness of Group Dances
35:17 Retail PTSD and Music Associations
36:06 Balancing Work and Personal Life
38:13 Hiring the Right DJ
42:38 Staying Current with Music Trends
45:26 Country Music's Growing Popularity
47:35 Evaluating Group Dance Songs
01:00:33 Nostalgic Music Memories
01:01:08 Group Dance Songs
01:03:07 Regional Music Preferences
01:05:31 The Return of YMCA
01:09:34 Emo and Alternative Rock Sets
01:13:09 EDM and Nostalgia
01:16:14 The Impact of Movie Soundtracks
01:18:05 The Problem with Remakes and Sequels
01:20:01 DJing and Party Music
01:22:13 Conclusion and Farewell
Spinning vibes, igniting dance floors & elevating events, I’m Ryan from Music Makes You Move.
As the proud owner of MMYM, I've turned my passion for mixing beats into a thriving small business in Los Angeles.
As DJs & KJs, our team is crazy about bringing people together through the magic of music.
Let the rhythm guide your events and take your celebrations to the next level!
Let the Music Make You Move!
@musicmakesyoumove
https://musicmakesyoumove.com
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