HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT WALK-ON SONG
Sounds silly right? Believe it or not, “eye of the tiger” doesn’t always work.
Walk-on songs help set the tone for any speaking engagement, presentation, gala, award show, keynote or special event.
That little 5-20 second soundbite of music can be a powerful tool when a person wants to engage with an audience.
Choosing the right song controls the energy and mood in the room, setting the speaker and overall event up for success.
Over the years, I’ve been asked to curate a lot of walk-on songs and I always ask these questions:
Who is your audience?
What is the vibe and energy you are trying to project to the room?
Is there a story you are trying to tell?
These simple questions can help in choosing the perfect song you want to walk-out to.
With that information, I personally love to dig deep to find that special snippet in a song for each moment.
Is it a looped riff of something iconic or notable?
Does a particular song have a section of lyrics that can help tell the story?
pro-tip: walk-on songs are brief so finding that perfect moment is key - all killer, no filler.
I wanted to share some walk-on songs I have edited that may help inspire your vision.
Do you have a speaking engagement, gala, award show or event needing walk-on music, music curation or a live DJ?
Ask me about curating music just for you.