DJ Axcess Blog
What I Learned DJing a Day Rave at Rooh Columbus
Hey! I'm Mike, I go by DJ AXCESS, and I'm a DJ, public speaker, and business coach based in Columbus, Ohio. Watch the full video here: [YouTube Link] Sometimes the set you want to play is not the set the room needs. That was the biggest lesson I took away from DJing a day rave at Rooh Columbus,...
DJing The Arnold Sports Festival 2026
Hey! I'm Mike, I go by DJ AXCESS, and I'm a DJ, MC, public speaker, and business coach based in Columbus, Ohio. Recently, I had the opportunity to DJ at the Arnold Sports Festival, working inside one of the most high-energy environments you can...
How I Perform with Sax Players as a Columbus Wedding DJ
Hey! I'm Mike, I go by DJ AXCESS, and I'm a DJ, MC, and public speaker based in Columbus, Ohio. One of my favorite ways to enhance a wedding dance floor is by performing alongside a live saxophone player. I have been getting asked to do this a ton...
Should Wedding DJs Use A Microphone Stand?
Hey! I'm Mike, I go by DJ AXCESS, and I'm a DJ, MC, and public speaker based in Columbus, Ohio. One of the smallest pieces of gear in my setup has quietly become one of the most useful tools I bring to weddings: a microphone stand. For years, I...
SMART Goals Explained
Hey! I'm Mike, I go by DJ AXCESS, and I'm a DJ, MC, and public speaker based in Columbus, Ohio. If you’ve never heard of SMART goals, you’re in luck. This is one of the most helpful concepts I learned while growing up. The gap between potential and...
Is The Pittsburgh DJ Summit The Best Value DJ Conference?
Hey! I’m Mike, I go by DJ AXCESS, and I’m a travel entertainer, hype man and DJ coach based in Columbus, Ohio. This January, I headed back to the Embassy Suites for the 2026 Pittsburgh DJ Summit. This year, I wasn't just an attendee; I was the...
I’ve Done 500+ Weddings: This is the PERFECT Reception Schedule
Hey! I’m Mike, I go by DJ AXCESS, and I’m a travel entertainer, MC and DJ coach based in Columbus, Ohio. The full sample timelines can be found at the bottom of the blog, and if you prefer video content, here is the Youtube video:...