Matt was absolutely fantastic at our wedding! From our first conversation through the end of the reception, he was professional, organized, and easy to work with. He did an amazing job keeping everything flowing smoothly and played the perfect mix of music to keep our guests on the dance floor all night. He listened to our preferences, made great announcements, and helped create such a fun and memorable atmosphere. We received so many compliments from our family and friends about the music and energy of the reception. We highly recommend Matt to any couple looking for an outstanding wedding DJ!
Ashley O.
5.0
Matthew was absolutely incredible. My wife and I couldn’t have been more thrilled that he DJ’d the greatest day of our lives. His calm, reassuring presence helped us feel at ease. He kept the party rolling the entire night, keeping us on schedule but also adding a personal touch that made the day feel that much more special. He let us paint a picture of how we wanted the day to go and executed the plan to perfection. The acoustic set he played during our cocktail hour was amazing. During the event, he received rave reviews from everyone in attendance. We woke up the next day incredibly grateful that he guided us on our wedding day and gave it a personal touch that no one would’ve been able to duplicate. I’d recommend him to anyone - talented, caring, thoughtful, and you could tell he really enjoyed his work.
Marcus L.
5.0
About this vendor
Matthew Singell
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Hello and thank you for your visit!
From initial consultation to the day of your wedding, I ensure that everything goes as planned.
I provide DJ and live music services that enhance your celebration and highlight your individual style.
Availability of a specific date can be viewed on the “dates” page of my website.
Let’s talk today about how I can assist with bringing your wedding vision to life!
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Matthew Singell
Owner
Thank you for your interest in The Sound Option!
My name is Matt and I am a Central Ohio musician with over 20 years of performance experience. I have my bachelors degree in music from Otterbein University and I am an avid music lover. I know the positive impact music can bring to a variety of social situations. The inclusion of music into your wedding provides an opportunity to make your day even more fun and unique. I offer DJ services and live music performances on guitar, voice, piano and ukulele.
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Reviewers raved about the DJ’s professionalism, organization, responsiveness, and calming presence, noting he kept events flowing smoothly. He delivered great music, packed dance floors, and provided live acoustic sets plus full sound/setup when needed. Many said he eased planning, nailed timelines and announcements, and came highly recommended.
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Ashley O
5.0
6/22/2026
Matt was absolutely fantastic at our wedding! From our first conversation through the end of the reception, he was professional, organized, and easy to work with. He did an amazing...
job keeping everything flowing smoothly and played the perfect mix of music to keep our guests on the dance floor all night. He listened to our preferences, made great announcements, and helped create such a fun and memorable atmosphere. We received so many compliments from our family and friends about the music and energy of the reception. We highly recommend Matt to any couple looking for an outstanding wedding DJ!
Response from The Sound Option on 06/25/2026
I had such a great time as your DJ - thanks for taking the time to share your experience!
Marcus L
5.0
11/12/2025
Matthew was absolutely incredible. My wife and I couldn’t have been more thrilled that he DJ’d the greatest day of our lives. His calm, reassuring presence helped us feel at ease. ...
He kept the party rolling the entire night, keeping us on schedule but also adding a personal touch that made the day feel that much more special. He let us paint a picture of how we wanted the day to go and executed the plan to perfection. The acoustic set he played during our cocktail hour was amazing. During the event, he received rave reviews from everyone in attendance. We woke up the next day incredibly grateful that he guided us on our wedding day and gave it a personal touch that no one would’ve been able to duplicate. I’d recommend him to anyone - talented, caring, thoughtful, and you could tell he really enjoyed his work.
Response from The Sound Option on 01/03/2026
I truly thank you for this kind review!
Any questions?
Olivia C
5.0
11/12/2025
Great to work with! Met Matt as a fellow vendor at a wedding, and he was fantastic to work with, ensuring that the live music and ceremony setup was excellent! Highly recommend!
Response from The Sound Option on 11/14/2025
It was great working with you as well!
Taylor M
5.0
10/15/2025
I honestly can’t say enough good things about The Sound Option! They were the DJ vendor at our wedding on 10.4.2025 and when I say Matt blew it out of the water I’m not exaggeratin...
g! The music was amazing and his energy was even better! We appreciate you and will definitely be recommending this company to all friends and family!
Response from The Sound Option on 10/16/2025
I had such a great time celebrating with you and your crew!
Lindsay E
5.0
9/15/2025
This guy is awesome! Matt was flexible and responsive throughout the entire wedding planning process, and he absolutely killed it on our big day! He stayed on our playlist and do n...
ot play list, he did a great job introducing each step of the event, and he even hooked our record player up to his system so that we could drop the needle on our first dance. If you are getting married, this is the guy.
-The Simmons'
Response from The Sound Option on 10/06/2025
Thank you for this kind review!
Darrin R
5.0
6/08/2025
Yall listen. This is coming from the GROOM. Thus, man was beyond great! He helped me with coordinating time and events! He was way more than a dj. He was a hero! Had so much equipm...
ent, even a fog machine, for our intro!
Thank you, Mat
It's such a pleasure!
My wife and I loved our wedding and you were a big part of why it went so well!. 10 stars not just 5.
Response from The Sound Option on 06/22/2025
It was an honor to support you both on your wedding day - Congratulations again Darrin!
Isaac W
5.0
4/15/2025
Matthew was such a pleasure to work with! He made sure our wedding day ran smoothly and was quick to respond with any questions we had. He kept the dance floor going all night! Our...
venue did not have the best sound system but luckily he is able to set everything up and make sure wherever he is the sound quality is amazing. I would definitely recommend booking him for your event!
Response from The Sound Option on 04/18/2025
Thank you so much for this review!
Marissa A
5.0
1/15/2025
Matt was incredible to work with, we had a specific vision on music and he delivered! Guests enjoyed the live music at cocktail hour and our dance floor was packed the entire night...
. I appreciated how easy going Matt was, we were able to sit back and enjoy the night without any worries.
Ashley C
5.0
10/30/2023
Matthew was such a pleasure to work with for our wedding! After our initial consultation with him, we knew he was the right choice for us! He is very relaxed and easy to communicat...
e with. We started a Spotify playlist with songs we wanted played during the ceremony and reception, shared it with him, and he took it from there. He played the songs we wanted and then some. Most importantly, he kept the party and dance floor going all night long! One thing that really makes him stand out from other DJs is that he also plays live music! We had him play guitar and sing during cocktail hour, and our guests really enjoyed the live music component. He had everything we needed for the day from the ceremony microphone, to fun lights during dancing. He made the day run smoothly and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Would definitely recommend him for your wedding!
Response from The Sound Option on 11/03/2023
I greatly appreciate you taking the time to craft this review. I had so much fun with you ...
and your crew!
Laura J
5.0
10/24/2023
Matthew Singell was a great DJ for our wedding! Not only did he maintain a well-organized timeline throughout the night, he played some really beautiful acoustic songs for the cere...
mony, even learning Etta James' At Last for us. He was a lot of fun, very professional, and had everything ready on time. We really didn't have to worry about a thing!
Response from The Sound Option on 10/26/2023
It was such a pleasure to work with you to craft such an amazing day. I throughly enjoyed ...
myself!
Lexi P
5.0
9/12/2023
Matthew was the perfect option for our wedding day! We got married in August and he was very easy to work with every step of the way. He listened to all of our wants and desires an...
d executed them perfectly. We felt like Matthew really helped our day run smoothly and made dancing so much fun!
Response from The Sound Option on 09/13/2023
Thank you Lexi for leaving this kind review. I had tons of fun celebrating with you and yo...
ur crew!
Bri C
5.0
9/10/2023
Matt did an amazing job at my wedding!! He is easy to work with and very go with the flow and can adapt to change. Very good in the mic and has an upbeat personality!! Definitely r...
ecommend him.
Response from The Sound Option on 09/11/2023
Thank you Bri for taking the time to share your experience here on The Knot. Your wedding ...
was a blast - congratulations again!
Elsa K
5.0
11/09/2022
Matt is absolutely amazing! He is so chill and willing to do whatever you want on your big day for your music. He learned a song for me to walk down the aisle to on acoustic guitar...
and it was perfect. Highly recommend!
Response from The Sound Option on 11/10/2022
Thank you so much for this kind review. I had such a great time learning about your and Za...
ch’s personal musical style and celebrating with you and your crew!
Lauren S
5.0
8/04/2022
Matt was so friendly, professional, and such a great communicator! He helped make things go smoothly the day-of and kept our guests dancing all night. I highly recommend The Sound ...
Option if you are in the market for a DJ. Matt was great!
Response from The Sound Option on 08/04/2022
I had a blast at your wedding - thank you for including me and for taking the time to shar...
e your experience!
Jacquelynn F
5.0
7/12/2022
Matt was an awesome DJ!! From the first phone call I knew he was the right pick. Matt is a great communicator and organized. Matt played the music we wanted to hear and was able to...
pick up on the vibes of the dance floor to choose songs. I highly recommend hiring The Sound Option for your DJ needs!
Response from The Sound Option on 07/16/2022
Thank you sharing your experience. Your wedding day was superb, I had a blast!
Wendy M
5.0
7/08/2022
Matt was fantastic! He was very easy to work with in the planning process, we had a special set of songs we wanted played and even some last minute adjustments and he was flexib...
le. His sound was good in the venue too. He was on time and ready to go as promised. I loved to see him at his station he was dancing with us! Highly recommend him!!!
Response from The Sound Option on 07/09/2022
I appreciate this comprehensive review! You and Mike rock and I thank you both for includi...
ng me in the festivities. Wishing you the best!
Bri S
5.0
10/18/2021
We loved having Matt for our DJ at our wedding! From the beginning he was very helpful getting us started on things even beyond the wedding music. He was able to help us get a good...
timeline started which helped with so many other things. On our wedding day everything went accordingly and the music he played was exactly what we were going for. I highly recommend Matt if you are looking for a DJ for your wedding.
Response from The Sound Option on 10/18/2021
Bri, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with me as your DJ. I love it ...
when a good plan comes together to make a magical day. Congratulations again to you and Joe!
Sara K
5.0
9/27/2021
Matt was so easy to work with and helped guide our reception seamlessly! He played all the songs we requested and was an excellent MC that had high energy throughout the night. I l...
oved the lighting for the dance floor & we received many compliments on our music selections. He went above and beyond and I would 100% recommend Matt for any wedding or event!
Response from The Sound Option on 09/27/2021
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with others. I enjoyed your playlis...
ts from start to end, the day was truly magical. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the dance floor lighting. I think it’s a fun addition to the party. Congratulations again!
Jordan S
5.0
3/04/2021
Matt was as easy to work with as you could ask for. When COVID-19 forced us to shift our wedding plans from a large gathering to an intimate setting, Matt had no problem accommodat...
ing any change we needed. Whenever we spoke with him he was enthusiastic and open to any and all ideas. While I had the most perfect small wedding I could’ve imagined, I dream of what this man would’ve been able to pull off with a full reception. I couldn’t recommend him more.
Response from The Sound Option on 03/05/2021
I can’t thank you enough for this review, it made my day to read your kind words. I’m so g...
rateful for the opportunity to support such a wonderful couple on their wedding day.
Debbie K
5.0
10/31/2020
Matt was incredible to work with from the beginning! He was professional and personable every time we spoke. Matt guided our event seamlessly! He has every detail in mind and in co...
ntrol. The entire evening ran so smoothly because of his attention to detail. We felt so overwhelmed in the month leading up to the wedding and didn’t get our playlist together like we thought we would. We simply told Matt that the average age of our guests would be 50-70. He did such a great job picking a playlist for us. There were many guests who told me about how much they loved all of his music choices. I can’t say enough about how strongly I would recommend Matt for your wedding!
Response from The Sound Option on 10/31/2020
Debbie, thank you for your feedback! I’m happy to hear I was able to alleviate some of the...
stress leading up to your event and I’m elated to hear how well things went from your perspective. Congratulations again to you and Jerry!
Amy M
5.0
10/26/2020
We hired Matt after the bride & groom had been guests at a wedding for which he was the DJ. They raved about how much fun they had dancing at that reception. After they got engag...
ed we contacted Matt right away to make sure we got him for our wedding. He is unique because he plays keyboard and sings, plays guitar and is a talented DJ keeping everyone moving on the dance floor. He went out of his way by going to the venue the week before the wedding to make sure his speakers would be properly placed so that all of the guests could enjoy the music, speeches and toasts. He sang and played guitar during cocktail hour. Everyone really enjoyed that! He is very personable and friendly. Guests felt comfortable requesting songs and the dance floor never cleared. Why would you choose anyone else? I hope my son gets married soon so we can hire him again!
Response from The Sound Option on 10/27/2020
Reading this has made my day! It was my honor to assist in making the day special for Cass...
idy and Seth. Can’t wait to celebrate again with you again sometime soon!
Ashley C
5.0
10/23/2020
Where do I start? Matt is an absolute pleasure to work with when planning such a memorable event. He goes above and beyond to make sure your day goes exactly as you pictured it to ...
be. I was on a time crunch to find a DJ and Matt made it all possible for us. He kept the guest engaged and entertained all day. I would recommend him a thousand times over! Professional and affordable. Thanks for everything you did to make our wedding special and everything we dreamed of!
Response from The Sound Option on 10/23/2020
Ashley, thank you so so much for taking the time to share this. I was honored to be part o...
f your day!
TiAnna L
5.0
10/21/2020
From start to finish the process was smooth and easy. Matthew made the day stress free. Music was great. All the guests were kept dancing and laughing. I would recommend!
Response from The Sound Option on 10/21/2020
I’m delighted to hear you were happy with how the day went. It was a beautiful celebration...
and I was honored to be a part of it!
Madison M
5.0
10/19/2020
Matthew from The Sound Option was fantastic! He was so helpful in the planning process. He even met us at our venue before the wedding to go over details and layout of the space. M...
att did a perfect job dj’ing, was professional & passionate. Highly recommend!
Response from The Sound Option on 10/19/2020
Thank you so much for sharing your experience - I had so much fun celebrating with you and...
your crew!
Rebecca C
5.0
10/19/2020
I would absolutely recommend The Sound Option! Matthew is professional and personable. He played great music and guided the flow of our event seamlessly, all for a much more reaso...
nable price than any other DJ we considered. Very happy with our choice!
Response from The Sound Option on 10/19/2020
Thank you so much for your feedback! I’m so very happy to hear how the day went from your ...
perspective. Thank you again for sharing Rebecca!
Brittany H
5.0
9/08/2019
I wish I could give Matthew 10 stars! He was absolutely amazing to work with. He performed live music for the ceremony and cocktail hour, which really added a special touch. Our gu...
ests loved his live performances and couldn't stop talking about it! When it came to the reception he played the perfect songs to keep our guests dancing all night long!
Throughout the planning process, Matthew was always very responsive and always a huge help when we had questions. We also created a Spotify playlist that we shared with him, so he was able to get a feel for our music taste!
People are still telling us how great the music was and how much fun they had! Do yourself a favor and book Matthew now!
Response from The Sound Option on 09/25/2019
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! It was my pleasure to part...
icipate in your wedding day and ensure everything ran smoothly and everyone had a great time. Nothing makes my day more than knowing you were happy with the end result. Thank you so much Brittany!
Katie K
5.0
3/31/2019
Matt is amazing! He was so attentive, easy to work with and enthusiastic. He met with us multiple times before the wedding to get every detail just right. He is also really talente...
d. We booked Matt for piano before the ceremony, singing and guitar during our cocktail hour and DJing through dinner and the remainder of the night. He learned piano arrangements of songs we requested for the ceremony and guitar covers for the cocktail hour. He was really good at reading the crowd and keeping people on the dance floor in the evening, while still remaining true to the styles and genres of music we wanted. We couldn’t say enough good things about him. He was one of our favorite vendors by far. We highly recommend him!
Response from The Sound Option on 04/01/2019
Thank you so much for those kind words! It was such a pleasure to provide music that was ...
special and meaningful to the two of you. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Estefania L
5.0
9/12/2018
A stressful part of the wedding planning process is ensuring your ceremony and reception will be special and unique to reflect the union of two people coming together, but Matthew ...
Singell did exactly that for our July 20th wedding at North Bank Park Pavilion. From the moment we met him he was informative, professional, and so excited to be apart of our wedding day! His wife was due to have their first child around our wedding date and without a blink he said no matter what happens I will be at your wedding playing the best music and making sure it all goes as planned. That my friends is commitment. He learned a song last minute so we had the perfect live music for our ceremony. He had our guests up and dancing the night away without any awkward music changes. He also took requests through out the night ensuring everyone had the opportunity to dance the night away to their favorite tunes! Thank you again Matthew for being such a rockstar and providing us with a magical night!
Response from The Sound Option on 09/12/2018
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. You two were such a fun couple to ...
celebrate with, thanks for including me!
Tamara H
5.0
12/23/2017
The importance of great music cannot be underestimated. We were introduced to Matt through my (now) husband’s parents and from our first phone call knew we were in the best hands. ...
Matt really listened to us, responded almost immediately when we emailed or called him and because he’s a master of all styles of music - was able to accommodate every request we had - even if it was at the last minute. He is hands down the BEST.
Response from The Sound Option on 12/27/2017
Thank you for the kind review - the night was a blast!
