DJing in New York
DJing in New York (Book)
Learning Processes of Underground Club DJs
Electronic Dance Music (EDM) has proliferated in popularity, yet little is known about how DJs learn or progress as professionals. DJing in New York details a social process of music learning while following DJs in New York for a portion of their career as they develop musically, grow through networks of friendship, and flourish. 13 illus.
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DJing in New York depicts the initial learning processes of a group of underground Electronic Dance Music club DJs in New York and follows them throughout a portion of their career to gain insights as to what and how these popular musicians learn, develop careers, and thrive.
What unfolds is a story of a social process of musical learning in which DJs develop strong networks of friendship to initially learn their craft and later on to navigate the perils of nightlife and build careers. This type of situated learning is dependent upon friendships and is intrinsically linked to the dynamic context of an underground clubbing scene in New York. Enculturation in this nightlife scene, access to professional performers, and strong friendships distinguish these musical learners among popular musicians.
Because these features add a new dimension of understanding to the learning practices of popular musicians, this book is of primary interest to music educators, particularly those interested in popular music education and community music. It is also relevant to individuals interested in popular music studies, especially scholars of electronic dance music culture.
Eva J. Egolf earned a PhD in Music Education from New York University. She lives in the Bronx, New York and teaches elementary school band in New Rochelle, NY, USA.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: Playing in New York
Chapter 1 Historical Overview
Chapter 2 Programming
Chapter 3 Mixing
Part II: Portraits of Learning
Chapter 4 Learning from Masters and Old-Timers
Chapter 5 Peer and Group Learning
Chapter 6 Learning as You Go
Part III: Lasting in Nightlife and Nightlife Lasting
Chapter 7 Evolving Technology and DJ Learning
Chapter 8 Enculturation
Chapter 9 Friendships
Chapter 10 Underground Rising
Extended Set
Bibliography
Index
"A much-needed study of DJ learning processes, the book is also a valuable document of recent New York City club scene history, and will appeal far beyond its intended academic readership."
- Ethan Hein, NYU
