DJing in New York

Learning Processes of Underground Club DJs

Eva J. Egolf

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Intellect Books
08 December 2025

Electronic music; Music industry

Series: Contemporary Music Making and Learning

DJing isn't just about mixing tracks; it's a social process, an urban history, and a radical form of community learning in the heart of New York's club scene.

DJing in New York offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how underground Electronic Dance Music DJs in New York learn their craft, build careers, and navigate the ever-shifting world of nightlife.

Through immersive research, Eva J. Egolf reveals how DJing is more than a technical skill—it's a deeply social process, rooted in friendships, enculturation, and access to professional networks. From honing beatmatching techniques to navigating the politics of club culture, these DJs rely on community as much as individual talent. Situating DJ learning within broader conversations on race, gender, and LGBTQ+ identities, this book expands our understanding of popular music education and the role of electronic music in shaping urban cultural history. It will be an illuminating resource for music educators, scholars of EDM and club culture, and those fascinated by the intersection of music, identity, and underground nightlife.

By: Eva J. Egolf
Imprint: Intellect Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 170mm,
ISBN: 9781835951965
ISBN 10: 1835951961
Series: Contemporary Music Making and Learning
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 08 December 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

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.

Reviews for DJing in New York: Learning Processes of Underground Club DJs

""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