Building A Great DJ Music Library

A structured approach to building a winning electronic music DJ collection.

What You'll Learn

This guide provides a comprehensive framework for discovering, organizing, and refining your DJ music collection - one of the most critical aspects of becoming a successful DJ.

Inside the Book

• The EBP Funnel: A practical workflow for Exploration, Library Building, and Performance that transforms music discovery from chaos to system
• Discovery Platforms: In-depth analysis of SoundCloud, DJ mixes, record pools, and physical record shops
• Digital Music Stores: Building your library through Beatport, Traxsource, Bandcamp, and Juno
• Using Rekordbox: Practical techniques for integrating and preparing your music for performance
• Set Building: Create cohesive playlists with thematic coherence, proper progression, and emotional arcs
• Performance Refinement: Learn how feedback from real performances can improve your future sets

Perfect For

• New DJs building their first music collection
• Experienced DJs looking to organize sprawling libraries
• Digital DJs seeking to discover overlooked musical gems
• Anyone wanting to develop a more structured approach to music curation

From developing your ear for quality tracks to implementing practical organizational systems, this guide will help you build a distinctive library that reflects your unique musical vision.

About the Author

Robert Simoes is a passionate hobbyist DJ with over 13 years of experience who created learningtodj.com to help aspiring DJs master the craft of electronic music selection and performance.