Episode 48 | Sound, Soul & Education: A Conversation with Justin Paul

About this episode

DJ Big D and Albius Negroni interview Justin Paul about his journey in music and education.

In this dynamic episode of Blend LA, DJ Big D and Albius Negroni sit down with DJ, producer, and educator Justin Paul—a respected figure in the electronic music scene and a faculty member at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. They explore his evolution from spinning underground parties to educating the next generation of music professionals at UCLA. Justin shares his philosophy on music education, insights from the DJ booth, and his passion for blending creativity with purpose. The episode wraps with a one-hour guest mix from Justin, featuring a rich blend of electronic, dance, and soulful house tracks that showcase his sonic range and deep-rooted vibe. Tune in for an uplifting conversation filled with groove, wisdom, and inspiration. The conversation flows from candid reflections on DJ culture to the evolving landscape of electronic music education—followed by a one-hour guest mix from Justin Paul that blends electronic, dance, and soulful house vibes. Tune in for a session packed with groove, knowledge, and inspiration.

People in this episode

Hosts: Albius Negroni, Big D

Guest: Justin Paul

Topics covered

• DJ culture
• music education
• electronic music
• house music
• creativity

Keywords

• UCLA
• Herb Alpert School of Music
• guest mix
• electronic
• dance
• soulful house

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Sound, Soul & Education

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