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We offer workshops about the creative process such as Music Production, or topics covered in the classroom, like Music of the Civil Rights Movement, and our career-based programs like Backstage Pass and Careers in Music, all of which provide students the opportunity to learn about various subjects through music.
GRAMMY Museum Education pre-scheduled workshops will take place on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. at the GRAMMY Museum. Workshops from the list may be requested on alternative days and times. Request for alternative dates and times is subject to availability.
Email groups@grammymuseum.org to book.
This workshop examines the unique evolution of hip-hop from its origin to where the genre is today. Highlighting the golden age of hip-hop, this lesson will provide students with a greater understanding of the struggles and triumphs of the genre.
Dates Offered:
February 27
Explore how geo-political, technological, and cultural shifts have all simultaneously influenced the evolution of the music and media industries.
Dates Offered:
March 6
Discover the rich history and vibrant sounds of jazz in this interactive workshop. Participants will explore key jazz elements, iconic artists, and the improvisational spirit that makes this genre a timeless art form.
Dates Offered:
October 17
February 13
April 3
April 10
A comprehensive survey and discussion covering a wide range of music careers and opportunities in today’s music industry. Students will also learn tips on how to embark in a career in the industry.
Dates Offered:
April 17
Celebrate songs of protest and sounds of freedom with Music of the Civil Rights Movement. The workshop discusses the climate of the nation leading up to and during the civil rights movement and showcases both the political and musical leaders who helped change history.
Additionally, students are asked to look at how the popular music of today is used to rally the nation and inspire a fight for change.
Dates Offered:
February 6
February 20
Curators at the GRAMMY Museum lead a one-hour interactive workshop about the challenges of exploring music in a non-profit museum setting. The workshop addresses central issues around working with the for-profit music industry, curatorial interpretation and the goals of artists and management, intellectual property, music clearances, fair use, and artist advocacy. The workshop also features the perspectives of staff working on the museum’s public programs, digital media, communications, and music clearances. Students will gain insights about how music museums and the music industry can learn and benefit from one another.
Dates Offered:
May 22
Using a digital audio workstation, students will learn about producing a track on the spot, different careers in the recording industry including the role of the music producer, and the evolution of production from vinyl records to current techniques. Students will be encouraged to create their own beats and, if interested, sign up for our extended after-school programs to dive deeper.
Dates Offered:
September 26
October 24
November 21
December 12
March 27
April 24
May 15
Join record producer and engineer, Daryl Swan as he discusses and demonstrates the new rapidly emerging frontiers for musicians and songwriters. The workshop will touch on VR, AR, Blockchain, NFT’s, 3D-audio.
Dates Offered:
March 20
Read to the Rhythm is an interactive workshop pairing sight reading and music technology. This workshop invites participant to use aural as well as cognitive skills to play rhythmic figures. Those skills are then transferred to a Recording Program to create an original composition utilizing the information obtained. This fun experience encourages confidence, creativity while inspiring participants to collaborate with others.
Dates Offered:
December 5
May 1
Join the museum’s Denise Behrens as we learn about the science of sound, including the basics of waves and energy, the characteristics of sound such as loudness, pitch, and timbre, as well as an introduction to common musical instruments. Students will be encouraged to think like scientists as they experiment with sound and acoustics.
Dates Offered:
November 7
December 19
March 13
May 29
Students will participate in an interactive workshop where they will be introduced to different songwriting structures by analyzing popular music. Students will then participate in a songwriting exercise and will be encouraged to share their songs.
Dates Offered:
September 19
October 10
October 31
May 8
Museum tours are offered at a cost of $12 youth of all backgrounds have the opportunity to learn through music. Please email education@grammymuseum.org for more information.
Please schedule all field trips that include a workshop no less than 21 days in advance. If your group would like a tour of the Museum only, please schedule 7 days in advance.
The GRAMMY Museum accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa and school checks. Payment must be made in full at least one week prior to your visit.
The GRAMMY Museum asks that there be at least 35 students in your group when booking a workshop. For groups wishing to only tour the Museum, groups are considered 10 or more students. The Museum can accommodate groups of up to 200 students at a time.
The GRAMMY Museum is perfect for students of all ages. In addition to workshops specifically targeting middle and high school students, we are happy to offer programs specifically for elementary students! For groups interested in a tour only, The GRAMMY Museum is happy to provide scavenger hunts for students of any age.
After being greeted by a GRAMMY Museum representative, all school groups will participate in a self-guided tour of the Museum. Groups can choose to add on a Clive Davis Theater workshop or participate in a Museum- wide scavenger hunt.
All workshops will take place in the Clive Davis Theater from 11am – 12pm, Monday through Friday. Groups wishing to tour the Museum only may do so between 9:30am – 4pm
Yes, students may bring sack lunches to eat on Microsoft Square. There are also several dining options on the L.A. LIVE campus.
Yes, in addition to Metro bus stops, the GRAMMY Museum is walking distance from the Blue and Red Metro lines.
The Museum does not offer any parking for buses. Buses may drop-off and pick-up their students at Museum Entrance.
Yes, teachers with valid ID may prepare for a school field trip by coming to the Museum free of charge. Additional guests will be charged full price. For more information about your free tour, please email education@grammymuseum.org.
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