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Music FUNdamentals with Mickey Smith Jr. (Part 2)

October 22, 2020Melissa

2020 GRAMMY Music Educator Award winner Mickey Smith, Jr. has created a 5-part series titled Music FUNdamentals for young beginning musicians. Part 2 of the series provides an introduction to note names on the bass clef staff in an engaging a "FUN" manner. Age Group: Grades K to 8

Music FUNdamentals with Mickey Smith Jr. (Part 1)

October 15, 2020Melissa

2020 GRAMMY Music Educator Award winner Mickey Smith, Jr. has created a 5-part series titled Music FUNdamentals for young beginning musicians. Part 1 of the series provides an introduction to note names on the treble clef staff in an engaging a "FUN" manner. Age Group: Grades K to 8

GRAMMY in the Schools Mini-Lesson: Vocal Resistance Training

October 8, 2020Melissa

In this GRAMMY in the Schools mini-lesson, Patrick Lundquist from OOVO offers a voice hack to help a singer become a vocal athlete: Resistance Training for your voice. The practice of using "Straw Phonation" or "Straw Singing" or "Vocal Straws" are a continuation of semi-occluded vocal tract exercises that go back as long as humans [...]

GRAMMY In The Schools Mini-Lesson: A Lifetime Career As A Pro Musician (Part 2)

October 1, 2020Melissa

Professional bassist and GRAMMY Camp faculty member, Larry Steen, gives advice on a career as a professional musician for the GRAMMY in the Schools Mini-Lessons Series. While tailored for bassists, the concepts discussed are applicable to all musicians. Part two of this lesson is available to watch now. Age Group: Grades 9 to College

GRAMMY In The Schools Mini-Lesson: A Lifetime Career As A Pro Musician (Part 1)

September 25, 2020Real Art

Professional bassist and GRAMMY Camp faculty member, Larry Steen, gives advice on a career as a professional musician for the GRAMMY in the Schools Mini-Lessons Series. While tailored for bassists, the concepts discussed are applicable to all musicians. Part one of this lesson is available to watch now. Age Group: Grades 9 to College

GRAMMY Museum and Education Through Music-Los Angeles Foundation Present: Drawing to the Sound of Music

September 17, 2020Melissa

Join Ricardo Hurtado and Education Through Music-Los Angeles and Music Therapist/Educator Ricardo Hurtado Join Ricardo Hurtado (School of Rock; Malibu Rescue) and ETM-LA Music Therapist/Educator Ricardo Hurtado as they encourage students to share their feelings through music and art. Age Group: Grades K - 5

Colton Dixon Sings and Plays “Miracles”

September 10, 2020Melissa

Atlantic Recording Artist and American Idol seventh place finisher in its eleventh season, Colton Dixon, gives a visual look into his piano technique. In the video you will hear Colton perform his original song "Miracles" and see the piano part being played. Age Group: Grades 8 to 12+

GRAMMY Museum and Rock & Roll Forever Foundation Present: The Roots of Surf Sound

September 3, 2020Vivek

What is the “Surf Sound” and how did it develop? In this lesson you will: Discover the historical significance of surfing and the growth of Surf Culture; Learn about the contributions of such artists as The Beach Boys, Dick Dale, and the Surfaris to the “surf sound”; Listen to songs that represent the musical roots [...]

GRAMMY Museum and Rock & Roll Forever Foundation Present: Loudspeakers, PA Systems, and the “Wall of Sound”

August 27, 2020Vivek

How does a loudspeaker work, and what was the Grateful Dead’s influence on this technology? In this lesson you will: Find out what a PA system is and identify its three basic components; Learn the science behind loudspeakers; Discover the Grateful Dead’s historic role in pioneering live sound technology for concerts. DOWNLOAD LESSON PLAN Age [...]

GRAMMY Museum and Rock & Roll Forever Foundation Present: Who is Mavis Staples

August 20, 2020Vivek

Who is Mavis Staples? In this lesson you will: Discover Mavis Staples’ Mississippi roots; Explore Mavis Staples’ activism for social justice; Learn about the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to cities in the North and West of the United States. DOWNLOAD LESSON PLAN Age Group: Grades 9 - 12

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