Instructional Video15:24
The Guardian

Happy birthday

Pre-K - Higher Ed
For years, global music publisher Warner/Chappell claimed copyright of the Happy Birthday song, demanding payment for any public performance of it. Jenn Nelson tells the story of her four-year campaign to prove that the company did not...
Instructional Video10:37
Weird History

How Twisted Sister Outclassed US Congress

12th - Higher Ed
Rock & Roll was under attack during the mid-’80s. As the music got more theatrical and provocative and MTV gave it a national platform, America’s youth screamed for more. It was obvious that pop music was experiencing a revolution it...
Instructional Video9:29
Espresso Media

The Art of Handmade Guitars: A Journey with Rick

9th - 12th
This video is a glimpse into the world of Rick Kelly, a guitar builder in New York City who handcrafts guitars using reclaimed wood. The video explores his passion for his craft, the unique qualities of his guitars, and the importance of...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Composer: What I Do and How Much I Make

9th - 10th
Bryan talks about his work in the music industry and how he makes a living through composition and production. [4:35]