VH1 Road to Fame: Harry Connick Jr.

What's the connection between singing and a state quarter? Creative thinking and observation, perhaps. Pupils will observe and take note of all the characteristics found on the Tennessee state quarter. They will then use their...

Need a musical lesson for your drama or performing arts class? VH1 has put together a really neat lesson, in which learners use biographical information about Alicia Keys to write and perform a one-act musical related to her life. This...

Students discuss the lyrics to You Raise Me Up, sung by Josh Groban, and identify the structure and markings in the song that show expressive qualities. They explore how composers use musical concepts to show meaning and mood in a piece...

Students analyze the lyrics of protest songs as a catalyst for social change. They discuss the influence of music on behavior and explain the use of music as historical record.

Learners investigate communication by analyzing lyrics from a song. In this music arts activity, students discuss slavery, the Underground Railroad and African American traditions while listening to a song called "This Train." Learners...

Students explore how to sing "Home on the Range".

Students examine the life of Harry Connick Jr. and keep a journal on how they could be more successful.

Students discuss the Western method of teaching and learning music and compare that to the aural transmission method used around the world. They practice singing two songs using aural transmission and watch a video showing musicians...

Students study the relationship between trends and individual tastes in music. They use musical terms to describe the elements of different styles of music.

Students study the affect of a theme song can have on a show or performer. They compare and contrast an original television theme song with classical music.