Jazz Things Up with These 12 Music Tools
TeachersMusicTeacher CafeMusic is a valuable teaching tool in any subject area. It makes complex concepts more accessible and engaging- sustaining students' learning and adding fun to learning.
The Power of Music
TeachersMusicTeacher CafeWhen students make a major breakthrough in learning, it is music to the teacher's ears. There is nothing more rewarding for a teacher, than seeing their students smile and laugh while they learn. Using music in the classroom is a great way for teachers to achieve success with L2 learners.
Resources for Lower Level Learners
TeachersMusicTeacher CafeAn extensive list of online resources from Larry Ferlazzo, for students that are lower level. Resources ranging from alphabet exercises to music and phonics will help every teacher add something new to their class.
Where the Sounds From the World's Favorite Movies Are Born
AdultsArtFilm...WIRED gets a tour from veteran Foley artist John Roesch of the Skywalker's custom built soundstage. Roesch reveals some of the strangest audio props that were used in films like 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,' 'Back to the Future' and 'Braveheart'.
What Happens When You Give Graffiti Artists An Abandon Warehouse
AdultsArtCreativity...No wall is safe in the presence of a graffiti artist with a can in his hand. Here's an incredible time-lapse footage of what happens when Sofles, Fintan Magee, Treas and Quench are let loose in an empty warehouse.
This guy is mashing-up Drake and Tchaikovsky
AdultsCreativityMusicComposer Steve Hackman is creating mash-ups, like Drake & Tchaikovsky or Radiohead & Brahms, so more people will learn to love classical music.
100 Years of Male Pop Stars | Vanity Fair
AdultsHistoryMasculinity...How have music icons changed over the last century? We look at how the styles of male icons have evolved over the years, from Duke Ellington and Bing Crosby to Michael Jackson and Prince.
How tap dancing was made in America
AdultsCultureHistory...Tap dancing originated in America. It's a mix of several dance styles-Irish jigging, British clogging, and the percussive steps from African dance. Tap dancing can be traced back to Five Points, now known as Chinatown in New York city. Tap dance also has its roots in minstrel shows, where it was viewed as American comedy. In the 70s, tap dancing legends, Jane Goldberg and Brenda Bufalino took tap from the bright show tune lights of Broadway back to a place of self expression.
A brief history of goths - Dan Adams
AdultsCultureHistory...What do fans of atmospheric post-punk music have in common with ancient barbarians? Not much ... so why are both known as "goths"? Is it a weird coincidence - or is there a deeper connection stretching across the centuries? Dan Adams investigates. Lesson by Dan Adams, animation by Globizco.
9-Year-Old Piano Prodigy | Ryan Wang // 60 Second Docs
AdultsCreativityCulture...Ryan Wang is a typical 9-year-old boy, with one extreme exception -- he's a world-famous classical piano prodigy. In 2013, when he was just five years old, he performed at Carnegie Hall, and has since made appearances on The Ellen Show and with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. And through it all, Ryan remains a normal kid who loves life offstage, too.
Hackers Can Now Break Into Your Phone Using Music
AdultsMusicSoftware Engineering...New research shows sound waves can manipulate the accelerometer in your phone; what implications does this have for data security?