Arts May 26 Grammy-winning teacher Annie Ray on the importance of music education for all By Ali Rogin, Lorna Baldwin
Arts Feb 28 Watch 2:53 Texas music teacher uses mariachi to help students connect with Mexican culture The rhythm of mariachi music is known worldwide and becoming even more so. Music teacher Susana Diaz-Lopez shares her insights on its growth and impact in the Austin area. From cultural connections to musical exploration, her students find their place… By Leah Clapman, Victor Fernandez, Mercedes Ezeji
Arts Oct 19 Watch 8:19 How Trombone Shorty is training the next generation of musicians in his hometown Troy Andrews, better known as Trombone Shorty, grew up with music all around him in New Orleans, first playing on the streets at age 4. Now with a Grammy, an international following and a new album, Andrews also devotes himself… By PBS News Hour
Nation Aug 27 In the ‘prison capital of Canada,’ a group of musicians recorded an album from behind bars At a time when Canada grapples with prisons becoming more violent, a grassroots music-making initiative that gives inmates the tools, instruments and confidence to showcase their talent has been singled out for more funding. By Omar Etman
Arts Aug 12 Watch 7:48 Transforming Boston’s untapped talent into mini maestros If you take a look at orchestras around the country, you'll find a striking lack of black and Latino players. Changing the face of classical music is the mission of Project STEP, a Boston organization that for more than 30… By PBS News Hour
Mar 02 Watch Pint-size percussionists learn music with Led Zeppelin hits By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares video of the day, a Kentucky-based nonprofit that provides free music education to 7 to 14-year-olds children shared a video of the Louisville Leopard Percussionists performing a medley of Led Zeppelin tunes. Continue watching
Aug 09 Study: Learning a musical instrument boosts language, reading skills By samantha abramowitz Learning to sing or play a musical instrument can improve language and reading skills of disadvantaged children, according to a new study released Friday. Continue reading