Grunge is a type of alternative rock music! It combines elements from rock, metal, and punk to make its own exciting sound. The lyrics of grunge music often focus on turmoil the band has felt, sometimes like being an outsider or feelings of isolation. This music genre became really popular …
Throughout the history of music, there have been so many talented female artists! Especially now, more than ever can women become rock stars. With ladies like Beyonce, Billie Eilish, and Arianna Grande breaking records, women are more respected! Use the handout to talk about an interesting female artist you come …
Disco was a pretty popular music genre in the 1970s! While many people enjoy the funky beats associated with disco music, just as many people hated it! This shows how people can have differing opinions on the same topic! Can you think of anything you dislike that others enjoy? Use …
Rock n’ Roll is a genre of music with heavy beats and simple melodies. It is one of the most popular genres of music out there. Many musicians who specialize in rock music are considered rock stars! Some of the most famous rockstars include Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and the …
Have you heard of ‘Rhythm and Blues’ before? It is a genre of music that stemmed from jazz. It is recognized by a strong beat and simply catchy chords. Famous R&B artists include Arethra Franklin, Ray Charles, and James Brown. Try out being a Rhythm and Blues writer! Show some …
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor is a Black composer who was born in 1875 in Holborn, England. He was named after Samuel. Taylor Coleridge, a poet who inspired his compositions. Through his compositions, Coleridge-Taylor was a political activist who fought against racial injustices and prejudices. Coleridge-Taylor learned the violin from his father at …
Scott Joplin is an African-American piano composer known as the “King of Ragtime.” You might have heard this famous piece, The Entertainer, which you can listen to here! Scott Joplin was born in Sedalia, Missouri, in the late 1860s, though he has no confirmed date of birth. Joplin’s father was a …
Learn about three prominent African American musicians with the handouts below! Print them out, color the instruments or portrait and follow the instructions to write your own scat or rock song! Louis Armstrong was a singer and trumpeter who helped develop jazz into what we know it today. Not only …
