Episode Details

Presented by Stevie Van Zandt, Founder, TeachRock.org; Henry Mills, English Teacher, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); Ruaridh Pattison, Music Technology Teaching Artist and Band Director, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); Christian Black, Humanities Teacher, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); and Gina Machado, Former New York City Public School Teacher, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Van Zandt joins us for a special conversation about Jimi Hendrix’s enduring influence on music and culture.

In this edWeb podcast, listeners learn how to engage students in examining genre blending, creative risk taking, and finding one’s unique voice through the iconic life and work of Jimi Hendrix.

Perfect for middle and high school social studies and music teachers, this session demonstrates how Hendrix’s merger of Blues, Rock, Psychedelia, and R&B provides a powerful framework for discussing innovation across disciplines.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to middle and high school teachers, especially those teaching social studies and music, librarians, school leaders, and district leaders.

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