From fall 2011 to summer 2013 I had the pleasure of teaching an awesome group of middle school students in the birthplace of the blues: Clarksdale, Mississippi. We worked together on performing, analyzing, and creating music in order to become excellent musicians in an attempt to continue the legacy of influential music in Clarksdale. Learning took place during the school day in keyboard class, as well as after school in our rock ensemble and rap group. Although there were many challenges along the way, at the end of each year I was blown away by what the students were able to accomplish and was reminded of just how powerful music can be. Please feel free to check out some of the student work below and get in touch if you would like to know more about these talented young people.
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On the tour bus with BB King!
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Our Greenville local television debut
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Looking super fresh post recording session at Delta State University