What Does Music Mean To A Generation That's Never Bought An Album?

Most students today have never bought an album in their life. Instead, they press play and music appears out of thin air. It just exists. And that one simple shift in how music is experienced has created a gap in understanding that every music teacher needs to know about.In today's episode, I explore why music teachers are uniquely placed to have one of the most important conversations happening in schools right now, and it starts with one simple question you can ask your class today.In this episode I talk about:The "record store" moment that explains everything about how this gap happened.The YouTube video that gets taken down and why the child had no idea why.The school concert, the upload, and the letters that can follow.The one simple question that opens the whole conversation with any class.Why music teachers and not just lawyers or tech experts, are exactly the right people to have this conversation.And finally, what happens when students truly understand that music is made by real people who deserve to be valued for their work, and how that changes everything about how they listen, create, and engage with music.The Spark for Music Teachers is ten minutes of mindset and energy designed especially for anyone teaching music in schools. If this episode resonated with you, you'll find more just like it wherever you listen to podcasts.And , if you enjoy this podcast, please give us a five star rating and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you know anyone who is struggling with this right now, feel free to share it with them too.Additional Resources:If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a five star rating and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you know anyone who is struggling with this right now, feel free to share it with them too.Additional Resources:If you'd like to read further about Copyright, you can read more with this FREE guidebook here: https://funmusicco.com/play-alongs-pop-songs-and-copyright/Get the full K-6 Fun Music programs here: https://funmusicco.comGet my weekly emails and free resources here: https://funmusicco.com/music-teaching-resources-archive/Tweet Me! @funmusiccoJoin me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/funmusicco