TED Talks
TED: Why change is so scary -- and how to unlock its potential | Maya Shankar
Unexpected change like an accident, an illness or a relationship that suddenly ends is inevitable -- and disorienting. With a heartfelt and optimistic take on life's curveballs, cognitive scientist Maya Shankar shares how these...
TED Talks
Robert Gupta: Music is medicine, music is sanity
Robert Gupta, violinist with the LA Philharmonic, talks about a violin lesson he once gave to a brilliant, schizophrenic musician -- and what he learned. Called back onstage later, Gupta plays his own transcription of the prelude from...
TED Talks
Es Devlin: Mind-blowing stage sculptures that fuse music and technology
It starts with a sketch. Then it evolves into a larger-than-life visual masterpiece, a celebration of human connection. Follow along as legendary artist and designer Es Devlin takes us on a visual tour of her work -- including iconic...
TED Talks
Natalie MacMaster: Fiddling in reel time
Natalie MacMaster and her musical partner Donnell Leahy play several tunes from the Cape Breton tradition -- a sprightly, soulful style of folk fiddling. It's an inspired collaboration that will have you clapping (and maybe dancing) along.
TED Talks
Natalie MacMaster: Cape Breton fiddling in reel time
Violinist Natalie MacMaster and TED Musical Director Thomas Dolby play Dolby's original song "Blue Is a River" in this ethereal duet -- with a little dancing.
TED Talks
Sirena Huang: An 11-year-old's magical violin
Violinist Sirena Huang gives a technically brilliant and emotionally nuanced performance. In a charming interlude, the 11-year-old praises the timeless design of her instrument.
TED Talks
Ji-Hae Park: The violin, and my dark night of the soul
In her quest to become a world-famous violinist, Ji-Hae Park fell into a severe depression. Only music was able to lift her out again -- showing her that her goal needn’t be to play lofty concert halls, but instead to bring the wonder of...
SciShow
Why Can’t We Make New Stradivari Violins?
Stradivarius are synonymous with quality, but how we can replicate their sound is a mystery!
Amoeba Sisters
Plants: Diversity, Structure, & Adaptations
Join the Amoeba Sisters in their updated plant structure and adaptations video as they discuss the terms vascular vs nonvascular and how they relate to plants before exploring some general categories of plants (bryophytes, seedless...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What Aristotle and Joshua Bell can teach us about persuasion - Conor Neill
Imagine you are one of the world's greatest violin players, and you decide to conduct an experiment: play inside a subway station and see if anyone stops to appreciate when you are stripped of a concert hall and name recognition. Joshua...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why should you listen to Vivaldi's "Four Seasons"? - Betsy Schwarm
Light, bright, and cheerful, "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi is some of the most familiar of all early 18th century music, featured in numerous films and television commercials. But what is its significance, and why does it sound...
Curated Video
Musical Journey Through Time: Classical Composers and Their Influence
In this video, Nova takes kids on an adventure through the history of classical music, introducing them to famous composers like Mozart, Bach, and Tchaikovsky. The video explores how these composers revolutionized music and paved the way...
Curated Video
Phonics - sound of V, letter V. ESL videos for teachers and students
This Phonics Video all about the letter V is great for kids to learn English. Early English learners will study the difference between big V and small v. Students will also learn the difference between the letter V and the sound of V....
Great Big Story
Gaelynn Lea, transforming challenges into musical innovation
Meet Gaelynn Lea, a violinist who redefines music through her unique playing style and use of a looping pedal, proving the power of inclusivity in the arts.
Curated Video
Matter and its Construction: States and Properties of Matter
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Recognize the concept of matter. List the properties of matter. Compare among the three state of matters.4426
Great Big Story
Playing Instruments Made From Ice
Step into the ethereal world of Ice Music, where Tim Linhart, the founder of Ice Music, transforms snow and water into an orchestra of ice instruments. From violins to cellos, the crystalline creations resonate with the purity and...
Great Big Story
The Concert Violinist Playing for LA_s Homeless in Skid Row
Explore how Street Symphony brings live music and storytelling to those impacted by homelessness and incarceration in Los Angeles, bridging divides through the power of music.
Curated Video
ABC Phonics Flashcards
In this video you will learn the letters of the alphabet, letter sounds and words that begin with each letter. This video will not only teach letter sound which are crucial for reading but will also extend your vocabulary.
Curated Video
The Day Henry Met... A Violin
Today Henry meets a friendly Violin in the foyer of a concert hall. All the instruments are excited for the big show but the conductor is nowhere to be found. Henry becomes a conductor and helps them put on a big orchestral performance!
Great Big Story
Gaelynn Lea, Transforming challenges into musical innovation
Meet Gaelynn Lea, a violinist who redefines music through her unique playing style and use of a looping pedal, proving the power of inclusivity in the arts.
English Tree TV
Phonics Song
A fun and catchy Phonics Song for kids! Learn the sounds of the English Alphabet with simple words and music. First repeat the sounds of each letter, and then the words! Great for students, toddlers, children, or babies. It’s EASY to...
English Tree TV
Musical Instruments Song 2 (Let's Jam!)
It’s a fun musical instruments song by English Tree TV! Sing along and learn the names and the sounds of the instruments. Do you like to play an instrument, or listen?
English Tree TV
Musical Instruments Song
A fun Musical Instruments song for kids to learn about music! Great for music teachers, this song helps kids learn the names of the instruments and what they look like. Come sing along and learn about the joys of music!