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Lesson 3: Marketing of Pop Music Lesson PlanLesson 3: Marketing of Pop Music Lesson Plan
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Lesson 3: Marketing of Pop Music

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Pop music and marketing are thrown into the mix to make a fun and engaging instructional activity. Learners listen to several pop songs and discuss the differences in musical style. They then get into groups and work together to decide how they are going to market each song. They need to think about the market group, marketing venues, and strategies they'll need to pitch their music marketing plan.

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pop music, marketing, popular culture

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7th - 12th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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