Music History & Appreciation

Trace the history and development of Jazz in 2 30-minute videos with PDF teacher's guide.

Wynton Marsalis teaches the fundamentals with down-to earth humor, vivid examples (syncopation taught by dribbling a basketball), and a contagious love of music.

Discover the life and times of famous artists—Cassatt, Monet, Rembrandt, Degas, Goya, Homer— in these fictionalized episodes based on actual events.

Discover the life and times of famous artists and composers in these fictionalized episodes, overflowing with examples of their art and music.

Trace the roots and branches of bluegrass in this splendid documentary.

An all-star lineup of musicians reflects on the genius and power of Bach, and performs some of his greatest works.

 PBS documents the migratory history of blues told by the musicians that lived it.