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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Woody Guthrie

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about American songwriter Woody Guthrie. This resource features a biography, a discography, and a photo gallery.
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Museum of Musical Instruments: Woody Guthrie

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting site features the life and music of Woody Guthrie. Explore this online exhibit showcasing one of America's great folk singers.
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University of Pittsburgh

Center for American Music: Stephen Foster Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a timeline of the life of songwriter, Stephen Foster. Very good as a quick reference to the major events of his life, as well as major events that were going on during his time. Also provides events that are not during Foster's...
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Billy Joel

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that features a lot of information about rock star Billy Joel. Featuring a biography, a discography and more, you will certainly learn more about his life and music.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Lorenz Hart

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography, audio files, catalog of songs and albums of famed songwriter Lorenz Hart.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: John Lennon

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the major forces of The Beatles, John Lennon had a very successful musical career. This site features a biography, a discography, a timeline and an audio clip.
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PBS

Pbs: Independent Lens: Strange Fruit: Protest Music Past and Present

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to audio clips of songs of protest from eight eras of U.S. history. Explore the lyrics, learn about the songwriters, and gather background information on the music that served and continues to serve as a catalyst for thought,...
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Performing Songwriter: Richard Rodgers

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover the story of a major player in American musical theater, Richard Rogers. Videos and details of his contributions and his partners support the impact he made to the profession.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Irving Berlin

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Irving Berlin.
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University of Pittsburgh

Center for American Music Stephen Foster's Career

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Pittsburgh site provides a wealth of information about American songwriter Stephen Foster. This link discusses his professional career with various other links within the text about minstrel shows, etc. Return to the...
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Scott Joplin

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Scott Joplin.
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Other

Guitar Nine: So You Want to Be a Songwriter?

For Students 9th - 10th
As the title suggests, this column deals with songwriting. It does not tell you specifically how to write a song, but it does cover a lot of good information and advice and how to get started.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Jimmie Rodgers

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Father Of Country Music", Jimmy Rodgers had a successful musical career. Read more about his life and music at this site. Included is a biography, a discography, and a small photo gallery.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Dolly Parton

For Students 9th - 10th
Country music singer and songwriter Dolly Parton has had many hits during her career. Learn more about her and her music through this site which offers a biography, discography and an audio clip.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: James Taylor

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the musical contributions singer-songwriter James Taylor has given to the world of rock music. This site includes a biography, discography, and an audio clip.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Sir Elton John

For Students 9th - 10th
As one of the first rock artists to use the piano as a lead instrument instead of the guitar, Elton John has had a very successful musical career. Learn more about him and his music with this biography, discography and more.
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PBS

Encyclopedia of Composers & Songwriters

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for learning about some of America's greatest composers and songwriters. From Irving Berlin to George Gershwin, among other, this resource provides biographies, pictures and some video.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Sting

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Sting and his contributions to the music industry.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Michael Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
Michael Jackson has had a very successful musical career that began when he was only 10 years old while singing with his brothers in the group The Jackson Five. Learn more about his music at this site which features a brief biography,...
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Other

Public Domain Music: The Music of Stephen Collins Foster

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a biographical sketch of songwriter Stephen Foster. It has many music files and lyrics to nearly all of the songs Foster wrote during his career.
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Other

The Golden Rules of Songwriting

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you have the desire to begin writing music but don't know how to get started? This well written article provides some very good advice to help you on your way.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Joni Mitchell

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell at this site which includes a biography, a discography, and an audio clip.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: John Philip Sousa

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about John Philip Sousa.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Hoagy Carmichael

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Hoagy Carmichael.