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COOKING UP COUNTRY MUSIC HITS WITH STEAM
Take students behind the scenes of Country Music production to learn what goes into the making of a hit song. Students will go on a virtual tour of making a song and learn how STEAM is an essential ingredient every step of the way.
Anatomy of a Hit Song Video Topic Series
The Musician
Discover the Anatomy of a Hit Song from the perspective of the musicians using various instruments to blend unique sounds and create the tunes we love! Hubert Payne, drummer for Little Big Town, shares how he’s inspired to honor curiosity, listen with heart, and find authenticity in his own music to shape hit songs and support fellow artists bringing songs to life.
Classroom Conversation Starters
Why do you think 4/4 or “common” time is such a popular time signature?
Think of a favorite song that uses 4/4 time. Now think of one that uses an irregular time signature. How does the time signature alone change the “feeling” of music?
Where else have you encountered rhythms or beats besides music or your heartbeat?
About this Series
This three-part video series shines a light on the multiple STEAM professions collaborating in harmony to make Country Music one of the most popular genres in the world. Standards-aligned classroom activities, discussions, and career connections bring lessons to life as students engage with what they’ve just seen.