WEBVTT 00:00.766 --> 00:03.366 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% (hip hop beat plays) 00:03.366 --> 00:06.100 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% >>Ayo, we not he about a S-O-L, 00:06.100 --> 00:08.733 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% we here to teach you to express yourself. 00:09.933 --> 00:11.866 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% >>Tryna get me all stuck in the zone, 00:11.866 --> 00:14.766 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% I'm tryna understand how I rock the microphone. 00:14.766 --> 00:15.766 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% >>Today, we're going to learn 00:15.766 --> 00:17.200 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% about a high school program 00:17.200 --> 00:20.666 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% that functions as a recording studio and creative hub; 00:20.666 --> 00:23.100 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% where students of all interests and backgrounds 00:23.100 --> 00:25.833 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% work together to create music and art. 00:25.833 --> 00:29.833 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% Join us as we visit Albemarle High School's A3 House. 00:29.833 --> 00:31.033 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% Come on. 00:31.033 --> 00:32.200 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% ♪ Elastic 00:32.200 --> 00:34.033 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% >>Check check. 00:34.033 --> 00:36.200 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% ♪ We aren't the same anymore, 00:36.200 --> 00:38.600 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% ♪ it was fun while it lasted, 00:38.600 --> 00:42.966 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% ♪ our time together was so fantastic. ♪ 00:42.966 --> 00:44.366 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% >>The mission here at A3 house 00:44.366 --> 00:48.100 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% is to help students identify who they are 00:48.100 --> 00:50.100 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% and to pursue their passion 00:50.100 --> 00:51.666 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% by creating a vision 00:51.666 --> 00:53.866 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% to serve a purpose. 00:53.866 --> 00:55.200 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% In a broader sense, 00:55.200 --> 00:57.866 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% I think the vision is to take this model 00:57.866 --> 01:00.200 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and solidify it and make it a permanent fixture 01:00.200 --> 01:01.500 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% in this school 01:01.500 --> 01:04.100 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% and also to plant it in other schools 01:04.100 --> 01:06.666 align:left position:12.5% line:5% size:77.5% in this county, in this state and across the nation. 01:06.666 --> 01:07.900 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% And that's not tongue and cheek. 01:07.900 --> 01:10.333 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% Like I really honestly believe that we can 01:11.200 --> 01:13.166 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% make this a part of every school 01:13.166 --> 01:16.733 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% because it's that effective in helping students 01:16.733 --> 01:19.500 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% reach their purpose and identity. 01:19.500 --> 01:21.333 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% >>And you've spoken in the past 01:21.333 --> 01:25.066 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% about the importance of authentic experience 01:25.066 --> 01:27.866 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% as part of why you teach the way you teach. 01:27.866 --> 01:29.033 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% Talk about that. 01:29.033 --> 01:30.400 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% >>Well, when I was in school, 01:30.400 --> 01:32.833 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% I always felt like there was no authenticity. 01:32.833 --> 01:36.333 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% I felt like every time I was given an assignment 01:36.333 --> 01:38.866 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% or a test, it was always 01:38.866 --> 01:40.133 align:left position:35% line:89% size:55% trying to 01:40.133 --> 01:42.566 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% almost trick me into learning something. 01:42.566 --> 01:43.833 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% Almost like a gimmick. 01:43.833 --> 01:45.066 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% Like hey, let's throw some hip hop 01:45.066 --> 01:47.800 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% on top of this chemistry project. 01:47.800 --> 01:49.200 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% It takes the authenticity away 01:49.200 --> 01:51.233 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% because it needs to be centered on 01:51.233 --> 01:54.600 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% what that individual student is interested in 01:54.600 --> 01:58.066 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% in actual reality for them personally. 01:58.066 --> 01:59.933 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% And not trying to use it to get them 01:59.933 --> 02:01.433 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% to buy into something else. 02:01.433 --> 02:04.200 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Using it to get them to buy into themselves. 02:04.200 --> 02:06.333 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% >>So Bernard, give me examples of 02:06.333 --> 02:08.800 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% how you're doing that in the classroom. 02:08.800 --> 02:13.133 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% >>So for instance, we created a record label model 02:13.133 --> 02:16.900 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% which basically gave every student a role and a goal. 02:16.900 --> 02:19.033 align:left position:10% line:5% size:80% So me and Mr. Dickerson sat down 02:19.033 --> 02:20.433 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% and we went through all the students 02:20.433 --> 02:23.233 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% and said, what have we observed about 02:23.233 --> 02:25.266 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% say for instance, A'nija. 02:25.266 --> 02:28.166 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% What is she interested in, what is she really good at? 02:28.166 --> 02:32.900 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% And so we set them up for success, 02:32.900 --> 02:34.333 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% We say okay, you're good at this, 02:34.333 --> 02:38.233 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% you do this a lot, so why don't we just create the project 02:38.233 --> 02:41.233 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% around that so when you engage that project, 02:41.233 --> 02:44.333 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% you feel a sense of confidence, self worthiness. 02:44.333 --> 02:46.900 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% I pretty much destroyed this project, you know. 02:46.900 --> 02:48.866 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% They pretty much tailor-made it for me 02:48.866 --> 02:50.633 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% and I feel really good about it so 02:50.633 --> 02:52.266 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% part of it is kind of for our own benefit, 02:52.266 --> 02:53.566 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% it's like hey, if I can get the ball rolling 02:53.566 --> 02:56.233 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and you just go, I don't have to keep after you. 02:56.233 --> 02:57.966 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% So create autonomy within students 02:57.966 --> 02:59.633 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% by allowing them to self-engage. 03:02.200 --> 03:03.700 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% ♪ Her voice inside screams out 03:03.700 --> 03:07.300 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% ♪ she's a warrior, a fighter, and a survivor. ♪ 03:07.300 --> 03:09.466 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% >>It's just roam free, do what you want. 03:09.466 --> 03:11.033 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% Ask for help if you need it 03:11.033 --> 03:13.466 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% and then other than that, you're just set free. 03:13.466 --> 03:16.233 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% And I like it because it's unique, 03:16.233 --> 03:18.366 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% it's not like your normal taught class. 03:18.366 --> 03:20.866 align:left position:20% line:5% size:70% >>Having a hip hop tournament at my school 03:20.866 --> 03:23.833 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% is really amazing and it's exciting 03:23.833 --> 03:27.400 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% because I think we're like the first school 03:27.400 --> 03:30.900 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% in Charlottesville that has this thing going on 03:30.900 --> 03:33.100 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% and it's just really cool. 03:33.100 --> 03:34.600 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% >>My favorite about being in this class 03:34.600 --> 03:36.200 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% is probably Mr. Dickerson. 03:36.200 --> 03:38.033 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% He's a great teacher 03:38.033 --> 03:41.233 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and you learn more than technology in here 03:41.233 --> 03:43.433 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% 'cause I've learned so much from him 03:43.433 --> 03:46.100 align:left position:12.5% line:5% size:77.5% that does not have anything to do with technology. 03:47.066 --> 03:48.266 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% He's like my role model. 03:49.533 --> 03:52.666 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% >>You like to collaborate within genres, 03:52.666 --> 03:56.866 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% within the arts, and so the students work on projects 03:56.866 --> 03:58.766 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% all year long. 03:58.766 --> 04:02.000 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% Sometimes they collaborate outside of the classroom 04:02.000 --> 04:02.933 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% with other classrooms. 04:02.933 --> 04:04.433 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% Talk about that. 04:04.433 --> 04:06.433 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% >>Well, I think the great with the record label model 04:06.433 --> 04:09.366 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% now that you know I have a graphic designer over here 04:09.366 --> 04:12.533 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% and a videographer in that class; I need a music video. 04:12.533 --> 04:14.833 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% So it created a natural context 04:14.833 --> 04:16.266 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% for people to be able to work together 04:16.266 --> 04:18.466 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% 'cause now you're aware of these other talents 04:18.466 --> 04:20.033 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% that are available to you. 04:20.033 --> 04:21.500 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% >>I always wanted to be a program 04:21.500 --> 04:23.833 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% that was open to all forms of creativity, 04:23.833 --> 04:27.066 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% painting, photography, music, 04:27.066 --> 04:30.766 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% dance, any creative art form, it was open to that art form. 04:30.766 --> 04:33.733 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% And then when it became accredited classes, 04:33.733 --> 04:36.933 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% there was like this pressure that was applied 04:36.933 --> 04:39.733 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% that was like, oh it's a class now, 04:39.733 --> 04:41.933 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% it needs to be taken seriously, 04:41.933 --> 04:44.433 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% so we have to create this curriculum 04:44.433 --> 04:47.333 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% where you learn how to record on the microphone day one 04:47.333 --> 04:49.066 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and then you learn how to use a Midi controller 04:49.066 --> 04:51.833 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and then you learn how to apply audio effects. 04:51.833 --> 04:54.433 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% So, it had this rigidness, 04:54.433 --> 04:57.400 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% but then it was like we have so many different talents 04:57.400 --> 04:59.033 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% why not create 04:59.033 --> 05:00.166 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% a record label 05:00.166 --> 05:01.633 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% 'cause that's something that's familiar 05:01.633 --> 05:04.900 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and I think that is the structure that it needed 05:04.900 --> 05:07.166 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% but then you still could have them 05:07.166 --> 05:09.600 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% pursuing their personal passions and their talents 05:09.600 --> 05:12.533 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% without the rigid test taking and assignments 05:12.533 --> 05:14.566 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% and all that teacher stuff. 05:14.566 --> 05:17.300 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% (student raps in foreign language) 05:17.300 --> 05:20.033 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% >>Life is neither happy or nor sad in fact-- 05:20.033 --> 05:22.066 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% >>So as the teachers, as the instructors, 05:22.066 --> 05:24.100 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% what are your roles at the label? 05:24.100 --> 05:26.133 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% >>Well, we're not teachers. 05:26.133 --> 05:27.666 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% I mean we are teachers-- 05:27.666 --> 05:29.866 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% >>But what are you at the label? (laughs) 05:29.866 --> 05:31.733 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% >>I am the chief creative officer. 05:31.733 --> 05:34.100 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% >>I'm the director of vision and dreaming. 05:34.100 --> 05:36.466 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% >>And our other cohort was Mr. P. 05:36.466 --> 05:38.833 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% He was the primary instigator. 05:40.266 --> 05:41.966 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% >>Say his full name though so everyone knows 05:41.966 --> 05:42.800 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% who we're talking about 05:42.800 --> 05:44.066 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% >>Trevor Przyuski. 05:44.066 --> 05:46.833 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% >>Thank you, who is also a teacher here. (laughs) 05:46.833 --> 05:48.766 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% >>He's been a teacher here for a while 05:48.766 --> 05:50.633 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% we were doing TV production, 05:50.633 --> 05:52.533 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% he was an inspiration to me last year 05:52.533 --> 05:53.700 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% because I was seeing how he was working 05:53.700 --> 05:54.933 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% with his film kids 05:54.933 --> 05:57.833 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% and I was like okay, there's some advantage 05:57.833 --> 06:01.066 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% to putting kids in a work environment 06:01.066 --> 06:04.100 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% then allowing them to still have fun in play. 06:04.100 --> 06:06.833 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% ♪ Everybody just wave, yeah, yeah. ♪ 06:06.833 --> 06:08.633 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% >>The label is really enjoyable 06:08.633 --> 06:10.466 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% for all the students because we all, 06:10.466 --> 06:12.533 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% most of us want record deals when we grow up 06:12.533 --> 06:17.533 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% so having something here, just for that feels good. 06:18.700 --> 06:19.933 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% >>We have a lot of collaboration, 06:19.933 --> 06:21.300 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% other people don't know something, 06:21.300 --> 06:22.500 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% other people come in to help 06:22.500 --> 06:24.533 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% and they learn stuff in the process. 06:24.533 --> 06:26.000 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% It's kind of like a family. 06:26.000 --> 06:28.633 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% We all just come here, we collab on stuff. 06:28.633 --> 06:29.733 align:left position:35% line:89% size:55% It's cool. 06:29.733 --> 06:31.033 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% >>Yeah, I am the first person 06:31.033 --> 06:32.300 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% to come to A3 House. 06:32.300 --> 06:34.200 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% I mean that's just the work I put in, 06:34.200 --> 06:37.166 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% the effort, how much I love music. 06:37.166 --> 06:39.800 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% That's why I'm the first one to come in, you know. 06:39.800 --> 06:43.500 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% >>Just recently you all had a huge showcase 06:43.500 --> 06:46.500 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% of everything that the label's been working on 06:46.500 --> 06:48.166 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% at IX Art Park. 06:48.166 --> 06:49.633 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% Talk about that. 06:49.633 --> 06:51.200 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% >>I think the showcase worked out the way it did 06:51.200 --> 06:54.733 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% because we did have so much authentic buy in 06:54.733 --> 06:57.666 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% from the members of the record label. 06:57.666 --> 06:59.800 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% And we had tried showcases in the past, 06:59.800 --> 07:02.433 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% but it was more of this like talent show format 07:02.433 --> 07:04.233 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% but we really wanted to create this environment 07:04.233 --> 07:06.900 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% that was more like a festival where you could move around 07:06.900 --> 07:10.100 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% and go to different places and see different things 07:10.100 --> 07:11.566 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% and explore different art 07:11.566 --> 07:15.333 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% and touch and move and hear and eat 07:15.333 --> 07:18.933 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and experience, have an immersive experience. 07:18.933 --> 07:22.433 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% And also, it was reflective of how we teach the class 07:22.433 --> 07:25.133 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% because the visitors 07:25.133 --> 07:26.400 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% at the showcase, 07:26.400 --> 07:28.733 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% they were not required to be at any one place 07:28.733 --> 07:30.000 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% at any one time. 07:30.000 --> 07:32.466 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% They weren't required to listen to anything. 07:32.466 --> 07:36.200 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% They could roam freely and pursue their interests 07:36.200 --> 07:38.166 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% as observers. 07:38.166 --> 07:39.100 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% >>He says festival, 07:39.100 --> 07:41.466 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% I forgot this was a school event 07:41.466 --> 07:44.066 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% and it made me have this new vision for education. 07:44.066 --> 07:46.566 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% I was like, why isn't education festive? 07:46.566 --> 07:48.533 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% Why isn't it people setting up tables 07:48.533 --> 07:51.166 align:left position:12.5% line:5% size:77.5% and making beads and showing crafts and performing 07:51.166 --> 07:52.866 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% and you're learning through doing. 07:52.866 --> 07:56.633 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% >>A3 House is where the magic happened. 07:56.633 --> 07:59.833 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% All the music cookin' is where it happens. 07:59.833 --> 08:01.100 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% >>It makes school fun. 08:01.100 --> 08:04.866 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% I get a grade for doing something I love 08:04.866 --> 08:07.833 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% and I don't think I could see myself doing anything else. 08:08.666 --> 08:09.900 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% It's a good feeling. 08:09.900 --> 08:11.900 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% >>When I learn how to produce, how to record, 08:11.900 --> 08:14.833 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% and how to make music, I learn that the certain steps 08:14.833 --> 08:18.200 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% you have to take are not something that can be taught, 08:18.200 --> 08:20.100 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% that's something that has to be experienced. 08:20.100 --> 08:21.633 align:left position:10% line:5% size:80% >>Not every setting's the same. 08:21.633 --> 08:23.700 align:left position:12.5% line:5% size:77.5% In each song is a new lesson 08:23.700 --> 08:25.600 align:left position:10% line:5% size:80% to be learned from the last one. 08:25.600 --> 08:27.866 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% >>When the students are creating in the classroom, 08:27.866 --> 08:29.566 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% what are the rules? 08:29.566 --> 08:31.700 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% So if you're dealing with songwriting, 08:31.700 --> 08:33.566 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% if you're dealing with hip hop, 08:33.566 --> 08:35.233 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% is there censorship, no censorship? 08:35.233 --> 08:37.266 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% How do you deal with that with teenagers? 08:37.266 --> 08:39.300 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% >>All right, so we have something in place, 08:39.300 --> 08:42.733 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% it's sort of our charter called AAMPP. 08:42.733 --> 08:46.633 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% It stands for authentic, artistry, meaningfulness, 08:46.633 --> 08:49.166 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% and polished production. 08:49.166 --> 08:52.000 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% And so with AAMPP, 08:52.000 --> 08:55.233 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% students are encouraged to produce 08:55.233 --> 08:56.966 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% art that is 08:56.966 --> 08:58.066 align:left position:35% line:89% size:55% from them 08:59.100 --> 09:01.600 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and is a true authentic representation 09:01.600 --> 09:04.033 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% of who they are or where they are in life. 09:04.033 --> 09:06.133 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% And so the idea is 09:06.133 --> 09:07.766 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% not to censor 09:07.766 --> 09:09.933 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% or I wouldn't even call them rules, 09:09.933 --> 09:12.433 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% it's not like a rule, like you can't do this, 09:12.433 --> 09:15.233 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% but it's just a reminder, it's a guide to say 09:15.233 --> 09:17.900 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% if you are doing something, if you are making some music 09:17.900 --> 09:19.600 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% or making poetry or painting, 09:19.600 --> 09:22.633 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% remember, is this from your identity? 09:22.633 --> 09:24.333 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% Are you representing yourself? 09:24.333 --> 09:27.066 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% Are you representing someone else's experience? 09:27.066 --> 09:29.366 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% And so this space is actually designed 09:29.366 --> 09:33.833 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% to create a safe environment to put yourself out there 09:33.833 --> 09:37.633 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% but they're also building that security 09:37.633 --> 09:39.666 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% to withstand criticism, 09:39.666 --> 09:43.233 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% to withstand people talking about it, 09:43.233 --> 09:44.766 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% to withstand cameras, 09:44.766 --> 09:48.333 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% and so it's about building security in your identity. 09:48.333 --> 09:50.166 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% >>So all year, I've just been trying to 09:50.166 --> 09:54.233 align:left position:12.5% line:5% size:77.5% at least make one song that I really enjoy and like 09:54.233 --> 09:55.566 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% because I make a lot of music 09:55.566 --> 09:57.733 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% and it's just like, no. (laughs) 09:57.733 --> 09:59.500 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% So, that's why I've been trying to do 09:59.500 --> 10:01.300 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% maybe like, make a EP 10:01.300 --> 10:04.100 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% so I could like put it out on SoundCloud. 10:04.100 --> 10:05.333 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% >>We just making songs, 10:05.333 --> 10:07.466 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% we just writing and just working hard everyday. 10:07.466 --> 10:09.266 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% And asking him for help, Mr. H, 10:09.266 --> 10:11.233 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% y'all might know him already so, 10:11.233 --> 10:13.033 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% he's always on me, so yeah 10:13.033 --> 10:14.733 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% just learning everyday. 10:14.733 --> 10:16.966 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% >>I feel like if I don't have anything hands-on 10:16.966 --> 10:18.666 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% I never really learn anything 10:18.666 --> 10:20.600 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% so now I know how to set up the microphones 10:20.600 --> 10:22.033 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% when I wanna record. 10:22.033 --> 10:24.000 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% I know how to set up other people's microphones 10:24.000 --> 10:25.766 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% when they wanna record, set up the headphones, 10:25.766 --> 10:27.866 align:left position:20% line:5% size:70% set up the actual screens and everything. 10:27.866 --> 10:30.000 align:left position:12.5% line:5% size:77.5% So I feel like it's important to do hands-on work 10:30.000 --> 10:31.200 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% because if you don't, 10:31.200 --> 10:32.466 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% I feel like you don't really learn much. 10:32.466 --> 10:34.433 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% >>So, what do you want your students 10:34.433 --> 10:35.600 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% to take with them? 10:35.600 --> 10:36.933 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% What is most important to you all 10:36.933 --> 10:40.000 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% that they take with them throughout the year 10:40.000 --> 10:43.233 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% and then when they go off into the big wide world. 10:43.233 --> 10:46.000 align:left position:20% line:5% size:70% >>Got this from Bernard Hankins, identity. 10:46.000 --> 10:48.166 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% If you walk away from this program with identity 10:48.166 --> 10:50.500 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% then I think you can apply that understanding of yourself 10:50.500 --> 10:55.466 align:left position:22.5% line:77% size:67.5% to almost any task, any challenge, any hurdle, any vision. 10:56.366 --> 10:58.000 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% You must know who you are 10:58.000 --> 10:59.500 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and I think that's what we're doing with kids. 10:59.500 --> 11:03.300 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% We're tryna show them hey, you are an individual. 11:03.300 --> 11:07.466 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% You have a very uniquely designed gift 11:07.466 --> 11:11.566 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% that you can use to do absolutely anything. 11:11.566 --> 11:13.300 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% >>And I think connected to that identity 11:13.300 --> 11:15.200 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% is a sense of self worth. 11:15.200 --> 11:16.833 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% You know, the amount of skills doesn't matter 11:16.833 --> 11:20.266 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% if you don't have that life confidence. 11:20.266 --> 11:22.000 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% You have the day-to-day confidence 11:22.000 --> 11:23.400 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% but do you have the overall sense 11:23.400 --> 11:25.600 align:left position:10% line:5% size:80% that I can do something in life. 11:25.600 --> 11:27.333 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% So I think when people just walk away 11:27.333 --> 11:28.933 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% honestly feeling loved, 11:28.933 --> 11:31.900 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% like these people thought about me 11:31.900 --> 11:34.666 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% and cared about me, feeling human. 11:34.666 --> 11:36.366 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% You know, feeling ultimately human 11:36.366 --> 11:39.233 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% I think is what if you were to sum it up, feel human. 11:39.233 --> 11:40.466 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% >>I run to this class, 11:40.466 --> 11:42.466 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% I'm like I'm going to class, I'm happy. 11:42.466 --> 11:43.966 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% This is my happy place. 11:43.966 --> 11:45.966 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% This is where I wanna be at for the rest of the day. 11:45.966 --> 11:48.033 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% >>A3 House is amazing, put it that way. 11:48.033 --> 11:50.966 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% A3 House is amazing, even when I get up in the morning 11:50.966 --> 11:53.233 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% at 6:20 to walk to school just like me. 11:53.233 --> 11:54.800 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% So, that's how fun it is. 11:54.800 --> 11:56.933 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% >>Hip hop was made from Jazz, 11:56.933 --> 11:58.866 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and then Jazz was created from the Blues, 11:58.866 --> 12:01.000 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% and Blues was created from African Drumming, 12:01.000 --> 12:02.633 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% and it's so on and so on. 12:02.633 --> 12:05.033 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% So it's just seeing the evolution of music 12:05.033 --> 12:07.366 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% and referencing the past in order to make 12:07.366 --> 12:09.433 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% the future music is amazing to me. 12:09.433 --> 12:12.033 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% ♪ I'll turn the lights back on now ♪ 12:12.033 --> 12:14.400 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% ♪ Watchin' watchin' 12:14.400 --> 12:16.500 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% ♪ As the curtains all roll down ♪ 12:16.500 --> 12:18.833 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% ♪ Cryin' cryin' 12:18.833 --> 12:22.233 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% ♪ You know we're playing to a full house, ♪ 12:22.233 --> 12:24.233 align:left position:35% line:89% size:55% ♪ House 12:25.266 --> 12:28.200 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% (Jazz music plays)