Secondary - Les Paul

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Secondary

Educators and students in beginning and intermediate audio engineering and music production programs are encouraged to explore these resources. Contact Julie A. Palkowski, PhD, Education Coordinator, to learn more about the Les Paul Foundation education resources

The “Links to Les” series was produced by Music Will with funding from the Les Paul Foundation. Each video provides a review of Les Paul’s innovative musical achievements and application to today’s music. Check out each video and the accompanying activities for more in-depth study of each topic.

Les Paul True Tales

Study Units

Lessons investigate the life and achievements of Les Paul through the “Essential Question” posed. Materials are focused on 4th–5th grade level instruction but may be adapted for other grade levels. Lessons may be completed independently of each other, with the option to facilitate one or all of the eight lessons.

Teacher scripts are available within each lesson. Additional links for articles, materials, and videos are embedded within each lesson page. For an online copy of the Les Paul Study Units – Student Workbook, click the WORKBOOK image. You may use this workbook in sections, printing only those pages of your choice, or in full for students to use.