Popular music is an important component of any music class that seeks to incorporate culturally relevant and culturally responsive teaching practice. This course will span a wide range of popular music methods and will engage students in hands-on strategies for integrating popular music into the curriculum. The course not only teaches popular music listening strategies and pedagogical approaches, but will also incorporate hands-on experience with modern band instruments including guitar, bass, keyboard, drum set, vocals and technology. No experience or special instrumentation needed. The course is geared to general music and instrumental music, 4-12. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.