Jet Taman Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 As some of you may know I'm a 4th grade teacher and I use my guitar in the classroom to help my kids learn. One of the things I also do is change lyrics to Green Day songs to encourage kids to read and pick up a book and go to the library. (www.ReadDay.com) I was recently invited by the Maryland State Teachers Association to perform at their convention in front of about 1,000 teachers. I was just sent a video link to the performance. I should preface this by saying that the sound people had some major difficulties with my background music I had playing (I pre-record my own bass line and drums myself) and I could NOT HEAR the track AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was completely guessing at the beat! That's why I had to play the muted frets during the verse and I TOTALLY lost track of where I was at the end of the song so don't give me shit! Like it! Make a comment! Be nice! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpT9aId3TOs&list=UUw_TAUNEyGBPadi7jRmG1FQ I wanna go to the library I wanna go and I wanna read Don't wanna sit around and watch TV cuz I wanna go to the library I pledge allegiance to reading on my own I'd rather read than watch TV or talking on the phone The books on the shelf--I wanna read them all Without a doubt I'll check them out and I can take them home so.... I wanna go to the library I wanna go and I wanna read Don't wanna sit around and watch TV cuz I wanna go to the library Reading all the time Every chance that I can get Learning all the time What can I read now? Only one place to go... One book, one mind I'm reading by myself When I am done I'll find another and pull it off the shelf So many books to read So many books to know They're free for all I'd read them all Using my own mind so..... I wanna go to the library I wanna go and I wanna read Don't wanna sit around and watch TV cuz I wanna go to the library
inthehallwaynow Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 haha did not think id enjoy it but that was actually amazing! very well done!
Todd Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Hey, if you need more, just let me know, I can always help with lyrics. I'm great with making parodys and stuff!
Jet Taman Posted October 31, 2013 Author Posted October 31, 2013 Hey, if you need more, just let me know, I can always help with lyrics. I'm great with making parodys and stuff! I have 4 CD's with these Green Day songs parodied: American Idiot Basketcase When I Come Around Minority Brain Stew Know Your Enemy Time of Your Life Holiday Longview Boulevard of Broken Dreams I also do parodies of songs by New Found Glory, KISS, Poison, Kelly Clarkson, Billy Idol, Fallout Boy, Kings of Leon, Blink 182, Sex Pistols, Taylor Swift.....
lizziebix Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Geez, Justin, you're amazing. THAT WAS AWESOME! Teacher of the Year, right here!!
Spike Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 This is awesome You, sir, are a legend. The verses in particular are fantastic. I wish I'd had a teacher like you.
Ludwig van Beethoven Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 You need to come to Dulaney, the Lions need to learn how to read too. XD
Overjoyyed Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Love this! Once I have my own classroom I am totally using these
J&TheNight Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 As some of you may know I'm a 4th grade teacher and I use my guitar in the classroom to help my kids learn. One of the things I also do is change lyrics to Green Day songs to encourage kids to read and pick up a book and go to the library. (www.ReadDay.com) I was recently invited by the Maryland State Teachers Association to perform at their convention in front of about 1,000 teachers. I was just sent a video link to the performance. I should preface this by saying that the sound people had some major difficulties with my background music I had playing (I pre-record my own bass line and drums myself) and I could NOT HEAR the track AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was completely guessing at the beat! Respect = EARNED
pdx2ord Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Excellent! I bet your kids just love you. It was a long time ago, but to this day I still remember and cherish the memory of my teacher playing the guitar while we all plugged our noses and sang along to Pink Floyd, "...we don't need no education..." (come to think of it, unlike your song, not a really positive message there...hmm)
AlissaGoesRAWR Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 This is seriously great. I had no idea you did this. So awesome!
WestboundSign! Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Oh wow, this is absolutely amazing and for such a good cause! Love it!
WestboundSign! Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Exactly - where were you when I was in 4th grade?
Snows Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Wow, that's an awesome work! My son is now in 3th grade (It's not the same in the US and UK I think...he's 8 year old.) and I would love a teacher like you for him.
Jon Herroon Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 I have 4 CD's with these Green Day songs parodied: American Idiot Basketcase When I Come Around Minority Brain Stew Know Your Enemy Time of Your Life Holiday Longview Boulevard of Broken Dreams I also do parodies of songs by New Found Glory, KISS, Poison, Kelly Clarkson, Billy Idol, Fallout Boy, Kings of Leon, Blink 182, Sex Pistols, Taylor Swift..... What blink-182 songs have you done?
Steven Seagull Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Haha I was waiting for "Fuck 'em all" XD. You look like a cool teacher.
jacknovella Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 That's awesome! Major props to you for adding some creativity to the teaching world and going for something different, I honestly believe that's what kids need. Keep up the great work dude! I would have loved to have had a teacher like you when I was a kid.
Tubbie Head Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Oh I love this! Your classes must be really interesting and fun! Good job!
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