Teaching the Beatles

Teaching the Beatles is designed to provide ideas for instructors who teach the music of the Beatles. Experienced contributors describe varied approaches to effectively convey the groups characteristics and lasting importance. Some of these include: treating the Beatles lyrics as poetry; their influence on the world of art, film, fashion and spirituality; the groups impact on post-war Britain; political aspects of the Fab Four; Lennon and McCartneys songwriting and musical innovations; the bands use of recording technology; business aspects of the Beatles career; and insights into teaching the Beatles in an online format.