Review: Rappin the Classroom Music Teacher Magazine Link

 I was asked to review Rappin the Classroom by Francis Winston for Music Teacher magazine. I loved this book (apart from a few publishing issues) and highly recommend you get a copy if, like me, you’re not overly confident or comfortable teaching rap. 

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