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Teen Reference: Music

Reference materials for teens.

Introduction

Learn to play an instrument, learn music theory, stream albums, discover local artists, and explore careers in the music industry with the electronic resources below. If you are interested in borrowing an instrument from the library, browse your options here.

ACLS Humanities

ACLS logoACLS Humanities eBooks is a digital collection of over 5700 foundational books in the humanities and social sciences. Explore hundreds of books about music from around the world.

BiblioBoard

Biblioboard LogoBiblioBoard lets you create eBooks and print-ready books, share eBooks with the Indie Author Project, and read eBooks by local St. Louis and Missouri authors. You can also listen to music submitted by local musicians under Listen Up STL.

EBSCO eBooks

eBooks on EBSCO logoWith EBSCO eBooks, search the full text of over 4,200 fiction and nonfiction ebook titles. This database includes a variety of books on music styles, music theory, and careers in the music industry. Read the books on your computer, or download the app to your phone or tablet.

Udemy

Udemy logoUdemy offers thousands of on-demand video courses including music theory, reading music, audio engineering, and basic piano, guitar, and drums. Courses are replaced monthly with new material addressing emerging topics. On-demand videos in eight different languages taught by native-speaking instructors are also included. You must be 13 years or older, and have your parent or guardian create your account if you are younger than 18.

Kanopy

Kanopy logoWith Kanopy, browse hundreds of movies on your computer or mobile device. Kanopy has a strong collection of independent, international, and documentaries to stream. Learn music theory with the Music Theory: The Foundation of Great Music series, or explore any of the other wonderful films about music and musical theater. Only available to residents of St. Louis County. Limit of 10 titles per month.

Libby

Libby LogoLibby is an innovative mobile app from OverDrive designed to make borrowing and enjoying e-books, magazines, and audiobooks from the library easier than ever. Explore thousands of books, audiobooks, and magazines about music, music production, musical theater, and other aspects of music.

LinkedIn Learning

Linkedin Learning LogoLinkedIn Learning provides access to thousands of online courses and tutorials in seven different languages. Thinking about a career in music? Access courses that teach you about music theory, lyric writing, copyrights, booking gigs, music industry taxes, and so much more! These self-paced courses include videos that vary from a few minutes long to multi-hour courses with downloadable exercise files. You can use LinkedIn Learning on your computer, or download the app to your phone or tablet.

Hoopla

Hoopla logoHoopla is ​​a​​​​ web and mobile library media streaming platform for audio books, comics, e-books, movies, music, and TV. Hoopla is only available to residents of St. Louis County. Limit of 10 titles per month.