Les Paul: Wizard of Waukesha

Learn how Waukesha native, Les Paul, changed the world with his music and inventions. His curiosity, creativity, hard work and humor “put a dent in the universe.” This presentation will take you through the life of Les Paul from his humble beginnings in Waukesha through his fame and love for music until his death.

WI Content Standards

Intermediate (Grade 3-5):SS.BH1.a-b| SS.BH2.a.4-5 | SS.Hist2.a-c| SS.Hist3.c  

Objectives

Students will recognize, analyze, and connect past events, people, and ideas to the present and contextualize historical events. 

Video & Recorded Media

Les Paul: Wizard of Waukesha – Part 1. Run Time 15:38.
Les Paul: Wizard of Waukesha – Part 2. Run Time 12:40.
Les Paul – Experimenting with Sound. Run Time 13:06.

Activities & Downloads

Popsicle Stick Kazoo Directions

Tissue Box Guitar Directions

Primary & Secondary Resources

And Beyond, additional sources of information

The Les Paul Foundation

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