Lesson from the 2010s

Rare lesson footage of famous musicians from the 2010s. Browse 27 clips below.

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About Lesson Footage

Lesson footage captures musicians teaching their craft — explaining technique, demonstrating exercises, breaking down songs, and sharing the knowledge accumulated over careers spent mastering their instrument. These clips are both educational and revealing, showing how great musicians think about music.

The 2010s in Music

The 2010s saw streaming become the dominant way people consumed music, while social media transformed how artists connected with fans. Kendrick Lamar, Adele, Frank Ocean, Taylor Swift, and Tame Impala were among the decade’s most important artists. The proliferation of smartphones meant that nearly every moment could be filmed — but ironically, much of this footage is buried in social media feeds and stories that disappear within hours. The clips in this archive capture the behind-the-scenes moments that didn’t make the highlight reels.

Artists

Second line (parades)The SoundR.E.M.HeadThe BandBob DylanManiRideJoan BaezConcertY&TSineJam sessionCherLocal HWeenPrinceCreamsooComposerStevie NicksTom PettyRichie SamboraJeremy DawsonJoe Willie Wilkinsdoo wopNMEThe TheKenny Wayne ShepherdOf MontrealEn EschFalling in ReverseParamoreFiona AppleSonic YouthLiz PhairThe CranberriesThe WhoCourtney LoveThe Velvet UndergroundYouththe jacksonsLucy RoseRare grooveCurtis Salgadosteve gaddPeter SalisburyImagine DragonsWayne SermonThe Rolling StonesRay CharlesNWAMusic industryRod StewartRolling StonesWillie Nelson