When it comes to learning, many things matter much more than how it is scheduled. #EverybodyKnows Not least, motivation. Why did I have to learn 3 Leonard Cohen songs? If you teach, you need to think about WHY students are learning, and how to make them want to learn.

For my final song, I chose “The Future”. The original relies on Leonard Cohen’s delivery, and an interesting backing band / backing vocals, which I wouldn't have. So I changed it. There are lots of ways to learn. #EverybodyKnows The Future (Leonard Cohen cover)

Do you think “Everybody Knows” what's happening, and is just ignoring it? Are there pressures to “not know”? Leonard Cohen took up smoking again at the age of 80. Smoking is a good model for our current situation. #EverybodyKnows

I pre-recorded my guitar and used it as a backing track for the “final performance”. Can you spot what else I've done here? There are LOTS of ways to make learning easier. #EverybodyKnows Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen cover)

Several other performers would do much better versions of “Everybody Knows” than me. We had 4, in total! Emotions do matter when it comes to learning! If you don't know Leonard Cohen, “Everybody Knows” might resonate with you. #EverybodyKnows bsky.app/profile/drse...

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So instead of systematically learning one song at a time, I should mix things up. But first I needed to choose what I would learn. I considered several songs - Anthem, Bird On A Wire, Everybody Knows & First We Take Manhattan. #EverybodyKnows youtube.com/shorts/-ySev...

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