At the peak of the pandemic and virtual school, many educators lost their drive. One educator stayed as inspired and inspiring as ever. Our friend and mentor, artist and educator Tony White. When it comes to his approach he says, “the most important thing in teaching is engaging the human experience and engaging human beings.” This can never be replaced and is at the forefront of the Playbook approach.

This week on Playin’ Around With Playbook, Sammy and I sat down to talk with Tony about his experience teaching and fostering the human connection in his band room. Tony White has been honored with the prestigious Bravo Award Finalist and Fulfillment Fund for his work in music education. He has also received a UC Riverside Chancellor Award, a Humanitarian Award from the Omni Youth Music Awards and Outstanding Soloist Awards from The National Association of Jazz Educators. As director of the LAUSD All Marching Band, he has spent over 30 years uplifting generations of students.

We are so glad to have Tony as a friend and source of wisdom here at Playbook!

Enjoy!

Trista Ford.