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Music, Concerts, & More

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Find digital content like music, concerts, and music instruction with these resources. Find more digital content in the Digital Library. You can also browse what muisc CDs are available on our shelve on our online catalog External Link.

Hoopla DigitalExternal Link
KanopyExternal Link
Qello ConcertsExternal Link
Medici.tv BingePassExternal Link
Fret ZealotExternal Link

At your fingertips 

Stream your favorite music and watch a variety of live performance concerts. All you need is your Rolling Meadows Library Card.

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Music

Music on Hoopla

Use from home Library Card Required  Stream your favorite albums online or download and listen on the go with our mobile app.

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Grammy Award Nominees and Winners

Short N' Sweet
The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
GNX
Hit Me Hard and Soft

Popular Albums

Stray Kids
Rosie
Wicked: The Soundtrack
F-1 Trillion

Concerts & Biopocs

Concerts & Biopocs on Hoopla

Use from home Library Card Required  Stream must-watch music documentaries and watch music performances from world famous artist.

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Popular Artists

Rihanna: Rebirth
Harry Styles: The Finishing Touch
Tale of the Tape
Ariana Grande: Live In London

Qello Concerts

Use from home Library Card Required  Stream the world's largest collection of on-demand full-length music performances, concert films, and more. Find in the Libby App under the "Extras" tab OR log in to libbyapp.comExternal Link.

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Preview Concerts

Britney Spears, Live in London 2016
Miley Cyrus, Bangerz Tour
Nirvana, Live At The Paramount
Rihanna, Live at Made in America

Medici TV BingePass

Use from home Library Card Required  Considered the world’s source for the best classical music programming, medici.tv boasts stunning live performances and recorded content from prestigious halls worldwide. Hoopla BingePass gives you unlimited access to the entire collection for 7 days with just one borrow!

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Preview Performances

Ballets
Concerts
Jazz
Operas

Musicians on Kanopy

Use from home Library Card Required  Watch concerts and music documentaries. Find quality, thoughtful entertainment on the Kanopy App, watch on a desktop, or stream on your TVExternal Link.

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Popular Artists

Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.: An Intimate Portrait of the Critically Acclaimed Artist and Musician
The Real Taylor Swift: Wild Dreams
Nas: Time Is Illmatic: The Making of a Groundbreaking Hip Hop Album
Weird Al: Never Off Beat

Music Instruction

Fret Zealot BingePass

Use from home Library Card Required  Browse courses covering all styles of playing for guitar, bass, and ukulele. Choose from over 3,500 video lessons from the world’s top instructors. Learn at your own pace with courses curated for all skill levels. Hoopla BingePass gives you unlimited access to the entire collection for 7 days with just one borrow!

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Preview Lessons

Lead Guitar Beginners Level 1
Jimi Hendrix Hey Joe Intro
Electric intermediate Level 2
Watermelon Sugar Harry Styles

Music Instruction on Hoopla

Use from home Library Card Required  Watch video lessons with hands-on examples and step-by-step instruction.

Download Hoopla the App: App Store External Link | Google Play External Link | Amazon External Link | Need Help?

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Great Music Lessons

Music Theory: The Foundation of Great Music
How to Play Piano
Learning to Play Guitar: Chords, Scales, and Solos
How to Play the Ukulele

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