Students Learn Music Lesson Through Lennon

Students at Kearny Mesa High School are learning about the philosophy of the late John Lennon by making some music of their own. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more. About a dozen Kearny High students hopped onto the John Lennon Education Tour bus -- a high-tech recording and production studio. The tour's mission is to tap into the musical talent of teenagers to promote Lennon's vision of peace through music. Students inside strum on guitars, bang on drums and play the piano. The end result is a polished music single and video. Freshman Audie Roeseler's favorite band is Iron Maiden and he calls this a once in lifetime gig. “When I first walked in I was like, wow, there's all these screens and cameras,” Roesler said. “This is what I want to do with my life. So it’s amazing just to be in this experience. The teens say its even more special as more schools cut their music programs. The Kearny High students had to audition for a spot on the bus. Its next stop is El Cajon Valley High School. Ana Tintocalis, KPBS News