Celebrity Substitute - Season 2
1 - Reneé Rapp Turns a Classroom into a Recording Studio
Air Date: September 10, 2025
Reneé Rapp surprises a classroom of kids by becoming their music teacher for the day! Reneé turns an ordinary New York Public School class at PS 316 into a recording studio — teaching kids warmups, vocal technique, and the confidence to perform.
2 - ROLE MODEL Rewrites “Sally…” With a Classroom Full of Kids
Air Date: September 24, 2025
Indie-pop star ROLE MODEL teaches the art of songwriting to the students at PS 40. From brainstorming lyrics to building melodies, ROLE MODEL shows the students how to transform their everyday thoughts and feelings into music.
3 - Rauw Alejandro Salsa Dances with 1st Graders
Air Date: October 8, 2025
Global superstar Rauw Alejandro brings the rhythm to PS 96 in Harlem, teaching students the history, sounds, and moves of salsa. From learning about its Afro-Caribbean roots to mastering the beat, Rauw shows the class how music connects generations and cultures.
4 - Ed Sheeran LIVE Records New Song with Kids Using His Loop Pedal
Air Date: October 22, 2025
Global pop star Ed Sheeran brings his love of music to PS 20 in Brooklyn, teaching students how to turn everyday sounds into songs. From looping beats to layering harmonies, Mr. Ed shows the class how creativity and technology come together to make something magical.
5 - Malala Teaches Kids the Power of Peace
Air Date: November 5, 2025
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai brings her message of compassion and understanding to PS 599 in Brooklyn, teaching students the importance of peace, empathy, and compromise. In this inspiring episode, Ms. Malala helps the class explore what it really means to listen, understand, and find common ground, even when we disagree.