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Ed Sheeran Guest-Teaches at Brooklyn Elementary in New 'Celebrity Substitute' Episode

He demonstrates how to build songs from everyday sounds using his loop rig.

Overview

  • The episode, released Oct. 22, features Sheeran stepping in at PS20 in Brooklyn to lead a music lesson for elementary students.
  • He coached the class on layering vocals and classroom noises with a looper to craft a playful song about brushing teeth.
  • Sheeran opened with an acoustic performance of "Photograph" before introducing rhythm basics, including waltz and 4/4 time, citing Taylor Swift’s "Style" as an example.
  • Music teachers Mr. Chung and Mr. Hampton initially called the lesson plan ambitious, then praised the results and gave him an overall A.
  • The appearance follows his Sept. 12 album Play, with a Loop Tour set to begin in December and continue through November 2026.