Empowering scholars to understand music as both art and industry
Mr. Arinze Mbagwu is a music educator at Wings Academy High School in the Bronx, New York. He teaches General Music to 11th and 12th grade scholars, guiding them through the creative, technical, and business dimensions of the music industry.
His teaching philosophy centers on meeting scholars where they are — connecting the music they already love to the careers, economics, and history behind it.
General Music at Wings Academy explores music far beyond performance. Scholars investigate how the industry works — from sound engineering and artist management to marketing, entrepreneurship, and the local music scene right here in the Bronx.
The current unit examines how music professionals build careers, earn revenue, and shape culture. Scholars research real entrepreneurs and present their findings.
Every lesson is delivered as an interactive web presentation with embedded videos, vocabulary cards, timers, and accessibility features for all learners.
Wings Academy is a public high school located in the Bronx, NY 10460, serving a diverse community of scholars. The school is committed to preparing students for college, career, and life through rigorous and engaging instruction.
The school is part of the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE), the largest public school system in the United States.