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Music Teacher Inspires Students Through Music As He Demonstrates The Importance Of Rap Lyrics

An empty classroom in South Africa during the times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Barry van Neel used rap lyrics to discipline his learning skills. LUCA SOLA/MAGAZINE FEATURES ZA

ER Lombard pop quiz: what’s the difference between rap music and teaching? If you asked Barry van Neel this question, his answer would be that there’s none. 

In his classroom the two go together hand in glove and his unorthodox tools have helped him unlock the mystery of math for many learners. 

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