TSA 2026 - Musical Meccas: The World's Great Music Cities and the Artists They Inspired

After wowing The Speakers Annex with his popular “Anthems” series on history’s greatest songs, Dr. Andrew Scott returns with this fun new course looking at musical icons of the 20th century and their love affairs with the cities that inspired them.

From Django Reinhardt’s Paris at the apex of the Jazz Age to the sun-drenched LA landscapes that gave the world the Beach Boys; from London’s mods and rockers at the height of the Swinging Sixties to Glenn Gould’s intimate bond with his hometown of Toronto, we’ll explore how the cultural landscapes within these wonderful cities shaped the careers of the century’s musical giants and influenced the content of their greatest music.

Over six lively, slide-illustrated lectures, enhanced by video clips and live demonstrations by Andy on his guitar, we’ll help you see and hear the world’s great music cities with fresh new eyes and ears.

For Andy’s bio, and a full rundown of the topics covered in each lecture in this series, please check out the course syllabus HERE.

Interested in attending more than one of our winter courses and getting a discount on them? Then consider signing up for our Winter Season Pass. Details HERE.

Notes: Prices: $99+Tax for MNjcc Members. $119+Tax for Non-Members. All Lectures are in the Al Green Theatre.

Questions? Email Speakers Annex organizer Will Di Novi at thespeakersannex@gmail.com