Episode 2906

	Sesame Street
	Bob's music lessons
Air date	December 23, 1991
Season	Season 23 (1991-1992)
Written by	Judy Freudberg (adapted)
Production	October 9, 1991
Sponsors	B, Y, 5

Picture	Segment	Description
	SCENE 1	Telly practices his tuba for a music lesson later with Bob. Incidentally, Bob walks by and comforts Telly when he gets concerned about all the mistakes he's making, telling him that's just a part of practicing. Oscar, Grundgetta, and another Grouch (David Rudman), though, watch from a distance and enjoy his mistakes, heckling and applauding his missteps. Telly isn't deterred; he plans to keep practicing until he's so good they'll want to leave.
	Cartoon	They'd play with me if I had... (First: Episode 0815)
	Muppets	"The Ballad of Slippery Slim" (First: Episode 2827)
	Cartoon	The Typewriter: B for Ball (First: Episode 0829)
	Film	Some kids observe a woman drawing pictures of a building, and eventually guess that she's an architect. (First: Episode 0768)
	Cartoon	A dog, a girl, and a lizard dance to a bongo beat. Artist: Karen Aqua (First: Episode 2795)
	SCENE 2	Telly starts to improve in his playing, making the Grouches think they should leave. They stay once they hear him continue practicing the rest of the piece.
	Film	Kids talk about building sand castles and sand structures at the beach. (First: Episode 1122)
	Cartoon	Junior has to jump across the pond to make the frog chorus. (First: Episode 0926)
	Muppets	How Now Brown and the Moo Wave performs "Wet Paint." (First: Episode 2033)
	Cartoon	Y is for Yo-Yo (First: Episode 0036)
	Cast	Maria is dressed for summer weather, while Linda is dressed for the snow. They switch clothes and scenarios. (First: Episode 1819)
	Muppets	Grover applies to be a lifeguard, demonstrating to the employer that he has what it takes. He soon learns that there's only one thing he needs: swimming lessons. (First: Episode 1951)
	Song	"Five Onstage Dancers" (First: Episode 0539)
	SCENE 3	Telly keeps practicing his tuba, while Herry Monster practices lifting his dumbbells. They both note the importance of practicing in each pursuit.
	SCENE 3 cont'd	Meanwhile, up in Bob's apartment, Biff and Sully partake in a piano lesson. Biff plays a wonky, out-of-tune version of "London Bridge" and asks Bob if he can teach Sully to play like him. Bob asserts that Sully already knows how to play piano and Sully plays a slow, moving song flawlessly. Biff seems oblivious to his obvious gift, though, and asks Bob if he could teach Sully to play like him. Bob says it would be impossible. "There it is, Sul," says Biff. "Some people got talent, some people don't." "You can say that again," Bob says softly to the camera.
	Cartoon	A painter pops out of a box and paints a lion, then hangs a "wet paint" sign on it. (First: Episode 1397)
	Muppets	Ernie and Bert: Bert's Nap — As Bert takes a nap, Ernie tells the viewer how he knows that Bert is asleep. (First: Episode 0027)
	Cartoon	B for butterfly (First: Episode 0006)
	Film	Michael introduces his friend to the Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira. (First: Episode 2752)
	Cartoon	An apple, an orange, and a pear learn they can cooperate by rocking and rolling. (First: Episode 0555)
	SCENE 4	Bob visits Oscar to give a trumpet lesson to Fluffy. Oscar asks him to teach Fluffy just one single note, an F. Bob does so, fully preparing Fluffy to take part in the band - Herb Elephant and the Yucatan Brass. More elephant trunks emerge from the can and play an impressive version of the "Mexican Hat Dance," with Fluffy providing the final note.
	Film	Kids play bongo drums loud and soft. (First: Episode 2862)
	Cartoon	Shorty reaches a water fountain with a stool. (First: Episode 0954)
	Muppets / Cast	Maria and Cookie Monster sing the "Computer Song" as they count digital cookies. (First: Episode 1973)
	Animation	Five ghosts carry the number 5 into a haunted house. Artist: Ishu Patel (First: Episode 2255)
	SCENE 5	Bob gives the kids a violin lesson and sings "Practice, Practice."
	Cartoon	A duckling dresses itself, naming all the parts of its coat. Artist: Cathryn Aison (First: Episode 1195)
	Muppets	Two-Headed Monster: Fast and Slow Music — Hoots the Owl convinces the monster that whether music is fast or slow, it's still enjoyable. (First: Episode 2823)
	Film	A piece of construction equipment and a giraffe are shown side-by-side. (First: Episode 1550)
	Cartoon	A mother and child make juice popsicles. Artist: Cathryn Aison (First: Episode 1193)
	Muppets	Kermit the Frog sings "It's Alive." (First: Episode 2029)
	Cartoon	Sign Sounds: DIRTY (First: Episode 1121)
	SCENE 6	Telly arrives at Bob's for his music lesson. He plays his tuba piece without any mistakes, though the Grouches boo from down below. The other Grouches turn on Oscar for making them listen to such well-produced music. Oscar becomes upset with Telly for making his friends attack him until Bob points out that as a Grouch he also likes others getting mad at him. Oscar admits, "You know, it's not that easy bein' a Grouch."
	Animation	Sand Y/y (First: Episode 0626)
	Song	Luis sings "Follow the Arrows" as a man does so. (First: Episode 1642)
	Celebrity	Itzhak Perlman and a girl demonstrate their strengths and weaknesses. (First: Episode 1563)
	Cartoon	Willie Wimple went a-boatin' and polluted the river. Artist: Abe Levitow (First: Episode 0561)
	Muppets	"Five People in My Family" (First: Episode 0008)
	Cartoon	Two red curtains are dropped to reveal a number 5 covered in colorful dots that vibrate and disperse. (First: Episode 0940)
	SCENE 7	Bob is pooped from all his music lessons today, so Oscar invites him to watch his music lesson session, as Slimey teaches him to play the sousaphone. Oscar first pushes the keys as Slimey blows before trying it by himself, blowing Slimey away. Biff announces the sponsors.