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00:00:17Music. My only savior. My only voice. With my fingers on the black and ivory keys, it's the only time
00:00:27I'm truly free.
00:00:30When my parents died, they left me with nothing but this piano. And my bastard brother.
00:00:39Where's your cash, bitch? I got the loan sharks after me. And if you don't pay them back, I'm just
00:00:45going to ship you off to their strip club myself.
00:00:48Maybe you should grow a pair and clean up your own mess, big brother.
00:00:52Maybe you should watch your mouth or your fingers are going to pay a price.
00:00:58It is your fault that we are in the hole. Dad, son, the family business to pay for your fancy
00:01:07music school.
00:01:09Hey, do you think that they'll refund me if I break your fingers?
00:01:12In your dreams.
00:01:17Oh, you're asking for it now.
00:01:19No, not my musicians. No.
00:01:21Dad, I'll get every penny into your life insurance. You're worth more to be dead than a lot.
00:01:28All right on, you.
00:01:30You precious music shit and die with it.
00:01:45A man like him doesn't belong in a neighborhood like this.
00:01:48Hey! You almost killed my baby sister, you motherfucker!
00:01:53Look at she's bleeding!
00:01:54I wasn't the one that shoved her into the middle of the road, so you might as well drop the
00:01:58act.
00:01:59All right then.
00:02:00You are not. Give me your fucking keys and your wallet or you're dead.
00:02:05Come and get it.
00:02:09Fuck it!
00:02:10Don't touch your sister again, you abusive piece of shit.
00:02:23Keep it.
00:02:24It's cold in the rain.
00:02:29A stranger.
00:02:31Saved me?
00:02:34Who is he?
00:02:42Emerick, what was all that noise?
00:02:44Detour.
00:02:45Almost at school.
00:02:47Good.
00:02:48Don't want our new piano professor late on his first day.
00:02:52This professor position at Le Monde is my last chance.
00:02:55No distractions, Emerick.
00:02:58Not at all.
00:03:02It's the second semester of my freshman year at Le Monde Conservatory, the most prestigious music college in the country,
00:03:08and I'm the only student here without a trust fund.
00:03:21Watch it, Trailer Tramp.
00:03:24Hey Ivory, is your body count really higher than the number of keys on a piano?
00:03:30I didn't know the guys here are so into charity.
00:03:36It's true.
00:03:37The boys pay me to do their homework, then they do me.
00:03:41Their money keeps me in school instead of sleeping on the streets.
00:03:44We're getting pawned off as a plaything for loan sharks.
00:03:49But I won't give up until I get the Leopold Fellowship.
00:03:52It's what my dad always wanted.
00:03:54And it's my only way out of this hell.
00:03:57Have you heard?
00:03:58The new piano professor is recommending the next Leopold Fellow.
00:04:03Whoever gets picked is basically guaranteed the spot.
00:04:08And he is so hot.
00:04:11The Fellowship should be all I'm thinking about.
00:04:14And yeah.
00:04:16Keep it.
00:04:18Stop obsessing over some hot stranger ivory.
00:04:21You have a new professor to impress and a Fellowship to win.
00:04:25Coming to class on another man's Maison Margiela jacket?
00:04:28What are you, trying to make me jealous?
00:04:30A hot dog in a girl's mouth would make you jealous, Prescott.
00:04:34You played rough with this guy, huh?
00:04:38Be a good girl, Ivory.
00:04:39Get the jacket off and give it to me.
00:04:41You know, Prescott, only sad jerks like you need to beg girls to take their clothes off for you.
00:04:51What do we have here?
00:04:53Give it back, Prescott.
00:04:54You want your dead daddy's photo back?
00:04:55Then give me the jacket, now.
00:04:58You shouldn't have ran in your mouth, then.
00:05:00Bullshit.
00:05:05No!
00:05:09I'll give you a chance to kiss me and make this better.
00:05:12And make it good.
00:05:14You know I like it when you use your tongue, school slut.
00:05:17School slut!
00:05:18School slut!
00:05:19School slut!
00:05:20School slut!
00:05:21School slut!
00:05:23School slut!
00:05:24School slut!
00:05:25School slut!
00:05:27Oh!
00:05:28Oh!
00:05:29Back away!
00:05:30Not asked him twice.
00:05:37She's my student?
00:05:42It can't be.
00:05:44He's my new professor?
00:05:46He's my new professor?
00:05:49Go to the nurse.
00:05:50Get cleaned up.
00:05:55With all due respect, as long as I'm paying tuition, I won't let a scratch shortchange my education.
00:06:02First lesson in my class.
00:06:04Do not put your hands on a fellow student.
00:06:09You think you're going to report me to the dean?
00:06:10You think you're going to report me to the dean?
00:06:10You think you're going to report me to the dean?
00:06:11That's my mom, dumbass.
00:06:15You think you're going to report me to the dean?
00:06:15Oh, I'll report you to her.
00:06:17After I tell the police you were assaulting a fellow classmate.
00:06:20You think you'll look cute and tough.
00:06:24You think you're going to report me to the dean?
00:06:25That's what I thought.
00:06:26Find your seat, Mr. Griffith.
00:06:32For those of you who are ready to learn, I'm your theory professor, Emmerich Marceau.
00:06:37I'll also be mentoring some of you piano majors.
00:06:41Yes, I'll be recommending the Leopold Fellow.
00:06:44And yes, I only choose the best.
00:06:48He could be my mentor.
00:06:50He could recommend the fellowship.
00:06:52But that means private lessons every week alone with him.
00:06:58Each of you will be auditioning for me in my office.
00:07:02The rest of you can turn to chapter two in your textbooks.
00:07:10Do we have a problem, Miss?
00:07:14Westbrook?
00:07:16Ivory Westbrook?
00:07:17I'll have my book by Friday.
00:07:19Once I make enough money.
00:07:24Do you know the difference between musicians playing in Carnegie Hall and those begging on the street?
00:07:30He saved my life earlier.
00:07:33And now he's chewing me out like this?
00:07:35I should be furious.
00:07:36But why does my heart pound so hard when he's close?
00:07:40Discipline.
00:07:44Find your discipline.
00:07:46Or I won't waste my time with you.
00:07:49Understood.
00:07:53Don't worry.
00:07:55I'll drill her after school.
00:07:57I'll drill her real hard.
00:08:00One more word.
00:08:01And you're flunking this class.
00:08:04Bye-bye, Bahamas.
00:08:05Say hello to summer school.
00:08:09You're first up, Miss Westbrook.
00:08:10My office.
00:08:11Now.
00:08:12You didn't have to do that.
00:08:14I told you I would get the books.
00:08:15You didn't have to call me out like that in front of the whole class.
00:08:18I don't know if you noticed, but I just stopped them from taunting you.
00:08:21Thanks, Professor, but I don't want your pity.
00:08:23You should just take this back.
00:08:25Not after all your classmates have already seen you in it.
00:08:29Keep it.
00:08:31Now tell me.
00:08:33Why do your brother and classmates seem to take so much pleasure in making you suffer?
00:08:38I'm okay, Professor, but...
00:08:41Did your brother do this or was that prick Prescott?
00:08:45Just because you played hero doesn't mean you know shit about my life.
00:08:50Okay, I've been taking care of myself way before you showed up this morning.
00:08:53So really, Professor, I'm fine.
00:08:58That's it.
00:09:00Lift your shirt.
00:09:04What the hell?
00:09:06You're my professor.
00:09:07And I'm required to report any suspected child abuse to Protective Services.
00:09:11I am 19.
00:09:12I'm not a child.
00:09:14What I've witnessed this morning, you're going to have to prove to me that you don't have any other bruises,
00:09:18or I'm going to be forced to make a call.
00:09:22Well, I'll be forced to scream if you come any closer, Professor.
00:09:40That's enough.
00:09:42I won't touch you, Miss Westbrook.
00:09:44He could have taken advantage of me, but he didn't.
00:09:49There's no hunger in his eyes.
00:09:51Just worry.
00:09:52Maybe he's not like the others.
00:09:54Now, why don't you show me what you got, Miss Westbrook?
00:10:01My dream, my dad's dream, all comes down to this.
00:10:06Deep breath.
00:10:08God, why won't my fingers move?
00:10:14I can help you, Miss Westbrook.
00:10:17You only have to trust me.
00:10:21I trust you, Professor.
00:10:24Good.
00:10:26Now, look ahead.
00:10:31I want you to forget everything.
00:10:38Now, wait for me, Miss Westbrook.
00:10:43His voice, his commands, what is this warmth of washing through my veins?
00:10:56Her plane isn't perfect, but it's raw to wild, powerful.
00:11:06I've never heard anything like it.
00:11:10That's enough.
00:11:14God, did I screw up that bad?
00:11:17Now, you may have noticed that I have some unconventional methods,
00:11:20which means I need a student who is 100% committed to following my rules.
00:11:25Can you handle that?
00:11:26I know it's crazy, but I trust him.
00:11:30I've never played like that.
00:11:32He can help me become a better musician.
00:11:34I can.
00:11:35Professor, I'm committed.
00:11:37In that case, there's only one thing left to do.
00:11:40Did you hear that?
00:11:40We're like 30 seconds, and he already cut her off?
00:11:44She should have played trumpet if all she can do is blow.
00:11:47Oh, my God.
00:11:52You're all dismissed.
00:11:53Go find another instructor.
00:11:58What the fuck just happened?
00:12:05Something's off between Ivory and that new professor.
00:12:09Considering we'll be in this very room for four hours every day,
00:12:13I have some ground rules to lay.
00:12:19First rule, no lies.
00:12:22So tell me, where were you going to get the money for your textbooks?
00:12:26It's none of your business.
00:12:29Second, do not question my methods.
00:12:34Third, never look away.
00:12:37Eyes on me.
00:12:39Always.
00:12:41Not once if you understand.
00:12:47Good girl.
00:12:49Why are you doing always?
00:12:50I pulled you fire, Miss Westbrook.
00:12:534.0 GPA.
00:12:55The only scholarship student.
00:12:57My school was the same.
00:12:59But thanks to his mentor,
00:13:01the scholarship kid,
00:13:02got the Leopold Fellowship and wound up playing in the Lincoln Center.
00:13:05You know what he's doing today.
00:13:07What?
00:13:09He's talking to you.
00:13:11I'll give you my address and door pin.
00:13:14If you don't have anywhere else to go,
00:13:16you come to me.
00:13:18Look at me.
00:13:20I'm on your side, Miss Westbrook.
00:13:22Professor Marceau?
00:13:26Oh.
00:13:31Oh, I didn't know you were with a student, Professor Marceau.
00:13:34Just routine audition, Dean Rivett.
00:13:37You're dismissed, Miss Westbrook.
00:13:51Now play for me, Miss Westbrook.
00:13:55Stop it.
00:13:56He's your professor.
00:13:58Quit fantasizing about him and walk away.
00:14:04I'll cut to the chase, Emmerich.
00:14:06I don't care who you mentor,
00:14:08but you're giving my son, Prescott, the Leopold Fellowship.
00:14:12You're going to report me to the dean?
00:14:14That's my mom, dumbass.
00:14:16What?
00:14:17Is this why you hired me?
00:14:19It's not that hard.
00:14:21Every year, the judges pick whoever the head piano instructor picks.
00:14:25The only other candidate is Ivory Westbrook.
00:14:30And she has a reputation of being very close with the boys here.
00:14:37That got your attention.
00:14:39Don't tell me you're giving Miss Westbrook special attention.
00:14:43She's my student.
00:14:45Exactly.
00:14:46So tell Ivory to back off, or I'll ruin her.
00:14:50And she'll have no future left.
00:14:52Don't forget, I gave you a fresh start here, Emmerich.
00:15:08Oh, Professor.
00:15:10So, about Leopold...
00:15:11Miss Westbrook.
00:15:13Maybe the fellowship isn't the best option for you.
00:15:16Wait.
00:15:18You just promised to help me,
00:15:19and now you're already going back on your word?
00:15:23You're hiding something from me, aren't you?
00:15:26Wait.
00:15:27She knows about my deal with the Dean.
00:15:31Admit it.
00:15:32You never thought I was good enough for Leopold.
00:15:34I'm just saying there are plenty of other opportunities for you to consider.
00:15:37Why should I?
00:15:39Why should I give up?
00:15:41To stay safe from people like Beverly and Prescott Riverd.
00:15:44Tell Ivory to back off, or I'll ruin her.
00:15:47So you'll use your experimental methods on me,
00:15:51but when you crush my dreams, you won't even say why.
00:16:02Do you want to know why?
00:16:04Because of childish behavior like this.
00:16:06You're not ready.
00:16:08End of discussion.
00:16:19I'm not in the mood, Prescott.
00:16:21I've been patient enough, Ivory.
00:16:22You can't keep a customer waiting forever.
00:16:32I thought I heard her voice.
00:16:34Where did she go?
00:16:43Oh, my God.
00:16:45Fucking touch me, Prescott.
00:16:46You know I don't need to touch you to make you my bitch.
00:16:54500, did you lose your shirt?
00:16:57Oh, come on, Ivory.
00:16:59I know your price.
00:17:00You want money for rent?
00:17:02Books?
00:17:03Then strip.
00:17:06I guess I'll just sell you to the strip club myself.
00:17:10I need that money, or this is what the rest of my life will look like.
00:17:15Strip, strip, strip, strip, strip, strip, strip, strip.
00:17:23Oh, my God.
00:17:28Now.
00:17:30Underwear.
00:17:32Oh, my God.
00:17:37I'm on your side, Ms. Westbrook.
00:17:39He's just my professor, but why am I praying that he'll come for me?
00:17:45Stop being such a prude school slut.
00:17:48Yeah, come on, Ivory.
00:17:50Those racks are basically school property, okay?
00:17:54Stop testing my patience, Ivory.
00:17:56I'm not paying until I get my dick wet.
00:18:01He's that professor, isn't he?
00:18:02I saw the way you look at him.
00:18:04You're just begging him to shove that baton all the way up here.
00:18:06Maybe I'm just done being your personal ragdoll.
00:18:13Acting out in class, huh?
00:18:15You're practically begging for us.
00:18:17No.
00:18:19Let me go.
00:18:20Stop.
00:18:21Help.
00:18:21Aw.
00:18:22That's where the brass players empty their spit.
00:18:25What's that?
00:18:27Oh, she'll be fine.
00:18:29We all know she's so great at swallowing.
00:18:33We all know she's so great at swallowing.
00:19:01Mr. River, if we keep meeting like this, I'll break your fingers until the only piano in your life will
00:19:07be how women describe your sorry dick.
00:19:10If I see one video of Ms. Westbrook online, I'll come after both of you.
00:19:16Come with me, Ms. Westbrook. Our lesson isn't over yet.
00:19:29Here's the textbook you need.
00:19:31If you need something, don't go to Prescott anymore.
00:19:34No charity case, Professor.
00:19:36This isn't out of the goodness of my heart. This is an investment in you and your talent.
00:19:50After what just happened, you just want me to play?
00:19:54Rule number two. Don't question my methods.
00:20:03My fingers are shaking.
00:20:06My heart is racing.
00:20:09All because of him.
00:20:11Your pulse is racing.
00:20:14Good.
00:20:16You need to learn to play under pressure.
00:20:19To take control.
00:20:24You can do it.
00:20:32Teach me, Professor.
00:20:40Please.
00:20:42Music.
00:20:44Music.
00:20:44My only savior.
00:20:46My only voice.
00:20:47With my fingers on the black and ivory keys.
00:20:51It's the only time I'm truly free.
00:20:55When my parents died, they left me with nothing but this piano and my bastard brother.
00:21:04Where's your cash, bitch?
00:21:06I'll get the loan sharks after me.
00:21:08And if you don't pay them back, then I'm just going to ship you off to their strip club myself.
00:21:13Maybe you should grow a pair and clean up your own mess, big brother.
00:21:17Maybe you should watch your mouth, or your fingers are going to pay a price.
00:21:24It is your fault that we are in the hole.
00:21:28Dad's son.
00:21:29The family business to play for your fancy music school.
00:21:34Hey, do you think that they'll refund me if I break your fingers?
00:21:38In your dreams.
00:21:43Oh, you're asking for it now.
00:21:45No, not my music sheets.
00:21:46No.
00:21:46Dad, I'll get every penny into your life insurance.
00:21:50You're worth more to me dead than a lot.
00:21:54Fall right on you.
00:21:56You precious music shit and die with it.
00:22:11A man like him doesn't belong in a neighborhood like this.
00:22:14Hey!
00:22:14You almost killed my baby sister, you motherfucker!
00:22:18Look at, she's bleeding!
00:22:20I wasn't the one that shoved her into the middle of the road, so you might as well drop the
00:22:23act.
00:22:25All right, then.
00:22:26You are not.
00:22:27Give me your fucking keys in your wallet, or you're dead.
00:22:30Come and get it.
00:22:35Fuck it up!
00:22:36Don't touch your sister again, you abusive piece of shit.
00:22:48Keep it.
00:22:50It's cold in the rain.
00:22:54A stranger saved me?
00:23:00Who is he?
00:23:08Emmerich, what was all that noise?
00:23:10Detour.
00:23:11Almost out to school.
00:23:13Good.
00:23:14Don't want our new piano professor late on his first day.
00:23:17This professor position at Le Moyne is my last chance.
00:23:21No distractions, Emmerich.
00:23:23Not at all.
00:23:28It's the second semester of my freshman year at Le Moyne Conservatory, the most prestigious music college in the country.
00:23:34And I'm the only student here without a trust fund.
00:23:45Oops.
00:23:47Watch it.
00:23:48Trailer tramp.
00:23:50Hey, Ivory.
00:23:51Is your body count really higher than the number of keys on a piano?
00:23:55I didn't know the guys here are so into charity.
00:24:01It's true.
00:24:03The boys pay me to do their homework, and they do me.
00:24:07Their money keeps me in school instead of sleeping on the streets.
00:24:10We're getting pawned off as a plaything for loan sharks.
00:24:14But I won't give up until I get the Leopold Fellowship.
00:24:18It's what my dad always wanted.
00:24:20And it's my only way out of this hell.
00:24:22Have you heard?
00:24:23The new piano professor is recommending the next Leopold Fellow.
00:24:28Whoever gets picked is basically guaranteed this spot.
00:24:33And he is so hot.
00:24:37He is.
00:24:37The fellowship should be all I'm thinking about, and yeah.
00:24:41Keep it.
00:24:44Stop obsessing over some hot stranger, Ivory.
00:24:47You have a new professor to impress, and a fellowship to win.
00:24:51Come into class on another man's Maison Margiela jacket?
00:24:54What are you, trying to make me jealous?
00:24:56A hot dog in a girl's mouth would make you jealous, Prescott.
00:25:00You played rough with this guy, huh?
00:25:03Be a good girl, Ivory.
00:25:05Pick the jacket off and give it to me.
00:25:07You know, Prescott, only sad jerks like you need to beg girls
00:25:11to take their clothes off for you.
00:25:17What do we have here?
00:25:18In the back, Prescott.
00:25:19You want your dead daddy's photo back?
00:25:21Then give me the jacket, now.
00:25:24You shouldn't have ran your mouth then.
00:25:25Bullshit.
00:25:30Bullshit.
00:25:31No.
00:25:35I'll give you a chance to kiss me and make this better.
00:25:38And make it good.
00:25:39You know I like it when you use your tongue, school slut.
00:25:41Gерь, you're a f***er.
00:25:43School slut, school slut, school slut, school slut, school slut, school slut, school slut, school slut.
00:25:54Back away.
00:25:56Not asking twice.
00:26:03She's my stooped.
00:26:08It can't be.
00:26:09He's my new professor?
00:26:12He's my new professor?
00:26:14Go to the nurse. Get cleaned up.
00:26:21With all due respect, as long as I'm paying tuition,
00:26:24I won't let a scratch shortchange my education.
00:26:27First lesson in my class.
00:26:29Do not put your hands on a fellow student.
00:26:33Or what?
00:26:34You're gonna report me to the dean?
00:26:36That's my mom, dumbass.
00:26:40Oh, I'll report you to her after I tell the police you were assaulting a fellow classmate.
00:26:45You think you'll look cute in cuffs?
00:26:50That's what I thought.
00:26:52Find your seat, Mr. Rifford.
00:26:57For those of you who are ready to learn, I'm your theory professor, Emmerich Marceau.
00:27:03I'll also be mentoring some of you piano majors.
00:27:06Yes, I'll be recommending the Leopold fellow.
00:27:10And yes, I only choose the best.
00:27:13He could be my mentor.
00:27:15He could recommend the fellowship.
00:27:17But that means private lessons every week alone with him.
00:27:23Each of you will be auditioning for me in my office.
00:27:27The rest of you can turn to chapter two in your textbooks.
00:27:36Do we have a problem?
00:27:39Miss...
00:27:40Westbrook?
00:27:41Ivory Westbrook?
00:27:42I'll have my book by Friday.
00:27:45Once I make enough money.
00:27:50Do you know the difference between musicians playing in Carnegie Hall and those begging on the street?
00:27:56He saved my life earlier, and now he's chewing me out like this?
00:28:01I should be furious, but why does my heart pound so hard when he's close?
00:28:06Discipline.
00:28:09Find your discipline, or I won't waste my time with you.
00:28:14Understood?
00:28:19Don't worry. I'll drill her after school. I'll drill her real hard.
00:28:25One more word, and you're flunking this class.
00:28:29Bye-bye, Bahamas. Say hello to summer school.
00:28:34Your first step, Miss Westbrook. My office. Now.
00:28:38You don't have to do that.
00:28:39I told you I would get the book so you didn't have to call me out like that in front
00:28:43of the whole class.
00:28:43I don't know if you noticed, but I just stopped them from taunting you.
00:28:46Thanks, Professor, but I don't want your pity.
00:28:49You should just take this back.
00:28:51Not after all your classmates have already seen you in it.
00:28:55Keep it.
00:28:57Now tell me.
00:28:58Why do your brother and classmates seem to take so much pleasure in making you suffer?
00:29:03I'm okay, Professor, but...
00:29:07Did your brother do this, or was that prick Prescott?
00:29:11Just because you played hero doesn't mean you know shit about my life.
00:29:15Okay, I've been taking care of myself way before you showed up this morning, so really, Professor?
00:29:20I'm fine.
00:29:24That's it.
00:29:25Lift your shirt.
00:29:29What the hell?
00:29:31You're my professor.
00:29:32And I'm required to report any suspected child abuse to Protective Services.
00:29:37I am 19.
00:29:38I'm not a child.
00:29:39What I've witnessed this morning, you're gonna have to prove to me that you don't have any other bruises,
00:29:43or I'm gonna be forced to make a call.
00:29:48Well, I'll be forced to scream if you come any closer, Professor.
00:30:06That's enough.
00:30:07I won't touch you, Miss Westbrook.
00:30:10He could've taken advantage of me, but he didn't.
00:30:14There's no hunger in his eyes.
00:30:16Just worry.
00:30:18Maybe he's not like the others.
00:30:20Now, why don't you show me what you got, Miss Westbrook?
00:30:27My dream, my dad's dream, all comes down to this.
00:30:32Deep breath.
00:30:34God, why won't my fingers move?
00:30:39I can help you, Miss Westbrook.
00:30:42You only have to trust me.
00:30:46I trust you, Professor.
00:30:49Good.
00:30:51Now look ahead.
00:30:57I want you to forget everything.
00:31:04Now, play for me, Miss Westbrook.
00:31:08His voice, his commands.
00:31:12Why is this warmth washing through my veins?
00:31:22Her plane isn't perfect, but it's raw to wild, powerful.
00:31:31I've never heard anything like it.
00:31:35That's enough.
00:31:39God, did I screw up that bad?
00:31:42Now, you may have noticed that I have some unconventional methods.
00:31:46Which means I need a student who is 100% committed to following my rules.
00:31:50Can you handle that?
00:31:52I know it's crazy, but I trust him.
00:31:55I've never played like that.
00:31:57He can help me become a better musician.
00:32:00I can.
00:32:01Professor, I'm committed.
00:32:02In that case, there's only one thing left to do.
00:32:05Did you hear that?
00:32:06Barely 30 seconds, and he already cut her off?
00:32:09She should have played trumpet if all she can do is blow.
00:32:13I'm sorry.
00:32:17You're all dismissed.
00:32:19Go find another instructor.
00:32:24What the fuck just happened?
00:32:25What the fuck just happened?
00:32:30Something's off between Ivory and that new professor.
00:32:35Considering we'll be in this very room for four hours every day,
00:32:38I have some ground rules to lay.
00:32:44First rule.
00:32:46No lies.
00:32:48So tell me.
00:32:49Where were you gonna get the money for your textbooks?
00:32:52It's none of your business.
00:32:54Second.
00:32:56Do not question my methods.
00:33:00Third.
00:33:01Never look away.
00:33:03Eyes on me.
00:33:05Always.
00:33:07Not once if you understand.
00:33:12Good girl.
00:33:14Why are you doing all this?
00:33:16I pulled your fire, Miss Westbrook.
00:33:194.0 GPA.
00:33:20The only scholarship student.
00:33:22My school was the same.
00:33:24But thanks to his mentor,
00:33:27the scholarship kid,
00:33:28got the Leopold Fellowship and wound up playing in the Lincoln Center.
00:33:31You know what he's doing today.
00:33:33What?
00:33:34He's talking to you.
00:33:36I'll give you my address and door pin.
00:33:39If you don't have anywhere else to go,
00:33:41you come to me.
00:33:43Look at me.
00:33:45I'm on your side, Miss Westbrook.
00:33:48Professor Marceau?
00:33:51Oh.
00:33:56Oh, I didn't know you were with a student, Professor Marceau.
00:34:00Just routine audition, Dean River.
00:34:02You're dismissed, Miss Westbrook.
00:34:16Now play for me, Miss Westbrook.
00:34:20Stop it.
00:34:21He's your professor.
00:34:23Quit fantasizing about him and walk away.
00:34:30I'll cut to the chase, Emmerich.
00:34:32I don't care who you mentor.
00:34:34But you're giving my son, Prescott, the Leopold Fellowship.
00:34:38You're gonna report me to the dean?
00:34:39That's my mom, dumbass.
00:34:42What?
00:34:43Is this why you hired me?
00:34:45It's not that hard.
00:34:47Every year, the judges pick whoever the head piano instructor picks.
00:34:51The only other candidate is Ivory Westbrook.
00:34:55And she has a reputation of being very close with the boys here.
00:35:02That got your attention.
00:35:04Don't tell me you're giving Miss Westbrook special attention.
00:35:08She's my student.
00:35:10Exactly.
00:35:11So tell Ivory to back off.
00:35:14Or I'll ruin her.
00:35:15And she'll have no future left.
00:35:18Don't forget, I gave you a fresh start here, Emmerich.
00:35:34Oh, Professor.
00:35:35So, about Leopold...
00:35:37Miss Westbrook.
00:35:38Maybe the Fellowship isn't the best option for you.
00:35:41Wait.
00:35:43You just promised to help me.
00:35:45And now you're already going back on your word?
00:35:48You're hiding something from me, aren't you?
00:35:52Wait.
00:35:53She knows about my deal with the Dean.
00:35:56Admit it.
00:35:57You never thought I was good enough for Leopold.
00:35:59I'm just saying there are plenty of other opportunities for you to consider.
00:36:03Why should I?
00:36:04Why should I give up?
00:36:06To stay safe from people like Beverly and Prescott Riverd.
00:36:09Tell Ivory to back off.
00:36:11Or I'll ruin her.
00:36:12So you'll use your experimental methods on me.
00:36:16But when you crush my dreams, you won't even say why.
00:36:27You wanna know why?
00:36:29Because of childish behavior like this.
00:36:31You're not ready.
00:36:34End of discussion.
00:36:45I'm not in the mood, Prescott.
00:36:47I've been patient enough, Ivory.
00:36:48You can't keep a customer waiting forever.
00:36:58I thought I heard her voice.
00:36:59Where did she go?
00:37:08Oh my God.
00:37:10You fucking touched me, Prescott.
00:37:12You know I don't need to touch you to make you my bitch.
00:37:20500.
00:37:20If you lose a shirt.
00:37:23Oh, come on Ivory.
00:37:24I know your price.
00:37:26You want money for rent?
00:37:27Books?
00:37:28Then strip.
00:37:32Now I guess I'll just sell you to the strip club myself.
00:37:35I need that money.
00:37:37Or this is what the rest of my life will look like.
00:37:39Strip! Strip! Strip! Strip! Strip! Strip! Strip! Strip!
00:37:49Oh my God.
00:37:53Now.
00:37:55Underwear.
00:37:58Oh my God.
00:38:02I'm on your side, Miss Whisperer.
00:38:05He's just my professor.
00:38:06But why am I praying that he'll come for me?
00:38:11Stop being such a prude school slut.
00:38:13Yeah, come on Ivory.
00:38:15Those rags are basically school property.
00:38:18Okay?
00:38:20Stop testing my patience, Ivory.
00:38:22I'm not paying until I get my dick wet.
00:38:26He's that professor, isn't he?
00:38:28I saw the way you look at him.
00:38:30You're just begging him to shove that baton all the way up here.
00:38:32Maybe.
00:38:33I'm just done being your personal rag doll.
00:38:34Stop!
00:38:38Acting down in class, huh?
00:38:40You're practically begging for a watch.
00:38:43No.
00:38:44Let me go.
00:38:45Stop! Help!
00:38:47Aw.
00:38:48That's where the brass players empty their spit.
00:38:51Hi, Scott.
00:38:53Oh, she'll be fine.
00:38:54We all know she's so great at swallowing.
00:38:58Chow, Chow, Chow. Chow, Chow, Chow, Chow, Chow.
00:39:03Chow, Chow, Chow, Chow, Chow, Chow, Chow, Chow.
00:39:15Take your hands off her.
00:39:20It seems like some of us still need a reminder of classroom etiquette.
00:39:27Mr. River, if we keep meeting like this, I'll break your fingers until the only piano in your life will
00:39:33be how women describe your sorry dick.
00:39:35If I see one video of Ms. Westbrook online, I'll come after both of you.
00:39:42Come with me, Ms. Westbrook. Our lesson isn't over yet.
00:39:54Here's the textbook you need.
00:39:56You need something. Don't go to Prescott anymore.
00:40:00No charity case, Professor.
00:40:02This isn't out of the goodness of my heart.
00:40:05This is an investment in you and your talent.
00:40:16After what just happened, you just want me to play?
00:40:20Rule number two.
00:40:22Don't question my methods.
00:40:29My fingers are shaking.
00:40:31My heart is racing.
00:40:35All because of him.
00:40:37Your pulse is racing.
00:40:39Good.
00:40:41You need to learn to play under pressure.
00:40:44To take control.
00:40:49You can do it.
00:40:58Teach me, Professor.
00:41:05Please.
00:41:08Music.
00:41:09Music.
00:41:10My only savior.
00:41:11My only voice.
00:41:13With my fingers on the black and ivory keys.
00:41:16It's the only time I'm truly free.
00:41:20When my parents died, they left me with nothing but this piano.
00:41:25And my bastard brother.
00:41:30Where's your cash, bitch?
00:41:32I'll get the loan sharks after me.
00:41:33And if you don't pay them back, I'm just going to ship you off to their strip club myself.
00:41:39Maybe you should grow a pair and clean up your own mess, big brother.
00:41:43Maybe you should watch your mouth, or your fingers are going to pay a price.
00:41:50It is your fault that we are in the hole.
00:41:53Dad, son.
00:41:55The family business to pay for your fancy music school.
00:42:00Hey, do you think that they'll refund me if I break your fingers?
00:42:03In your dreams.
00:42:08Oh, you're asking for it now.
00:42:10No, not my music sheets.
00:42:12No.
00:42:12Dad, I'll get every penny into your life insurance.
00:42:16You're worth more to be dead than a lot.
00:42:19Fall right on you.
00:42:21Take your precious music shit and die with it.
00:42:36A man like him doesn't belong in a neighborhood like this.
00:42:39Hey, you almost killed my baby sister, you motherfucker.
00:42:44Look, she's bleeding.
00:42:45I wasn't the one that shoved her into the middle of the road, so you might as well drop the
00:42:49act.
00:42:50All right, then.
00:42:52You are not.
00:42:52Give me your fucking keys and your wallet, or you're dead.
00:42:56Don't touch your sister again, you abusive piece of shit.
00:42:56Come and get it.
00:43:01Don't touch your sister again, you abusive piece of shit.
00:43:14Keep it.
00:43:15Keep it.
00:43:15It's cold in the rain.
00:43:19A stranger saved me?
00:43:25Who is he?
00:43:33Emmerich, what was all that noise?
00:43:35Detour.
00:43:36Almost at school.
00:43:38Good.
00:43:39Don't want our new piano professor late on his first day.
00:43:43This professor position at Le Moyne is my last chance.
00:43:47No distractions, Emmerich.
00:43:49Not at all.
00:43:53It's second semester of my freshman year at Le Moyne Conservatory.
00:43:57The most prestigious music college in the country.
00:44:00And I'm the only student here without a trust fund.
00:44:11Oops, watch it.
00:44:13Trailer trim.
00:44:15Hey Ivory, is your body count really higher than the number of keys on a piano?
00:44:21I didn't know the guys here are so into charity.
00:44:27It's true.
00:44:28The boys pay me to do their homework, then they do me.
00:44:32Their money keeps me in school instead of sleeping on the streets.
00:44:36Or getting pawned off as a plaything for loan sharks.
00:44:40But I won't give up until I get the Leopold Fellowship.
00:44:43It's what my dad always wanted.
00:44:46And it's my only way out of this hell.
00:44:48Have you heard?
00:44:49The new piano professor is recommending the next Leopold Fellow.
00:44:54Whoever gets picked is basically guaranteed the spot.
00:44:59And he is so hot.
00:45:03The Fellowship should be all I'm thinking about.
00:45:05And yeah.
00:45:07Keep it.
00:45:09Stop obsessing over some hot stranger, Ivory.
00:45:13You have a new professor to impress and a Fellowship to win.
00:45:16Coming to class on another man's Maison Margiela jacket?
00:45:20What are you trying to make me jealous?
00:45:21A hot dog in a girl's mouth would make you jealous, Prescott.
00:45:25You played rough with this guy, huh?
00:45:29Be a good girl, Ivory.
00:45:30Get the jacket off and give it to me.
00:45:33You know, Prescott, only sad jerks like you need to beg girls to take their clothes off for you.
00:45:42What do we have here?
00:45:44Give it back, Prescott.
00:45:45You want your dead daddy's photo back?
00:45:46Then give me the jacket, now.
00:45:49You shouldn't have run in your mouth, then.
00:45:51Bullshit.
00:45:56No!
00:46:01I'll give you a chance to kiss me and make this better.
00:46:03And make it good.
00:46:05You know I like it when you use your tongue, school slut.
00:46:08School slut!
00:46:09School slut!
00:46:10School slut!
00:46:11School slut!
00:46:13School slut!
00:46:14School slut!
00:46:15School slut!
00:46:16School slut!
00:46:20Back away!
00:46:22You're not asking twice.
00:46:28She's my student?
00:46:33It can't be.
00:46:35He's my new professor?
00:46:38He's my new professor?
00:46:40Go to the nurse.
00:46:41Get cleaned up.
00:46:46With all due respect, as long as I'm paying tuition, I won't let a scratch shortchange
00:46:50my education.
00:46:53First lesson in my class.
00:46:55Do not put your hands on a fellow student.
00:46:58Or what?
00:47:00You're going to report me to the dean?
00:47:01That's my mom, dumbass.
00:47:05Oh, I'll report you to her.
00:47:08After I tell the police you were assaulting a fellow classmate, you think you'll look cute
00:47:12in cuffs.
00:47:16That's what I thought.
00:47:18Find your seat, Mr. Rivett.
00:47:23For those of you who are ready to learn, I'm your theory professor, Emmerich Marceau.
00:47:28I'll also be mentoring some of you piano majors.
00:47:32Yes, I'll be recommending the Leopold Fellow.
00:47:35And yes, I only choose the best.
00:47:39He could be my mentor.
00:47:41He could recommend the fellowship.
00:47:43But that means private lessons every week alone with him.
00:47:49Each of you will be auditioning for me in my office.
00:47:53The rest of you can turn to chapter two in your textbooks.
00:48:01Do we have a problem, Miss?
00:48:05Westbrook?
00:48:07Ivory Westbrook?
00:48:08I'll have my book by Friday.
00:48:10Once I make enough money.
00:48:15Do you know the difference between musicians playing in Carnegie Hall and those begging on
00:48:20the street?
00:48:21He saved my life earlier.
00:48:24And now he's chewing me out like this?
00:48:26I should be furious.
00:48:27But why does my heart pound so hard when he's close?
00:48:32Discipline.
00:48:35Find your discipline.
00:48:37Or I won't waste my time with you.
00:48:40Understood.
00:48:44Don't worry.
00:48:46I'll drill her after school.
00:48:48I'll drill her real hard.
00:48:51One more word.
00:48:52And you're flunking this class.
00:48:55Bye-bye, Bahamas.
00:48:56Say hello to summer school.
00:49:00You're first up, Miss Westbrook.
00:49:01My office.
00:49:02Now.
00:49:04You don't have to do that.
00:49:05I told you I would get the books.
00:49:07You didn't have to call me out like that in front of the whole class.
00:49:09I don't know if you noticed, but how'd you stop them from taunting you?
00:49:12Thanks, Professor, but I don't want your pity.
00:49:14You should just take this back.
00:49:16Not after all your classmates have already seen you in it.
00:49:21Keep it.
00:49:22Now tell me.
00:49:24Why do your brother and classmates seem to take so much pleasure in making you suffer?
00:49:29I'm okay, Professor, but...
00:49:32Did your brother do this, or was that prick Prescott?
00:49:36Just because you played hero doesn't mean you know shit about my life.
00:49:41Okay, I've been taking care of myself way before you showed up this morning,
00:49:44so really, Professor, I'm fine.
00:49:49That's it.
00:49:51Lift your shirt.
00:49:55What the hell?
00:49:57You're my professor.
00:49:58And I'm required to report any suspected child abuse to Protective Services.
00:50:02I am 19.
00:50:03I'm not a child.
00:50:05Wait, I've witnessed this morning.
00:50:06You're going to have to prove to me that you don't have any other bruises,
00:50:09or I'm going to be forced to make a call.
00:50:13Well, I'll be forced to scream if you come any closer, Professor.
00:50:31That's enough.
00:50:33I won't touch you, Miss Westbrook.
00:50:36He could have taken advantage of me, but he didn't.
00:50:40There's no hunger in his eyes.
00:50:42Just worry.
00:50:43Maybe he's not like the others.
00:50:45Now, why don't you show me what you got, Miss Westbrook?
00:50:52My dream, my dad's dream, all comes down to this.
00:50:57Deep breath.
00:50:59God, why won't my fingers move?
00:51:05I can help you, Miss Westbrook.
00:51:08You only have to trust me.
00:51:12I trust you, Professor.
00:51:15Good.
00:51:17Now, look ahead.
00:51:23I want you to forget everything.
00:51:31Now, wait for me, Miss Westbrook.
00:51:34His voice, his commands.
00:51:37What is this warmth of washing through my veins?
00:51:47Her plane isn't perfect,
00:51:49but it's raw to wild, powerful.
00:51:57I've never heard anything like it.
00:52:01That's enough.
00:52:05God, did I screw up that bad?
00:52:08Now, you may have noticed that I have some unconventional methods,
00:52:11which means I need a student who is 100% committed to following my rules.
00:52:16Can you handle that?
00:52:17I know it's crazy, but I trust him.
00:52:21I've never played like that.
00:52:23He can help me become a better musician.
00:52:25I can.
00:52:26Professor, I'm committed.
00:52:29In that case, there's only one thing left to do.
00:52:31Did you hear that?
00:52:32For like 30 seconds, and he already cut her off?
00:52:35She should have played trumpet if all she can do is blow.
00:52:38I'm sorry.
00:52:43You're all dismissed.
00:52:45Go find another instructor.
00:52:49What the fuck just happened?
00:52:56Something's off between Ivory and that new professor.
00:53:00Considering we'll be in this very room for four hours every day,
00:53:04I have some ground rules to lay.
00:53:10First rule.
00:53:12No lies.
00:53:13So tell me,
00:53:15where were you going to get the money for your textbooks?
00:53:17It's none of your business.
00:53:20Second,
00:53:21do not question my methods.
00:53:25Third,
00:53:27never look away.
00:53:29Eyes on me.
00:53:30Always.
00:53:32Not once if you understand.
00:53:38Good girl.
00:53:40Why are you doing all this?
00:53:41I pulled you five,
00:53:43Miss Westbrook.
00:53:444.0 GPA.
00:53:46The only scholarship student.
00:53:48My school was the same.
00:53:50My school was the same.
00:53:50But thanks to his mentor,
00:53:52the scholarship kid,
00:53:53got the Leopold Fellowship and wound up playing in the Lincoln Center.
00:53:57You know what he's doing today.
00:53:58You know what he's doing today.
00:53:59What?
00:54:00He's talking to you.
00:54:02I'll give you my address and door pin.
00:54:05If you don't have anywhere else to go,
00:54:07you come to me.
00:54:09Look at me.
00:54:11I'm on your side,
00:54:13Miss Westbrook.
00:54:13Professor Marceau?
00:54:17Oh.
00:54:22Oh, I didn't know you were with a student,
00:54:24Professor Marceau.
00:54:25Just routine auditioned,
00:54:27Dean River.
00:54:28You're dismissed,
00:54:29Miss Westbrook.
00:54:42Now play for me,
00:54:44Miss Westbrook.
00:54:46Stop it.
00:54:47He's your professor.
00:54:49Quit fantasizing about him
00:54:50and walk away.
00:54:55I'll cut to the chase, Emmerich.
00:54:57I don't care who you mentor.
00:55:00But you're giving my son, Prescott,
00:55:02the Leopold Fellowship.
00:55:04You're going to report me to the dean?
00:55:05That's my mom, dumbass.
00:55:07What?
00:55:08Is this why you hired me?
00:55:10It's not that hard.
00:55:12Every year,
00:55:13the judges pick whoever the head piano instructor picks.
00:55:16The only other candidate is Ivory Westbrook.
00:55:21And she has a reputation of being very close
00:55:24with the boys here.
00:55:28That got your attention.
00:55:30Don't tell me you're giving Miss Westbrook special attention.
00:55:34She's my student.
00:55:36Exactly.
00:55:37So tell Ivory to back off
00:55:39or I'll ruin her
00:55:41and she'll have no future left.
00:55:43Don't forget,
00:55:45I gave you a fresh start here, Emmerich.
00:55:59Oh, Professor.
00:56:01So, about Leopold...
00:56:02Miss Westbrook,
00:56:04maybe the fellowship isn't the best option for you.
00:56:07Wait.
00:56:09You just promised to help me
00:56:10and now you're already going back on your word?
00:56:14You're hiding something from me, aren't you?
00:56:17Wait.
00:56:18She knows about my deal with the dean.
00:56:22Admit it.
00:56:23You never thought I was good enough for Leopold.
00:56:25I'm just saying there are plenty of other opportunities
00:56:27for you to consider.
00:56:28Why should I?
00:56:30Why should I give up?
00:56:32To stay safe from people like Beverly and Prescott Riverd.
00:56:35Tell Ivory to back off
00:56:37or I'll ruin her.
00:56:38So you'll use your experimental methods on me
00:56:41but when you crush my dreams,
00:56:43you won't even say why.
00:56:53Do you want to know why?
00:56:55Because of childish behavior like this.
00:56:57You're not ready.
00:56:59End of discussion.
00:57:10I'm not in the mood, Prescott.
00:57:12I've been patient enough, Ivory.
00:57:13You can't keep a customer waiting forever.
00:57:23I thought I heard her voice.
00:57:25Where did she go?
00:57:34Oh, my God.
00:57:36Fucking touch me, Prescott.
00:57:37You know I don't need to touch you
00:57:38to make you my bitch.
00:57:45500, if you lose your shirt.
00:57:48Oh, come on, Ivory.
00:57:50I know your price.
00:57:51You want money for rent?
00:57:53Books?
00:57:54Then strip.
00:57:57Not this, I'll just sell you to the strip club myself.
00:58:01I need that money.
00:58:02Or this is what the rest of my life will look like.
00:58:06Strip, strip, strip, strip, strip, strip, strip, strip, strip.
00:58:28I'm on your side, Ms. Westbrook.
00:58:30He's just my professor.
00:58:32But why am I praying that he'll come for me?
00:58:36Stop being such a prude school slut.
00:58:39Yeah, come on, Ivory.
00:58:41Those rags are basically school property, okay?
00:58:45Stop testing my patience, Ivory.
00:58:47I'm not paying until I get my dick wet.
00:58:52He's a professor, isn't he?
00:58:54I saw the way you look at him.
00:58:55You're just begging him to shove that baton
00:58:57all the way up here.
00:58:58Maybe.
00:58:58I'm just done being your personal rag doll.
00:59:04Acting out in class, huh?
00:59:06You're practically begging for a lesson.
00:59:08No.
00:59:10Let me go.
00:59:11Stop.
00:59:12Help.
00:59:12Aw.
00:59:13That's where the brass players and Teeter spit.
00:59:16Hi, Scott.
00:59:18Oh, she'll be fine.
00:59:20We all know she's so great at swallowing.
00:59:24Chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow,
00:59:33chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow, chow.
00:59:40Take your hands off her.
00:59:46It seems like some of us still need a reminder of classroom etiquette.
00:59:52Mr. River, if we keep meeting like this, I'll break your fingers until the only piano in your life will
00:59:58be how women describe your sorry dick.
01:00:00If I see one video of Ms. Westbrook online, I'll come after both of you.
01:00:07Come with me, Ms. Westbrook.
01:00:09Our lesson isn't over yet.
01:00:20Here's the textbook you need.
01:00:22You need something.
01:00:23Don't go to Prescott anymore.
01:00:25No charity case, Professor.
01:00:27This isn't out of the goodness of my heart.
01:00:30This is an investment.
01:00:32In you.
01:00:33And your talent.
01:00:42After what just happened, you just want me to play?
01:00:46Rule number two.
01:00:47Don't question my methods.
01:00:54My fingers are shaking.
01:00:57My heart is racing.
01:01:01All because of him.
01:01:02Your pulse is racing.
01:01:05Good.
01:01:07You need to learn to play under pressure.
01:01:10To take control.
01:01:15You can do it.
01:01:24Teach me, Professor.
01:01:31Please.
01:01:33Music.
01:01:35My only savior.
01:01:37My only voice.
01:01:38With my fingers on the black and ivory keys.
01:01:42It's the only time I'm truly free.
01:01:46When my parents died, they left me with nothing but this piano.
01:01:51And my bastard brother.
01:01:55Where's your cash, bitch?
01:01:57I'll get the loan sharks after me.
01:01:59And if you don't pay them back,
01:02:01then I'm just going to ship you off to their strip club myself.
01:02:04Maybe you should grow a pair and clean up your own mess, big brother.
01:02:08Maybe you should watch your mouth or your fingers are going to pay a price.
01:02:15It is your fault that we are in the hole.
01:02:19Dad's son.
01:02:20The family business to pay for your fancy music school.
01:02:25Did you think that they'll refund me if I break your fingers?
01:02:29In your dreams.
01:02:34Oh, you're asking for it now.
01:02:36No, not my music sheets.
01:02:37No.
01:02:37Dad, I'll get every penny into your life insurance.
01:02:41You're worth more to be dead than a lot.
01:02:45Fall right on, you.
01:02:47Take your precious music shit and die with it.
01:03:02A man like him doesn't belong in a neighborhood like this.
01:03:05Hey!
01:03:06You almost killed my baby sister, you motherfucker!
01:03:09Look at, she's bleeding!
01:03:11I wasn't the one that shoved her into the middle of the road,
01:03:13so you might as well drop the act.
01:03:16All right, then.
01:03:17You are not.
01:03:18Give me your fucking keys and your wallet,
01:03:20or you're dead.
01:03:21Come and get it.
01:03:26Don't touch your sister again, you abusive piece of shit.
01:03:39Keep it.
01:03:41It's cold in the right.
01:03:46A stranger...
01:03:47saved me?
01:03:51Who is he?
01:03:59Emmerich, what was all that noise?
01:04:01Detour.
01:04:02Almost at school.
01:04:04Good.
01:04:05Don't want our new piano professor late on his first day.
01:04:08This professor position at Le Monde is my last chance.
01:04:12No distractions, Emmerich.
01:04:15Not at all.
01:04:19It's second semester of my freshman year at Le Monde Conservatory,
01:04:22the most prestigious music college in the country.
01:04:25And I'm the only student here without a trust fund.
01:04:36Oops!
01:04:38Watch it.
01:04:39Trailer tramp.
01:04:41Hey, Ivory.
01:04:42Is your body count really higher than the number of keys on a piano?
01:04:46I didn't know the guys here are so into charity.
01:04:53It's true.
01:04:54The boys pay me to do their homework, and they do me.
01:04:58Their money keeps me in school instead of sleeping on the streets.
01:05:01We're getting pawned off as a plaything for loan sharks.
01:05:05But I won't give up until I get the Leopold Fellowship.
01:05:09It's what my dad always wanted.
01:05:11And it's my only way out of this hell.
01:05:13Have you heard?
01:05:14The new piano professor is recommending the next Leopold Fellow.
01:05:19Whoever gets picked is basically guaranteed this spot.
01:05:24And he is so hot.
01:05:28He is.
01:05:28The fellowship should be all I'm thinking about, and yeah.
01:05:32Keep it.
01:05:35Stop obsessing over some hot stranger, Ivory.
01:05:38You have a new professor to impress, and a fellowship to win.
01:05:42Come into class on another man's Maison Margiela jacket?
01:05:45What are you, trying to make me jealous?
01:05:47A hot dog in a girl's mouth would make you jealous, Prescott.
01:05:51You played rough with this guy, huh?
01:05:54Be a good girl, Ivory.
01:05:56Pick the jacket off and give it to me.
01:05:58You know, Prescott, only sad jerks like you need to beg girls to take their clothes off for you.
01:06:08What do we have here?
01:06:09Give it back, Prescott.
01:06:10You want your dead daddy's photo back?
01:06:12Then give me the jacket, now.
01:06:15You shouldn't have ran in your mouth, then.
01:06:26I'll give you a chance to kiss me and make this better.
01:06:29And make it good.
01:06:30You know I like it when you use your tongue, school slut.
01:06:33School slut, school slut, school slut, school slut.
01:06:43Back away.
01:06:47Not asking twice.
01:06:53She's my stuunt.
01:06:58It can't be.
01:07:00He's my new professor.
01:07:03He's my new professor?
01:07:05Go to the nurse. Get cleaned up.
01:07:12With all due respect, as long as I'm paying tuition, I won't let a scratch shortchange my education.
01:07:18First lesson in my class. Do not put your hands on a fellow student.
01:07:24Or what? You're gonna report me to the dean? That's my mom, dumbass.
01:07:29Oh, I'll report you to after I tell the police you were assaulting a fellow classmate.
01:07:36You think you'll look cute in cuffs?
01:07:41That's what I thought. Find your seat, Mr. Rivett.
01:07:49For those of you who are ready to learn, I'm your theory professor, Emmerich Marceau.
01:07:54I'll also be mentoring some of you piano majors.
01:07:57Yes, I'll be recommending the Leopold fellow. And yes, I only choose the best.
01:08:04He could be my mentor. He could recommend the fellowship.
01:08:08But that means private lessons every week alone with him.
01:08:14Each of you will be auditioning for me in my office.
01:08:18The rest of you can turn to chapter two in your textbooks.
01:08:27Do we have a problem?
01:08:30Miss...
01:08:32Westbrook? Ivory Westbrook?
01:08:33I'll have my book by Friday. Once I make enough money.
01:08:41Do you know the difference between musicians playing in Carnegie Hall and those begging on the street?
01:08:46He saved my life earlier. And now he's chewing me out like this?
01:08:52I should be furious. But why does my heart pound so hard when he's close?
01:08:57Discipline.
01:09:01Find your discipline. Or I won't waste my time with you.
01:09:05Understood?
01:09:10Don't worry. I'll drill her after school. I'll drill her real hard.
01:09:16One more word and you're flunking this class.
01:09:20Bye-bye Bahamas. Say hello to summer school.
01:09:25Your first step, Miss Westbrook. My office. Now.
01:09:29You didn't have to do that. I told you I would get the book so you didn't have to call
01:09:33me out like that in front of the whole class.
01:09:34I don't know if you noticed, but how'd you stop them from taunting you?
01:09:37Thanks, Professor, but I don't want your pity. You should just take this back.
01:09:42Not after all your classmates have already seen you in it.
01:09:46Keep it.
01:09:48Now tell me, why do your brother and classmates seem to take so much pleasure in making you suffer?
01:09:54I'm okay, Professor, but...
01:09:58Did your brother do this and was that prick Prescott?
01:10:02Just because you played hero doesn't mean you know shit about my life.
01:10:06Okay, I've been taking care of myself way before you showed up this morning, so really, Professor?
01:10:11I'm fine.
01:10:15That's it.
01:10:16Lift your shirt.
01:10:20What the hell?
01:10:22You're my Professor.
01:10:24And I'm required to report any suspected child abuse to Protective Services.
01:10:28I am 19.
01:10:29I'm not a child.
01:10:31I've witnessed this morning.
01:10:32You're gonna have to prove to me that you don't have any other bruises or I'm gonna be forced to
01:10:35make a call.
01:10:39I'll be forced to scream if you come any closer, Professor.
01:10:57That's enough.
01:10:58I won't touch you, Miss Westbrook.
01:11:01He could have taken advantage of me, but he didn't.
01:11:05There's no hunger in his eyes.
01:11:07Just worry.
01:11:09Maybe he's not like the others.
01:11:11Now, why don't you show me what you got, Miss Westbrook?
01:11:25I can help you, Miss Westbrook.
01:11:33You only have to trust me.
01:11:38I trust you, Professor.
01:11:40Good.
01:11:42Now, look ahead.
01:11:48I want you to forget everything.
01:11:55Now, play for me, Miss Westbrook.
01:12:00His voice.
01:12:01His commands.
01:12:03Why is this warmth washing through my veins?
01:12:13Her plane isn't perfect, but it's raw to wild, powerful.
01:12:22I've never heard anything like it.
01:12:26That's enough.
01:12:30God, did I screw up that bad?
01:12:33Now, you may have noticed that I have some unconventional methods,
01:12:37which means I need a student who is 100% committed to following my rules.
01:12:41Can you handle that?
01:12:43I know it's crazy, but I trust him.
01:12:46I've never played like that.
01:12:48He can help me become a better musician.
01:12:51I can.
01:12:52Professor, I'm committed.
01:12:54In that case, there's only one thing left to do.
01:12:56Did you hear that?
01:12:57Barely 30 seconds, and he already cut her off?
01:13:00She should have played trumpet if all she can do is blow.
01:13:04Oh, my God.
01:13:08You're all dismissed.
01:13:10Go find another instructor.
01:13:15What the fuck just happened?
01:13:21Something's up between Ivory and that new professor.
01:13:26Considering we'll be in this very room for four hours every day,
01:13:29I have some ground rules to lay.
01:13:36First rule.
01:13:37No lies.
01:13:39So tell me, where were you gonna get the money for your textbooks?
01:13:43It's none of your business.
01:13:44Second.
01:13:47Do not question my methods.
01:13:51Third.
01:13:52Never look away.
01:13:54Eyes on me.
01:13:56Always.
01:13:58Not once if you understand.
01:14:03Good girl.
01:14:05Why are you doing always?
01:14:07I pulled your fire, Miss Westbrook.
01:14:104.0 GPA.
01:14:11The only scholarship student.
01:14:13My school was the same.
01:14:15But thanks to his mentor, the scholarship kid, got the Leopold Fellowship and wound up playing in the Lincoln Center.
01:14:22You know what he's doing today.
01:14:24What?
01:14:26He's talking to you.
01:14:27I'll give you my address and door pin.
01:14:30If you don't have anywhere else to go, you come to me.
01:14:34Look at me.
01:14:36I'm on your side, Miss Westbrook.
01:14:39Professor Marceau?
01:14:42Oh.
01:14:47Oh, I didn't know you were with a student, Professor Marceau.
01:14:51Just routine audition, Dean River.
01:14:53You're dismissed, Miss Westbrook.
01:15:08Now play for me, Miss Westbrook.
01:15:11Stop it.
01:15:12He's your professor.
01:15:14Quit fantasizing about him and walk away.
01:15:21I'll cut to the chase, Emmerich.
01:15:23I don't care who you mentor.
01:15:25But you're giving my son, Prescott, the Leopold Fellowship.
01:15:29You're gonna report me to the dean?
01:15:30That's my mom, dumbass.
01:15:33What?
01:15:34Is this why you hired me?
01:15:36It's not that hard.
01:15:37Every year, the judges pick whoever the head piano instructor picks.
01:15:42The only other candidate is Ivory Westbrook.
01:15:46And she has a reputation of being very close with the boys here.
01:15:53That got your attention.
01:15:55Don't tell me you're giving Miss Westbrook special attention.
01:16:00She's my student.
01:16:01Exactly.
01:16:03So tell Ivory to back off.
01:16:05Or I'll ruin her.
01:16:06And she'll have no future left.
01:16:09Don't forget, I gave you a fresh start here, Emmerich.
01:16:25Oh, Professor.
01:16:26So, about Leopold-
01:16:28Miss Westbrook.
01:16:29Maybe the fellowship isn't the best option for you.
01:16:32Wait.
01:16:34You just promised to help me.
01:16:36And now you're already going back on your word?
01:16:39You're hiding something from me, aren't you?
01:16:43Wait.
01:16:44She knows about my deal with the dean.
01:16:47Admit it.
01:16:48You never thought I was good enough for Leopold.
01:16:50I'm just saying there are plenty of other opportunities for you to consider.
01:16:54But why should I?
01:16:55Why should I give up?
01:16:57To stay safe from people like Beverly and Prescott Riverd.
01:17:00Tell Ivory to back off.
01:17:02Or I'll ruin her.
01:17:03So you'll use your experimental methods on me.
01:17:07But when you crush my dreams, you won't even say why.
01:17:18You want to know why?
01:17:20Because of childish behavior like this.
01:17:22You're not ready.
01:17:25End of discussion.
01:17:36I'm not in the mood, Prescott.
01:17:38I've been patient enough, Ivory.
01:17:39You can't keep a customer waiting forever.
01:17:49I thought I heard her voice.
01:17:50Where did she go?
01:17:59Oh, my God.
01:18:01You fucking touched me, Prescott.
01:18:03You know I don't need to touch you to make you my bitch.
01:18:11500.
01:18:12If you lose a shirt.
01:18:14Oh, come on, Ivory.
01:18:15I know your price.
01:18:16You want money for rent?
01:18:18Books?
01:18:19Then strip.
01:18:23And I guess I'll just sell you to the strip club myself.
01:18:26I need that money.
01:18:28Or this is what the rest of my life will look like.
01:18:30miniature.
01:18:33Quick!
01:18:33Great!
01:18:41Sniff!
01:18:42Sniff!
01:18:42Sniff!
01:18:44Now.
01:18:46Underwear!
01:18:53I'm on your side, Miss Whisperer.
01:18:56He's just my professor.
01:18:57But why am I praying that he'll come for me?
01:19:02Stop being such a prude school slut.
01:19:05Yeah, come on, Ivory.
01:19:06Those rags are basically school property, okay?
01:19:11Stop testing my patience, Ivory.
01:19:13I'm not paying until I get my dick wet.
01:19:17It's a professor, isn't it?
01:19:19I saw the way you look at him.
01:19:21You're just begging him to shove that baton all the way up here.
01:19:23Maybe I'm just done being your personal rag doll.
01:19:26Stop!
01:19:27Ooh!
01:19:30Acting on class, huh?
01:19:31You're practically begging for a while.
01:19:34No.
01:19:35Let me go.
01:19:36Stop!
01:19:37Help!
01:19:38Aw.
01:19:39That's where the brass players and teeth are spit.
01:19:42What is this, Scott?
01:19:44Oh, she'll be fine.
01:19:45We all know she's so great at swallowing.
01:19:49Cha-chaudete.
01:19:51Cha-chaudete.
01:20:06Take your hands off her!
01:20:11It seems like some of us still need a reminder of classroom etiquette.
01:20:18That's the river.
01:20:19If we keep meeting like this, I'll break your fingers until the only piano in your life will be how
01:20:24women describe you.
01:20:25Sorry, dick.
01:20:27If I see one video of Miss Westbrook online, I'll come after both of you.
01:20:33Come with me, Miss Westbrook.
01:20:35Our lesson isn't over yet.
01:20:45Here's the textbook you need.
01:20:47You need something. Don't go to Prescott anymore.
01:20:51No charity case, Professor.
01:20:53This isn't out of the goodness of my heart.
01:20:55This is an investment in you and your talent.
01:21:07After what just happened, you just want me to play?
01:21:11Rule number two.
01:21:12Don't question my methods.
01:21:20My fingers are shaking.
01:21:22My heart is racing.
01:21:26All because of him.
01:21:28Your pulse is racing.
01:21:30Good.
01:21:31But you need to learn to play under pressure.
01:21:35To take control.
01:21:40You can do it.
01:21:49Teach me, Professor.
01:21:57Please.
01:22:00Too daí.
01:22:01You need to be faithful.
01:22:01Peace.
01:22:01You