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Music 101

March to Your Own Drummer

June 14, 2009

This is an article written by Debbie Cavalier of Debbie and Friends. It’s a great introduction to percussion instruments and full of fun drumming ideas. You can visit Debbie’s website to learn more about her songs: www.DebbieAndFriends.net

Drums are at the heart of any musical groove. They’re fun and expressive, and come in a variety of [...]

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Our Five Favorite Kids’ CDs for Grownups

May 12, 2009

I have a confession to make: I’m an adult who loves kids’ music. Sometimes I listen to my son’s CDs while he’s at school. Sometimes I sing along in the car—even when my son isn’t with me.
I like all of it, really. I love Raffi and The Wiggles; Sesame Street and Disney (though I do [...]

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5 Amazing Ways Music Can Teach Your Child a Foreign Language

May 4, 2009

Photo by My Aim is True

You know that learning a second language is a great way to boost your kid’s brain power. Educational studies have consistently shown us that kids who are regularly exposed to a foreign language…

have better general reading and comprehension skills;
appreciate diversity and cultural differences;
have increased creativity and problem-solving skills;
and have a [...]

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Music, Culture, and Early Childhood Development

April 28, 2009

This is a very interesting interview with Roger Brown, president of Berklee College of Music, talking about the relationship between music, culture, language, and children.
He points out how natural it is to sing to babies and kids (even if you don’t consider yourself a good singer) and explains why music is such an important part [...]

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Writing Music for Children: 10 Point Kid-Tested Checklist for Success

March 25, 2009

This is an article for children’s musicians written by Debbie Cavalier of Debbie and Friends. It’s a great introduction to the song-writing process. You can visit Debbie’s website to learn more about her songs: www.DebbieAndFriends.net

Photo by Keith Pierce.

As a children’s musician I have the wonderful opportunity to share music with kids and their families. We [...]

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