Why would any serious songwriter ever write kids music? I mean, come on. Who’s gonna take you seriously when you write songs about doodles, toys, monkeys, and such? Well, I guess adults, with no love for the zaniness going on … Read the rest
Category Archives: music for kids
Imagine a place where time flies even though the clock stops. And imagine a place where fun falls out of nowhere just because you think about having fun. OK, if you’re not a kid, you might not be able to … Read the rest
It’s funny. But I thought about this in the wee hours of the morning, today. And then it came up again  in another topic. So, I guess I’m just gonna go ahead and tie it in with something I’ve been … Read the rest
When it comes to music and lyrics, I like putting things together that just sound good together. And I don’t particularly care if they truly go together in real life. Especially when I write songs for kids. Because those songs … Read the rest
Some friends and I went to Santa Fe, New Mexico, way back in 1982, for a ski trip. And when we got there, we took a drive out into the surrounding mountains to see how the “locals” lived. If you’ve … Read the rest
I’m not makin’ this up. And there really and truly was an ensemble group, back in the 60’s, named “The New Christy Minstrels.” And they really sang a song called “Green Green.” Nice harmonies. And family friendly. But, of course, … Read the rest
If you’d like to end up all alone, in this life, it’s really easy to do. Just be mean to everybody. And I could reduce the advice to just two words. Be mean. Yeah, I like to keep it simple. … Read the rest
For a few years, back in the early 2000’s, my CD’s of personalized songs for kids were in retail stores all around Colorado. We sold thousands of them. And I still get funny comments from parents, once in a while, … Read the rest
Little kids are just so naturally nice to each other. Have you noticed that? And if you wanna see a little slice of Heaven on Earth, just put some of them together in a room with a big toy box … Read the rest
I read a description of the phrase, heart on your sleeve, and it sure fits a lot of namby pamby people these days. Because it said the phrase means everyone can see your emotions no matter how hard you try … Read the rest