Dream Town. I remember playing a multi-timbral sound on my fairly new Korg Triton keyboard several years ago. And the ethereal setting immediately set my imagination in motion. It was one of those magical moments songwriters love almost as much as anything. At least I do. And that particular moment took me to Dream Town. If you’re a songwriter, you know what I mean … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: music for kids
From here to Timbuktu. You’ve heard that expression or something like it. Right? Well, I’m not gonna give you a history lesson on where the expression originated or if it’s even a real place. But it DID inspire a toy store in the Denver area. And so, Timbuktu also, in a roundabout way, inspired a song. It’s one of the 10 fun and silly … The rest of the story…
Just about everybody has a bedtime routine. It makes sense. Because humans are creatures of habit. Like brushing your teeth and changing into pajamas. Those activities just become something you do without having to put a lot of thought and effort into them. And then maybe you read a little and turn off the lights. Boom. You’ve got a bedtime routine. Good for YOU. … The rest of the story…
Evidently there’s science involved in the benefits of sleepy music for babies in the womb. And I used that phrase because apparently a lotta people use that phrase to look for lullabies. Probably because they don’t know how to spell lullabies. But let’s not go down that rabbit trail right now. Back to the science. Sleepy music for babies in the womb is just … The rest of the story…
OK, this is for pregnant (or soon to be pregnant) wives. So, you guys get a free pass today. Go solve some problems. Or read this to your wife when she’s dealing with some morning sickness. Get in some points while you can. Anyway…check this out. When you wanna find out about the development of your baby in the womb, there’s no warmer and … The rest of the story…
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 inside those young minds, will take me seriously. But I never wrote any songs for those people anyway. Here are just a few quick … The rest of the story…
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 imagine such things. Too bad. Because you’ll miss out on all the toys and stuff. Of course, toys and stuff means there’s a lot … The rest of the story…
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 sharing for the past month or so. Of course, I’m talkin’ about the ubiquitous belly button. Now, I know your belly button isn’t a … The rest of the story…
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 are supposed to have magical powers. And that’s what I had in mind when I composed the island designs for the song “Island Day.” … The rest of the story…
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 never been to that part of the country, I recommend it. Because the scenery is unusual, the history is interesting, and the sunsets are … The rest of the story…