The Kindie Community

When my children were younger and we watched TV I heard the music of Laurie Berkner, Dan Zanes, Choo Choo Soul and They Might Be Giants.  I actually enjoyed their musical segues during the morning cartoons.

As I got involved with children's classes, I liked to search for a variety of songs.  I started going on the internet and searching itunes for different types of children's music.  I was thrilled to actually find some fun music that wasn't the traditional children's music.

When I decided to move my studio closer to home, I got in touch with Kindie perform, Jason Didner, of Jason Didner and The Jungle Gym Jam.  I did a Grand Opening event and hired him to play.  Sure it's fun to offer free classes live music is an amazing opportunity for families.

One of the things I like to do in my class is play guitar and sing - A LOT.  I like to incorporate lots of opportunities to explore making music by being actively engaged.

I felt like Jason's music worked well with my philosophies.

Through Jason, I met Marc Bazerman the head man of Baze and His Silly Friends.  My kids really liked Baze's silly performance because it was so interactive.

I love the fact that my kids and my families in my studio have had the opportunity to experience live music that is not only fun but appropriate for their children.

Every year these children's musicians get together for a huge conference called Kindiecomm.  This year Jason said a few bands were looking for some more places to gig on their way home.  He organized SIX Kindie Musicians to come and perform at my studio.

In addition to Jason Didner and Baze I met Chibi Kodama, The Green Orbs, Jumpin' Jamie and Sonshine & Broccoli.  (You HAVE to click on each of these links and learn more about them!)

Each of these groups are SO different and SO amazing.  My kids enjoyed every second and quickly got into the various performances they did!

What I loved most about the performance is, I learned about the Kindie Community.  It's a community of passionate musicians who write amazing music for children.  They love seeing the kids jamming to their music!  I am blessed to have gotten to know these people.  Their music has made an impact with my kids who beg to hear some of the songs over and over again!

If you are looking for children's music that you can enjoy, check out some of these bands.  Get to their shows.  Watch their videos online.  Buy their music.  Share the music with your children.

The Kindie Community is an amazing place with a wealth of new music for your child to explore.