by Mister G has a very special place in our home. We’ve been listening to Mr. G’s music for quite some time now, and we own ABC Fiesta and Los Animales CD’s. I was ecstatic when I had this chance to review his latest Mundo Verde Bilingual Children’s Music album! Disclosure: I received an electronic […]
Exploring Music Through Art: Celebrating the Work of John Coltrane
by Listening to music can be relaxing. It can be exciting and make us want to dance. Music can also serve as inspiration for artistic creations. I am a filmmaker, arts educator and parent. I’ve taught filmmaking in the past, but music was my first artistic love and passion. My sons share my love of […]
Spanish Songs for Kids to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
by National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15 in the United States. It’s a celebration of Hispanic culture, music, food, and the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States. What better way to celebrate this month with a compilation of Spanish songs for kids! Expose your children […]
Language and Music: Paying It Forward
by There are many things I am grateful for to my mother and music and language exposure is definitely one of them. Although I did not grow up in a bilingual family myself and started with my first language at the age of 9, I always had an easy time picking up languages and mimicking […]
Teaching Kids About the World Through Music
by Kids love music. You may have laughed as your baby happily bopped to the beat before he could walk, or perhaps you’ve noticed your toddler is drawn to playing the drums — or any object resembling drums — like a moth to a flame. As a piano teacher and a music educator, I could go […]