We are continuing our songwriting series on the Music For Kiddos Podcast. This time, we're going to be talking about lyrics. Lyrics are something that I don't consider my strong suit; it's something that I've had to work really hard on.

Simple recording techniques to support your clients and students in a brand new way. Write and record a song, explore simple mixing techniques, let your client produce a song from start to finish… the possibilities are endless.

We're talking about chord progressions and sharing basic concepts to help you in your songwriting process.

Reduce your planning time by using a lot of repetition. Repetition is good for kid's development but it is also very good for us as music educators and music therapists, too.

We are starting a songwriting series on the Music For Kiddos Podcast and on the blog. On the first installment of the series, we are taking a look at the "nitty gritty" of songwriting and talking about song form.

We are definitely talking about Encanto today (see what we did there?) and sharing some music lesson and music therapy ideas to implement in your classes or sessions.

On episode 53 of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, I have the pleasure to have music therapist and founder of The Self Care Institute, Ami Kunimura and we talk about burnout and taking care of ourselves as music therapists and music educators. Ami has such a peaceful and calming presence and we hope this episode and her words feel nourishing and encouraging to you amidst the chaos and changes you might be experiencing.

On episode 52 of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, we are featuring Janet Stephens, who is the owner of Bear Paw Creek. Bear Paw Creek is a sponsor on the podcast, and I wanted to have a chat with Janet because I was really interested in how Bear Paw Creek got started.

Amplifying the art, music and voices of Black early childhood music artists.