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Ask L&L: Adapting Songs to be Age-Appropriate
Last week, I started a new feature on the blog called Ask Listen & Learn (follow the link to read the first installment, in which I answer a question regarding songs that aren't for teaching). I have a new question from a reader to share with you all today. She...
Sunday Singalong: Halloween Stew
I know October has only just begun, but I'm making a concerted effort to get into the Halloween spirit this year. Those of you that have read this blog for awhile or who know me in real life are aware that I am not a fan of this particular "holiday". But almost every...
Friday Fave: It’s October!
I love when the first day of the month falls on a Friday, because that gives us two reasons to celebrate! And on this particular Friday I have a third reason to celebrate...a weekend all to myself! No traveling, performances, or big commitments (unlike last weekend);...
Ask Listen & Learn
I get lots of email from Listen & Learn readers. I try to answer each and every question that lands in my inbox, which sometimes takes me hours at a time. So instead of writing the same responses over and over, I thought it might be beneficial to share reader...
Let’s Count: Hold Up 10 Fingers
After four years of actively writing songs for children, I've lost count of the songs I've written about counting (no pun intended, hehe). It's definitely not for lack of other song topics; it's just that counting is a skill that every child needs to learn, whether it...
Friday Fave: Music Therapy Week in Illinois
This week, we're celebrating and advocating for music therapy (even more so than usual) in the state of Illinois. The Illinois Association for Music Therapy is holding its annual Fall Meeting and CMTE this Saturday at Illinois State University. I'm especially...
Happy First Day of Fall!
It's officially here, even though the Midwest is experiencing temperatures in the high 80s to low 90s. We're also experiencing quite a downpour this morning, which makes me glad to be safe and sound in my little music therapy office :) As sad as I always am to see the...
That’s How We Ring & Sing
Handbells, jingle bells, sleigh bells, and resonator bells are all a part of my instrument collection, which is probably why I have so many songs about bells! (Each word links to a different song.) But last week I decided that I needed a fresh one to accompany my...
Friday Fave: Listen & Learn Turns 2!
They grow up so fast, don't they? :) This month has been so incredibly busy that I missed Listen & Learn's actual birthday (September 4, to be exact) but I figured it's never too late to celebrate! 2 years and 485 posts is worth a little celebration, don't you...