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Jan 15, 20204 min read

Teaching Your Kids to Rock History with Iron Maiden

So, what is so great about the heavy metal band Iron Maiden? Well, to answer that I would need to write a book, but it’s really the type...

Oct 22, 20195 min read

4 Incredibly Easy Ways to Make More Music Everyday

Sometimes the daily tasks make it difficult to find time to make music with our families. In fact, we could probably say this is true for...

Oct 2, 20194 min read

Three Musical Things We Can Learn from Painters: Matisse, Picasso, Brooke, and Sully

Walking around the National Gallery of Art with my son, I ran across multiple works of art that showed musical instruments as part of...

Sep 18, 20194 min read

Let the Kids Play: How to Strategically Place Music Instruments in Your Home

In my house it seems like there are books everywhere and as a result, my kids will pick up a book and start reading. This happens all...

Sep 4, 20195 min read

Bring History to Life Through Music: Family Road Trip

This week my family took an epic road trip to Gettysburg National Battlefield in Pennsylvania. We kicked off our journey by rocking out...

Aug 29, 20193 min read

Music Under a Tree: Enjoying Nature & Music with Your Kids

As I sit in a hammock in my backyard playing the guitar, I enjoy the sounds of the birds, wind, and my little daughter singing. I can...

Aug 22, 20193 min read

How to Write a Song With Your Kids

There is something magical about taking the time to create a song with your kids. A homemade tune can be about almost anything you or...

Aug 15, 20194 min read

Why Parents Should Learn To Play a Musical Instrument Too

Have you ever noticed that your kids tend to copy the things that you do? Yep, those little ones want to be just like you. When you sit...

Aug 7, 20193 min read

Supercharge Your Baby's Brain by Singing!

Can you think of a time that your precious little baby looked up at you and it melted your heart? Do you want to see more of your...