This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. Is music truly the universal language of mankind as poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow pondered? Sing a lullaby to a toothless baby. Place some pots and pans on the floor as you hand your preschooler a wooden spoon. Music belongs in the home – to be enjoyed by all ages at any time of day. Boston-based Jammin With You wants every kid to have an all-access pass to the wonders of music in a lively edutainment format, without leaving the … [Read more...]
The Best Ukulele for Kids – KeiKi Music
According to Parade Magazine, Taylor Swift, Pete Townsend and Dwayne“The Rock” Johnson are today’s biggest stars who enjoy playing the tiny stringed instrument, the ukulele. Musicians and music teachers have noted that the learning curve for the ukulele is much easier than that of the guitar. Within a few days of practice, you can start making music and playing songs. The tension of the strings is lower on the ukulele, and there are fewer strings to manage, making the ukulele easier for … [Read more...]
Must Watch: I Can Only Imagine Movie (The True Story Behind the Song)
Coming March 16, 2018 I Can Only Imagine Movie It’s the song that brings ultimate hope to so many … often in the midst of life’s most challenging moments. Amazingly, the song was written in mere minutes by MercyMe lead singer Bart Millard. In reality, those lyrics took a lifetime to craft. [Tweet "This life-changing song brings hope in the midst of challenge. #ICanOnlyImagine"] Although he found faith at a young age, life wasn’t easy for Bart. He leaned into an active imagination … [Read more...]
New Kutless Songs! Kutless Alpha/Omega CD
Are you a fan of great Christian music? In our home, and with our children, we listen almost exclusively to Christian music. My husband and I have been fans of Kutless songs for years now, and when I found out they had a new album, I was excited to add it to our collection. Kutless Alpha/Omega While I absolutely love the alternative rock sound that Kutless brings, what I appreciate most is the Kutless lyrics. They prove that sounding awesome while singing heart felt worship songs is … [Read more...]
Soul Touching Music: Hillsong United Empires
I hadn't been a fan of Hillsong United until I heard Oceans. In fact, I don't know if I really knew anything about this Christian band before that song. But, once I heard Oceans on our local Christian radio station, I knew I needed to hear more from this band. This month, United is back with a new album: Empires. And yes, I absolutely love it. This is the kind of music I like to listen to. The debut single, Touch the Sky, is the reason I love United. I know many older fans of this band like … [Read more...]
When Did You Begin Music Lessons with Your Child?
My Princess has had ballet lessons, tennis lessons and swimming lessons. She wants to take gymnastics at some point. But, we all agree in our family that she should take music lessons. That is really on our family to-do list within the next month. We are thinking piano lessons. When did you being music lessons with your child? A lot of children learn how to play at least one musical instrument while they are in school. I think in my Princess' new school all kids learn to play the recorder … [Read more...]
SOL Republic Punk Wireless Speaker
I don't know about your kids, but mine LOVE music. Loud music. Music they can dance to and sing at the top of their lungs to. They literally listen to our tablet every day and dance around the room to their favorite Christian bands. So when I saw this very cool PUNK Wireless Speaker from SOL REPUBLIC, I knew they'd be excited to have their own wireless speaker this holiday season. Are there kids in your life that would love a wireless speaker for a gift? PUNK is small but tough and much louder … [Read more...]