Today’s episode is all about “junk food music” and fostering a healthy musical diet at home. Discover how to identify quality music, ideas for implementing musical variety at home, two new books in "Notes from the Bookshelf" and a fun song for the whole family in "Tune Time!"

Healthy Musical Diet Playlist Suggestions

Morning Wake-Up (Gentle & Joyful):

• “Here Comes the Sun” – The Beatles

• “Morning Mood” – Edvard Grieg

• “What a Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong

Playtime (Energetic & Fun):

• “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” – Bobby McFerrin

• “Iko Iko” – Justin Wellington

• “La Bamba” – Ritchie Valens

• “Tingalayo” – Raffi (Caribbean folk)

Relax & Focus (Calming Sounds):

• “Clair de Lune” – Claude Debussy

• “Weightless” – Marconi Union (Scientifically calming)

• “Landslide” – Fleetwood Mac

Bedtime (Soothing & Slow):

• “Golden Slumbers” – The Beatles

• “Brahms’ Lullaby” – Traditional

• “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” – Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Notes from the Bookshelf:

One Love & Every Little Thing

Tune Time:

Jigs and Reels Playlist

Day One Musician - Establishing a musical culture in your home from day one. Some thoughts and tips about creating a repertoire of songs and rhymes in preparation for a newborn.

Show Notes:

• Notes From The Bookshelf: "Kitty Alone"

• Versions: https://www.riseupsinging.org/songs/kitty-alone

• Ms. Kuhlow singing Kitty Alone: https://youtu.be/2MlrTp5UMfc

• Purchase the Book: https://giamusic.com/resource/kitty-alone-book-g9548

• Tune Time - "I Tickled a Pterodactyl" - Georgia Rae

  • Georgiaraefiddler.com / facebook.com/georgiaraefiddlerhttps://www.instagram.com/georgiaraefiddler/

    
    

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• How powerful singing throughout your day is for your child and some tips to keep it easy and fun.

  
  

  Show Notes:

  Notes from the Bookshelf

  Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

  Tune Time:

  The Carnival of Animals by Camille Saint-Saens