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“An education without music is like no education at all” – Aristotle

It’s almost October and the school schedule for my “songs that teach” music programs is finally taking shape. Back on board this year is Sutterville Elementary, Hollywood Park Elementary, Bret Harte Elementary, Crocker-Riverside Elementary, as well as Tiny Tot Time Pre-school, Sutterville Pre-school, and Ms. Laurie’s Pre-school. It is an honor and a privilege to return to each of these fine learning establishments. I was sad to hear that John Cabrillo Elementary could not have me back after 10 years of singing there, but the door is always open. New to me this fall is Camellia Basic Elementary and I’m looking forward to starting there this week. And who knows who else will contact me? If you’re interested in bringing any of my educational music programs (click on the “Music Programs” link above) to your (or your child’s) school, please email me by clicking here. I am so grateful for all of the schools, pre-schools, and libraries that have invited me to sing each week. What a joy. Thank you, one and all…

More exciting news to report! I am extremely pleased to tell you that The Sing-Along Club will continue at Belle Cooledge Library through the end of the year. So please mark your calendars and join me for more music fun and learning. The day and time has changed. Here is the new information:

The Belle Cooledge Sing-Along Club:
Show times are all 4:00 – 4:30 pm
Wednesdays, September 8, 22, 29
Wednesdays, October 6, 20, 27
Wednesdays, November 3, 10, 17
Wednesdays, December 1, 8, 15
***please note that all the libraries are closed on Wednesday, October 13.

And remember that The Sing-Along Club also starts again this week at Valley Hi Library. I’ve been looking forward to going back there all summer. Come join me at this beautiful new library. Here is everything you need to know:

The Valley Hi Sing-Along Club:
Show times are all 4:00 – 4:30 pm
Thursdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28
Thursdays, November 4, 11, 18

And now it gets even better. The new Robbie Waters Pocket Greenhaven Library has invited me to bring The Sing-Along Club there for a special one-time-only hootenany extravaganza. Please pack up your family and friends and meet me for more music and freeze dancing at this fabulous brand new library. Here is the date and time:

The Pocket Greenhaven Sing-Along Club:
Show time is 11:30 am – Noon
Thursday, November 4

The public libraries have quickly become one of my favorite places to play music. There’s always so much to do there. So many books to read. So many songs to sing…

Hooray! Recording has begun for my 3rd kids CD. I have been talking about it for months and now it is finally happening. This picture was taken in Richie’s living room while recording the song “Matilda the Gorilla.” Richie plays the accordion (and piano) on all of my CDs and also in The Loose Acoustic Trio. 3 songs were recorded there a couple of weeks ago. Last Sunday, I started the rest of the songs at my new friend’s house. His name is Scott and I’ll be going back there soon to finish up the basic tracks. Right now, 18 songs are being recorded for the finished CD. Some of the titles include “Matilda,” “The Circle of Seeds,” “Doctor Seuss Is On The Loose,” and Trevor Zinky’s song called “That’s What Beauty Is.” How many of these tunes will make the final cut? I don’t know, which is also the name of another song scheduled for the CD (“I Don’t Know“). And if I come up with a new song soon, that one may go on there as well. It’s all part of the fun. Creative mistakes can sound great sometimes. Unexpected things happen. Some songs take a turn for the worse. Others come out better than you ever thought they could. Hopefully, it will be completed by the end of the year. I will let you know what’s going on every step of the way. Stay tuned…