Musical Monday

Brooklyn Duo: See You Again piano/cello duet

by Erica Johns | Jul 20, 2015 | Gather 'Round, Musical Monday

I just love the Brooklyn Duo! Their talent is infectious, and their obvious care and admiration for each other comes through. Delightful! Gather the kids ’round to listen. 🙂

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Check out this beautiful cover of Story of My Life from the Piano Guys

by Erica Johns | Jul 6, 2015 | Gather 'Round, Musical Monday

I love this beautiful cover of Story of My Life by The Piano Guys! Not only is it musically excellent, but I love the way they tell the story with their video. Gather Round the kids and enjoy!

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Wake Me Up cover by Simply Three: violin/cello/bass

by Erica Johns | Jun 29, 2015 | Gather 'Round, Musical Monday

This high-energy cover of Avicii’s song Wake Me Up is definitely worth sharing with the whole family. I like this one since boys should be especially inspired to see men playing violin, cello, and bass. 🙂

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Brooklyn Duo: Someone Like You

by Erica Johns | Jun 22, 2015 | Gather 'Round, Musical Monday

If you’ve been following my Musical Monday posts, you already know that I’m very, very partial to the cello. It’s my favorite, hands down. The rich sound just hits my heart!

I really like this cover of Adele’s Someone Like You, particularly the way the cello and piano take turns playing the melody. That’s a good talking point to mention to your kids as you watch and listen.

Also, isn’t the microphone for the cello really cool-looking? It took me a couple seconds to figure out what it was.

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Happy Birthday Igor Stravinsky!

by Erica Johns | Jun 17, 2015 | Gather 'Round, Musical Monday

Igor Stravinksy was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor who was born on June 17, 1882. He is considered to be one of the most important composers of the 20th century.

His composition, The Rite of Spring, is one of his most famous pieces. I’ve included this cool video of an animated score because I think it can really enhance the listening experience! I think your children (and you!) will be fascinated.

You can learn more about Igor Stravinsky and his music in our Late 1800s/Early 1900s Composer Study Collection.

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Happy Birthday Johannes Brahms!

by Erica Johns | May 7, 2015 | History, Musical Monday

Today we are celebrating the birth of Johannes Brahms with a sale on our Romantic Era Composer Study resources! You and your children will love enriching your life with composer study, whether you simply listen to some streaming music and watch a few videos every now and then, or if you spend a little more time getting into it in a bigger way. Both will bring more beauty and artistry into your lives! It doesn’t have to be perfect to be great!

This is a one day sale, so it’s happening May 7 only! You can use coupon code BRAHMS on Romantic Era Composers set A and B.

Enjoy Brahms’ peppy and playful Hungarian Dance no. 5! Great for a little dancing around the kitchen with the kids, plus you get some beautiful views of the instruments being played.