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12 year old Plays Amazing Drum Solo

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This guy is amazing. Remember the name Tony Royster Junior.

Mike Whitla advances in the International Song Writing Competition

I recently entered four of my songs into the International Songs writing competition in the children’s category:

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Origin of the song “Here Comes the Sandman”

Note: For an update on this story and the sheet music please see here

I have been trying to figure out where this song comes from, who wrote it and when it was written. If you know anything about it or have any experiences with it please post them in the comments below.

Here is the text:
Here Comes the Sandman (composer unknown)
Here comes the Sandman, stepping so lightly
Creeping along on the tips of his toes.
As he scatters the sand with his own tiny hand
In the eyes of the sleepy children.

Go to sleep my darling, close your weary eyes
The lady moon is watching from out the starry skies.
The little stars are peeping, to see if you are sleeping.
Go to sleep, my darling, go to sleep, good night. Read the rest of this entry »

Favourite music for children

First thing to remember is to expose you kids to all kinds of music, just make it good music.
Listen to Jazz, Classical, Rock and Roll, music from other cultures, Country, Blues, Funk, Soul, Traditional music or anything else you can think of. This will really help them open up their ears and minds (as well as yours). Read the rest of this entry »

Halloween Songs

Ok time for a bit of music to get you all into the mood for Halloween. There are not too many tunes specifically for this holiday but these are some of the good ones I know. I’m playing the guitar and singing as well as my friend Jessica Vigars doing some great singing.
Enjoy!!!
I’m a crazy witch

I’m a crazy witch, stirring up my brew.
What will you give me to put in my stew? Read the rest of this entry »