New Movie from Producers of “180”
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“The March King” was born 160 years ago on November 6, 1854. Musically talented and homeschooled as a child, he grew up to be a world-famous American band conductor who composed over 100 popular...
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Accuradio – Christmas music sorted by genre and style. Christmas Carols Radio – Traditional Christmas carols choral music with thoughts on the Nativity. iHeartRadio – Choose from 51 different holiday...
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John Philip Sousa was born in Washington, D.C. on November 6, 1854. Musically talented and homeschooled as a child, his father enlisted him in the U.S. Marine Band as an apprentice musician. Sousa...
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View ArticleA Child’s Introduction to Jazz
In 1961, jazz saxophonist Julian “Cannonball” Adderley narrated a children’s introduction to jazz music. Part of a larger series of educational record albums for children, it offered an “easy-going,...
View ArticleLearn How to Play a Guitar for Free
Does your child want to learn how to play a guitar but you can’t afford private lessons? Don’t worry, most casual guitarists are either self-taught, or have learned the basics from friends rather than...
View ArticleInternational Music Videos That Are Fun for Kids
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View ArticleHappy Birthday, John Philip Sousa!
“The March King” was born 160 years ago on November 6, 1854. Musically talented and homeschooled as a child, he grew up to be a world-famous American band conductor who composed over 100 popular...
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Accuradio – Christmas music sorted by genre and style. Christmas Carols Radio – Traditional Christmas carols choral music with thoughts on the Nativity. iHeartRadio – Choose from 51 different holiday...
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