Alright, let’s talk about what I did to become a children’s musician. It wasn’t exactly planned, but life has a funny way of working out, right?
So, first off, I started messing around with some music apps. I saw an ad for some kids’ music thing called “Little Baby Bum Nursery Rhyme Friends” and thought, why not? I played around with it, made some simple tunes. It wasn’t Grammy-worthy, but it was fun, and my little cousins seemed to enjoy it.
Then, I started digging around to see what other folks were doing in this space. I stumbled upon some pretty big names, like, did you know even John Legend made some kids’ albums? Alice Cooper did, too. That was a shocker, but it got me thinking, if those guys can do it, maybe there’s something to this.
I also found this group, They Might Be Giants. Turns out, they’ve been making music for kids for ages, and people love them. They’ve got this huge following, and that made me realize that this isn’t just about making silly songs. There’s a real art to it, and people take it seriously.
- Started with baby steps: I didn’t just wake up and decide to be a children’s musician. It started small, just playing with those apps.
- Did some research: I looked into who else was doing this and what they were doing right. Learning from others is important, you know?
- Got inspired: Seeing big names and successful bands doing kids’ music made me think, “Hey, I could try this.”
Next, I started to think about what makes a good children’s song. I mean, my stuff was okay, but it wasn’t exactly gonna win any awards. So, I listened to a bunch of other artists, some of whom were nominated for Grammys, like Alphabet Rockers, Divinity Roxx, and Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band, and I realized a few things.
- Catchy tunes are key: Kids love songs they can sing along to, so the melody has to be simple and memorable.
- Fun lyrics matter: It’s not just about rhyming words. The lyrics should be engaging and maybe even teach something.
- Keep it upbeat: Kids have a ton of energy, so the music should match that. Nobody wants a boring, slow song for kids.
The Turning Point
There was this one moment that really changed things. I remembered reading about this famous singer, Christina Aguilera. She started out when she was a kid, too. It made me think about how many child singers have made it big, like Jackie Evancho, who was on those talent shows when she was, like, nine. Anyway, it got me thinking about taking this more seriously.
So, I started writing more songs, trying to make them better, using what I’d learned. I even showed them to some friends who have kids. Their feedback was super helpful. Some songs were a hit, some were a miss, but I kept at it.
Eventually, I put together a little collection of my best songs and decided to share them online. I didn’t expect much, but I figured, what’s the worst that could happen? To my surprise, people started listening. I even got some nice comments and messages from parents saying their kids loved my music. It was crazy!
Now, I’m not saying I’m the next big thing in children’s music. But I’m having fun, and it’s amazing to see kids enjoying something I created. It’s a lot of work, but it’s definitely rewarding. I even started performing at some local events and birthday parties. It’s a whole new world, and I’m excited to see where it goes.
I guess the main takeaway is, just go for it. You never know what might happen if you try something new. It might not always be easy, but it can be a lot of fun, and you might just surprise yourself. And remember what that musician Raffi said, “tech can wait”. That’s good advice for life in general, right?
