This is a place I’ll be sharing some of my music, experiences, and reflections over the years as a songwriter, performer, activist, and teaching artist. Music has filled my life from early on. I started playing accordion when I was 10 years old inspired by my Swedish great-uncle Ernie and … Continue reading
Creating a Musical Soundscape by Barb Tilsen Magic can happen when children help create an interactive musical soundscape for the actions, characters or events of a story or poem. Adding sound can bring spoken words to life bringing a new dimension to a poem with drums, wind, and percussive instruments … Continue reading
I went to Chicago for a few days this past August for a Midwest regional gathering of The Children’s Music Network. CMN has been a treasure trove of wonderful songs for many years and its members are among some of my dearest friends. The weekend was full of good times … Continue reading
