Based on my experience as an urban percussionist, I want to share a little about how the lessons of street drumming can strengthen and...

Music is an excellent way to look at and discuss social justice in our society with your kids. In fact, during just about every movement...

Want some fresh dance and learning tunes for your little ones? Then you’ll love rockin' out with Mr. Elephant’s Songs for the Young,...

As a result of social distancing, live music events around the globe have been cancelled. My initial thoughts went out to the musicians –...

After being awarded $25 Million in relief funds, The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. will stop paying members of the National Symphony...

Do you ever feel like you can run longer, play a sport for hours, or exercise more when listening to music? Or, perhaps you and your kids...

A recent study in the Journal of Brain and Behavior found that drummer’s brains are significantly different and more efficient than...

So, what is so great about the heavy metal band Iron Maiden? Well, to answer that I would need to write a book, but it’s really the type...

Sometimes the daily tasks make it difficult to find time to make music with our families. In fact, we could probably say this is true for...

Walking around the National Gallery of Art with my son, I ran across multiple works of art that showed musical instruments as part of...

In my house it seems like there are books everywhere and as a result, my kids will pick up a book and start reading. This happens all...

This week my family took an epic road trip to Gettysburg National Battlefield in Pennsylvania. We kicked off our journey by rocking out...

As I sit in a hammock in my backyard playing the guitar, I enjoy the sounds of the birds, wind, and my little daughter singing. I can...

There is something magical about taking the time to create a song with your kids. A homemade tune can be about almost anything you or...

Have you ever noticed that your kids tend to copy the things that you do? Yep, those little ones want to be just like you. When you sit...

Can you think of a time that your precious little baby looked up at you and it melted your heart? Do you want to see more of your...