Children's Music Resources / Kid's Music Resources.

Children's Music Resources / Kid's Music Resources

A study by E. Glenn Schellenberg at the University of Toronto at Mississauga, as published in a 2004 issue of Psychological Science, found a small increase in the IQs of six-year-olds who were given weekly voice and piano lessons. Another study published in 2006 by Christopher Johnson, professor of music education and music therapy at the University of Kansas, revealed that students in elementary schools with superior music education programs scored around 22 percent higher in English and 20 percent higher in math scores on standardized tests, compared to schools with low-quality music programs, regardless of socioeconomic disparities among the schools or school districts. A five-year study by the Brain and Creativity Institute (BCI) at USC began a five-year study in 2012 to examine the impact of music instruction on children’s social, emotional and cognitive development. The study found that musical experiences in childhood can actually accelerate brain development, particularly in the areas of language acquisition and reading skills.

Following are resources to help parents, teachers, and others maximize the powerful role that music can play in the lives of children.

  • 25+ Music and Movement Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
    Here are 25+ ideas that can work well during circle time or any time there is that extra level of energy that needs to be burned.
  • 25 Best Call and Response Songs for Kids Games
    Call and response songs have a rich and varied history. Throughout the years, they’ve played a key part in the social changes of the sixties, the improvisation in the jazz era, and are known today primarily as children’s entertainment.
  • Dragon's Campfire Songbook
    A great site for finding children's Songs, this site has a large listing of Songs sung around campfires and at youth group meetings for years. Organized by type such as rounds, action Songs, silly Songs and more. There are also ideas for skits, campfire planning, guide Songs and links to other Song sites.
  • BusSongs.com
    The largest collection of children's music on the Internet - with lyrics, videos, and music for over 2000 kid's Songs and nursery rhymes.
  • Chicago Children's Music Classes
    Find the best music classes for Chicago kids, from silly music for babies and tots, to more serious music classes for future virtuosos. If your little one has a knack for rhythm, moving and grooving, then a music class is a great way to release that inner musician.
  • Music for Children - LDS Church Music
    Resources for children's music found on the LDS Church Music Web Site and the Primary Web Site, plus some additional music for children not available elsewhere.
  • Childrens Music Portal
    Featuring information, resources, articles, links, and music for and by artists, educators, parents and children.
  • The Children's Music Network
    The Children's Music Network shares life-affirming, multicultural music for, by, and with young people.
  • Children's Music Workshop
    A music education company which specializes in a variety of products and services including custom designed band and orchestra method books, school site music instruction, instrument sales and rentals, music education advocacy and more.
  • Classics for Kids
    Classical music's great composers come to life through music and stories.
  • Colorín Colorado - Music for Kids: Hispanic Heritage
    These CDs and DVDs feature a wide range of children's music recorded in English and Spanish, including well-known folk Songs and nursery rhymes from Latin America, as well as bilingual Songs written by popular artist José-Luis Orozco.
  • DSO Kids
    The site features games, listen and learn, and various teacher resources, from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
  • Daria - World Music for Children
    DARIA creates award-winning multi-cultural childrenʼs music and tours with her unique interactive concerts. The website was given a 2009 Parent's Choice Award for its family-friendly introduction of world music to young people and it's resources for teachers, parents and special education professionals. The instrument section allows children to color, hear and find pdf instructions on how to make world music instruments such as cajónes (box drums), didgeridoos, shekeres, pow-wow drums and guiros along with cultural background information.
  • DataDragon Online Music Tutorials and Guides
    Learning about and listening to different instruments, reading music, musical genres and links to additional sites.
  • 25 Best Call and Response Songs for Kids Games, the Army, and More
    Call and response songs have a rich and varied history. Throughout the years, they’ve played a key part in the social changes of the sixties, the improvisation in the jazz era, and are known today primarily as children’s entertainment.
  • From the Top
    From the Top is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the stories, talents, and character of young classically-trained musicians. Designed for young classical musicians, the website has: The Green Room, Hall of Fame, Answer Zone, Student Lounge, a Reference Room and an area for parents and teachers. Partnered with the highly successful From The Top radio program, this site offers the more "serious" young musicians an opportunity to hear from others like them and benefit from socialization of sorts with others like themselves.
  • Harmony's Music Club
    Harmony's Music Club is an all-round musical experience for young children in school, at home, or in nursery, written by a classically-trained professional musician with boundless talent for inspiring children through music.
  • JazzKids
    JazzKids was created for children of all ages. The website offers teachers, parents and even the youngest students the opportunity to be introduced to jazz. The interactive audio, video and curriculum are not intended to replace a teacher!
  • KIDiddles
    Children's Songs with lyrics. Listen to the melodies of your favorite kids' Songs or Download them to your computer. Also has the words to 2,000 of the most popular children's Songs. Songs are organized both alphabetically and by subject - all free for your viewing and listening pleasure, as well as professionally produced Song sheets for the most popular kids' Songs with all the words and appealing illustrations, and printable music sheets and activity sheets for the most popular Songs for children.
  • Know Your Composers: Famous People of Classical Music
    Classical music encompasses the period from approximately 1750 until 1820. Some of the greatest music and composers of all time come from this period. If one were to do a people search of classical composers, many notable names would pop up, each of them responsible for works that are still enjoyed today and inspire new generations of composers.
  • Lessonface
    Lessonface has connected students and highly-qualified teachers for live lessons online since 2013, delivering on their mission to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably. Multiple instruments, mltiple vocal styles, multiple languages.
  • Listen & Learn Music
    Listen & Learn Music is the home of nearly 400 music therapy Songs and early childhood music resources by board-certified music therapist Rachel Rambach.
  • Little Maestros
    Babies and toddlers three months to three years will love NYC-based Little Maestros and its new digital programming. Parents can choose from 15 and 30 minute Little Maestros at-home videos and virtual birthday parties, and kids will love the interactive Songs and dance alongs.
  • Mama Lisa's World: Children's Songs and Nursery Rhymes of All Nations
    "The intent of this site is to give people a sense of the nursery rhymes and Songs sung by or to children in cultures around the world." Site provides words and music and was created by Lisa Yannucci.
  • M.U.S.I.C. - Musicians United for Songs in the Classroom, Inc.
    A nonprofit organization promoting arts integration through the study of popular music.
  • Music and Movement Activities for Kids
    There are plenty of learning games, activities, and crafts that are specifically about music, here are a few fun ones.
  • Music For Minors
    A non-profit organization founded in 1975, dedicated to nurturing in children a life long love of music.
  • Music Together Online
    With Music Together® Online, you’ll have access to the same high-quality music and movement curriculum loved by millions of families and teachers around the world—from home!
  • Music Games | PBS KIDS
    Learn about music and play games with your favorite PBS KIDS characters like Elmo, Arthur, the Cat in the Hat and Daniel Tiger!
  • A Musical Playground for Kids: Music Theory Lessons
    Music and playgrounds finally go hand in hand with modern designs for outdoor use. Add any of these music lessons to create a true learning playground.
  • New York Philharmonic Learning @ Home
    The New York Philharmonic Education programs empower all listeners and creators to make their own connections to orchestral music. From games that introduce preschoolers to musical basics to activities that inspire elementary, middle, and high school students to compose, our resources support learning at home, at school, and even on the go.
  • The Piano Education Page
    A comprehensive and informative site in both English and Spanish, that offers information on the history and development of the piano; buying and caring for a piano; how to find a teacher; teaching methods for adults and children; reviews of piano and music software; links to midi and sheet music files; as well as biographies and midi files of famous composers.
  • PianoLessons4Children.com
    Easy-to-understand FREE piano lessons to parents, teachers, and children worldwide. These lessons are designed for beginner and elementary level and use music from the public, mostly well-known children's Songs. If you are a parent, you can use these lessons to both teach your child and to learn along with your child, without any prior knowledge of piano.
  • Putumayo Kids Corner
    The Putumayo Kids Corner is dedicated to providing fun and educational adventures for children. Discover the world through music albums, playlists and videos, fascinating books and activity sets.
  • San Francisco Symphony Kids
    Fun facts, activities, and lessons that support music education at home, lessons and activities for your digital classroom, and special playlists designed for family listening, with fun activities to print out. Listen, learn, discover, and have fun.
  • Sing Up at Home
    Sing along - at home, at school, wherever you are. Free resources to keep kids learning and singing outside of school.
  • Songs for Scouts
    This site has lots of good old campfire Songs, silly and gross Songs, holiday Songs, chants, and other Songs you might have remembered as a Girl or Boy Scout or as a camper anywhere.
  • TuneIn
    Stream music and music podcasts for kids.
  • teoría : Music Theory Web
    teoria.com is a web site dedicated to the study and practice of music theory. They've been a part of the Internet community since January 1997. teoria.com has been developed by José Rodríguez Alvira as a complement for his courses at the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico.
  • Universal Children's Audio (UCA)
    Founded in 1987 by David Antony Clark and Radha Sahar, UCA Music is the first record company in New Zealand dedicated to creating music just for children.
  • Traditional Children's Music for Handbells
    The brain-child of Heidi Schmidt, a former middle school teacher and home-educator.
  • Last updated: 11/2/2023