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THREE VOLUMES INCLUDE MORE THAN 100 SONGS GROUPED BY THEMES
Collections Are Available for Digital Download With Bonus Coloring Sheet,
ENCINO, CA – July 22, 2008 – Artistry Kids, an imprint of Artistry Music, announced today the launch of its flagship MyTunes music series, an expansive array of more than 100 children’s songs spanning three distinct “album” compilations, all specifically designed to help the preschool-age child discover the wonders of rhythm and music, while encouraging development of basic learning and motor skills, imagination, and awareness.
MyTunes was created by Bay Area music and singing teacher Mona Dena, who developed a program incorporating music, movement and instrument exploration, with elements of the Kodaly Method (pronounced Ko-day), a music education paradigm used to build singing and ear tuning abilities in young children. Dena enlisted the aid of Phil Schroeder, a highly regarded producer, composer and songwriter to record many of the songs used in her classes. That repertoire, including both traditional and new music, became the inspiration and basis for MyTunes.
“When we developed this collection we wanted to emphasize the wonderful children’s songs that emanate from the American folk tradition, songs that we as parents grew up with but that aren’t really taught in schools anymore,” Dena said. “It was important to feature different voices, both male and female, adults and children and the songs were specifically arranged and produced to fit in a child’s natural singing range making it easy for preschoolers to enjoy and sing along.”
“While the educational component is significant and an important part of what makes MyTunes special, we also wanted the songs to be lighthearted, fun and endlessly entertaining for both children and their parents,” said Denny Stilwell, president of Mack Avenue Records, Inc., Artistry Music’s parent company. “We are extremely proud of this unique series and believe it is the perfect vehicle to introduce the Artistry Kids label and the MyTunes brand.”
The MyTunes music series features exceptional production, songwriting, vocals, delightful instrumental sounds, and a diversity of musical styles expressly chosen to entertain and engage young listeners. The three MyTunes collections focus on key themes essential to early childhood development such as outdoor fun, people and places, creatures big and small, movement, counting, colors, emotions, and senses. Two main themes are highlighted in each set: MyTunes 1: Outdoor Fun & Learning/People & Places, MyTunes 2: Fun & Movement/Creatures Big & Small, MyTunes 3: Indoor Fun & Learning/Me, Myself & I.
In addition, with the purchase of each collection through iTunes consumers can download a PDF file with extensive liner notes, a parental guide containing ideas on how to enhance a child’s learning and development through interactive play, and a coloring page featuring one of the three colorful MyTunes cartoon characters that playfully represent the themes in each set.
MyTunes is currently available exclusively in the digital format at iTunes and other digital music retailers for a suggested list price of $7.99 for each compilation, or songs can be purchased individually for a standard single download fee.
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