ABOUT CINDY...
"Cindy Cohen is a master teacher. As someone who has been teaching
for most of my life, I use this term sparingly. She has the ability
to impart very complex musical concepts to small children in the
form of play, so that they become musically literate and enjoy themselves
immensely all at the same time.
I had the pleasure of accompanying my granddaughter to Music Makers
for two years, during which time I watched her quite joyously acquire
a working knowledge of tempo and melody, as well as a repertoire
of very favorite songs. Most miraculously, at my "advanced" age, I realized that I was beginning to learn to read music for
the first time alongside Sasha!"
Jackie Kudler,
College of Marin
ABOUT "PROUD OF YOU"...
Parents' Choice Spring 2003 Audio Award Winner!
"Cindy Cohen's comfortable, assured vocals make her sound like a
favorite kindergarten teacher who has brought her guitar--and some
talented friends, including musician and producer Peter Penhallow
to class as a treat, telling stories and singing songs about animals,
various holidays, the importance of Mother Earth and making young
listeners feel special."
Lynne Heffley 2003 Parents' Choice
"This new collection
of exciting, beautiful songs also weaves in the foundational aspects
of music education," said Bob Cranshaw, world renowned bassist
and founding member of the Sesame Street Band. "The pieces
are multi-generational and provide hours of fun for people of all
ages! I most enjoy listening to this CD with my grandkids!"
The North Bay hasn't
nurtured many prominent children's music performers over the years,
Marin County singer-songwriter Tim Cain being one notable exception.
Two new and impressive recordings indicate that situation may be
changing. Proud of You by Cindy Cohen and
Peter Penhallow offers 16 festive tracks (including five
holiday songs) aimed mostly at younger tykes. The CD features several
original compositions and is an outgrowth of Music Makers in Mill
Valley (www.music-makers.org),
a program for children ages 18 months to six years that explores
music through song, movement, finger plays, puppets, and games.
Easy on the ears and easy of the eyes; acclaimed Marin children's
author and artist Karen Barbour contributed the fanciful cover art.
Greg Cahill, North Bay Bohemian Music Critic
ABOUT MUSIC MAKERS...
As an arts educator, I have seen many studies that link arts
education in general and music education in particular with improved
math and reasoning skills and higher test scores. What I appreciate
most about the Music Makers approach is the way that it also builds
confidence and the ability of the students to work together, whether
they're singing, listening to one of the professional guest musicians,
or making an orchestra of their own.
Among the high school students I teach, the ones who have been exposed
early to a passionate, joyful discipline like music have a personal
compass to guide them through the stormy waters of adolescence.
Thank you for making music a part of my children's lives."
Maura Vaughn,
Director of Drama, Branson School
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