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Lynn Kleiner’s Music Rhapsody Kits Capture Prestigious Oppenheim Award!

“The Oppenheim Award was given to Lynn Kleiner’s instrument/DVD kits. The award is given by the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, which is the only independent children’s media evaluation company in the United States. The organization analyzes games, toys, computer products and appropriate musical instruments for children by age groups.”

What parents are saying about Lynn Kleiner’s music kits and DVDs

“I truly feel your DVDs have had a substantially positive impact on my son. He's 14 months old and knows all of the songs on the “Music for Babies” DVD and the majority of the "Music for Kids" DVD - he watches them everyday, and gets really excited when I go to turn on the TV.”
Jessica Dixon
Parent in Arizona
“I just wanted to write you to let you know that I loved using your JUNGLE BEAT (book with accompanying music CD) as a resource for summer camp. One of the themes I selected this year (for summer camp) was the jungle, and I had so much fun using your book. We made the Jungle Safari Vests and binoculars. Afterwards we went on a safari, where the kids found hidden treasures. The snack on that day was 'Monkey Dogs' (recipe from the book), yummy.”
Linda MacFarlane
Rutland County Head Start Mini Camp
Music Fun for Everyone
“My daughter (Fourteen months old) loves the Kids Make Music DVD. She is obsessed with it! Thank you so much for the many hours of enjoyment you have brought us and for making such great products and introducing her to music!”
Patricia Laucella
Santa Monica CA
“I received Kids Make Music Too as a gift from my aunt, an elementary music teacher. My two children played the video tape daily for months until they finally broke the case. We had to buy another copy! I have lots of kids music videos but Lynn’s is the best because it gets the kids to actually DO instead of just watch. Thanks so much, Lynn!!!”
Dawn Bucholtz
Terre Haute, IN
“We rented the Kids Make Music videos at our local library and loved them!! We had to buy them! I consider these the best videos we have shown our 2 year old. She really interacts with it.”
Joey Premo
Iron Mountain, MI
“Anytime Matthew is fussy, I do Babies Make Music with him and soon he’s smiling and giggling.”
Michelle Dunn
Hermosa Beach CA
“A friend of mine who's a music teacher gave me Babies Make Music Kit with my first born four years ago and I just love it. I've been giving it out as a gift to a lot of my friends. I am excited about your DVD format. Thank you for sharing your ideas and talents with me and my family and friends.”
Stephanie Orum
Neptune Beach, FL
“I found your kits at a Music Educators National Conference in Minneapolis. My two year old grandson LOVES Kids Make Music! He carries his instrument kit with him everywhere.”
Carolyn Hock
Palmer Lake CO
“We rented the Kids Make Music DVD at our local library and loved them!! I consider these the best videos/DVDs we have shown our 2 year old! She really interacts with it.”
Ella Alma
Portland CT
“We found several of your Kids Make Music videos at the base library on Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Japan! We enjoyed them so much that we ordered one for ourselves and like to give them as new baby gifts.”
Maxx Godsey
San Diego CA
“I bought the Kids Make Music kit in LA last year and both my kids adore it! My 4-year-old son has auditory defensiveness and cannot attend group music classes so we are lucky to be able to do this at home where the noise level is controlled.”
Carol Hui
Tokyo Japan

What teachers are saying about Lynn’s summer teacher training course

“Lynn’s boundless energy, enthusiastic encouragement of all teachers, and all of her great creative ideas are only a few of her gifts. Lynn is doing some amazing work! And inspiring others to do more of the same!”
Phoebe Fazio
Teacher, Redding CA
“I loved Lynn’s summer teacher training course. It’s the best workshop I have ever taken!”
Lynne Levy
Falmouth MA
“Lynn is like a great kid – she’s lots of FUN! The class is well formatted and the Orff ideas are perfect!”
Christina Purcell
Santa Cruz CA
“I just finished the teacher training workshop and wanted to thank all of you at Music Rhapsody for an incredible week! Everyone was so helpful, attentive and really nice. It was such an amazing experience and I hope to take it again next year! Lynn, I just wanted to let you know I am having trouble sleeping because all the songs keep going through my head:)! As soon as my head hits the pillow I hear "A rig a jig jig!" Keeps me smiling.”
Julie Lockman
“Thanks for making my dreams come true! I LOOOVED your training. It was better than Disney Land for me. You are so amazing and it was such a privilege to study with such a pioneer in the early childhood music field.”
Elizabeth Nuti
NYC Bank Street Teachers College

What teachers are saying about Lynn's concerts

“My husband and I wanted to thank you for the outstanding concerts. I know you all put such a tremendous effort not only in these concerts but also in the ongoing support and instruction for our children. As always, the engagement with the audience was wonderful, the music was original and moving. The concerts were beautiful and the whole experience was fun! The video we took demonstrates what incredible things you are teaching our kids. As a parent, I have gained so much from your program. I love your cd’s and you have inspired my own engagement with music through your incredibly supportive and integrated methodology. I can’t thank you enough for all that you have done to develop the gift of music in my children. This is a gift that will last a lifetime. We are deeply indebted to you.”
Dr. Charla Griffy-Brown Professor Information Systems and Technology Managemet Director, Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Editor-in-Chief, Technology in Society, an international journal published by Elsevier Ltd. Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business

What teachers are saying about Lynn’s workshops

“I wanted you to know how much the kids LOVED the "Shoo Turkey" song! What a great way to be able to play a lot of different instruments. Your tip on having many more instruments than kids makes sooooo much sense. Thanks for all of your tips and songs at the Kentucky Orff workshop!”
Tara Drummond
“I just wanted to express to you, Lynn, such thanks and appreciation for your absolutely outstanding workshop this weekend for our Evergreen Orff Chapter! You are doing an incredible job in music education for our precious children! You instruct with such delight and grace and make learning truly fun for all!! No wonder you are such a huge success!”
Sonja Yeager
Gig Harbor, Washington
“I met Lynn at a workshop in Birmingham, Alabama. It was the best workshop I have ever attended and I teach with Lynn's music every week!”
Marilyn Anderson
Hoover AL
“I really appreciate Lynn’s spirit! I always try to get to Lynn’s sessions at the Music Educators conferences because I leave feeling uplifted by her music, her spirit, and her desire to love and teach music to children. Run, Run & Children's March from Kids Can Listen, Kids Can Move are favorites of my little ones!”
Keith Robinson
Koennecke Elementary School
Texas
“Lynn is the "Peter Pan" of early childhood music education, spreading her musical magic that celebrates the child in each one of us. Lynn presents musical ideas that really work with young children.”
Dr. Ellen M. Brabson
University of New Mexico
“I like when the teachers tell me (after doing a song of Lynn's), 'wow, how do you think of all these brilliant ideas?' and then I tell them, “I'm just the messenger, it's Lynn Kleiner, she's my teacher.””
Ditza
“You are by far my most favorite clinician. Sometimes I feel like I am a little Lynn Kleiner in my class because I do all your stuff!! Thank you for all you do for all of us teachers!!!”
Teri Cannava
Colorado
“I attended two of your workshops at the OMEA conference. I enjoyed your sessions so much and left so excited to return to school on Monday! Your songs and activities are so engaging and fun. I can't wait to share them with my students. I feel it's so important to expose them to classical music, and they thoroughly enjoy playing our Orff instruments, so your workshops gave me great new ways to extend those activities. I also have an 8-month-old son named Zion. After your Pitch-matching workshop, I'm even more determined to make sure to appreciate and encourage the sounds and songs he makes at even this young age.”
Kelly Ortiz
Vocal Music K-12
Pandora, OH
“Take a workshop at Music Rhapsody…you’ll keep coming back for more! Lynn Kleiner is one of a kind!”
Judy
“I attended your workshops at Ohio MEA this weekend. I felt compelled to write and say thank you for your presentations. As a result of your enthusiasm we were engaged and inspired. I'll be a better teacher having attended your sessions - not only for what you taught, but also how you taught. It must be gratifying to know that you are enriching the lives of thousands of young people through motivating and equipping their teachers.”
Tim Fuchtman
K-6 Music Teacher
Cincinnati Schools

What parents are saying about Lynn Kleiner’s Music Box

“You have given so many teachers, parents and students a great gift...I am forever grateful to you for allowing me to reach my goals, achieve some economic independence and be a great working role model for my daughter, all while facilitating a program of which I am very proud of because your music is the best! You are a wonder and a blessing.”
Lisa Henderson
Coronado CA

What teachers are saying about Lynn’s “Kids Can Listen, Kids Can Move!”
book and CD

“I teach music to 450 K-2 students in a public school system. I use many Orff techniques in my classroom. Lynn’s "Kids Can Listen, Kids Can Move!" is now one of my favorite resources. What a terrific way to expose children to classical music! Thank you!”
Carol Gibson
St. Peters MO
“I recently saw a presentation of Kids Can Listen, Kids Can Move at the California Music Educators Conference - and it was fantastic!”
Tony Bancroft
El Segundo CA
“I have Kids Make Music Babies Make Music Too and it is my #1 favorite resource for infant/preschool classes. Thank you, Lynn, for creating such a well designed, highly effective tool for this age group.”
Abbie Ehorn
Evergreen School
“I am really glad I attended the workshop you gave in Missouri for the Heartland of America Orff chapter. I purchased your book and CD: In All Kinds of Weather, Kids Make Music! My students have really enjoyed all the activities we've done from that collection and I look forward to getting more books soon! Also, I wanted to thank you for your energy and enthusiasm - it's contagious and uplifting! Thanks a million!”
Leigh Tarwater
Fleetridge Elementary
Music Teacher
“My classes LOVE Run Run and Syncopated Clock from Kids Can Listen, Kids Can Move, Little Horses and Little Shoemaker from Kids Make Music, Babies Make Music Too, Larry the Lobster and Ten Little Fishes from Songs of the Sea and many, many more!”
Sue
“My Kinders just walked out the door after a class filled with your activities from Jungle Beat and Farm Songs! They enjoyed them SO much, especially the Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks! They just wanted to do that again and again! Thanks so much for all your fun and engaging activities that keep them busy and moving while really teaching important things!”
Katie Riordan
Music
Lake Travis Elementary, TEXAS
“Thank you for the wonderful work you do. As music teacher in a preschool and kindergarten of 130 children, I find myself returning again and again and again to your materials. I don't know if I could do my job without them--I certainly wouldn't want to try!”
Susan Grove-DeJarnett
Johnson City, TN
“I have all of your books which my pre and K students love! They even ask for those songs when they are in 2nd and 3rd grade. Then we add the Orff arrangements to make it more challenging. I am so excited to hear that you are working on more! Thanks so much!”
Anne McAloon
“I finished my "Farm Songs" camp yesterday and wanted to say thank you! I love the curriculum. I used some songs and activities from your other books too. It was so much fun for the kids, their parents and me. Thank you for the great music and ideas. The performances and arrangements of the songs on the CD are well done.”
Marilee Evans
Salt Lake City

What teachers are saying about Lynn’s “Songs of the Sea”
book and CD

“I just wanted to tell you what a lifesaver your Songs of the Sea is to me!
I am a Musikgarten teacher and I got your Songs of the Sea book on the recommendation of another Musikgarten teacher. I LOVE all your different suggestions for each song! The Wipe Out song is a favorite of my older age groups age as well as Going Over the Sea using your instrument idea. I used the same song for the younger groups using hula hoops.
Just had to share with you, and say a big THANK YOU!”
Helen Haynes
Missouri

What parents are saying about Lynn’s summer music day camp

“My daughter's first experience with Music Rhapsody was in the summer camp. She was six and had never taken music classes before, and it was also her first summer camp experience. She is also home schooled and had never been away from me for a long time, so I didn't know if she would feel comfortable there. When we signed up, we didn't know anyone else doing it. It turns out she loved I!. The staff make her feel really comfortable. She jumped right in and got very involved. I don't know a lot about the Orff approach, but I know that it is wonderful. They make it seem like it's just fun and games but it's definitely learning. That's part of the magic of it. It was interesting to see them start building a little orchestra right away. It's really amazing how they build up the musical awareness through the Orff technique. I would definitely recommend this camp!”
Carolyn Falk
Manhattan Beach
“My three kids love music so much, largely due to Music Rhapsody. When they first went to camp, I didn't know exactly what went on there because I wasn't there, but they kept coming home with a lot of songs. Pretty soon they were playing instruments that they had picked up in camp. They also learned how to keep a beat -- about rhythm. I never knew it before, but rhythm and timing is a really important thing. It helps them in other areas of learning and sports. The teaching technique involved a lot of repetition." My 7 and 5 year old both went to the camp and I my little one will go too. She really loves her Music Rhapsody classes.”
Erin Sloves
Manhattan Beach

What parents are saying about Music Rhapsody classes

“We LOVE our music class. We could not live without it! It helps Trevor to get ready for a formal learning environment, along with teaching him so much about music!”
Amy Robertson Scripps
Santa Monica CA
“Music Rhapsody classes were the best thing I ever did with Nathan! He sings and has a great sense of rhythm – he learned discipline too!”
Jackie Baker
Manhattan Beach CA
“My child gets so excited to go to music class! The class is so much fun and so inviting. Music Rhapsody has helped us find Finley’s true love – music!”
Jenifer Burger
Manhattan Beach CA
“Music Rhapsody classes have been a wonderful experience for my entire family. The songs and games we play follow us home and are incorporated in our daily activities. Watching Milo’s participation and enthusiasm grow since he was just an infant has been the greatest gift!”
Marizsa Bravo-Casillas
Santa Monica CA
“After all her years of Music Rhapsody’s Orff and recorder classes, Susannah started playing piano in January. The teacher can't believe how fast she has progressed. Plus, she loves playing the piano. She has such a love of music because of your program. Thank you for all your program does for the children!”
Pam Absher
Parent
“Your program is fantastic! My son (2 years old) walks around the house singing “Sally go round the sun…””
Jill Fenske
Parent

What parents are saying about Music Rhapsody classes / Songs of the Sea

“I most definitely see that my daughter, Sofia, loves your classes. She's always singing and dancing around the house. Also, thank you for providing the parents with the Songs of the Sea CD. I now play it in the car everywhere we go and the kids absolutely love it. They love to sing along and constantly request that I play it again and again. Your music program has definitely enriched my daughter's life in many ways. Thank you so much for your valuable contribution.”
Debra E. Louie
Los Angeles

What principals are saying about Music Rhapsody in their schools

“In my nearly thirty years in education, I must say there is NO program that I have EVER seen that rivels Music Rhapsody! It has served our children well! Parents, stay connected to this program!”
Cyndi Keenan, principal
Coast Christian Schools
Redondo Beach CA
“My 3 year old son Max has Music Rhapsody at his school, Our Savior Lutheran, and loves it! No, he REALLY LOVES music class! He sings all the time at home. He talked a lot about the guitar this week, I think he has found his calling. I am an educator too, I know how important it is to have music. I think your program is fantastic and very inspiring to my son. Keep doing it! I like being able to have the CDs so I can learn the music and sing along with him and help him with the words when he forgets.”
Vanessa Newell
Los Angeles
“Thanks for all your work and the wonderful music lessons throughout he year! It was been wonderful to see the children in concert and the CDs have allowed the experience and practice to continue on a daily basis. Sometimes Gabby will let me sing-along, she likes to teach me the lyrics and hand motions---really cute :)”
Christine Felkel
“I can truly say that Skylar likes the activities from your music classes as she sings on her way to and from school daily! The latest song she sings is about a worm, which I find to be quite interesting. (Farm Songs!) Her pitch and tone are improving and she is more confident in her singing abilities. She is obtaining a wealth of music knowledge. Thank you for your enthusiasm and your commitment to our daughter.”
Sheila Campbell
Los Angeles
“My son Miles loves summer music week at his school. He requests songs from the CD when we are driving to and from school each morning and loves to sing along. When he arrives to school, he sings with his friends. Very cute! Thanks for providing such fun for the kiddos. I truly feel that music is an important part of a well rounded education whether it be preschool or beyond.”
Becky Linder
“My son, Calvin loved summer music week! He came home and showed me how he danced. It was really cute. Also, Saturday evening Calvin was all wound up and I put in the CD and he totally mellowed out and listened to the songs, sang along and just relaxed. It was great. Thanks for everything.”
Katie Fillingame
The Hollywood Reporter
“Our daughter, Katherine, has been listening to your CD every day, showing us the dance movements and explaining to us what each song is about. I don't think I've ever seen her as impressed with a class as she obviously is with her music week. Even her 7-year-old brother, who never went to her preschool and generally chooses to dislike whatever his sister happens to like at the moment, joined Katherine several times singing along with her. Thank you so much for the wonderful music and all your efforts to educate our children!”
Elena Torres

My husband and I wanted to thank you for the outstanding concerts. I know you all put such a tremendous effort not only in these concerts but also in the ongoing support and instruction for our children. As always, the engagement with the audience was wonderful, the music was original and moving. The concerts were beautiful and the whole experience was fun! The video we took demonstrates what incredible things you are teaching our kids. As a parent, I have gained so much from your program. I love your cd’s and you have inspired my own engagement with music through your incredibly supportive and integrated methodology. I can’t thank you enough for all that you have done to develop the gift of music in my children. This is a gift that will last a lifetime. We are deeply indebted to you.

Very best regards, Dr. Charla Griffy-Brown Professor Information Systems and Technology Managemet Director, Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Editor-in-Chief, Technology in Society, an international journal published by Elsevier Ltd. Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business

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