Episode #26: Adding Musical Play to our Little’s Lives with JoEllyn Sumner

What is a tuneful home? (1:10)

Singing is a gift, not a natural talent - you don’t have to be perfect to sing! (2:06)

How much should you stick to routine vs. what’s new? (3:30)

JoEllyn’s recommendations for songs - reach out to her if you’d like any! (4:55)

When you’re choosing songs for yourself, pick something that’s comfortable in your routine and throw in new things throughout to change it up. (6:30)

How do you balance the need to get something done (8:38)

There are so many ways to start a tuneful home and JoEllyn’s curriculum, including bounces, wiggles, tickles, tapping, and clapping. (9:30)

The importance of your child saying no or providing consent. (13:25)

The interaction with the family to keep that socialization and game aspect alive is super important so kids can take it to their lives once they’re out of this. (14:30)

The best age to start real instrument lessons. (17:00)

The body and the voice are instruments. (20:07)

Renee’s experience is learning to dance with her mother, who is deaf. (21:00)

All of the ways to find or work with JoEllyn. (23:45)