Grandmas and Grandpas Tune-in

Jolanta Gallagher
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An easy to follow guide for grandparents how to deepen the bond with their young grandchildren through fun-filled, shared musical experiences.

Episodes

  1. 08/27/2021

    INVITATION

    It is possibly the shortest episode of the podcast so far and it offers a special invitation for you. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the content of the podcast, you are welcome to share them with the listeners by contacting the host - Jolanta Gallagher: jolanta.gallagher6@gmail.com The piece of music played in this episode is Recuerdos de la Alhambra composed by Francisco Tarrega and performed by Andres Segovia.

    5 min

  2. 08/13/2021

    The Bells Family - Part 2: Action time!

    This episode includes several bells-related activities for both children and grandparents - singing a song, story telling, playing home made "bells", movement to music and relaxation. The episode concludes with a beautiful music by Vangelis. Through those activities children will further develop a sense of beat and rhythm, and will learn the concepts of melody patterns, high and low pitch and harmony in music.

    20 min

  3. 08/01/2021

    To sing or not to sing - an interview with Judith Clingan AM

    Judith Clingan AM, a remarkable musician, composer and music educator shares her knowledge and experience with "Grandmas and Grandpas Tune-In". Discover how to find your singing voice and engage musically with young children.

    50 min

  4. 07/24/2021

    The Bells Family - Part 1

    "The Bells Family" is an episode rich in information about bells and other related instruments that will fascinate children as well as their grandparents. Part 1 finishes with a piano piece called "Campanella" (Little Bell) played by a 10-year-old child prodigy JONAH HO.

    9 min

  5. 07/15/2021

    A Slice of Calm

    This episode offers 10 minutes of music that can lead you to your inner space of stillness and rest.

    13 min

  6. 07/04/2021

    Grandparents' gift to Lucas Keeley

    A musician's tale about the musical gift he received from his grandparents, and how it shaped his development and musical career for over 20 years.

    49 min

  7. 07/03/2021

    Musical Omelette - Part 2

    More creative ideas to share with your grandchildren - learning music and having fun.

    21 min

  8. 07/02/2021

    Musical omelette - Part 1

    The episode presents some practical ideas for musical activities built around a short, popular orchestral piece and a children's song.  It integrates listening, singing, simple body percussion, movement and playing sound making objects to create a "musical omelette".

    14 min

  9. 07/01/2021

    The magic of good listening

    Various sounds and music don't affect just us - they are emitted and also perceived by unexpected listeners: from bacteria to worms and insects, plants and trees. A fascinating topic to talk about with your grandchildren.

    8 min

  10. 06/30/2021

    Back on the beat with Pavel Zabka

    A young rock band musician from Prague talks about his career, including his early childhood musical experience.

    34 min

  11. 06/15/2021

    On the BEAT

    This episode presents to the grandparents the benefits of musical engagement with their grandchildren and introduces the concept of beat in music.

    14 min

  12. 06/10/2021

    Grandmas and Grandpas Tune-In

    An easy to follow guide for grandparents how to deepen the bond with their grandchildren, aged 4-5 years, through fun-filled, shared musical experiences.

    5 min
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An easy to follow guide for grandparents how to deepen the bond with their young grandchildren through fun-filled, shared musical experiences.

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