Birdsong’s Blog

Watch Kindergarten Class sing “Keep the Ocean Clean”

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Our Favorite Springtime Music Videos and Lessons

Dear Friends,

Here are some of our favorite music videos and lessons for the spring season. Learn about the relationship between wildflowers and pollinators, howl like wolf pups, and celebrate World Turtle Day and World Oceans Day. Here’s our pick of songs, videos, and companion lessons. Enjoy!

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A New Year Message from Birdsong

Thank you! Here’s our 2023 in Review

Dear Friends,

Thank you for listening to our music in 2023! I am grateful for every listener across streaming platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Pandora Radio, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
We wrapped up our year on Spotify with some exciting numbers:

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Watch an amazing metamorphosis!

Dear Friends,
Prepare to be astonished by my time-lapse footage of a monarch caterpillar metamorphosis, accompanied by our song, “I Almost Kissed a Butterfly”. Special thanks to my dear friend and devoted fan, Mary Franz, for providing some of the additional photos and video. How did I capture these awesome moments? Here’s the story behind the video:

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“Poem for Mother Earth”

Dear Friends,
My heart is filled with love and gratitude for Mother Earth on Earth Day and every day. I feel it when I wake up to the songs and chatter of my neighborhood birds, when I walk mindfully in nature and take in its beauty, and when I eat with the awareness that my food is a gift from the soil, water, minerals, and sun.
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“Aeon for Ocean” interviews Birdsong!

Dear Friends,
It was so much fun to be interviewed by my friend Aeon Bashir, founder of “Aeon for Ocean”. Aeon had some great questions for me, including “What inspired you to start Birdsong and Eco-Wonders?”, “What is the process of creating your fun songs — from songwriting to performing?”, “What’s your favorite song?”, and “Do you have a special message for the community?” It was wonderful to spend time with Aeon, to talk about my songwriting and mission, and to share our love for the ocean.

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Birdsong’s New Year Greeting 2023 – with California Sea Lions

Dear Friends,
Happy New Year! The sea lions and I wish you many moments of wonder, beauty, friendship, and song in the year ahead. I look forward to staying connected in 2023!
With an ocean of gratitude for this beautiful world,
Birdsong

Songbook – “IF I WERE A FISH and Other Ocean Songs for Kids” – chords and lyrics

You asked us for a songbook and here it is! Dive into the ocean world with our “IF I WERE A FISH and other Ocean Songs for Kids” Songbook. Includes the lyrics and chords to our 13-song album. The simple layout is perfect for guitar-playing teachers, parents, and students. We’re smiling as we think of you singing and playing along with us!

Fascinating Sharks! New music video and companion lesson.

Dear Friends,

I’m so happy to present to you our new music video, “Fascinating Sharks”. Featuring our energetic rap-style song, our video has lots to say about these “mysterious creatures with adaptive features” and the importance of protecting them. Enjoy and rap along with us!
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