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Resume (kids music focus)

RESUME (kids music focus)

OBJECTIVE:
To perform and create interactive kids songs, music productions, publications, recordings, shows, and workshops within a fun and educational framework.

SUMMARY:
Extensive experiences in the Arts, Culture, and Education, through Music, Theater, Visual Arts, Experiential/Outdoor Education, International travel, and Language studies. Professional singer, musician, recording artist, and songwriter.

EMPLOYMENT:
Certified Kindermusik Instructor – Offered early childhood music classes through Kindermusik International
Brian Funshine Kids Shows – Performances, at schools, camps, malls, special events, birthday parties, festivals, workshops (guest speaker/ performer, etc), pre-k thru 5th grade…
Rainbow English Fun Music Program — Offered a weekly English music, movement, and drama program as well as performances. These are Interactive and educational activities for children ages 2-10. Programs include instruments, original and classic kid songs, movement, imagery, and listening activities.
English Teacher — Worked with children around the world, teaching English through music and activities. Taught English as a second language in the USA, and other countries.
Workshop Presenter – Presents workshops for teachers on “Using music in the classroom for educational purposes” He has presented for the Florida State Early Childhood Association, as well as, being chosen to be the keynote speaker at the Pinellas County ECA Conference. Presented his workshop in Taiwan, for teachers of children learning English as a Foreign Language at the English Teachers Association Conference in Taipei, Taiwan.
Voice Over Artist – Currently recording voice overs for various companies in Taiwan, Korea, and other international clients.
Writer: Completed 9 children’s story books, one ESL vocabulary book, and one early childhood song/picture book.
Actor — Ladder International Children’s English Theater, Taipei, Taiwan- Performed as a major role in two educational theater productions for up to two thousand Taiwanese children. Production included learning English & Chinese lines, dancing, singing songs, and interacting with the children.
Outdoor Education Instructor — Pathfinder Outdoor Education Tampa Bay, Florida & Nature’s Classroom Accredited by the Association for Experiential Education. Developed curriculum and taught experiential classes in leadership, group dynamics, conflict resolution, problem solving, trust building, communication skills, cultural awareness and diversity, outdoor skills, science, nature, history, high/low ropes course, music, drama, games, evening programs, and art.
Camp Counselor/Teacher — Med-O-Lark Arts Camp, Washington, ME -
Taught classes to teens aged 10-17 in music, theater improvisation, high/low ropes course, yoga, outdoor skills/adventure, nature studies, guitar, bands, and group singing. Created and assisted with stage props, sound, and music for theater productions. Organized and led group activities for over 300 campers and staff. Assisted with staff training. Performed the duties of a live in cabin counselor for boys age 10-14. Also worked as a camp counselor at Camp Taloali and Circle C Ranch Academy.
Substitute Teacher — Hillsborough County Schools, Tampa, FL; Substituted for regular and exceptional education teachers, grades preschool-adult. Placed on the “first call” list for music, theater, art, and English as a second language classes.

EDUCATION
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology with Music Performance/ Education Minor, graduated April 1995. Concentrated study in Early Childhood Music.
Completed coursework in Teaching English Overseas (TEOS)
Foreign Languages Studied- Chinese studies in Taiwan, Spanish, American Sign Language, and Russian. Participated in various acting classes including “Acting from the Heart” and “Voice and Body Improvisation”.
Kindermusik Certified Instructor – 2003 completed certification. Currently Teaching Kindermusik to children ages 0-3.
Hillsborough County Library (ESL) training certificate

OTHER EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
Original Songs for learning English- Currently writing, recording, and producing songs for children throughout the world
Performed in various musical groups- Jazz chamber ensemble, Big band, Marching band, Symphonic band, Brass choir, Gospel choir, University Singers, Rock/Pop bands, Musical Theater Ensembles, World music groups including Caribbean and African, Children’s music, and Experimental music ensembles. Frequent performances of the Brian Funshine Show and The Rainbow Funshine Kids Shows and more.
Taught private and small group lessons on bass and guitar, for students of various ages.
Musical Skills — Upright Bass, Electric Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Percussion, Mandolin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Recorder, MIDI Keyboard, Songwriting, and Recording Skills.
Other Skills and interests- Juggling, Clowning, Acting, Comedy for kids, Songwriting, Linguistics, Storytelling/Writing, Textbook writing, World Travel!!

Guy Playing Cool Saw Instrument in Tamshui

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Eddy’s Cantina – Best Mex in Taiwan!

Eddy, at Eddy’s Cantina has taken the time to make veggie
mexican dishes just for me (and you too)!
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Taipei Potluck and Music Circle

Come to our monthly potluck and music circle in Taipei – Da An Park

2 pm to 7 pm! Near Chien Guo Road and Heping Road
Call me for info 0921863891
Click here for our Facebook Group and more info!

Classic Kids Song Lyrics

In addition to original songs, I have a treasure box of fun classic kids songs to share! They are written here with ESL language learner adapted lyrics, but can also be sung the original way depending on the target audience.

MAMA PATITA MAMA PATITA MAMA PATITA BUY YOUR BABY A BANANA A RIPE BANANA AND A PAPAYA AND WE CAN DANCE, DANCE DANCE, THE NIGHT AWAY TANGALAYO TANGALAYO RUN LITTLE DONKEY RUN (2x) MY DONKEY WALKS MY DONKEY TALKS MY DONKEY EATS WITH A KNIFE AND FORK (2x) MY DONKEY HEES MY DONKEY HAWS MY DONKEY SLEEPS IN A BED OF STRAW (2x) B-I-N-G-O (clap replaces letters) THERE WAS A FARMER AND A DOG BINGO WAS ITS NAME O B-I-N-G-O (3x) AND BINGO WAS ITS NAME O AIKENDRUM (add on song) THERE IS A MAN IN THE MOON (3X) HIS NAME IS AIKENDRUM HIS HAIR IS SPAGHETTI, SPAGHETTI, SPAGHETTI HIS HAIR IS SPAGHETTI, AND HIS NAME IS AIKENDRUM HIS EYES ARE MEATBALLS… HIS NOSE IS CHEESE… HIS MOUTH IS PIZZA… HIS BELLY IS JELLY… HIS LEGS ARE EGGS… THE ANTS GO MARCHING (add on song) THE ANTS GO MARCHING ONE BY ONE HURRAH. HURRAH THE ANTS GO MARCHING ONE BY ONE, THE LITTLE ONE STOPS TO SUCK ITS THUMB AND THEY ALL GO MARCHING DOWN, TO THE GROUND, BOOM BOOM TWO BY TWO – TIE HIS SHOE THREE BY THREE – SLAP ITS KNEE FOUR BY FOUR – SHUT THE DOOR FIVE BY FIVE – GIVE ME FIVE SIX BY SIX – PICK UP STICKS SEVEN BY SEVEN – COUNT TO SEVEN EIGHT BY EIGHT – SHUT THE GATE NINE BY NINE – STAND IN LINE TEN BY TEN – DO IT AGAIN HANDS IN MY LAP (add on song) HANDS IN MY LAP WHAT IS THIS HERE THESE ARE MY EYE BLINKERS OH MOMMA DEAR EYES, EYES, ICKY DICKY DOO THAT’S WHAT I LEARNED IN MY SCHOOL (BOOM BOOM) THIS IS MY NOSE SNIFFER… THIS IS MY MOUTH LAUGHER… THESE ARE MY ARM SWINGERS… THESE ARE MY LEGS KICKERS… ETC HE HAS THE WHOLE WORLD HE HAS THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS (4X) HE HAS ALL OF ASIA HE HAS ALL OF TAIWAN HE HAS ALL OF TAIPEI HOKEY POKEY (CLASSIC DANCE SONG) PUT YOUR RIGHT FOOT IN PUT YOUR RIGHT FOOT OUT PUT YOUR RIGHT FOOT IN AND SHAKE IT UP AND DOWN DO THE HOKEY POKEY AND TURN AROUND THAT’S WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT (THEN OTHER BODY PARTS) IT’S RAINING, IT’S POURING IT’S RAINING, IT’S POURING THE OLD MAN IS SNORING HE WENT TO BED HE BUMPED HIS HEAD AND HE DIDN’T WAKE UP IN THE MORNING HERE COMES PETER COTTON TAIL HERE COMES PETER COTTON TAIL HOPPING DOWN THE BUNNY TRAIL HOP HOP HOP HOP EASTER’S ON ITS WAY FUN FOR ALL THE GIRLS AND BOYS SHARING IN THE EASTER JOY HOP HOP HOP HOP EASTER’S ON ITS WAY THE EASTER BUNNY HOPS HOPS HOPS THE EASTER BUNNY STOPS STOPS STOPS HE TURNS AROUND, ROUND, ROUND AND THEN HE SITS DOWN SHE IS COMING AROUND THE MOUNTAIN (SEQUENCE SONG) SHI IS COMING AROUND THE MOUNTAIN HERE SHE COMES… SHE IS RIDING SIX WHITE HORSES HERE SHE COMES… SHE IS WEARING PINK PAJAMAS HERE SHE COMES… SHE IS EATING CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS HERE SHE COMES… LET’S ALL GO OUT TO MEET HER HERE SHE COMES… THERE’S A LITTLE WHEEL (SEQUENCE SONG) THERE’S A LITTLE WHEEL TURNING IN MY HEART (2X) IN MY HEART, IN MY HEART, THERE’S A LITTLE WHEEL TURNING IN MY HEART THERE’S A LITTLE SONG SINGING IN MY HEART (LALA LA) THERE’S A LITTLE DRUM BEATING IN MY HEART… THERE’S A LITTLE HORN HONKING… THERE’S A LITTLE DOG BARKING… KIDS COVER SONG LIST (ADDITIONAL SONGS) Are you sleeping? Aardvark song Aikendrum Air My Breath Ants go marching Apples and bananas Bear Hunt Baby Beluga Black Socks Bear went over the mountain BINGO Biscuits in the oven Brush your teeth Clap your hands Cindy Did you ever see a lassie? Down by the bay Day-O Do your ears hang low? Dry Bones Five little monkeys Five little ducks Free to be you and me Follow the drinking gourd Gum song Going to the zoo Go down Moses Going on a bear hunt Hush little baby He’s got the whole world Head and shoulders Hokey Pokey Home on the range Hole in the middle of the sea Imagine It’s raining, it’s pouring I’ve been working on the railroad Itsy bitsy spider John Jacob Jingleheimer Jubilate Jamaica Farewell Kum Ba Ya Looby loo La Bamba 5 little ducks London bridges Lean on me Lion sleeps Little bunny foo foo My girl Mr. Sun The more we get together Moonshadow Mind on freedom On top of spaghetti Old McDonald Peanut Butter Puff the magic dragon Rain rain go away Rocka my soul Row your boat River Rivers of Babylon Swing low sweet chariot So long Swimming song Skinnamarink Shark song Shake my sillies She’ll be coming round Spirit sings song Spider on the floor Stand by me Summertime Sodeo Skip to my loo Twist and shout Take me home country roads There’s a little wheel Tangalayo Ten green bottles Ten little puppy dogs Ten in a bed Thula Klizeo This land is your land This little light This old man Train kept rolling There’s a hole The more we get together Twinkle Twinkle Thumbkin Wheels on the bus Where do the children play? Waltzing with bears With a little help When the train comes along Willoughby wallowby woo Yellow submarine Zum Gali Gali

KIDS SONG LIST (see below)

KIDS SONG LYRICS

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