Today I was teaching piano to a 6 year old student who’d only had 3 previous lessons in his life. He climbed up onto the piano stool and began to play the little tune I had given him to work on the previous week. Suddenly, right in the middle of the song, he stopped. “Miss Fern, Miss Fern, I have to ask you a question!” I suggested he wait until

Today I spent my day trying to decide how to classify my new CD release, “Angels Are Out With You Today!” On the one hand, I am a children’s entertainer and teacher, and my music is written for preschool children. On the other hand, this CD goes beyond that. Preschool children love it because it is soothing and relaxing and can be listened to as a lullaby tape. However, adults

Today I was singing with a group of 3 year olds, having a great time. I usually adapt my music sessions to whatever the theme is that the teachers might be working on, or else to the holiday of the month, or even to what the weather is doing outside. Then, to conclude my session, I always end with a “Goodbye Song.” My 30 minute long session was just about

Hi! Today I was singing with a brand new group of 3 year olds who were all just beginning their first preschool experience. I thought it would be fun to sing a song about colors. I like to use this song in the beginning of the school year as a fun way to help children learn their colors. All of the children were sitting in a circle around me, and

Today was my first day back for the new school year at one of the preschools where I teach music. Some of the children were nervous and cried, others were overjoyed, while still others were a bit apprehensive! Who IS this lady carrying a large, black box with something in it? (My guitar case seems quite ominous to some children who have never seen one before.) However, once I open