Teachin' The Blues Away

Teachin' The Blues Away

Editorial Reviews
<"b00005v2005020"> Brandy Meed, teacher, 2001
“I’ve never heard anything like it. It really makes me proud to be a teacher...and a parent!”

<"b00005v2005019"> Josie M., principal, 2001
“This is pure genius. How did think of it, then how did you actually do it. It is so unique…..!!!!”

<"b00005v2004999"> Album Description
Especially written for teachers and child care professionals! Performed by internationally acclaimed blues musicians John Carswell and Zane Rudolph – along with a myriad of other players – you will find the songs on this CD capture the essence of teaching and working with youth. If you are lucky enough to experience both the joy and challenge of working with children – heck, if you are a parent – you will admire the genius of this CD! Rick Dahlgren, an internationally recognized author, trainer, keynote speaker and expert in children’s behavior has gathered many of his tender, hilarious, thought-provoking stories and anecdotes and weaved them into a blues format! Several of the songs are written from a child’s perspective. Using both adult and youth “voice” in lyric development certainly accounts for the spectacular reception this CD has enjoyed since its publication. Very clearly, adults and children love the songs! Adults find the tunes heart warming, fu! nny, thought-provoking and tender, while children tend to identify with themes throughout the CD. Your are guaranteed to experience giggles, move through open chuckles and into side-splitting belly laughs – and yes, even cry a bit, as these songs tell the true story of teaching, loving, and working with children.