202 | Early Childhood Music with Ben Bowen
In episode 202, Nikki Loney welcomes award-winning childhood music educator and composer Ben Bowen to discuss the life-long impact of music education. This conversation explores the benefits of music for all ages and how Ben’s pop, rock, folk, and jazz melodies inspire and connect singers of every generation.
You’ll hear about Ben’s unique approach to creating music that resonates across all age groups, get a sneak peek at some of his favourite tunes (including never-before-heard songs), and discover how music education can uplift and enrich lives for a lifetime.
Time Stamps
[12:30] The importance of early childhood music
[27:30] Creatively fulfilling kids’ music, lyric discovery, and helping parents sing to their kids
[41:40] Ben’s new album and the recording process
[55:12] How teachers can help facilitate the creative process with their students
Mentioned in This Episode:
🔗 Waiting for the Moon https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/waiting-for-the-moon/
🔗 Summer Samba https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/summer-samba-by-ben-bowen/
🔗 Ben’s Music on Bandcamp https://mrben.bandcamp.com/
Music Featured in This Episode:
All Songs composed by Ben Bowen
▶️ Sing
▶️ Waiting for the Moon
▶️ Snowball Fight
▶️ Here Comes the Train
▶️ Dinosaurs
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About Our Guest:
Ben has been working with kids for 30 years and running preschool music classes since 2009. He has released seven full-length albums, the most recent of which was nominated for Best Children’s Album at the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Last year, he won a City of Hamilton Arts Award, was invited to join the Recording Academy (the Grammys), and served on the jury for the CFMAs. He performs at venues and festivals all year and is slated to release his eighth studio album this year.
website: www.mrbensmusic.ca
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbensmusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrbensmusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBensMusic
⭐ Discover Ben’s Music in the FULL VOICE Song Library: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/shop/songs/?_song_page_search=Ben+Bowen