Elizabeth Nixon

Clap for Classics!

Kids EN ↓ 79 episodes

Clap for Classics! is a joyful music education podcast for kids ages 2–8. Join Ms. Elizabeth and Forte the Lion as they explore the magic of classical music through singing, movement, storytelling, and playful learning. Each episode features fun, age-appropriate activities that introduce musical concepts, composers, and instruments in a way that’s engaging for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary kids. Parents will love the rich educational content woven into every musical moment—and the opportunity to make meaningful, musical memories together. Whether you’re a music-loving family, a...

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Elizabeth Nixon

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3. What Kind of Bird are You?: A Peter and the Wolf Sneak Peek 31.01.2022 13:41

Today we’re sharing a tiny peek into one of our very favorite classical pieces, Peter and the Wolf! We will meet the bird and the duck and learn about the flute and the oboe (the instruments that represent those animals in Peter and the Wolf. We’ve got a free printable to accompany this episode, grab it here: www.clapforclassics.com/episode3 From Up in My Tree: This is a song about a bird, inspire...

2. The Cuckoo and a Quiet Cat 31.01.2022 10:27

FIRST! We’ve got a free printable  that you might want to grab for your little one to use to play with while listening to this episode. There are images of the two instruments we’ll be listening to as well as a visual representation of forte and piano and will help your little one understand this musical concept even better. Go to www.clapforclassics.com/episode2 to grab it. In today’s episod...

1. Let's Make Forte Sounds Together! 31.01.2022 10:09

Forte the Lion takes center stage in this episode while we learn about the musical term of Forte. We’ll also practice keeping a steady beat, so be sure to grab something to drum on if you can, you can also just tap your legs or clap to the beat as well. First we’ll listen to “The Royal March of the Lion” from Saint- Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals. Clear some space if you can so you can march like...

0. Introducing.... a brand new music podcast for young kids! 26.01.2022 1:48

Join Ms. Elizabeth and her sidekick Forte the Lion as they share what to expect from this podcast! Here you'll find engaging and educational music activities for young kids ages 2-6. During each episode you and your toddler, preschooler, or kindergartener will sing songs, move your bodies, and listen and engage with great classical music. We hope you'll subscribe and tune in each week. Listen at h...