Studio Blue Guitar

Guitar lessons and Live Music for Students and Audiences of All Ages

Studio Blue Guitar
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
ph: 860-836-8157
susan@studioblueguitar.com

Music for families and Children !

Wild Duck Dancing at Guilford Free Library, Summer Reading show, Creatures of Nature and Magic!

Welcome to my Family Music page! I play my fun and interactive originals with a few classic and contemporary favorites in my live show. Please go to the Family Show Audio Tracks page to hear songs I play in the Stupendously Wonderful Music Show and Creatures of Nature and Magic Show, which are geared for families with pre-school to elementary school age children (although I have also seen middle school age kids rock out during shows!). I perform in libraries, schools, pre-schools, town concert series, summer fairs, festivals, fundraisers, and at birthday parties. I am available to play in any setting or venue which provides entertainment for children and families. I sing, play guitar and ukulele with the goal of maximum audience participation. There are always some educational components that I sneak into each show!

Durham Fair Kids Place! See you in September!

Creatures of Nature and Magic!!

A new and fully interactive music show which interweaves songs about mythical creatures like sprites and gnomes with songs about our animal kingdom friends. Let's face it- nature can be as mysterious as mythical creatures like fairies and trolls!! Come be a part of the show!

Librarians: The focus is on learning, reading and singing about nature in all her glory! There is a reading list that goes with the show.

Please see my page on the Connecticut Library Consortium website!

Southington Family Entertainment Series- beautiful day, beautiful crowd!

Here's what people are saying...

You rocked it! You were awesome!! So glad I finally got to see you perform… and the kids love you too!

Eva Brunelle

Durham Fair Kids Place show

"This was an EXCELLENT show! The children and their mom's absolutely adore you. Thank you for putting so many smiles on so many faces!"

Durham Fall Fest Organizers

“Songs range from instructive to just plain Fun; from ladybugs to gnomes, you’ll learn something while playing and singing along!” From a parent who attended a performance of the "Creatures of Nature and Magic" Show

"Susan, We wanted to thank you for ANOTHER wonderful performance at Kid's Place at the Durham Fair. Each year, we enjoy having you share your fun and silly songs with us! The children love singing, dancing, and playing along with you. Your positive personality really adds a lot to our area. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!"

Katie Leining Ayotte

Entertainment Coordinator for the Kid's Place

Durham Fair

Durham, CT

Durham Fair Kids Place- build your own instrument craft!

"You are wonderful – my kids and I had a great time and I know we will definitely be using you in the future!! Thank You for donating your time and wonderful energy"

Leslie Archambault

Chairperson Concordia Nursery School

Co-sponsor of Be The Match Fundraiser Event

Manchester, CT

"What an excellent show!!! Excellence of music & happy children surrounded by books…icebergs on the mild mid-summer beach surrounded by naked snakes quacking like ducks and hopping around arm in arm with gnome like cheer and troll like faces; all the while, keeping time with the blue green and mauve shimmy~shake maracas…who in turn are trying desperately to let the electric drummer outta the box. You paint a beautiful picture. I had a grand time too!!! Thank You!

Tim P., who attended the show at Scranton Library in Madison, CT, with references to the song subjects and activities that go along with them!

Why Children's Music?

As a children’s entertainer, I continue to see what music, particularly live music, gives to children (and their parents as well!). Participating in musical activities helps children express themselves, build confidence, and connect with others for an enhanced sense of community. I recall one performance at a library where I noticed two little boys (brothers) seated quietly at the beginning of the show. After a song or two their feet were moving to the music; next, they were clapping along, and then singing. By the end of the show, both were out of their seats dancing, singing, and fully participating in the movements of the song. It was a joyful process to witness, one that has stayed with me and reinforced my passion for engaging people, young and old, in music.

Music brings out our humanity and touches that place in us which is universal. It helps us learn more about who we are and what we feel and allows us to share that with others. To quote Victor Hugo: “Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and cannot remain silent”.

More Information

Please contact me for pricing and scheduling information. I look forward to bringing my show to your town!

Past Shows ...

Libraries and Schools:

Acton Public Library, Old Saybrook

Babcock Library, Ashford

Brundage Community Branch Library, Hamden

Case Memorial Library, Orange

Cragin Memorial Library, Colchester

Durham Public Library, Durham

East Norwalk Association Library, East Norwalk

E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, Madison

Guilford Free Library, Guilford

Hagaman Memorial Library, East Haven

John Lyman Elementary School, Middlefield

Levi E. Coe Library, Middlefield

Miller Memorial Central Library, Hamden

Russell Library, Middletown

Fairs, Festivals, Fundraisers, Venues:

Allyn Brook Summer Concert Series, Durham

Be-the-Match Fundraiser, Manchester

Daffodil Festival, Wadsworth Mansion, Middletown

Durham Fair Kids Place 2009 to 2018!

KidsFest, Avon Congregational Church, Avon

KidsPlay Museum, Torrington

Minds in Motion, Prospect and Middletown

Pumpkins on the Pier, Milford

Relay for Life, Durham

Southington Family Entertainment Series, Southington

The Buttonwood Tree, Middletown

Shepherd Glen Elementary School Hamden

Sunshine Preschool Hamden

West Stafford Elementary School

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