“Under the Hat: Independent Music Education” with 2015 Latin Grammy Award winner, two time Parents’ Choice Gold Award winner, Mister G.

The seasons can inspire us to learn in so many ways! They can even encourage learning about the art of writing songs! This month in “Under the Hat: Independent Music Education,” Hilltown Families Contributing Writer, Mister G, shares ideas that incorporate the seasons, curiosity, rhyming, and even a sense of humor for kids learning how to write songs

Ben Gundersheimer (a.k.a. Mister G) has always found it fascinating to dissect how songs are constructed. This month in “Under the Hat: Independent Music Education,” get a dose of music ed as he walks you through the listening steps to get you to think about the way different instruments come in and out of a musical mix.

This month in “Under the Hat,” Hilltown Families Contributing Writer, Ben Gundersheimer (aka Mister G) spotlights the universal language of music. He shares a recent conversation he and a Brazilian musician he is currently collaborating had, noting how dogs all over the world understand each other, instantly! This universal language can be found in music too, crossing cultures and facilitating communication without barriers. Knowing how to play music can cultivate a sense of cultural appreciation and connection, building a bridge of cooperation and joy between people without the need for spoken language.