Playful Audiations
Episodes
Spring In Your Step
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is in the air and my favorite daffodils are in full bloom. It makes me want to share this joyful, uneven melody.
Take a Deep Breath
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is my take on the well known phrase “you get what you get” - set to music of course!
Little Bubs
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This song is special to me because of the moments I was able to capture with my son, that I can now share with you!
Boogie Boo
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This short little chant is perfect for anything from instruments to tickle fights!
Flip A Coin
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This song has a predictable form, but switches styles, allowing for lots of different ways to engage in music play.
Sunset Moonrise
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This little uneven chant is a quiet, calm way to start the evening bedtime routine. Of course I also share several other ideas for playing with this c...
Sister Selkie
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I needed to take a couple of weeks off to focus on other commitments, but I'm back now with a new episode featuring a tune inspired by one of my f...
Telephone
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A playful turn-taking or pretend play game for easy music making!
Bouncy Ball
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This activity is fun for any age, with or without props, at home or in the classroom. I hope you find its versatility as playful as I do!
Da Biebs
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This chant has a silly title (my maiden name was Bieber), but it also has lots of opportunity for silly musical play!
Get Your Wiggles Out
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the middle of winter. Who has cabin fever? I hope this energy busting activity will help get everyone moving!
Uphill in the Snow
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This song really was written while walking in the snow, though I'll admit it wasn't up a hill. It's got a great beat for movement and lots...
Glad You're Here
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Teachers might get a little more mileage out of this week's hello song, but caregivers can find ways to play with it too!
Gravity
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Just like time keeps on turning, we're going to sing a song today about another perpetual force: Gravity.
Hot Potato
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a fun song that you can actually use for the game hot potato, but can be used for other music play too!
Give A Hug
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I hope you're preparing for winter break like I am! Here's a fun, new goodbye song to send off the fall semester.
Lilypads
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm looking back through some of my earliest compositions. This is one I use often because it's short and sweet!
Happy Trails
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't worry, I'm not quitting the podcast, I'm just excited to share this new episode!
I'm Thankful
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so sorry I missed last week's episode, I got a nasty cold and completely lost my voice! I'm back this week, though, ready for Thanksgi...
Undecided
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Election week is over, but this song is still "Undecided."
Mystery House 6-7
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you can't shake the numbers, you'd better sing them! Join us for this spooky song with a viral theme.
Wiggle Bones
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween is coming, so here's a spooky little tune to play with!
Wake Up Everybody!
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is by far one of the most popular things I've written and it's so simple!
Rubber Stamp
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I love this week’s song because of the way it plays with the contrast of sound and silence.
Western Whispers
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve found lots of fun ways to play with this one. I hope you find it playful as well!
Before You
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a song I wrote while pregnant with my first child. - who celebrated her 17th birthday this week!
Rolling Waves
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up last week’s Talk Like A Pirate Day, I’m going to share one more nautically themed tune.
A Sailor's Companion
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Friday is Talk Like A Pirate Day so avast me hearties, and join me in today’s chant, “A Sailor’s Companion.”
Sailing
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talk Like A Pirate Day is coming soon! So for most of this month I’ll feature songs that I’ve written to fit this nautical and adventurous theme. ...
Swingin' Hello
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to a new school year. To kick of return to the classroom, I thought I’d introduce one of my own hello songs that I use at the start of ...
Late Summer Bike Ride
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The gentle lilt of this song feels to me like a perfectly relaxed pedaling pace.
Dr. Seuss's Sheep
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I share another chant. This one is called “Dr. Seuss’s Sheep” and is based on an excerpt from the book One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fist, Blue ...
Ditty Six
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's song is called Ditty Six. I found this scribbled on the back of a page of old college notes, along with five other tunes, hence this one’...
Cracks In the Sidewalk
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s song is “Cracks In the Sidewalk." I composed this song on one of many walks to school with my three children. We often sang as we walked a...
Officer Gordon
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is meant to provide a quick, creative boost for anyone nurturing young children’s musical growth. Each week I’m sharing a short, orig...
Hiccups
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick, creative boost for anyone nurturing young children’s musical growth. Each week I share a short, original song or chant to help keep music p...
An Autumn Greeting
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick, creative boost for anyone nurturing young children’smusical growth.This episode features a smooth, melodic tune that's perfect for fall.
Introduction for Teachers
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick, creative boost for anyone nurturing young children’smusical growth.This introduction explains the who, what, and why for this podcast with ...
Introduction for Parents & Caregivers
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick, creative boost for anyone nurturing young children’smusical growth.This introduction explains the who, what, and why for this podcast and c...