Shoutout Colorado, a part of the Los Angeles based Voyage Group of Magazines has kicked of 2023 with an interview of A Child’s Song Founder and Executive Director, Sandy Taylor. The publication’s goal is to provide content focusing on topics that are relevant to almost everyone in hopes of inspiring important conversations within the community. They aim to do so in way that puts artists, creatives and local businesses at the center of these conversations.
Written in interview format, the article weaves together Sandy’s personal and professional journeys, highlighting how the former heavily influenced the latter.
"My husband Charlie and I founded A Child’s Song (ACS) in 1999 in response to our community’s need for excellent musical training combined with evidence-based music programs designed to support youth who learn differently. My background in child development and music education coupled with Charles’ work both as a musician and as a nontraditional instrument craftsperson gave us a unique perspective on music education. Our commitment to family also affected the structure and direction of ACS. As parents of eight adopted children, grandparents of eight children (four adopted), and foster parents of more than 35 children (many with developmental and emotional challenges), we witnessed first-hand the profound effects of music and movement on brain development and cognitive function. So, while ACS originated as a for-profit venture, it was converted to a nonprofit in 2003 to foster community involvement and support the long-term goals of my family and the ACS Board of Directors, which included funding assistance so that all children and families, regardless of finances or ability, could benefit from music."
A Child’s Song thanks Shoutout Colorado for their coverage of Sandy and A Child’s Song. Their spotlight helps further our mission to nurture an appreciation for music while providing programs and education to share the developmental, healing, and social-emotional benefits of music for children and adults.
