My wife and I just had a boy — our first — and want to get him started on music early. We’ve already introduced him to Dave Brubeck’s “Lullabies” album, an obvious choice, as well as “Korolen” by Toumani Diabate and the London Symphony Orchestra. Both are great albums for a three week old, and they avoid more trite children’s music (no judging).
I was thinking this forum and its amazing contributors would have some other recommendations, and all of us with kids would benefit. Let me know if you have ideas for albums for our youngest forum members.
This kid already has a great ear, and although he loves his DS Jr. and the P3, he’s already saving for the TSS and a P20, after making sure his college fund is in good shape.
Congratulations! Children are such a joy! When my son was your son’s age (currently a process safety engineer), he liked Paganini sonatas for violin and guitar We did not have this record by then:
We played this CD until it should have worn out. Both boys listened to this on repeat during the night at low volume. Very sweet and soothing without being boring or trite. Still hear this today and can’t help but think of those many nights (a few sleepless) all those years ago.