Brian Vogan

Brian Vogan is a songwriter, performer and early childhood music educator in Seattle, Washington.  His debut recording ‘Little Songs’ is a collection of eleven songs directly inspired by the interests and ideas of the children Brian visits each week as a music educator.

As a former pre-kindergarten teacher, Brian has always been an advocate of the philosophy known as emergent curriculum, which is a system of creating lesson plans that are based on student’s passions and interests.  Observation, creative brainstorming, patience and flexibility are the basic ingredients used to create a healthy environment for each child to flourish. Rather than start with a curriculum plan that requires a ‘hook’ to get the children interested, emergent curriculum starts with the children’s interests.

It was through this process that "Little Songs" was crafted.  Every tune became it’s own project that the children would look forward to working on each time Brian taught a music class.  Soon the children were busy offering lyrical ideas and tips on arrangement, eager to hear their ideas evolve over the course of weeks ahead.  Brian soon realized that the idea of making a recording of children’s songs had grown into something much bigger than he could have ever imagined.

“For those of us working with young children, we know that children learn through repetition; hands-on experiences; their senses; in play-based settings and through child-directed and child-focused environments and programs.  Brian’s CD, “Little Songs”, encourages creative movement; embraces, enriches and extends early learning through songs that are age and developmentally appropriate and relevant to themes in a child’s world; and reinforces kindergarten readiness skills and concepts through music and movement.  Brian’s voice is calm and soothing and he is gifted in engaging young children through rhythm and rhyme.  Two of our children’s favorites are “Race Car” and the “Listening Song”!  Brian’s music is original, special and very unique.”

-Cheryl Iverson- Program Supervisor for Childhaven-Lake City in Seattle, WA

“Little Songs” is produced by Barrett Jones who is known for his work with the Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Melvins, John Doe and Brad to name a few.  It also features musician, composer, and educator, Jeremy Reinhold as well as long time friend and drummer, Kory Christian, and early childhood teacher and singer, Kari May. 

Brian currently resides with his wife, Nikki, in Seattle, Washington.  For information regarding live events near you, please check here or if you would like to contact Brian Vogan for booking or additional information please feel free to email him at brianvogan@hotmail.com or call (206) 715-1069. 

"Little Songs" by Brian Vogan now available! Pick up your copy today!

(click here to listen to Little Songs)

 News and Updates

Brian was just interviewed in Victory Review Magazine!  (click here to read the article)  

About.com rates "Little Songs" as one of the top ten best children's CDs of 2008! (click here to view the complete list)  

Cookie Magazine rates "Little Songs" as one of the top ten best children's CDs of 2008! (click here to view the complete list) 

Brian was just interviewed in Small Magazine! (click here to read the article)

We're excited to announce Brian was awarded a Children's Music Web Award for Best New Artist for Preschoolers Ages 0-5! Thanks to all the judges!

 - Children's Music Web Awards November, 2008 

Brian was interviewed on NPR by Sound Focus host, Jeannie Yandel! (click here to listen to Brian's interview)  

"with this flat-out fantastic debut, Vogan should not be surprised if he soon finds himself a kindie-rock superstar."

-Cookie Magazine 

"Bound to be near the top of 2008's "Best Of" lists everywhere!"  

-Children's Music that  Rocks.com    

""Little Songs" marks a stunning entrance into the kid's music world"

-Out With The Kids.com

"smart, funny, well-produced, and charming"

-Popdose.com 

"Quirky, engaging and simply surprising songs that demand repeated listening."

-kidzmusic.com

""Little Songs" is filled with super-fun tunes inspired by kiddos and what they're into...We call this CD awesome."

-Red Tricycle.com

Interested in having Brian perform at your child's school, party or event?  Please feel free to contact him for additional information.

• All artwork by Nicole Brauch 
• Photograph by Ryan Schierling / www.ryanschierling.com