Wake Up My Guitar is Michelle Hunter’s debut CD featuring 14 original songs written for young families and teachers. “Miss Michelle”, a specialist in early childhood music, has been teaching and performing since 1994 and is well known for her creative and interactive style. Michelle received her degree in Music Education and plays many instruments including guitar, piano, and flute. Her silly songs inspire movement and singing in children and families - integral to enhancing learning development and building early literacy skills. Her music is just plain fun! Wake Up My Guitar makes you want to get up and sing, clap, tap, move and laugh. This collection of classroom tested favorites was created with young families and teachers in mind - Movement songs (Five Little Monkeys…Ugga Chugga… Sneaking, Creeping) Listening Songs (Quiet, Quiet), Counting Songs (Two Little Ghosts… Five Little Monkeys), Patterned Songs (A Turtle Moves So Slow), Play-Along Songs (Maraca Band), and Action Songs (Tickles…Silly Hello…Getting Dress…See Ya Later Alligator). The songs have simple story lines , rhymes , patterned lyrics and strong rhythmic beats to encourage creative movement - critical building blocks to early literacy. The silly lyrics (colorful lyric/activity booklet included with CD) promotes conversation and activities between parent/teacher and child. Teachers can easily incorporate songs into their themed lesson plans. Order your copy today and “hear” what people are talking about. For more information email Michelle at wakeupmyguitar@yahoo.com.