Culture shot: the making of a rock star

For some parents, it’s all about books and flash cards. For others, it’s 100% sports and play. For this household, it will definitely be rock-and-roll, rhythm-and-blues.

Music is such a huge part of our lives. Our house is never silent, our road trips always rockin’, and our summers filled with festivals all over the states. Music is sure to be encoded in our children’s’ DNA, but you can bet your bass guitar we’ll give extra nudges every chance we get.

We regularly cover the best kiddie albums out there to get you and your little up on your feet dancing. But if you Mamas and Papas out there are ready to form your own family band, here’s a quick round-up of instruments to get you started:

	Three Rhythm Toys: $19.98 This combo tambourine, maraca, and guiro set is the perfect introduction to rhythm.
	Kidstruments Ukulele: $19.99 Ukulele the night away with this wood/plastic stringed beauty.
	Little Tykes Jungle Jamboree: $28.42 Let your little Liberace bang on the keys or stike the bars.
	Melissa & Doug Band in a Box: $16.96 What a bargain! Fun for the whole family band.