The Learning Station

The Learning Station is an American educational children's musical group, comprising the husband-and-wife team Don Monopoli, Laurie Monopoli, and Jan Hrkach.[1]

The Learning Station
OriginMelbourne, Florida, United States
GenresChildren's music
Years active1987–present
LabelsHug-A-Chug Records,
Hug-A-Chug Books and Don Monopoli Productions (United States)
MembersDon Monopoli
Laurie Monopoli
Jan Hrkach
Websitehttp://www.LearningStationMusic.com/

History and music career

Couple Laurie and Don Monopoli founded the group in Connecticut before moving to Melbourne, Florida in the late 1980s. At that time, Hrkach, who also partnered with Monopoli in a Brevard County recording studio, joined the group.[2] The group has released several albums for years, and performed across the US.[2] Group member Laurie Monopoli has an early childhood education degree, and develops the educational content of their concerts and recordings.[3]

Releases

CDs
  • Baby Shark and Festive Tunes (2020)
  • A Bunch of Celebration Songs For Kids (2020)
  • Nursery Rhymes with The Learning Station (2015)
  • Brain Breaks Action Songs: Let's Move! (2014)
  • Action! Fun! Dance! (2012)
  • Preschool Learning Fun (2012)
  • Children's Favorites Autumn Songs & Fingerplays (2011)
  • #1 Best Kid's Songs! (2011)
  • Kid's Country Song & Dance (2009)
  • Brain Boogie Boosters (2008)
  • You Can Dance! (2007)
  • Literacy in Motion (2005)
  • La Di Da, La Di Di, Dance With Me (2004)
  • Get Funky and Musical Fun (2003)
  • Seasonal Songs in Motion (2001)
  • Physical Ed (2000)
  • Sift and Splash (1999)
  • Here We Go Loopty Loo (1998)
  • Tony Chestnut & Fun Time Action Songs (1997)
  • Rock 'N' Roll Songs That Teach (1997)
  • All-Time Children's Favorites (1993, 1999)
  • A Children's Christmas (1988)
  • Play to Rest (1988, re-released in 2000)
  • Children Love to Sing and Dance (1987, re-released in 2001)
  • Singing, Moving and Fun (1987, re-released in 2001)

Videos and DVDs
  • Movin' and Groovin' (2000)
  • It's Showtime! (2002)
  • Physical Ed (2001)
  • All Aboard With The Learning Station (1990)
  • Brain Breaks Action Songs Vids for Kids (Volume 1)
  • Brain Breaks Action Songs Vids for Kids (Volume 2)
  • Brain Breaks Action Songs Vids for Kids (Volume 3)
  • Brain Breaks Action Songs Vids for Kids (Volume 4)
  • Music and Movement for Kids (2017)

DVDs and Blu-rays by 20th Century Fox/20th Century Studios
  • Brain Breaks Action Songs Vids for Kids (Volume 5)
  • Brain Breaks Action Songs Vids for Kids (Volume 6)

Books
  • The Book About Tony Chestnut (2010)

References
  1. Peck, Penny (September 1997). "Rock 'N' Roll Songs That Teach", School Library Journal 43 (9): 167.
  2. Oates, Sarah (20 October 1989). "Record studio owners prove they can cut it", Orlando Sentinel, p. F1.
  3. Dollard, Alicia (14 July 1995). "For youngsters, Learning Station's just the ticket", Hartford Courant, p. B3.

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