My mission with The WhirlyGigs is creating music for kids that parents will love!

When I was kid growing up, music was THE thing. I played a lot of classical piano – and picked up some other instruments along the way. I’ve always been writing songs, enjoyed playing them for people.

Working with kids has always felt natural for me. After high school I was a camp counselor. After college, a ski instructor, then a youth wilderness educator and a college film instructor. I guess you could say I’ve been working with kids my whole life…

When my daughter was born all my creative energy went to her. Oh the lengths you’ll go to make your child peel with laughter! There are lots of instruments around my office – guitars big and small, drums noisy and quiet, percussive shakers, keyboards etc. I wanted Lila’s sense of play to include “Daddy’s toys!” …. We began making up songs together, and soon I was writing songs which document that moment of playing, doing, asking, understanding.

These tunes express and extend the joy and love I feel when I’m with Lila. I hope they connect with you as well, and you play them loud, and boogie down!

~ K.B. Whirly aka Mr. Whirly