Groovy Nate

Multidisciplinary Arts | Songwriting | Arts Integration

Groovy Nate’s High Energy Funk

Groovy Nate® creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves played on his loop station, electric guitar, exotic musical instruments such as the mouth bow, talking drum, and kitchen utensils—laced with comedy, creative play, and puppet skits—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. His music is unique and eclectic, using Funk music as the foundation and reference. This is best represented in his children’s music albums Meet Groovy Nate and I’m Gonna Play My Bell, along with a single, “Put Your Seat Belt On,” recently published as a children’s book. Additionally, Groovy Nate has a song titled “Respect Everybody” that is featured in the 2022 GRAMMY-nominated compilation album by One Tribe Collective, All One Tribe.

Groovy Nate

CLIN# – 0002 Music, 0007 Theater, 0008 Multi-Disciplinary Arts, & 0009 Art for Children with Disabilities

The Groovy Nate Groove Circle Experience

In the Groovy Nate Groove Experience, participants will create and play original rhythm patterns using various percussion instruments, including but not limited to recycled materials, various hand drums, bells, sound shapes, rhythm sticks, and voice. Rhythm patterns will be derived from children’s books, names, and other ideas from Groovy Nate and students. Children will also explore/learn musical fundamentals (deep listening, tempo, dynamics, etc.), participate in a group, develop focus, and express creativity.

Groovy Classic Tales Production

  • Participants will explore music, movement, and imaginative play to create and perform an age- and skill-appropriate production of a classic children’s story.
  • Children will create funky chants, play percussion instruments, use props and costumes to produce a comical rendition of a classic tale with a child-inspired alternative ending.
  • Tales include but are not limited to: The Gingerbread Man, Jack and the Beanstalk, and The 3 Little Pigs. Grades: Kindergarten to 3rd Grade.

Groovy Nate’s Fun in FUNk Music Movement Experience

Participants will take an imaginary field trip with Groovy Nate on a “club-hopping” musical journey filled with funky grooves that entertain and educate! Get ready to groove, shake, and have fun with a delightful blend of energetic beats and creative movement! Groovy Nate will lead you through a variety of funky and engaging rhythms that will have you moving and grooving in no time! Pre-K to 2nd Grade.

Inside the Music: Meet Groovy Nate Teacher Training

Children’s entertainer Groovy Nate takes educators on an inside exploration of his music. In this workshop, we break free from conventional boundaries and explore innovative teaching techniques through the lens of funk and creativity. Here’s a taste of what you can expect:

  • Teachers are introduced to different genres of music that appear in his music: Funk, Reggae, Techno, Hip-Hop, and Go-Go.
  • Use Groovy Nate’s songs as teaching tools by altering the lyrics to fit curriculum standards (to include, but not limited to, making rhymes, teaching shapes, STEM standards of learning).
  • Discover how incorporating music, songwriting, rhythmic chants, and creative movement can engage students and enhance their learning experience.

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