Cranberry Red Balloon Family Songs CD by Tab Laven Embraced by Early Childhood Educators

April 25, 2012 - PRLog -- Nashville, TN – Cranberry Red Balloon,  a family songs CD by Tab Laven, is being enthusiastically embraced by early childhood educators for its celebration of imagination.  It has just been picked up by The AVcafe who distributes audiovisual materials to schools, colleges, universities, public libraries and military bases in the U.S. and Canada.

Additionally, the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, FL, warmly received 250 download cards for Cranberry Red Balloon family songs (http://cranberryredballoon.com/tablavenblog/2012/03/22/family-songs-cranberry-red-balloon-stories/) CD that will be presented in gift bags to over 200 early learning educators at an upcoming event. The album fits perfectly with the Early Learning Coalition mission that in part is to help ensure children of their community have the opportunity to reap the benefits of developmentally appropriate, research-based school readiness and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs.

Rave reviews are pouring in. One from Sue Jewel, a retired teacher at Wayzata High School. MN, and an active grandmother says, “… I’ve spent a great deal of time finding books, poetry, and music to fire the imaginations of my four grandchildren. It has, of course, been a labor of love… Happening upon ‘Cranberry Red Balloon’ last fall was an experience that has added both quality and pleasure to the time I share with Andrew, Elanor, Rob, and Louisa, and I highly recommend this delightful music to parents, grandparents, and educators. Unlike many albums of music for children, “Cranberry Red Balloon” is also music I never tire of myself; my favorite song changes depending on my mood, but every song is a winner and I play the album often in my car and at home. Don’t miss this one!”

Educator Lisa Ramsey, Republic, WA says, “As an educator I look for music that inspires the children and young adults I teach. Music that inspires them to filter the negative in life and realize their inner strength and beauty. That it is ok to laugh and play and dance and dream. That their very existence is a gift to us all. That they are a human being that is wanted and loved. Cranberry Red Balloon inspires all children no matter what circumstance to dream.  It inspires intellect creativity, humor, and hope! But most importantly love.”

The 11 songs on the CD have also been described as: family songs, uplifting songs, meaningful songs, songs that make you happy, songs with meaningful lyrics and calming music.

Educators wanting to fire the imagination of their students can order Cranberry Red Balloon at http://www.theavcafe.com.  Parents and others wanting to do the same for their children, family or themselves, can order the CD at http://www.cranberryredballoon.com

Cranberry Red Balloon (http://www.cranberryredballoon.com/index.php?option=com_c...), was produced by MJ Earth Corp. and Blue Earth Records. Credits: Co-Produced by Tab Laven and Grammy award winning engineer Mills Logan.  Executive Producer Annie Kananack. Recorded at The Mix Mill Studio. Mastered by Ken Love at Master Mix.  Six time Grammy award winner Art Garfunkel (Simon & Garfunkel), Grammy award winner Bruce Johnston (Beach Boys), Vicki Peterson (the Bangles), John Cowsill (the Cowsills) and Nashville's A-list studio musicians lend their extraordinary talents to Tab Laven's acoustic guitar driven and magically written family songs album.  Recommended for all ages, the CD is priced at $16.95 and can also be downloaded.

Tab Laven (http://www.cranberryredballoon.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=102), currently residing in Nashville, TN, is an experienced performer, song writer, music producer, photographer, father and husband who just created his first children’s CD, Cranberry Red Balloon. He started playing guitar as a skinny 12 year old wearing out his Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel records. At 21, he was touring the world, playing TV Shows including The Tonight Show where he met hero Johnny Carson. He has been part of Art Garfunkel's touring band and has contributed to musical efforts by Michael Johnson and Mary Macgregor. He has also appeared with other greats that include the country legend, George Jones and Harry Connick Jr. To learn more about Tab Laven and the Cranberry Red Balloon visit http://www.cranberryredballoon.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.