Tessarose - music created with children's needs in mind

Tessarose Music & Movement Action Songs:

The original soundtrack music featured on the Get Ready for School DVD

About Tessarose
CDs and how to order

Tessarose in action Tessarose Production’s music is created with children’s developmental needs and the latest findings in childhood education in mind:-

The songs are simple and slow enough for youngsters to understand then respond to.
Their tunes are cute and catchy.
The words are repetitive and clear so children can learn the songs for themselves.
The songs have positive images.
The songs are recorded at a higher pitch than most music, as research shows this is what children respond to best.
The arrangements are varied, interesting and memorable to children (also good fun for adults)

International research proves moving to music enhances rhythm, language development, co-ordination, motor skills and the ability to learn. And specific movements – like spinning – help boost the vestibular system, which in turn promotes children’s balance, posture, spatial perception, confidence, visual skills and ability to focus attention.

Tessarose, based in New Zealand, comprises Tessa Grigg and Brian Ringrose. They began creating children’s music over a decade ago and have now recorded over 600 songs – most of them original compositions.

Tessa was a primary teacher who specialised in Early Years, ran her own preschool and tutored early years staff training.

Brian played in a chart topping rock band in the 60s and has been a professional musician for 40 years. He is also a composer, songwriter and record producer - all Tessarose music is recorded in his studios in Christchurch.