Sean Mendelson taught thousands of kids over the past 12 years in the San Francisco Bay Area. He used his interactions with this musical community as well as his two children to create a fun rockin' alternative children's album for the whole family.

The Santa Clara Weekly says about Crank Out the Music, "The music is vibrant and fresh with an

Sean Mendelson taught thousands of kids over the past 12 years in the San Francisco Bay Area. He used his interactions with this musical community as well as his two children to create a fun rockin' alternative children's album for the whole family.

The Santa Clara Weekly says about Crank Out the Music, "The music is vibrant and fresh with an engaging alternative vibe, a nod to Mendelson’s history of playing in rock bands."

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is my favorite movie and it is based on my favorite book by Roald Dahl. It awakened my creative spirit. So it was a no brainer to call my music experience “Sean’s Music Factory.” I imagine tapping into the musicality of every child that sees me perform or listens to this album. In this factory, I encourage kids to go crazy with their musical interests. When I perform, I want kids to dance with me, sing with me, and play along with musical props. I have taught over 5,000 children in the San Francisco bay area; at Mo Music on the peninsula and at Teacher Sean’s Music Factory in the San Jose area. I learned from this experience that making music with a community of children and their caregivers is where it’s at. My goal is to bring that feeling to each show. After 11 years of working with 0-11 year olds, and being inspired by my 3 year old daughter and 5 year old son, featured on several tracks, I decided to make this album. These songs poured out of me and I am thrilled to embark on this journey with all you music makers. So everybody, let’s crank out the music! - Sean

“Like” Teacher Sean’s Music Factory on Facebook for music class information if you live in the San Francisco Bay Area. Go to www.seansmusicfactory.com for lyrics, video and other content. This album’s packaging left no carbon footprint because the paper materials are 100% recycled and any carbon usage was offset.

Extra special thanks to - The Dean Muller Family / Woody’s family / Paul & Sue Martin / The Glenn Mendelson Family / Jason, Megan & Talyn / The Chu Family / my father-in-law / Lynda Johnston / my parents , Lee and Debbie / Terry Carleton, who was in the trenches with me and is the nicest and best recording dude / I couldn’t have made this album without the support of my wife and two children.

Thank you Kickstarter crew - Abigail Tonnis / The Hamren Family / Basil, Robin & Dylan Enan / Jason, Kathy, Lucas & Gavin Townsend / LillyAnne & JR Rodriguez / The LeBlanc Family / Patti Chen / Madison, Melissa & Dylan / Ryan Rotzin / Bradley “Hewson” Okamoto / The Baers / Aisling & Adeline / The Boyle Family / Tia / Francean & Chuck Rible / Karina, Kenneth, Ketsamone & Kevin / Kylara, Alice, Marc & Jennifer / Richard Bontempi / Tolland Family / Arlo & Eleanna / The Ingram Family / The Every Family / The Bautistas / They Oey family / Eddie Muller.

All songs written by Sean Mendelson ©2013 Seany Baby Music (BMI) Except “Old Macdonald’s Itsy Bitsy Bus” adapted medley with new words. Sean Mendelson - lead vocals, all acoustic and electric guitar except where noted, bass (except 4 and 9), background vocals. Terry Carlteon - drums and percussion whenever these instruments are heard, bass on 4, 9, Background vocals on 8, 9, 13, 14, slide guitar on 4 and backing guitar on 9, orchestra bells on 8, air organ on 10, piano on 2, 5, 7, 8. Brad Okamoto - mandolin on 1, 3, fiddle on 3, 5, 6, 14, saxophone on 3, 7, 9, kitchen sink on 3, background vocals on 6, 9, 12. Mona Dena - background vocals on 1, 4, 5, 7. Logan Mendelson - background vocals on 1, 2, 4, 6, 10. Logan and Katie Mendelson - intro 12. Jillian Mendelson - background vocals on 1, 10 and sneezes on 13.

Produced, arranged, and mixed by Sean Mendelson and Terry Carleton at Bones and Knives (www.bonesandknives.com). Mastered by Vinson Hudson. Cover design and all photography by Megan Mendelson Lighting and production assistance Jason Mendelson Puppet designed by Russ Walko