This is an children's album that is meant to make your whole family ROCK OUT! Sean's Music Factory is brought to you by Sean Mendelson, who has taught music to thousands of children in the San Francisco Bay Area for 12 years.

All songs written by Sean Mendelson 2016 Seany Baby Music (BMI) except “Kindergarten Shoes,” written by Jillian Mendelson

This is an children's album that is meant to make your whole family ROCK OUT! Sean's Music Factory is brought to you by Sean Mendelson, who has taught music to thousands of children in the San Francisco Bay Area for 12 years.

All songs written by Sean Mendelson © 2016 Seany Baby Music (BMI) except “Kindergarten Shoes,” written by Jillian Mendelson © 2016 Seany Baby Music (BMI). “Open and Shut Them” and “Two Little Blackbirds” are traditional songs with new arrangements by Sean. Sean wrote the melody and new words for “Two Little Blackbirds.”

Produced by Terry Carleton and Sean Mendelson at Bones and Knives Studio. Mastered by Vinson Hudson

-Sean Mendelson sings and plays guitars on all tracks except his daughter sings on 5. He plays bass on all tracks except 3 and 11. He plays synthesizer/keyboard on 4, 8 and 11. He plays piano on 9 and 11. He plays the Street Programmer Box on 3. He also claps and taps on 5 and 7. -Jillian Mendelson sings on 1, 2, 4, and 9. She is lead vocal on 5. -Logan Mendelson sings on 1, 2, 4, 8 and 9. -Terry Carleton plays drums and percussion everywhere and plays bass on 3. -John Gemetti plays piano on 1. -Julie Aguas sings on 10. -J.R. Johnston plays bass on 11.

Thanks to my glorious family: Katie, Logan and Jillian! Thanks to our musical community at large for supporting music in your children’s lives.

Thanks to Roberto Duarte for all the photographs. Thanks to Christina Duarte for help with art direction Thanks to Megan and Jason Mendelson for designing album layout. Lyrics and tour dates on official site www.seansmusicfactory.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel and “like” us on Facebook.

The production of this album left no carbon footprint and we should all strive to do the same!

This is an children's album that is meant to make your whole family ROCK OUT! Sean's Music Factory is brought to you by Sean Mendelson, who has taught music to thousands of children in the San Francisco Bay Area for 12 years.

Reviews of High Five-

My Kids- "Awesome!"

Santa Clara Weekly- "Imagine listening to an audio interpretation of “Twinkle

This is an children's album that is meant to make your whole family ROCK OUT! Sean's Music Factory is brought to you by Sean Mendelson, who has taught music to thousands of children in the San Francisco Bay Area for 12 years.

Reviews of High Five-

My Kids- "Awesome!"

Santa Clara Weekly- "Imagine listening to an audio interpretation of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” where the playful song launches with primitive beats, veers into Native American rhythms, and then travels through the many different periods of American music. Such is “Time Travel Twinkle,” a new track in Sean’s Music Factory’s second children’s music album, “High Five.” Many pieces on this album mingle fresh, kid-friendly tunes with upbeat alternative rock."

San Jose Mercury- "Interaction is a keystone for Mendelson's performances"

"Like" Teacher Sean's Music Factory on Facebook or go to www.seansmusicfactory.com for lyrics, videos, shows, and booking information.

All songs written by Sean Mendelson ©2014 Seany Baby Music(BMI) Except “Going to the Trains”, written by Phil Schroeder and Mitchell Schroeder, © 2007 with additional lyrics by Sean Mendelson. Jillian Mendelson wrote “Pouring Housetop”. Twinkle, is traditional material arranged by Sean Mendelson. “Over in the Bay” has a traditional melody with new lyrics and arrangement by Sean Mendelson.

This album’s packaging left no carbon footprint because the paper materials are 100% recycled and any carbon usage was offset. The plastic in thecase was made from recycled water bottles….Say What!

This album is for the whole family to enjoy. So everybody please sing and dance along! Thanks to all my present fans for coming to shows. Please become a Factory Family by attending a show and having fun making music with me. A note about my Twinkle arrangement: I wanted to take the melody from primitive times before America was America, all the way to present.

Thanks to Brad, Mona, Terry, John, Kevin, Jillian and Logan for performing on this album. Special shout-out to Girlfriend, the dog who inhabits Terry’s recording studio through the long process of making an album. Terry is the best producer I’ve ever worked with! I have the greatest family, so I must give a never ending thanks to Jillian, Logan, and Katie and the rest of my extended family.

Thanks to the support of my Kickstarter crew: Jason, Megan, Talyn , and Ronan Mendelson, DoodleBears, The Stamos Family, Apollo, Sophie and Chelsea Chen, The Harmen Family, Megan O, Bradley Okamoto, Patti and An Chen, Brandon, Rachel and Rebecca Wong, The Henrys, Hailey Humphrey, Sophia Zhang, Natasha and Clayton Mar, The Quok Family, The Dawson Family, Jennifer Knapp, Leyli and Mila Hariri, The Townsend Family, Lina Pachikov, The Kushner Family, The Boyle Family, Abigail Tonnis, Debbie Mendelson(mom), Lee Mendelson(dad), The Cabell Family, The Bautistas, Fran and Chuck Rible, John, Gaby, Gianna, and Carlo Gemetti, Alicia.

This album was 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 George Sakkestad Puppet designed by Russ Walko

Sean Mendelson- lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, backing vocals, bass(except 2, 11), piano on 12, keyboard on 2, 5, 16, percussion on 2, hand claps on 11, 16. Terry Carleton- drums and percussion, bass on 2, 11, backing vocals on 1, 5, 10, 12, 16, orchestra bells on 2, 8, air organ on 8, keyboard on 10, claps on 11(with Cindy). Brad Okamoto- fiddle on 1, 2, 16, saxophone on 5. Mona Dena- sings on 1, 2, 11, 15 John Gemetti- piano on 2 Kevin Greenwood- harmonicas on 2 Logan Mendelson(my 6 year old)- sings on 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 15, talks on 3, 4, 5, 7, 15, gurgles on 6, laughs on 16. Jillian Mendelson(my 4 year old)- sings on 2, 8, 9, 11, 15, talks on 15 and laughs on 16.

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