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Discover Dave Kinnoin

BIOGRAPHY

Dave Kinnoin is one of the hardest working artists in the children's music business. As a Recording Artist on Song Wizard Records, he tours nationally to rave reviews and holds the coveted Parents' Choice Gold Award.

Dave Kinnoin the Songwriter consistently creates new and innovative material for a long list of family entertainment and educational companies. He's written over 200 songs in the past few years alone, most notably for Jim Henson TV, Video, and Interactive; Disney Audio, Video, and TV; Davidson & Associates; Simon and Shuster Interactive; Sesame Street and Sony Wonder Home Video; and Children's Television Workshop.

Music Producer Dave Kinnoin brings a sparkle to every project by varying the grooves, using stellar players, and being true to the spirit of the song. Dave attributes his success to an adamant refusal to settle for anything less than his absolute best in lyrics, melody, arrangement, performance, and every other aspect of the task at hand.

RECORDINGS

FUN-A-ROOEY, Song Wizard Records, 1987
DARING DEWEY, Song Wizard Records, 1990
DUNCE CAP KELLY, Song Wizard Records, 1993
GETTING BIGGER, Song Wizard Records, 1997
THE EARTH'S BIRTHDAY SING-ALONG, Song Wizard Records, 1998

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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Songs of Love Foundation, nonprofit organization dedicated to creating personalized songs for chronically and terminally ill children and young adults, songwriter, music producer, and talent recruiter since 1999 www.songsoflove.org

“Happy Hundred Acre Wood Birthday”, by Dave Kinnoin on A Birthday Party In The Hundred Acre Wood, Buena Vista Home Entertainment

Music Blocks, educational smart toy, Neurosmith, songwriter, music producer, and singer for downloadable website songs “Smiley Fumbles” and “I Can Sing” www.neurosmith.com

Sesame English, Children's Television Workshop television show, staff songwriter and music producer and singer of "Go To Sleep"

Phonics Blocks, educational smart toy, Neurosmith, songwriter and music producer

More American Heroes, Jonathan Sprout CD, Sprout Recordings, co-writer of eight songs

Spot Discovery Series, Buena Vista Home Video, writer, music producer, and singer of theme song. Singer of "Under The Sea" and "Where's Spot?"

Bear In The Big Blue House, Jim Henson television show (The Disney Channel), staff songwriter and music producer (two seasons)

Goofy's Greatest Hits video, Buena Vista Home Entertainment, writer of theme song

The Wubbulous World Of Dr. Suess, Jim Henson television show (Nickelodeon), staff songwriter (two seasons)

Kid Phonics 1 & 2, Davidson & Associates, educational CD-ROM, songwriter, music producer, and singing voice of Miggles

Muppet Treasure Island, Muppet Sing-Along Video from Jim Henson Video, songwriter and music producer of "Real Pirate" and Kermit's big finale "Let The Good Shine Out"

Disney's Sing Me A Story With Belle, Buena Vista televison show, staff songwriter (two seasons)

Where's Spot?, Spot Goes To The Farm, Spot Goes To School, Spot Goes To A Party, and Sweet Dreams, Spot, Disney Home Video, singer, songwriter and music producer.

Winnie The Pooh Playtime, Winnie The Pooh Learning, and Winnie The Pooh Friendship, Disney Home Video, writer and producer of theme songs and collect-all trailers.

AWARDS

Parents' Choice Gold Awards (5)
NAPPA (National Association of Parenting Publications Award) Gold Award (2)
NAPPA Honors
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award (2)
Film Advisory Board of Excellence (2)
Parenting Magazine's Video Magic Award
Columbia (Ohio) International Film & Video Festival Bronze Plaque
Sybil Brand Humanitarian Award
Songwriters Guild of America Rising Star Award
Society for Technical Communication Award of Merit
INDIE Award Nominee

MEDIA
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For The Earth’s Birthday Sing-Along

“The songs are lively, instructive, easy to learn, and have a great
focus on the environment.”
Judy Chadick, Science Coordinator for
Espanola School District, New Mexico

For Getting Bigger

“…a superior example of original songwriting and production for young
audiences. I love the lyric on the title tune, ‘Life is a candy cane,
and I’m lovin’ each lick!’ Dave has an easy, accessible voice,
and the arrangements/production add a ton of fun!”
L.A. Parent

For Dunce Cap Kelly

“…wise, witty recording..a typically delightful Kinnoin pop-rock
excursion, with lyrics that actually make great reading by themselves.”
Play Magazine

For Daring Dewey

…guaranteed to gain a place among our most popular children’s
selections.”
The Professional Parent

For Fun-A-Rooey

“Crisp arrangements and strong production values..He connects
instantly with his audience and sustains it by genuinely enjoying himself.”
Heartsong Review

For Billy Bunny’s Animal Songs, Muppet Sing-Along video,
all songs written and produced by Dave Kinnoin

“The eight original songs on the video, unlike any you’ve ever heard --
and that includes Sesame Street…their lyrics are clever and bright…”
Daily News, New York

For Kid Phonics, Davidson CD-ROM,
all songs written and produced by Dave Kinnoin

“…the cleverest show tunes this side of Broadway.”
Home PC

ASSOCIATIONS

American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (AFTRA)
American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)
writer and publisher member
Association For Independent Music (AFIM)
California Copyright Conference (CCC)
Children’s Entertainment Association (CEA)
Children’s Music Network (CMN)
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS)
Children’s Music and Spoken Word screening committee
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), pro member
Screen Actors Guild (SAG)
Songwriters Guild of America (SGA), member of West Coast Council
Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL), Golden member

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