The Learning Station

The Learning Station is an American educational children's musical group, comprising the husband-and-wife team Don and Laurie Monopoli, and their friend Jan Hrkach.[1]

The Learning Station
OriginMelbourne, Florida, USA
GenresChildren's music
Years active1987–present
LabelsHug-A-Chug Records,
Hug-A-Chug Books and Don Monopoli Productions (US)
Websitehttp://www.LearningStationMusic.com/
MembersDon Monopoli
Laurie Monopoli
Jan Hrkach

Laurie and Don Monopoli founded the group in Connecticut before moving to Melbourne, Florida in the late 1980s. At that time, Hrkach, who also partnered with Monopoli in a Brevard County recording studio, joined the group.[2] The group has released multiple albums, and performed across the US.[2] Group member Laurie Monopoli has an early childhood education degree, and develops the educational content of their concerts and recordings.[3]

Releases

CDs
  • Baby Shark and Festive Tunes (2020)
  • A Bunch of Celebration Songs For kids (2020)
  • Brain Breaks Action Songs: Let's Move! (2014)
  • Action! Fun! Dance! (2012)
  • Number 1 Best Kid's Songs! (2011)
  • Kid's Country Song & Dance (2009)
  • Brain Boogie Boosters (2008)
  • You Can Dance! (2007)
  • Literacy in Motion (2005)
  • La Di Da, La Di Di, Dance With Me (2004)
  • Get Funky and Musical Fun (2003)
  • Seasonal Songs in Motion (2001)
  • Physical Ed (2000)
  • Sift and Splash (1999)
  • Here We Go Loopty Loo (1998)
  • Tony Chestnut and Fun Time Action Songs (1997)
  • Rock 'N' Roll Songs That Teach (1997)
  • All-Time Children's Favorites (1993, 1999)
  • A Children's Christmas (1988)
  • Play to Rest (1988, 2000)
  • Children Love to Sing and Dance (1987, 2001)
  • Singing, Moving and Fun (1987, 2001)

DVDs
  • Show time (2012)
  • Physical Ed (2001)
  • All Aboard With The Learning Station (1990)
  • Brain Breaks Action Songs Vids for Kids (Volume 1)
  • Brain Breaks Action Songs Vids for Kids (Volume 2)
  • Brain Breaks Action Songs Vids for Kids (Volume 3)
  • Brain Breaks Action Songs Vids for Kids (Volume 4)
  • Music and Movement for Kids (2017)

Books
  • The Book About Tony Chestnut (2010)

References
  1. Peck, Penny (September 1997). "Rock 'N' Roll Songs That Teach", School Library Journal 43 (9): 167.
  2. Oates, Sarah (20 October 1989). "Record studio owners prove they can cut it", Orlando Sentinel, p. F1.
  3. Dollard, Alicia (14 July 1995). "For youngsters, Learning Station's just the ticket", Hartford Courant, p. B3.

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