Michael Berry

Michael Berry

When he’s not chasing his 9-month-old daughter around, Michael Berry teaches music classes at the University of Washington and is active as a freelance double bassist in the region.

Recent Articles

Teenage boy listening to headphones

Kids + Media

Rap Clean Enough for Kids

A music writer's top 10 picks for family hip-hop

By: Michael Berry | Nov 20, 2017

musical baby

New Baby

Is Your Baby a Musical Prodigy? Yes!

How to improve your baby's intellectual, linguistic and emotional growth through music

By: Michael Berry | Apr 22, 2016

Bleachbear

High School

Nobody Has to Tell These Teens to Practice

Bleachbear juggles music, school and life in a family band

By: Michael Berry | Jan 26, 2016

Holidays

Holiday Gifts and Stocking Stuffers for Musical Kids

Toddler-friendly punk, starter synthesizer, awesome music-making app and more

By: Michael Berry | Dec 01, 2015

Holidays

6 Hum-worthy CDs to Help Families Survive the Holidays

Canned Christmas music, begone! Freshen up your holiday collection with these fun CDs kids will love

By: Michael Berry | Nov 30, 2015

Seasonal Fun

For Families Who Rock: 5 All-ages Music Venues in Seattle and Tacoma

Where to see grown-up music, from rock to blues to experimental jazz, which kids will enjoy too

By: Michael Berry | Oct 06, 2015

Seasonal Fun

A Dozen Ways to Hear Classical Music on the Cheap

Bach on a dime? Mozart for nothing? Check out these affordable but top-notch programs around Seattle

By: Michael Berry | Sep 14, 2015

Arts + Entertainment

Musical Road Trip: New Family CDs to Rock Your End of Summer

Folk-pop, bilingual rock, Dixieland jazz and more hot family albums to kee you humming 'til fall

By: Michael Berry | Aug 13, 2015

Ages 6 - 10

Keying In to Kids' Music Lessons

Is your child ready to learn an instrument? Here are 3 questions to ask before renting that baby grand piano

By: Michael Berry | Apr 27, 2015