I have always loved singing and writing songs - I wrote my first song when I was 5, sitting at a piano, fascinated by the black and white keys that made sounds. What a gift it was to be able to express myself and communicate as a child through my singing voice and instruments. I still use this gift as an adult - a creative expression that promotes healing. I have taught the art of songwriting to children for 15 years. I have created songwriting courses for children ages 3 - 13, and have recorded hundreds of incredible songs that children write during my classes and lessons! Songwriting connects children to their inner-selves and helps them to self-regulate and communicate. Songwriting builds confidence and gives the writer a voice, a powerful voice. Instruments such as the piano, guitar and ukulele are naturally woven into my lessons.

I started writing children’s music as a child. As an adult, I continue to write songs for children. I do this because the power of song is magical. Throughout the years I have grown to see the great influence that music and lyrics have. I write my children’s songs very intentionally, with the idea that children get songs stuck in their heads, and will continue to repeat certain lyrics to themselves. 

I have written and recorded two award winning children’s albums called Breathe In: Children’s Songs for Mindfulness and Awareness and Everyone Grows: Children's Songs for Mindfulness. In additional to receiving National Parenting Product Awards as well as a Parents’ Choice Award for my music, I have presented about children’s music and mindfulness to parents and teachers at the National Kids Yoga Conference as well as at The Young Child Expo and Conference. I have enjoyed teaching music lessons privately over the last 15 years to children ages 3 - 15. During warmer months, it has been a pleasure to play children and family concerts around NYC. Venues I have performed at include the LIC Concert Series in Grantry State Park, Hippo Playground in Central Park, Morningside Montessori Fall Fair and Rodeph Sholom School Book Fair on the Upper West Side.

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“There is a sweetness to Bassin’s music. Not the syrupy, high-fructose type, but a wholesome, heartfelt kind. On this CD’s nearly 20 tunes, she sings about the virtues of love and friendship and other things that little ones can easily relate to – flying kites, blooming flowers, shining stars. However, Bassin also admirably makes her songs about something more. She turns “I’m A Tree” from a simple tree tune into one conveying a more sophisticated message about individuality. Everyone Grows not only touches on physical growth but life lessons too (“not everything is perfect/not everything is worth it/open up your mind/accept everything you find”)

- National Parenting Product Award Judge

 
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Bassin’s album not only is a refreshing voice in the car, but also the content of her lyrics inspires children to open their minds to become mindful of themselves and others. Bassin’s 20-song album contain songs that groove with messages of calmness and peace. - Seth Leibowitz, NYC Dads Group

“Breathe In ought to be in every classroom. Playful, fun, and thoughtful, Lianne's engaging collection of songs offer children simple ways to practice mindfulness and respect for self and others.” - Victoria Gordon, Children’s Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor

“Fun, clear, and sweet. The social/emotional emphasis is aligned with the needs of the special needs K-5 population as well as general education students. Lianne’s songs have impacted me as much as 'Free to Be You and Me' did some 40 years ago.”- Marci Pepper, Special Educator, Visual and Performing Arts Teacher

I Am

I’m part of everything I see

The world is part of me

If I take care of all I see

I take care of me

 
 

Watching My Mind

Watching my mind like I watch a flower bloom

Opening slowly taking time and taking room

Each day I come to know

I can watch my mind like I watch a flower grow

Schedule a Lesson

Music lessons are a great way for your child to get 1:1 dedicated time to help develop their craft! I currently am a Music Teacher at a NYC school and have taught private 1:1 lessons for the last 15 years. I specialize in teaching guitar, ukulele and songwriting.

Please contact me directly to schedule a music lesson