My Story
Celebrating imagination, storytelling, childhood joy, and musical creativity.
A Journey into the World of Children’s Music
My journey into the world of children’s music began when my daughter Ariel was born. I was always searching for quality music to play for her because she enjoyed singing so much.
One day when she was five years old, she came to me and wanted to write a song. As a songwriter, I was thrilled, so I grabbed my guitar and said, “What should it be about?” She thought for a moment and said, “A short giraffe on a crooked path.”
I loved that image, and it begins the song, “Do You Know What Magic Is?” from my first album for kids, “Make Believe”.
A Love for Musical Storytelling
With a background in musical theater and theater arts, I absolutely love musical storytelling and imaginative play. Working with puppets and creating characters has always been a fun part of my shows. Also, because the kid’s music field isn’t tied to any particular genre of music, as a writer and singer, I am free to explore many different styles, from Broadway to Blues, even Caribbean rhythms. So much Fun!
Sharing The Stage with Ariel
My daughter Ariel appeared with me on The Disney Channel at the age of nine, and throughout the years she has been a wonderful musical ally, joining me often on tour, in the recording studio, and in videos.
Love You To Moon And Back
When Ariel became pregnant with her first child, I knew I wanted to celebrate this family milestone with a Lullaby Album, that featured our mother-daughter harmonies. The Album “Love You to the Moon and Back” won several awards and is a beautiful blending of our voices and hearts.
A Creative Collaboration With Toby
My son Toby also grew up beside the music and now brings his talents behind the camera. I look forward to collaborating with him and his company, Lensfire Films, on new children’s music videos in the future.
Continuing the Magic
I’m always striving to create songs that are fun and empowering for children and enjoyable for parents as well. Now, as I continue to sing and write for children, including my grandchildren, I still can’t think of a happier place to be than “The Musical World of Make Believe.”
Giving Back
Long Ago, in a Land of Imagination, Before the Age of Music Streaming, Two Friends Baked Up a Pickleberry Pie.
I was just beginning my career in children’s music when my friend P. J. Swift and I started a free children’s radio program called Pickleberry Pie. Our show presented three childlike Pickleberries, living in a pie, who along with their friend and host, Linda, brought you the best in children’s music while exploring the everyday concerns and mishaps of young children. Thanks to PJ’s extensive kid’s record collection and lots of hilarious recording sessions, we created over 500 radio shows and won the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s highest award.
A few years later, a radio channel was created for Packard Hospital in Stanford, CA which led to the first live Children’s Hospital Concert Series in Packard and Shriner’s Hospitals. The program continues to expand nationwide and has brought the healing power of music to over 250,000 children, family members and hospital staff. Please consider visiting the website at https://pickleberryhospitalconcerts.org to learn more about this meaningful work and ways to contribute.
Linda Arnold Music ~ Imagination is the Key!
Giving Back
Long Ago, in a Land of Imagination, Before the Age of Music Streaming, Two Friends Baked Up a Pickleberry Pie.
There was very little quality kid’s music on the radio in 1986 when my friend P. J. Swift and I started a free children’s radio program called Pickleberry Pie. Our show presented three childlike Pickleberries, living in a pie, who along with their friend and host, Linda, brought you the best in children’s music while exploring the everyday concerns and mishaps of young children. Thanks to PJ’s extensive kid’s record collection and lots of hilarious recording sessions, we created over 500 radio shows and won the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s highest award in 1990.
A few years later, a radio channel was created for Packard Hospital in Stanford, CA which in 1998, led to the first live Children’s Hospital Concert Series in Packard and Shriner’s Hospitals. The program continues to expand nationwide and has brought the healing power of music to over 250,000 children, family members and hospital staff. Please consider visiting the website at https://pickleberryhospitalconcerts.org to learn more about this meaningful work and ways to contribute.