Music is received and appreciated by listeners when the phonological loop is stimulated. Each month a balance of familiar songs woven together with stories inspired by pertinent monthly holidays, family events and anchored by a supportive theme are presented. Since all material is deliberately positioned to appeal to members of the "WWII" generation, powerful reminiscences and associations are brought from the unconscious to the conscious, all while entertainment in a supportive atmosphere is maintained. For example some recent sample themes include: "Fathers and Sons", "Spring Cleaning", "Southpaws and Sisters: Faith, Hope and Charity" and "the Power of One". Songs in support of these themes range from turn-of-the-century classics like "Irene Goodnight" and "Harvest Moon" to more familiar, contemporary Broadway, movie soundtracks and pop tunes such as "Oh what a Beautiful Morning", "Raindrops keep falling on my head" and "Yesterday". These songs reinforce the message of the various stories and further the right brain's reception of the therapeutic messages.




In 2002, Penny McDaniel, Mark Alexander and James decided to form a musical group that would feature tight, 3-part harmony and perform songs from a range of genres. Six years later they have created a popular program of traditional and contemporary songs entitled "Stories from the American Songbook" to compliment James' storytelling program and in 2008 performed to greater Cincinnati audiences to rave reviews! They continue to perfom in conventional concert and performance settings as well, delighting ages 8-80. Listen to a sample 3:00 demo here: "The Harmonizing Dylans Demo" Windows Media Player (DSL/Cable). What?!? You want more of the Dylans??? Then please visit our You Tube site where you can see other samples and enjoy some of our other favorite music videos, Click right here!