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Laurie Berkner on Her “Rocketship Run” & the Evolution of Children’s Music in the Streaming Era
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- Jan 11, 2026
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Summary
This week, on the heels of HBO Max’s Music Box: Happy and You Know It , I’m throwing things back to a Tunestiles interview featuring children’s music icon Laurie Berkner , whose “Rocketship Run” to the top of the kindie scene helped redefine what music for kids could sound like. From her early days growing up in Princeton, New Jersey — surrounded by the same fertile musical ground that produced Trey Anastasio of Phish , John Popper of Blues Traveler , and Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors — Laurie’s path has always been rooted in creativity , curiosity , and connection . We dig into the moment the world discovered her on Nick Jr.’s Jack’s Big Music Show , and how that beloved presence ignited a new generation of fans. Laurie talks candidly about how streaming and digital music reshaped kindie music , shifting the way artists release and connect with families , and what that means for sustaining a career in today’s industry . She shares how she tailors song subjects, pacing, and physical movement cues to meet kids exactly where they are — cognitively , emotionally , and physically — and why writing music that children genuinely resonate with requires honesty , imagination , and zero condescension . Laurie opens up about the stories behind classics like “We Are The Dinosaurs” and “Victor Vito,” as well as a few of her personal favorites, revealing the small real-life sparks that turned into songs sung in classrooms , l iving rooms , and minivans around the world. We also explore the music and lyrics she’s written for her three Off-Broadway children’s musicals , and the voice she’s continued to develop through projects like Laurie Berkner’s Song and Story Kitchen on Audible and her work on SiriusXM’s Kids Place Live . Whether you grew up with her music, play it for your ow…