Tara Trudel
@taratrudel.bsky.social
Songwriter for #kidlit (UNI THE UNICORN) and comedy (The Second City)
Composer for film/TV
Family music artist -my album Fractured: Fairy Tales Remixed was called "better than Taylor Swift" by one 3yo
Recording Academy
#12x12PB
www.taratrudel.com
Composer for film/TV
Family music artist -my album Fractured: Fairy Tales Remixed was called "better than Taylor Swift" by one 3yo
Recording Academy
#12x12PB
www.taratrudel.com
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Tara Trudel
@taratrudel.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Reintro! I'm a songwriter/composer/children's musician. Working on my 14th(!) #kidlit book theme song and scoring a comedy pilot. You're cordially invited to stream my album of funny fairy tale songs. I'm a mom, Grammy voter, and occasional DJ for PTA meetings. Don't worry, my house is a mess.
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Last 2025 program is tomorrow & I'm thrilled to be sharing some #music & books from #Kidlit faves: Jessica Kulekjan, @taratrudel.bsky.social, Laura Sperry Gardner, Nikki Talley, @annielynn215.bsky.social, & @buffysilverman.bsky.social. 2nd graders & I are excited! Jammin' into Spring w/Picture Books
March 18, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Last 2025 program is tomorrow & I'm thrilled to be sharing some #music & books from #Kidlit faves: Jessica Kulekjan, @taratrudel.bsky.social, Laura Sperry Gardner, Nikki Talley, @annielynn215.bsky.social, & @buffysilverman.bsky.social. 2nd graders & I are excited! Jammin' into Spring w/Picture Books
This week is the 3 year anniversary of the inspirational Peptoc Hotline! They celebrated by going viral again, which has stretched their operating costs. You can help support this community youth #art project and its mission to spread joy through creating here: peptoc.net/donate
DONATE | Peptoc
Donate to help keep the Peptoc hotline going for all!
peptoc.net
February 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM
This week is the 3 year anniversary of the inspirational Peptoc Hotline! They celebrated by going viral again, which has stretched their operating costs. You can help support this community youth #art project and its mission to spread joy through creating here: peptoc.net/donate
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So excited to have finished a video for PARTY! It was a ton of work but very rewarding. Hope you enjoy it! There are all sorts of “parties” at all ages. Let’s be inclusive at all of them!
#inclusion #inclusionmatters #loveislove #disabilityawareness #diversitymatters
youtu.be/zoYTrIGn42s?...
#inclusion #inclusionmatters #loveislove #disabilityawareness #diversitymatters
youtu.be/zoYTrIGn42s?...
Party!
YouTube video by Heather Feather
youtu.be
February 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
So excited to have finished a video for PARTY! It was a ton of work but very rewarding. Hope you enjoy it! There are all sorts of “parties” at all ages. Let’s be inclusive at all of them!
#inclusion #inclusionmatters #loveislove #disabilityawareness #diversitymatters
youtu.be/zoYTrIGn42s?...
#inclusion #inclusionmatters #loveislove #disabilityawareness #diversitymatters
youtu.be/zoYTrIGn42s?...
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Why HELLO Bluesky 💙🌠 We are here 🌌
February 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Why HELLO Bluesky 💙🌠 We are here 🌌
Oh hi I’m at the Grammys
February 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Oh hi I’m at the Grammys
My friend's 7 yo: Whose music do you like better, Tara or Weird Al? If you say Tara, I'll tell her. If you say Weird Al, I'll also tell her.
They said Tara, but c'mon! I say Weird Al.
#Kindie #MusicianSky
They said Tara, but c'mon! I say Weird Al.
#Kindie #MusicianSky
January 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
My friend's 7 yo: Whose music do you like better, Tara or Weird Al? If you say Tara, I'll tell her. If you say Weird Al, I'll also tell her.
They said Tara, but c'mon! I say Weird Al.
#Kindie #MusicianSky
They said Tara, but c'mon! I say Weird Al.
#Kindie #MusicianSky
Anytime someone says, “ketchup” in our house, someone else sings, “Ohh!” in response, all thanks to this gem of a song.
I really love this ridiculous song I wrote with Jim Roach for our kid band Go Banana Go, and I’d like you to listen to it: open.spotify.com/track/1GFEtJ...
Ketchup, I Love You
Go Banana Go!, Dallas Kruse · Hot Fudge Saturday · Song · 2024
open.spotify.com
January 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Anytime someone says, “ketchup” in our house, someone else sings, “Ohh!” in response, all thanks to this gem of a song.
Hey #kidlit, I bet you're as excited as I am to see @matthewcwinner.bsky.social on Bluesky!
I am such a Cantaloupe.
(Image c/o CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDO RIDE A BIKE by Mike Boldt)
(Image c/o CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDO RIDE A BIKE by Mike Boldt)
January 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Hey #kidlit, I bet you're as excited as I am to see @matthewcwinner.bsky.social on Bluesky!
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In the wake of the fires, LA production is hurting even more than before. People can’t afford to live here if there isn’t work here.
Sign our petition at the link in bio STAYinLA.org and share #STAYinLA widely. (And thank you to hireyoungprofessionals.com for designing our campaign!)
Sign our petition at the link in bio STAYinLA.org and share #STAYinLA widely. (And thank you to hireyoungprofessionals.com for designing our campaign!)
#StayinLA
Help Rebuild LA’s Production Industry
The Palisades and Eaton Fires have deepened the crisis for LA’s film/TV workers, small businesses, and families. We need emergency incentives to bring production ...
STAYinLA.org
January 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
In the wake of the fires, LA production is hurting even more than before. People can’t afford to live here if there isn’t work here.
Sign our petition at the link in bio STAYinLA.org and share #STAYinLA widely. (And thank you to hireyoungprofessionals.com for designing our campaign!)
Sign our petition at the link in bio STAYinLA.org and share #STAYinLA widely. (And thank you to hireyoungprofessionals.com for designing our campaign!)
I just gasped out loud when I got the Severance notification. Can I put my kids to bed at 6PM?
January 17, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I just gasped out loud when I got the Severance notification. Can I put my kids to bed at 6PM?
You don’t have to post about the fires, but if you do, don’t turn your message of sympathy into self-promotion. I’m seeing it a lot, and it’s ghoulish.
January 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
You don’t have to post about the fires, but if you do, don’t turn your message of sympathy into self-promotion. I’m seeing it a lot, and it’s ghoulish.
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Playing around with Procreate for the first time in forever (I normally create illustrations in PS) After a few aggravating hours learning a new workflow, it's starting to click. I see why young creatives love it.
#ilustration
#kidlit
#holidays
#ilustration
#kidlit
#holidays
December 23, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Playing around with Procreate for the first time in forever (I normally create illustrations in PS) After a few aggravating hours learning a new workflow, it's starting to click. I see why young creatives love it.
#ilustration
#kidlit
#holidays
#ilustration
#kidlit
#holidays
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If you haven't listened to Fractured: Fairy Tales Remixed, you're missing out.
taratrudel.bandcamp.com/album/fractu...
taratrudel.bandcamp.com/album/fractu...
December 13, 2024 at 3:23 PM
If you haven't listened to Fractured: Fairy Tales Remixed, you're missing out.
taratrudel.bandcamp.com/album/fractu...
taratrudel.bandcamp.com/album/fractu...
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Congrats to @taratrudel.bsky.social for the award re: her pop-comedy debut album FRACTURED: FAIRY TALES REMIXED! One of my faves on the album: "What's The Story?" 📚🎵
Love the #KidLit theme!
Love the #KidLit theme!
Excited to share that I received another ASCAP Plus Award for children's music! This includes my 2023 album, Fractured: Fairy Tales Remixed, and #kidlit book theme songs. I really appreciate ASCAP's support of my work and of children's music.
#MusicianSky
#MusicianSky
December 13, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Congrats to @taratrudel.bsky.social for the award re: her pop-comedy debut album FRACTURED: FAIRY TALES REMIXED! One of my faves on the album: "What's The Story?" 📚🎵
Love the #KidLit theme!
Love the #KidLit theme!
Excited to share that I received another ASCAP Plus Award for children's music! This includes my 2023 album, Fractured: Fairy Tales Remixed, and #kidlit book theme songs. I really appreciate ASCAP's support of my work and of children's music.
#MusicianSky
#MusicianSky
December 12, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Excited to share that I received another ASCAP Plus Award for children's music! This includes my 2023 album, Fractured: Fairy Tales Remixed, and #kidlit book theme songs. I really appreciate ASCAP's support of my work and of children's music.
#MusicianSky
#MusicianSky
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I have a new piece up at SPIN about the 10th anniversary of our annual "Book Club for Mixtapes," and how that's become our modern version of the update letter stuffed into a holiday card. Give it a read, and make your own year end mix! www.spin.com/2024/12/book...
Book Club for Mixtapes: Bringing People Together, One Track at a Time - SPIN
As you get older, two of the hardest things to keep up with are friends and music. Thankfully, I found a remedy: a mix club. A mix club is what
www.spin.com
December 11, 2024 at 8:14 PM
I have a new piece up at SPIN about the 10th anniversary of our annual "Book Club for Mixtapes," and how that's become our modern version of the update letter stuffed into a holiday card. Give it a read, and make your own year end mix! www.spin.com/2024/12/book...
December 11, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Same, flute and all!
I know in my heart if there wasn’t a music industry I would still be a bard… traveling the world singing and playing my flute telling stories and sharing love
If this whole system collapses I’ll still be writing songs bitch its who im born to be
If this whole system collapses I’ll still be writing songs bitch its who im born to be
December 6, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Same, flute and all!
So if you care to find me
Look to the Taco Bell
As someone told me lately
Everyone deserves soft and hard shell
And if I'm eating solo
At least sauce packs are free
For those with ground beef
Try a Crunch Wrap with black beans
Look to the Taco Bell
As someone told me lately
Everyone deserves soft and hard shell
And if I'm eating solo
At least sauce packs are free
For those with ground beef
Try a Crunch Wrap with black beans
December 5, 2024 at 5:46 PM
So if you care to find me
Look to the Taco Bell
As someone told me lately
Everyone deserves soft and hard shell
And if I'm eating solo
At least sauce packs are free
For those with ground beef
Try a Crunch Wrap with black beans
Look to the Taco Bell
As someone told me lately
Everyone deserves soft and hard shell
And if I'm eating solo
At least sauce packs are free
For those with ground beef
Try a Crunch Wrap with black beans
Love this! Things I've learned to do this year:
- Trust my creative process
- Carefully consider projects & say yes if they serve my goals
- Collaborate w/delightful people
- Lean into community
- Be healthier w/social media & take breaks (forever from CERTAIN platforms)
What about you?
- Trust my creative process
- Carefully consider projects & say yes if they serve my goals
- Collaborate w/delightful people
- Lean into community
- Be healthier w/social media & take breaks (forever from CERTAIN platforms)
What about you?
December 4, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Love this! Things I've learned to do this year:
- Trust my creative process
- Carefully consider projects & say yes if they serve my goals
- Collaborate w/delightful people
- Lean into community
- Be healthier w/social media & take breaks (forever from CERTAIN platforms)
What about you?
- Trust my creative process
- Carefully consider projects & say yes if they serve my goals
- Collaborate w/delightful people
- Lean into community
- Be healthier w/social media & take breaks (forever from CERTAIN platforms)
What about you?
My Instagram feed:
Ad for under eye cream
Ad for under eye patches
One pic of someone I met once
Ad for under eye concealer
Beautiful script that reads, “Reach for the stars and you can do anything (if you get rid of those eye bags) ✨”
Ad for under eye cream
Ad for under eye patches
One pic of someone I met once
Ad for under eye concealer
Beautiful script that reads, “Reach for the stars and you can do anything (if you get rid of those eye bags) ✨”
November 30, 2024 at 7:32 PM
My Instagram feed:
Ad for under eye cream
Ad for under eye patches
One pic of someone I met once
Ad for under eye concealer
Beautiful script that reads, “Reach for the stars and you can do anything (if you get rid of those eye bags) ✨”
Ad for under eye cream
Ad for under eye patches
One pic of someone I met once
Ad for under eye concealer
Beautiful script that reads, “Reach for the stars and you can do anything (if you get rid of those eye bags) ✨”
Just saw Moana 2 and the animation was absolutely stunning in Dolby. It's my longtime dream to write songs for a Disney movie, and sometimes, you just have to say that stuff out loud
November 27, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Just saw Moana 2 and the animation was absolutely stunning in Dolby. It's my longtime dream to write songs for a Disney movie, and sometimes, you just have to say that stuff out loud
Dear cinnamon sticks, this is your moment to shine!
November 27, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Dear cinnamon sticks, this is your moment to shine!
Today I'm finishing the first round of music cues for a comedy pilot and watching the rough cut of the next one I'm scoring. There are a lot of ups and downs in a music career. After the pandemic and strikes, I'm feeling grateful for this moment! #MusicianSky #FilmSky #Composer
November 26, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Today I'm finishing the first round of music cues for a comedy pilot and watching the rough cut of the next one I'm scoring. There are a lot of ups and downs in a music career. After the pandemic and strikes, I'm feeling grateful for this moment! #MusicianSky #FilmSky #Composer
I'm inordinately proud of this Pokemon I crocheted for my son's bday. Even though I'm a total hobbyist, it's like all the art I make: overly ambitious, imperfect, but ultimately made with care and love. 🧶
Based on a pattern by MiaHandcrafter
Based on a pattern by MiaHandcrafter
November 25, 2024 at 5:49 PM
I'm inordinately proud of this Pokemon I crocheted for my son's bday. Even though I'm a total hobbyist, it's like all the art I make: overly ambitious, imperfect, but ultimately made with care and love. 🧶
Based on a pattern by MiaHandcrafter
Based on a pattern by MiaHandcrafter