Music for kids and families
Based in the Chicago area, I have been writing and recording music for kids for almost 20 years. Over the last several years, I have been working at the craft of writing picture books and middle grade fiction. Learn more about my writing projects here.
Music
I have recorded two albums and an EP for kids. Check them out on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Bandcamp. Head to my Music page to learn more.
What People in Publishing Have Said About My Music
“When it comes to funny, quirky, family-friendly material for kids, one person comes to mind: Dave Taylor. Whether he’s singing about the thrill of receiving mail, the benefits of getting a library card, or “two asthmatic geeks” playing chess under school bleachers, Dave is a master of finding joy and humor in all aspects of life. Interested in songs about playing with food? Third-wheel aliens? Loquacious household rodents? Yep, Dave’s your guy for that, too. Whatever he produces, I’ll be the first in line for. Consider me a Big Kid Up Front!”
— Joshua Cooley, New York Times bestselling author whose kids books include Empty!, I Can’t Believe My Eyes!, and the Heroes of the Bible Devotional
“What an avalanche of refreshing charm! Dave’s vibrant creation betrays inexhaustible comic invention of stunning quality: he is a true original. His enthusiasm and vitality and striking originality will continue to charm children of all ages. What a refreshing breeze for this devotee of Mozart and Brahms!”
— Robert Manson Meyers, National Book Award Winner for Nonfiction for The Children of Pride: A True Story of Georgia and the Civil War