Songs for Kids Center makes everyone a rock star

By Clare S. Richie

Located behind the Skyview Ferris Wheel in Downtown, The Songs for Kids Center provides free interactive music programing to qualified children and young adults.

“If you or someone you know has an injury, illness or disability – we’re here to perform with you, teach you an instrument or skill, or invite you to have a sensory experience,” said Josh Rifkind, founder of Songs for Kids.

The center houses a professional performance area, recording studio, and a DJ station.

“It’s an extension of everything we’ve learned and do,” Rifkind said. “We have SFK mentors here six days a week. Families come in at all times. We just had a 22-year-old who was working on singing and drumming and now we have a 6-year-old who’s been coming here since she was 3.” continued on page 50

Allison Russell, mom of the 6-year-old, learned of SFK when they performed at Camp Krazy Legs, a camp for children with spina bifida hosted at Camp Twin Lakes. Her daughter’s friends are starting extracurriculars and Russell likes that her daughter has a low-pressure activity that gives her a creative outlet, too.