Album Notes

FEELIN' GOOD is a collection of five original songs and new arrangements of five American folk tunes that composer, performer, and producer Matt Kalin has enjoyed singing with his young friends and their families. These songs give kids, their parents, and their teachers a great way to start the day feelin' good!

Matt has taught students of all ages, but has a special place in his heart for the preschoolers and early elementary students he has taught. Many of the songs on FEELIN' GOOD were favorites in his classes!

Matt Kalin is a life-long musician with training in classical and jazz performance and composition. After years studying, teaching, recording, and performing in New York and Los Angeles, Matt has recently returned to Minnesota, where he produces music and plays regularly in clubs and other venues.

FEELIN' GOOD also features musicians Mark Ackart, Rick Baylon, Loe (Laura) Nudell Lee, Ben Mills, Rae Singer, and Butch Zierath.


*** BELLY BUTTON RECORDS ***

Belly Button Records aims to make music for young children that appeals to kids and the adults in their lives. We believe that children learn better when the grown-ups around them are actively engaged in a shared activity. We offer music that children and their parents and teachers can enjoy together.

First and foremost, we are educators. We hope to help families, schools, and communities teach and inspire with music that challenges young minds.