American Library Association Booklist Magazine

"The 30 entertaining songs on this recording will tickle preschoolers beginning to attain familiarity with alphabet letters. Happily, the songs (such as "Angry Alligator," "B1ue Bus Blues," and "Clever Kid") rarely settle for common alphabetical clich豮
Musically, the selections are outstanding, with skilful performances by the Jazzles, as the young singers are known. The original tunes are creatively "jazzy"  1 March 2001

Children's BookWatch Magazine

"The Jazzles Alphabet songs are as educational as they are entertaining, assisting memory and recall of sound-letter relationshipsof the alphabet by combining alliteration and rhyme in a wide variety of upbeat, contemporary styles of music for kids of all ages. Highly recommended for preschool, kindergarten, day-care center, and home-schooling curriculums." September 2000

A book publisher. November 2000

"I must tell you how impressed I am with your product. The biggest thing that struck me is that ALL of the words to your songs are REAL! So many of the alphabet books and other learn-to-read packages are full of made-up words which, although funny and amusing, don't really give the child practical experience with reading something that really makes sense. I definitely feel that something new and different like Jazzles is a breath of fresh air, and will be welcomed by parents and educators alike. "

Indiana University Web Site Course Topics Link

"Jazzles are songs with upbeat music and simple, not simplistic, lyrics that are to help elementary, especially ESL, students learn the alphabet. Students love music and when they can learn along with it, all the better."

Island Family Magazine Hawaii September 2000

" Jazzles Alphabet Clever Songs use rhythm, rhyme, alliteration and a variety of musical styles to help young children recall sound-letter relationships. Using lyrics designed especially for young children, these 26 songs are an exciting way for young children to learn, pronounce and recall the use of every letter in the alphabet."

In this video, N. Dakota teacher Diane Pedersen, explains her experiences with Jazzles and its strong emotional engagement that combines play-based, music themed learning with early reading strategies.

Tried and tested, university-supervised theses support the experiences of thousands of teachers that Jazzles delivers all 6 essentials of literacy - Vocabulary, Phonemic Awareness, Alphabetic Principal, Comprehension, Concepts of Print and Fluency with data showing kindergarten students achieving year end literacy standards within the first semester.

Original Message-----
From: Sally R. (name changed to protect privacy)
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 9:14 PM
Subject: Kinder and 1st plus Open Court.
I have had experience with the new Open Court program with K-5. The music I use and the kids just adore them for Kinder and 1st grade are:
" JAZZLES" which works on the letters of the alphabet and I think is a "must have " for any teacher of kinder and 1st grade. Each letter has a fantastic song to go with it . The teachers will really thank you if you use this CD. You can download from the CD the words. The JAZZLES songs are great for performances too. The Open Court songs are "boring". There is no other word for them.

Sally R
Note:Sally also recommends Sing-along Songs published by Hampton Brown.Carmel California and also songs in Waterford Early Literacy program.

----- Original Message -----
From: Jackie
To: "Lesley Beth" <lesleybeth@jazzles.com
Sent: Tuesday, 11 June 2002 13:14
Subject: Re Feedback --
Lesley, you are sweet. My classroom loved the Jazzles CD. After about a week, they could sing a lot of the songs. They would giggle also. Jazzles really helps at group time when we come up with words for different letters. One of my little girls sang one of the letter songs from your cd. It was pretty cute. I teach 4 year olds.. Thanks again.

Imagine using the power of upbeat music and song to help children become early reader achievers. Jazzles uses this power with 48 minutes of amusing phonics knowledge songs that children seem to sing like "crazy" – achieving amazingly fast understanding of alphabet sound-letter relationships – one of the single most important steps in reading readiness!

"In an age with great leaps in lifestyle, it shocking that children of primary school age in countries like USA, Australia, and Britain, have some of the worst reading and language skills in memory.

In the USA, nearly one in five children encounter reading problems in the crucial first three years of their schooling, making it very difficult to catch up later.

Invariably, it is difficulty linking letters with sounds that is the source of the problem.

That's why I created Jazzles – a series of mostly amusing, rhyming and heavily alliterative alphabet songs that help children learn how different English language letters sound e.g. C as in Cat, catch, can etc. Children love it as do parents and teachers."

If you have any questions or would like to know more about Jazzles for Early Reading, ESL, Special Education, please contact me by email: Lesley Beth.

Or by mail or Fax to: Lesley Beth, CleverShow Corporation, 112 North Curry Street, Carson City, NV 89703, United States. Phone/Fax USA USA 1-530-687-6305 and leave a message or send a FAX. We will reply to you within 24 hours.

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---- Original Message -----
From: Mary
To: lesleybeth@jazzles.com
Sent: Wednesday, 26 March 2003 17:57
Subject: RE: Your email arrived after 15 Months!
Dear Lesley,

Well at least you got my email! I used jazzles with my Year 1 class last year (5-6 year olds) and they absolutely loved it. I had 3 children with Down Syndrome and they loved to sing and point to the words, and always asked for them over and over again. This year I am using them again and many of the teachers in the school have asked me where I got it from,so it would probably be a good idea for Scholastic to run it again.

Thanks Again

----- Original Message -----
From: Pat
To: "Lesley Beth" <lesleybeth@jazzles.com
Sent: Wednesday, 22 May 2002 11:08
Subject: Jazzles --
Wow! Hi Lesley-- Your CD/CD-ROM is just wonderful! Thanks for your fabulous contribution to reading instruction! Pat

----- Original Message -----
From: Rachel
To: lesleybeth@jazzles.com
Sent: Friday, 17 May 2002 8:43
Subject: Jazzles
Hi! I recently purchased a Jazzles CD and I LOVE IT! The kids love it too! I am a Head Start teacher. The kids like the CD so much, I let them listen to it in the learning center by themselves.

----- Original Message -----
From: Maureen
To: info@jazzles.com
Sent: Thursday, 27 December 2001 14:26
Subject: Conference
Dear Sir: Your Phonics CD with A-Z Alphabet Songs and Printable Coloring Pages look awesome. I would like to encourage teachers to order the CD

----- Original Message -----
From: Michael
To: lesleybeth@jazzles.com
Sent: Saturday, 30 March 2002 3:23
Subject: Jazzles cd
I have just received my Jazzles CD It was more than I expected. The music is not geared for just 5 years old. I can use it with my older children as well. It is very hard to find emergent literacy that is not too young. I have written to (name deleted) because she is doing a lot of research in singing and reading. I think this something to show at the big conference in October.

----- Original Message -----
From: Leigh
To: "Lesley Beth" <lesleybeth@jazzles.com
Sent: Friday, 24 May 2002 5:56
Subject: Re: – thank you for your jazzles Order
Dear Lesley, I am a Field Editor at a school book publishing house. After having discovered your music on the Internet, I could not forget your website. I had to come back to hear the tunes again and again. I could not resist wanting to possess the whole set. The music is so good and the singing superb. I like the lyrics too. Thank you all for such a wonderful piece of work. My warmest regards to you and all ye beautifully-voiced folks. I will also recommend it to other teacher friends.

"As a kindergarten teacher, I am excited by children learning and recalling sound letter relationships by singing these amusing and engaging upbeat contemporary songs. A strong feature of the Jazzles songs is alliteration and rhyme that assists easy recall. I highly recommend this CD for teachers and parents of children getting ready to read and write." Teacher - Janelle Langridge November 2000

----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew
To: "Lesley Beth" <lesleybeth@jazzles.com
Sent: Sunday, 24 February 2002 6:19
Subject: Jazzles --
Lesley,
I'm grooving to your CD as I type this....In a word....Bravo! Very well done, great production..I can see why you have sold so many! We have a favorite already...The Q Song...Quack quack quack...so simple, yet so catchy and effective...very well done........

"By personally creating and marketing Jazzles, I have discovered something not widely appreciated. By using low-anxiety based resources like our Jazzles products, (i.e. the opposite of pressure learning),  you can help a wide age bracket of children and adults acquire English Language skills, notably essential reading skill and pronunciation. This bracket includes ESL and students with learning difficulties arising from physical and\or intellectual disabilities. And, because Jazzles is low-anxiety, it appeals to parents and teachers world-wide. Jazzles is I believe unique in its appeal to these various sectors."
Lesley Beth

Jazzles books and CDs have distributed by Scholastic in the Asia Pacific Region.

Tens of thousands of teachers and parents world-wide now use Jazzles resources! Listen to what they say.
Note: The names of the senders are changed because of our very strict privacy policy. We never give our customers personal information to anyone for any reason.

----- Original Message -----
From: Juan To: Lesley Beth
Sent: Wednesday, 16 October 2002 15:36
Subject: RE: Juan – re your Jazzles order
Lesley
Thanks a lot for your mail. I received my order on time. I'm very happy with it. We are using it to teach little children and it' been working very well so far. I think this material is really good and motivating. Thanks a lot.

Juan from Chile

----- Original Message -----
From: Jayanthy
To: lesleybeth@jazzles.com
Sent: Wednesday, 24 April 2002 21:08
Hi Lesley,
I really find your songs and story line fantastic. I am a tutor and teach phonics. I find it difficult to get a child to blend and say the word. That's all
Bye!

Original Message -----
From: Maggi F.
To: lesleybeth@jazzles.com
Sent: Monday, 23 September 2002 9:48
I was very intrigued with your product! I teach kindergarten and have many children in my classroom that are ESL students. I truly believe the music helps them "hear" the sounds that the letters make and helps them learn the language faster...not to mention that they love music! I teach a letter a week to ensure that I eventually cover all the letters. Many of the letters are also used as a thematic unit...example, letter Pp is for pumpkins. I teach this letter and its sound during a week in October. Thanks for the "new" material...I like to use products that keep me fresh!

----- Original Message -----
From: Jose
To: Lesley Beth
Sent: Tuesday, 4 February 2003 23:04
Subject: Re: Arrived in Greece

Dear Lesley,
I've received the cd. It's a great success, my kids love it.

----- Original Message -----
From: Andi
To: Lesley Beth
Sent: Wednesday, 16 October 2002 22:07
Subject: Re: Andi – re your Jazzles order
Yes, Lesley Bet, I did receive and just love it.
Andi

"The Jazzles CD has been a complete success, I cannot praise it too highly. The songs have catchy tunes that the children love to sing and dance to. We have great fun working out actions to the songs. This is an activity that all the children enjoy and participate in. Even those children having problems with structured learning respond to Jazzles Alphabet Clever Songs!As a teacher for 25 years, I just love it." says... teacher – Moira Dargan. October 2000

"We enjoyed your CD at the station. A real fresh sound that is a good contrast to what I normally play. Keep up the good work." Your host, Don Campau. NO PIGEONHOLES radio program on KKUP 91.5 FM in Cupertino California

"Love the CD, it's very catchy. My three year old won't let me listen to any of my other new CDs. So I guess it's got the stamp of approval." Sandi Pomirski, producer of Earwax children's radio program.

"Jazzles is a web site designed for students to discover phonetics through the use of songs and coloring activities. Parents and teachers can use the site to enhance a child's education by making learning fun!" University of Delaware – Course topic links.

"I mistakenly ordered 2 Jazzles CDs but I like it so much I'm keeping the extra copy for me!" A Grand Parent December 2000

Re ESL – over 1 in 3 ESL students per class!

US. Dept Education figures show that thirty-six percent of the total student population in the U.S. public elementary and secondary schools come from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds – a percentage that continues to increase. Some schools have as many as 40 different language backgrounds! This multi-cultural profile is true in most Western Countries. This places a big strain on the schooling system – and a big need for resources that can be used simultaneously for both English Speaking and ESL students in mainstream classes.

Jazzles ALSO works for ESL – up to and including young adults – because all the language is contemporary – not babyish!

"Yes, I got the CD and we are using it everyday. My 4 yr. old loves the E song. We sing it to the top of our lungs and she loves the coloring pages as well. Thank you for having such a great product. I will make sure I tell other home schoolers."

"Yes, and we love it. Thank You!"

"Dear Lesley, Thank you very much. When I saw the Jazzles on the Internet, I was fascinated with it. The songs and the voices are wonderful. Let me know by email about your upgrades and new products. We are working in a special summer language program, supported by your material. I believe it will be a success. Once more, thank you very much. Best Consuelo Maia

Subject: has your Jazzles CD-CDROM order arrived?

"Yes Lesley and thank you for your concern. It is an awsome addition to my already extensive collection of cd's for my classroom."

Subject: has your Jazzles Alphabet Songs order arrived?

"Yes and It is very cute. My kids were dancing the minute I put it on. Many thanks.
Mary "

Subject: Re: your Jazzles Alphabet Songs Double CD-CDROM order – has it arrived?

"Yes. Thank you and I love it!
Joan "

Subject: has your Jazzles Alphabet Songs CD-CDROM order arrived?

"Hi Lesley, Yes, I have received my cd. Thank you for your prompt delivery and following up! The cd is great! I'm a speech therapist and my kids just love it! I'll definitely keep you and your company in mind for the future and to refer others! Thanks again! Peter "

Subject: Your CDs

"Hi Lesley – I did take time this weekend and checked out the Alphabet ones. I love the songs and coloring pages! Thanks "

Subject: Re: Your Jazzles Alphabet Songs CDs
"Hi, They arrived very quickly and we are using them. I particularly like the Alphabet CDs. Do you have other materials available? "

----- Original Message -----

From: June Parry

To: lesleybeth@jazzles.com

Sent: Monday, 14 October 2002 8:10

Subject: Jazzles

Dear Lesley Beth

I am not sure if you remember me. I bought a copy of your CD to use with my ESL pupils and said that I would let you knowtheir reaction to the music, the words and the pictures. It has been a resounding success. They love it and can't get enough of it.I have also used it for young adults who are starting to learn English and here too it has been more than great. Thank you.

Best wishes
June Parry

Let your students have tactile fun learning letter shapes using Jazzles Collage! Creative arts are an ideal way to develop early reading skills -- while also developing fine motor skills! Visual and tactile arts and crafts experiences to help children understand and recall letter shapes.

"Dear Lesley,
You can't imagine how fast children can learn when it is in a "funny" way. Although some Jazzles songs have some quite difficult words for them, they are able to sing them with a perfect accent!!!
My wife first uses the painting sheets to teach them the meaning of the words and the meaning of the "story" of each song. This is usually in Spanish.

When children have been working with the material for a whole week, they are totally ready to listen to the music and get the meaning of it all!!!!.

18th December 2001

Dear Lesley

I am Occupational Therapist working with children with intellectual and physical disabilities in mainstream and special schools. I am writing to let you know how useful I have found the Jazzles Alphabet Songs and Coloring Book CD-CDROM.

Recently I completed a Fine Motor Skills group with an IO class in a mainstream school, in which I used your CD and Coloring Books as a basis.

Each week a song was chosen – usually involving an animal. From this song we developed an action song. This was great for warming up our little people's fingers. From the coloring book, we developed craft activities that each week targeted a particular fine motor action.

On several occasion we used it as a background and motivator with great success. The teacher who we were working with was keen to gain copies and use it with this group of children due to the response.

Congratulations on developing such a useful, valuable and fun package. I will be using this again with other groups of children.

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