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by the Lester Family
The Lester family began homeschooling in 1978 and made a recording of songs
for family and friends that also made it's way into the hands of John Holt. He
enjoyed it so much that he included their recordings in the John Holt's
Bookstore catalog which encouraged the family to make more tapes. Their boys
are now in their 20's and still play music and sing together,
The Lester Family teaches 2-,3- & 4- part harmony by singing separately
first, then together. It's a great way for youngsters to learn how to sing
rounds. The Lesters say that children can generally learn to sing rounds at
about 9 - 10 years old.
Instructions and words to each song are included with each recording.
(In order to conserve natural resources, the Lester family does
not shrink wrap their recordings)
$6.99 cassette, $12.50 CD.
Recordings that celebrate life with a nursing baby:
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Traditional
Rounds, Canons and Harmonies - Bring your family or group together by
learning 22 traditional rounds and canons. Running short of activities to do in
the car? Pop in this recording for some fun practice! Lyrics included. 
Homestyle
Harmony - takes the next step after the Traditional Rounds tape.
Each person now sings completely different notes from the other singers,
resulting in 2,3 & 4 part harmony. Each part (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) is
initially sung separately and then everyone sings together. It's fun! Lyrics
included.
Learn
Christmas Harmonies - Learn 4-part harmony using the same format as the
Homestyle Harmony recording. Each part is sung separately for each singer to
memorize and then they are sung together for practice. If you do not have four
people, these songs can be sung in 2- or 3-part harmony.
Only
My Mama - I first purchased this tape 15 years ago at a La Leche League
conference when my son was a baby. Those early days of parenthood seem so long
ago and yet the memories are still strong. I remember it as a time of
cocooning, hours spent in a rocking chair with the warmth of a child nuzzled
against me (with a high-need baby, there were plenty of hours of sleepness
nights also, but the passage of time has allowed me to focus on those relaxed,
special moments). Those memories of long-ago are precious to me, something I
will hold in my heart forever and can look back upon with fondness. 
One
More Person to Love - supports the breastfeeding relationship as well as the
ideals of raising children to be nurturing individuals who treat others as they
would want to be treated, look for the good in other people, commit in
relationships, and rise above difficulties.