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Friday, February 8, 2013

Leesburg Woman Spreads Healthy Message with Song

The music she creates aims to teach children lessons.

Leesburg native Linda Hiserman, a songwriter who teaches music in private schools around Loudoun County, tries to put lessons in her songs. For example, she found that spending a lot of time around young children, who often have coughs and colds, resulted in her getting sick – a lot. Hiserman decided to find a way through her music to reduce the spread of germs; and so she wrote “Use Your Arm.” “With every song I write, I try to have a meaning the kids can take home with them,” Hiserman said. “The goal is to teach a healthy lesson in a fun way.” “Use Your Arm” has a catchy tune with easy to understand lyrics:  If its allergies and you’ve gotta sneeze, use your arm A tissue will do but if it’s not near you, use your arm Let‘s all care, let‘…

Gerry

8:33 pm on Saturday, February 9, 2013

Linda is very talented and a natural at communicating with children. This cd was a great gift for the children I know. They all love it and know all the songs by heart now.   more ›

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