Bio
Sue McBride is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter from Halifax, Nova Scotia. As a graduate and vocal student of the Dalhousie University Music Department, she has dedicated her life equally to music, music education and the advancement of learning & curricular skills in young children. She has several Masters degrees in education and has worked in various teaching roles as an elementary classroom teacher, music specialist, literacy & mathematics specialist and expert in special education programming for over 30 years. She has a string of single releases, an EP release, and many popular children's music videos and educational videos for kids and the people who love them on her You Tube channels Sue McBride Music and Little Learning Express (some exceeding 100,000 views).
Today Sue McBride is best known as a popular Nova Scotian recording artist & children's entertainer who produces educational and entertaining content for children (ages 0-9) that adults love too! Sue’s children’s performances and recordings are comprised mainly of original compositions, but she has found a strong niche in re-arranging and re-introducing traditional Canadian/Nova Scotian children’s songs with a modern spin. Her re-imagining of Nova Scotia gems she grew up with and taught in the Nova Scotia public school system has been applauded by Nova Scotia music archivists and educators alike.
“Another coup Susan!! Again, a new creative treatment to a gem. Love it! Best wishes on the success of this new EP, Hugs, Kaye.”
- Kaye Pottie, former head of the Halifax Public Schools Music Department, member of the Helen Creighton Society and co-author of The Nova Scotia Songbook.
Sue McBride’s music for kids is so much more than just entertainment! Although it certainly fulfills that role, her musical creations for kids ages 0-9 encourage knowledge and academic skill development. The music itself helps to develop musical skills such as keeping a beat, performing basic rhythm patterns and singing harmonies. Lyrically, her children’s songs teach academic concepts. Susan’s tunes are the catchy, unforgettable “ear worm” type that make learning stick!
Sue’s dream and mission in life for becoming a children’s recording artist and entertainer and producer, following a successful teaching career, was to continue to inspire and develop young minds through music using the power of music-integrated learning. Using her knowledge of children’s learning, she has been producing downloadable, printable, educational materials, entertaining and educational videos under her Little Learning Express Brand, as well as working on new children's musical releases.
