About
Judi!
Hi I’m Judi – the founder of kindyRock
I’ve been involved in music education for my whole life and started teaching piano when I was just 14 years old. I seemed to have a knack for picking up almost any instrument I could get my hands on within a few minutes (except the bagpipes!).
I trained as a secondary school music teacher before going on to teach in intermediate and primary schools. Then I did something completely different — I left teaching to start a rock band!
kindyRock began after a serious knee injury unexpectedly changed the direction of my music career. At the time, I was singing on stage with my rock band, and what felt like a major setback ended up leading me into the world of early childhood music education.
What started as a small idea has grown into a much-loved collection of songs, videos and resources used by children, teachers and families around the world.
Based on my four core values — fun, easy, effective and relevant — I wanted to create musical experiences that help children learn while making music time enjoyable and accessible for everyone involved.
While kindyRock began with songs and classes, it quickly became about something bigger — helping educators feel confident enough to use music in their own unique way. I may not be able to teach every child, but by supporting teachers, the ripple effect can reach far beyond what I could ever do alone.
Quick Facts about Judi
18+ years of kindyRock
150+
Songs
70 Million +
Streams
15 Million +
YouTube Views
Award-winning
Preschool Music
Created in NZ,
Enjoyed Worldwide
18+ years of kindyRock!
Since 2008, kindyRock has grown from a simple idea into a much-loved collection of songs and resources enjoyed by children around the world.
Here are a few special moments from along the way.
(Click on the gallery images to view them larger)
At the heart of kindyRock is a simple belief — that music can create joy, connection and meaningful learning experiences for children.
Music has a beautiful way of bringing people together, and I feel incredibly grateful to have shared this journey with so many teachers, families and children over the years.