Play composer with this kid-friendly music site.
Parents need to know that kids can be belting out tunes and experimenting with music within minutes of accessing this site. The brainchild of electronic music pioneer Morton Subotnick, this Web site was designed to fill a void in children's music education and allow kids the chance to compose arrangements, rather than just practice other people's work. Through music comparison, instrument and scale samples, and a musical "sketch pad," users can learn about composition and how notes come together to make music. Many of these lessons are continued in the company's line of CD-ROMs, which are featured on the site. The product promotions aren't attention-grabbing or marketed at young users.