Classics For Kids
by Naomi Lewin
From the publisher
Join host Naomi Lewin as she introduces children to classical music in a fun and entertaining way with this educational outreach program of Cincinnati Public Radio, 90.9 WGUC, and the Charles H.
What Classics For Kids is recognised for
Tops this collection — the show whose reviews point at it most strongly, weighted by how well it's rated. One award per show, so this is the only one it holds.
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What parents actually say
High confidence · 46 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 46 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 75 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Parents enjoy it tooTop4
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- “I LOVE it and you will too!!❤️❤️❤️👍🎹🎼🎺🎷🎻🎺🎼🎼🎹🎹”
- “As a parent I wanted to introduce my children to music with a bit more intention than the passive listening to music I did growing up.”
- Works for mixed ages4
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- “Plus, the podcast does a good job leaving out unsavory stuff, so it’s a safe listen for the whole family.”
- “My 5 and 10 year olds are now in love with ragtime due to the last few episodes.”
- Great for car rides3
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- “Now, we listen to classical all the time at home and even in the car.”
- “We ( my 7 year old and I ) listen in the car and at home 3 times a week.”
- High production quality2
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- “This is a great resource for professional enrichment and great music!”
- Just-right episode length2
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- “This is the perfect length for a listening center in my Music classroom!”
- “Great length, great topics, great mix of spoken and music.”
- Kids ask to replay it2
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- “We have out few favourites we love to play again and again.”
- “Many are reruns and I happily listen to them again and again.”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Original songs & musicTop29
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- “The host is engaging and does a great job weaving a cohesive narrative within each episode, as well as implementing plenty of samples of the music she’s discussing.”
- “We have learnt a lot about classical music and the composers.”
- History & mythology7
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- “Classics for Kids does a great service in introducing young folks to the culture, history, and of course the music of the classical genre.”
- “It gives me a small but well rounded dose of music history that I can then share confidently with children and adults.”
- Storytelling & adventure4
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- “The host is engaging and does a great job weaving a cohesive narrative within each episode, as well as implementing plenty of samples of the music she’s discussing.”
- “We enjoy Maestro Classics CDs which mix storytelling and musical portfolios.”
- Life lessons & values3
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- “Wow I love this so so so much it’s like it’s teaching me and I’m just 10 years old!!!!!”
- “I’ve been blown away with the value of your program.”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- EducationalTop16
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- “I learned about Classics for Kids when it played on a classical radio station, and I was thrilled to see an archive of the episodes available for listening any time.”
- “What a blessing for our homeschool to learn about composers, and for free!”
- Calming3
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- “And it is also very calming for some reason that’s why I listen to it every night!”
- “It’s relaxing to listen before bed.”
- Engaging3
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- “The host is engaging and does a great job weaving a cohesive narrative within each episode, as well as implementing plenty of samples of the music she’s discussing.”
- “Informative and engaging for my students, too!”
Who's actually listening
From the 11 reviews that name a child's age.
- Early elementary (6-8)8
- Preschool (3-5)4
- Tweens (9-12)3
- Babies & toddlers2
How to read this: each number is how many reviews raised that topic in their own words — not a percentage or a score. Bars compare topics within a box only, so the longest bar is whatever came up most here, marked Top. The dots above show how much evidence we have, not how good the show is.
This summarises what reviewers said. It isn't our verdict, and we don't write reviews ourselves. See exactly how every number is calculated.
Parent reviews (75)
Real reviews from real parents — the ones we gather from public sources link back to where they were written, and the ones written here are marked as such.
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MamaPete89 · Apr 2026
🤕🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮😵😵🤮🤮🤮🤮
This show is rubbish- but znyk v, you little twit, maybe your kids had there brain cells put in the public school blender huh,?
🐢💨 turtle farts · Jul 2025
Little music
Fun great but talk to much.
Fun time for kids · Jan 2025
Great music history podcast for kids and their adults
I learned about Classics for Kids when it played on a classical radio station, and I was thrilled to see an archive of the episodes available for listening any time. I’ve been listening to the podcast with my niece in elementary school, and she really enjoys it, as do I. The host is engaging and does a great job weaving a cohesive narrative within each episode, as well as implementing plenty of samples of the music she’s discussing. I feel that the length of each episode is perfect for the attention spans of most kids, but still manages to pack in a lot of information. I really like that a well-rounded variety of classical artists are talked about and their work highlighted, not just household names like Mozart and Beethoven. Plus, the podcast does a good job leaving out unsavory stuff, so it’s a safe listen for the whole family. Classics for Kids does a great service in introducing young folks to the culture, history, and of course the music of the classical genre. I love being able to help my niece see that there’s so much more to music than pop, and we cherish the time we spend listening to this podcast together.
T.K. Arispe · Mar 2024
Best composer study tool for homeschool!
We love this podcast! What a blessing for our homeschool to learn about composers, and for free! It’s well put together and just the right amount of info for our kids, who span from elementary to high school. Everybody can pick up something from the episodes: it’s not too dumbed down for the older ones or too complex for the younger kids. Thank you so much for this resource!!
Hdhdjcehxjdjfjcbskaj · Mar 2024
WOW Gabi
Wow I love this so so so much it’s like it’s teaching me and I’m just 10 years old!!!!!
Gabi goose · Mar 2024
A fantastic music podcast not just for the fans of classical music
I absolutely love this podcast. So great to listen to before bedtime with my son. We have learnt a lot about classical music and the composers. We have out few favourites we love to play again and again. It makes my son just song classical tunes during the day. Brilliant work!
OlazChch · Jan 2024
I LOVE it so much!!❤️
This is the best kid’s podcast ever!! Coming from a kid I say it is very cool and interesting and I listen to it every night before bed!! And it is also very calming for some reason that’s why I listen to it every night! I say that is THE BEST podcast ever! And it’s nice to just listen to the music too!! I LOVE it and you will too!!❤️❤️❤️👍🎹🎼🎺🎷🎻🎺🎼🎼🎹🎹
Maaaaaaadddddiiiieeeeeee · Sep 2023
Questions parents ask
What age is Classics For Kids for?
Classics For Kids doesn't publish an age range, but based on the ages parents name in their reviews it lands with 3–12-year-olds, most often early elementary (6-8) and preschool (3-5).
How long are Classics For Kids episodes?
Most episodes run about 6 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Classics For Kids any good?
It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 546 ratings, with 75 written parent reviews, which works out to an A- on our scale.
Is Classics For Kids appropriate for kids?
Classics For Kids is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as educational, calming, engaging.
Where can I listen to Classics For Kids?
Classics For Kids is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Classics For Kids?
The point that comes up most is "parents enjoy it too" — mentioned in 4 of the 46 reviews we analysed.
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