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Ms. Janis Music
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- Children’s Music
- Travels up to 90 miles
- $275 and up
Overview
Janis McDavid is a Grammy-nominated children's music artist who specializes in working with children. As a certified yoga instructor, Janis incorporates elements of mindfulness and wellness into her performances. Her one-woman wellness concert/show is a hit at festivals, workshops, and family-centered organizations and events. This interactive show teaches important skills such as breathing, self-love, self-care, and movement, empowering children to nurture their physical and mental well-being. Ms. Janis' concerts typically range from 45 to 60 minutes. Whether performing for a small group or a large audience, Janis delivers an unforgettable experience.
46 Reviews
Ms. Janis was awesome! We hired her for my daughter's 1st birthday and all the kids had such a great time jamming to her music. The parents were impressed with her great energy level and natural ease with the kids, even they the parents) were getting into the music.
She arrived early with a guitarist to set up. I asked if they could sing the happy birthday song since I didn't have anything prepared and she was more than happy to do it. She brought bells, scarves, parachutes, bubbles and more. I love how she was so interactive with all the kids. My daughter was having such a great time, she was all smiles with Ms. Janis's Music. At the end she gave the birthday girl a copy of her children songs CD and party favors for all the kids. Everyone had a lot of fun.
I highly recommend booking her for your child's birthday party.
Children’s Music
Ms. Janis was awesome. She came to my daughter’s 4th birthday party. Communication leading up to the event was great. She arrived promptly at our predetermined start time and was flexible to allow more time for late comers. She was excellent with the kids keeping them engaged and entertained. Parents were able to sit back, relax and enjoy the show too. She is a true professional with children and we were lucky to have her at our event.
Ms. Janis, We are thankful for the virtual classes you are providing for families during this time. Although we are a homeschooling family, the daily classes has helped jumpstart our school day. We really enjoy your creativity with songs and dance. Story time has become Evalyn’s favorite. Thank you, Ms. Janis.
Blessings,
Evalyn’s Mom
Children’s Music, Educational Entertainment
I am a stay at home Mom with a 2 years old and 8 month old. I have been introducing my oldest to language arts, math and art on my own with a little help from various websites. Wearing both Mommy hat and educator hat can be challenging sometimes because as most know children tend to express their true self with mommy even when they are angels for the teacher. In addition creating a structured program that was not boring, not overwhelming and not too strict was also a challenge. I found Ms Janis Music Club on Facebook and decided to give it a try. My 2 year old loves it! The session is packed with information, however, it is not overwhelming and is lots of fun. It is filled with singing and dancing and most enjoyable are Ms Janis' original songs. In addition to the Iive sessions, Ms Janis provides educational arts and crafts. I was astonished when my child asked me when were we going to do the next craft! Not only does it help to reinforce the lesson of the week, it helps to encourage and develop motor skills, independence and a sense of accomplishment. My child enjoys showing her Dad and grandparents what she has learned and what she has made. She loves visiting Ms Janis on Mommy's laptop! All I have to do is turn it on and I have her attention.
Educational Entertainment
Response from Ms. Janis Music:
That is so awesome to hear! Thank you Cheryl. ❤️🙏🏽
My 3-year old daughter loves Ms. Janis Music! This virtual program has been a life-saver during the Covid-19 pandemic! She really enjoys the music movement breaks, story time, alphabet crafts and more. She especially enjoys the shout outs at the beginning and the end of class and literally blushes when you "sing" her name! Keep growing your program! We know that it takes a lot of work and it is very appreciated.
Children’s Music
Ms. Janis has been able to make children feel involved in her online class. She makes a point to say their names during the class especially in the beginning and at the end of the class. My little one just lights up when hearing his name. He also enjoys her songs that she uses in her classes.
Children’s Music, Educational Entertainment
My son loves Ms. Janis’ virtual preschool/music and movement classes. She has been a constant in his life since his daycare closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. He looks forward to her saying “hello” and “goodbye” to him all the way from Florida (we are in MD), and really enjoys jumping and dancing to Ms. Janis’ songs. Ms. Janis is awesome!
Children’s Music, Educational Entertainment
My daughter loves this program. After schools was close for my 4yr old and her package of work ran out. This program was a life saver. It allows her to feel as if she was still in school and the goodmorning song is a big hit.
Children’s Music, Educational Entertainment, Singer/Songwriter
We are so happy that we found your online class. My son loves it especially when it’s time to dance🤦🏽♀️.... I love that you focus on a weekly theme and incorporate the letter of the week with it. We wish we lived close so you could be my son’s teacher.
Children’s Music, Educational Entertainment
Ms. Janis is so engaging with children. My daughter loves watching and interacting with her live FB shows. Her shows are online and can be viewed on tablet or computer. Ms. Janis is so lively and amazing with kids.
Children’s Music, Children’s Theatre, Singer/Songwriter, Children’s Party Entertainment
Ms Janis is an awesome virtual preschool for my little boy recently turned 3. She encourages him to learn, respond, participate- he loves the music and movement, and he will even tell me not to interrupt her storytime! She has assignments that allow for creativity, and he waits to hear her feedback video on them. Truly a blessing we found during the stay at home!
Children’s Music, Educational Entertainment
Janis is a fun and energetic entertainer, incorporating music, a personalized song (with names of guests) and colorful props/toys into her entertainment session. My son (who was turning 4) had his party in a venue filled with toys and distractions and she did a great job of bringing kids in, and reading the vibe of the group and individual kids. She has a great voice and kids interact well with her. I added her gift bag items to bags that I made myself but they could be fine on their own. My son and his guest had a fantastic time. Thank you!!
Children’s Music, Singer/Songwriter, Children’s Party Entertainment
Ms. Janis is the best Children's entertainer I've ever encountered. All my guests complimented me on hiring her to perform for the kids! She was so interactive with the kids and the most valuable trait is that SHE herself was having fun with them!!! The kids absolutely loved her. she did a huge peek-a-boo circle for my 1-year-old and she was giggling the whole time! I would definitely hire her again!! she was truly amazing. After the show was over, some of the kids wanted to put on their own show - a puppet show. Ms. Janis encouraged them to go for it! She's wonderful with children. I don't know what my party would have been like without her! She made the party a success!!!
Children’s Music, Singer/Songwriter, Children’s Party Entertainment
We loved Ms. Janis. We had to reschedule my five year old's birthday party as she was sick and Ms Janis went out of her way to accommodate us. As she was not available the following weekend she had one of her colleagues (Jack) come to my daughter's fifth birthday and he was absolutely wonderful. He was very professional, wonderful voice, interactive performance and really went out of his way to make my little girl feel special on her birthday. Thank you!
Children’s Music, Singer/Songwriter, Children’s Party Entertainment
Ms Janis performed at my sons first birthday. She was great! She arrived on time with her assistant and kept the kids engaged throughout her 45 min show... She used several different props and the kids had a blast! I definitely recommend !!
Children’s Music, Children’s Party Entertainment
Ms. Janis Music 4 Me is absolutely awesome!! I hired her for my granddaughter 1st birthday party and my grand daughter and the guest had a great time. Ms. Janis and Barry made everyone feel so comfortable so all the kids participate in the activities. I can't wait till Bella turns 2!! Ms. Janis is definitely a regular for her parties!!
Children’s Music, Children’s Party Entertainment
I hired Ms. Janis Music for my son's 1st birthday party this past weekend, 5/17/15. I had high expectations and have to say she (and her guitar player) exceeded them. We had 45 minutes of age appropriate musical fun: from the parachute to scarves to finger puppets to mini musical instruments... the kids LOVED every minute. She customized the party with some of my son's favorite songs too, which was appreciated. The music wasn't too loud or overwhelming, it was perfect. Ms. Janis is charismatic and the kids loved her. I wouldn't hesitate to book her again.
Children’s Music, Singer/Songwriter, Children’s Party Entertainment
Ms Janis entertained my daughter's 4th birthday party and she was amazing. Its always a problem for me to find entertainment to accomodate everyone since the kids are all of different ages. but with ms Janis all the children had fun from 20 months to 8 years old. they had a blast and I can' thank her enough.
Children’s Music, Singer/Songwriter, Children’s Party Entertainment
Janis and her guitar player, Barry, performed at my daughter's second birthday party. They were FABULOUS. She brought a parachute, bubbles, scarves, and instruments, sang songs, played with the kids, and gave them each a goodie bag when she left. The kids couldn't have been happier, and the parents were happy to have some time to themselves to get food, a drink, etc. I got so many comments from other parents about how enjoyable and fun she was--they loved seeing their kids have such a blast.
Children’s Music
We are very pleased with what Ms. Janis Music brought to our sons' birthday party. I did some research beforehand and found her music and performance style fit best with what I imagine to have for a group of mostly toddlers. They surely delivered!! I even got a free upgrade to the duo package because they were performing in the neighborhood before our party. Ms. Janis is very natural interacting with kids. Even when some kids did not go by "rules" she handled perfectly. Ms. Janis' energy level was amazing! The show was very entertaining , with a lot of fun props that they brought along to get kids involved. My three-year-old son was dancing and moving the whole hour with all sorts of cool moves and we were all amazed given that he never went to any kind of classes. Kids and adults all had great fun. Ms. Janis even brought gifts! Later I was told by many guests that I made an excellent choice by having Ms. Janis Music! Thank you, Ms. Janis!
Children’s Music
Ms. Janis made my daughters first bday party! She and her guitarist created such a wonderful experience for all of the children at the party that even the shyest of my little guests were interacting, laughing and singing. She has such a way with children and her props and interactive songs were a perfect treat. I will hire her again and again!
Children’s Music, Singer/Songwriter, Children’s Party Entertainment
Thank you so much to ms Janis who sent us one her talented guitar players for my son's first birthday party. Jack did an amazing job everyone- babies, toddlers and parents included were singing dancing and having a great time! Went beyond our expectations and made a truly memorable birthday. The children loved all the songs and it made it even more special with all the accessories incorporated (scarfs, instruments, parachute). Thanks again for everything!
Children’s Music, Children’s Party Entertainment
Ms. Janis performed at my twins' first birthday party. All the kids (of various ages) loved the show and the parents did as well. I would definitely use her services again and will recommend her to friends. Thanks so much!!
Children’s Party Entertainment
Ms. Janis performed at my daughter's first birthday party and she was awesome! My daughter and the other children at the party had a great time and enjoyed her songs. We especially loved all the props that she brought, a bubble machine! Need I say more. Thank you Ms. Janis for making Serena's first birthday celebration a memorable one!
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Music
Ms. Janis returned my calls and emails, and showed up to my daughter's 5th birthday party on time. She patiently waited for some of my tardy little guests, then started her show with exuberance. All the kids were happy and entertained to be a part of her performance, so I will definitely recommend her for your event and book her again for mine.
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Music, Educational Entertainment, Singer/Songwriter
Janis entertained at my daughter's 1st birthday party of a dozen 1 year olds and their caregivers. Janis perfectly tailored the songs, style and format to the audience and the kids and adults had a wonderful time. The babies all enjoyed the scarves, musical instruments and parachute. My daughter was mesmerized. Janis has a beautiful voice and is a pleasure to work with - I highly recommend her!
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Music
Janis was the entertainment for my 3-year-old's birthday party and both him and my 22-month-old were entranced (as were the adults)! We couldn't have been happier with her - she sang songs, played with props the children loved, even brought a parachute. It was a rainy day and Janis was able to adopt to being inside. The kids loved her and we all had a great time - we will definitely be having her back for our next party!
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Music
We had Miss Janis perform at our daughter's 4th birthday party and she was fabulous. She captured the attention of 35 children with fun songs, movement, scarves, music "eggs", a parachute and bubbles. She connected with our daughter immediately, as well as the group of children.
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Music, Singer/Songwriter
Ms. Janis did a wonderful job at my daughter's 2nd birthday party. She was extremely professional, responsive to all emails/calls, arrived a few minutes earlier than requested, and most importantly, the kids absolutely loved her - she made sure to include everyone in the songs and activities. We couldn't have been happier and highly recommend Ms. Janis!!
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Music
I hired Miss Janis for my son 1st birthday party, I am very pleased with her. She is reliable and entertaining .I always got a call back when I contact her, be it text, voice or emailed. My son had a great time and so the the other children and adults. I was most happy that she included all the kids who were there in a welcome song and incoperated their names into it. The party started at 3pm and I told miss Janis to be there at 4pm she was not only there early but waited to come in at 4:30 after I sent a late text saying my guests were late... That was super nice and she didn't have to do it. I enjoyed everything she did that day.
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Music, Temporary Tattoo Artist
I had Janis entertain at my son's 1st birthday party and she was absolutely wonderful! Janis was so accommodating and arrived very early to set up. She was so good at engaging all of the kids at the party who ranged from 5 months to 14 months. My son really enjoyed her entertainment and truly had a great time! Simply put, Janis was just such a pleasure to work with. Every time I contacted her she called me back in less than 10 minutes. She is a true professional and amazing at what she does. Even the adults at the party loved her performance! They couldn't stop saying how great she is! We are so glad that we chose Janis for our son's party.
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Music
I hired Ms. Janis for a first birthday party, where most children were between 10 and 18 months. The children were captivated by her energy and had fun following along for age appropriate songs and games. Even the youngest ones could imitate the hand motions during the songs, and everyone loved the parachute nd bubble machine. She has a beautiful singing voice and parents were raving about her for the rest of the party!
Children’s Party Entertainment
Based on the wonderful reviews Janis received on this site, I did not hesitate to hire her for my annual block party that took place on August 18, 2012. Janis is an extremely talented woman and her love for children definitely shines through. The children were engaged and loved the colorful scarves, parachute, and bubbles Janis used during her performance. After Janis performed outside, she took the time to talk and play with my two year old and one year old nieces. Janis is a wonderful entertainer and I am recommending her to all my friends with young children.
Children’s Party Entertainment
We hired Ms.Janis for our daughters 1st birthday party and the kids loved her!! My daughter was sleep when she got there and Ms Janis was so kind to wait a couple minutes and wake her up with some calm singing. What really got my baby up was the egg shaking and playing her favorite yo gabba gabba song she couldn't fall back to sleep since lol... All the other kids loved singing and making animal noises with Ms Janis! I myself enjoyed it and had a great time I would love to have Ms Janis again for Talayah's next party! She was great!
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Music
We booked Ms Janis, who teaches a music and a yoga/movement class at my son's preschool, for my 2 yr old daughter's birthday party. The kids ages ranged from as young as 8 mo to 4 yrs old. Most were 2.5 -3.5 yrs old, and Ms janis did such an excellent job entertaining ALL of the kids and babies! My son is PDD, and he loves Ms Janis! That's a lot to say for a PDD kid, she just plays to their interest. Ms Janis brought a parachute which she did a new song to, and most of her songs are original but familiar, and easy to sing to. I was very happy with her services! Plus she gave all the kids free CDs! It can't get much better than that!
Children’s Party Entertainment
We hired Ms. Janis for my daughter's 1st birthday and she made it a hit. I've never seen my daughter so focused and engaged for as long as she was for Ms. Janis and her voice. She worked well with all the small children switching gears from singing, playing with egg shakers and using her bubble machine, the kids were so happy. She was so organized and set up quickly in an apt setting, we couldn't have been happier.
Children’s Party Entertainment
We recently hired Ms. Janis for my son's 3rd birthday party. She was really patient with all of the children and everyone enjoyed her songs and games. Perfect for the under 5 crowd!
Children’s Party Entertainment
Ms. Janis performed at my son's third birthday party, and she was great. She arrived on time, kept the children happy and focused, and cleaned up and left with grace - and without disrupting the party. The parents in attendance appreciated her, and one even takes a class with her. I strongly recommend her if you seek quality entertainment at your child's next birthday party.
Children’s Party Entertainment
Ms. Janis performed at my daughter's second birthday party and all I can say is wow! She is a natural performer and did such a wonderful job engaging all of the children. The thing that was also so great is that all of the guests enjoyed the performance equally, from the littlest one to my daughter's grandparents. It's not easy to play to an audience that ranges in age from 1 to 65 but Ms. Janis did a beautiful job. The bubble machine was a really big hit with the kids as was the great gift bag she provided to all the children. I'm so happy we found Ms. Janis and would strongly recommend hiring her. She would be a great addition to any party. She was so easy to work with during the planning process and incorporated my daughter's favorite songs into the show. She arrived early too which alleviated any stress on the day of the party. Ms. Janis is great!
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Music
We hired Ms. Janis for our daughter's 5th birthday party. Of course it was the first snow of the season! Ms. Janis was early, set up and performed right on schedule. My daughter who is a little shy loved being the center of attention. Ms. Janis engaged all of the children and they dance and hoola hooped. It was great. I highly recommended Ms. Janis, a definite two thumbs up!!!
Children’s Party Entertainment
Janis was great with the kids! And all the parents were so happy to have 45 minutes to themselves! Overall a success!
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Music
Janis did a great job entertaining all of kids at my son's 4 year old party this year. She has a real genuine style - teaching them fun songs and getting them all to jump, dance and twirl to music and a fun bubble machine to boot! She has the most warm and easy rapport with kids and they all loved her. We highly recommend her for any event with kids.
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Music, Singer/Songwriter
We hired Ms Janis to perform at my daughter's 4th birthday party, and all our expectations were exceeded. She had a group of 14 kids (ages 10 mos - 5 yrs) completely entranced and participating: jumping, dancing, singing, following instructions, and just generally being exuberant...but in the most pleasant, unchaotic way, which was the real miracle. She didn't just sing a performance for the children; rather, she had them all involved throughout, with a combination of props (parachute, bubbles, rings, shakers, etc.) and imaginative and participatory singing games. Our daughter, her friends, and all the adults in the room totally enjoyed themselves. And I - the mom - was free to watch and enjoy. What a wonderful memory for all of us.
Children’s Party Entertainment
The above and beyond rating is right on target for what Ms Janis will do as far as making sure that your little guests are perfectly entertained. From the first phone call to our last meeting she was always attentive to my input and made sure to customize the party to the type of partier my little Jonathan is!
She is extremely professional. She has her own microphone, sound system and awesome bubble machine. All of her props are clean and are in excellent condition. She is such a good and seasoned performer with a load of tricks in her bag to adjust to any scenario and any age range.
Included in your fee of having her as a performer you also get the cutest goody bag for your little guests which includes her CD, her very own CD which I she has two of! And the guest of honor gets their very own personalized CD which my son has been jamming to all day! She is very talented,has original material and a great voice to go with it. Just one visit to her website and watching Around the Circle we were sold on her as the entertainer once I noticed my son dancing to it and asking to play the song again!
She really exceeded our expectaions as an entertainer and I would gladly refer and hire again for another party!
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Music, Educational Entertainment
We hired Janis for our boys’ birthday party (1yr and 4yr old). She was engaging and thoroughly entertaining. She made my boys feel extra special on their day and also within 5 minutes knew the names of every child at the party. Janis kept the momentum going by keeping the kids engaged with catchy songs, dancing, games and let us not forget the bubbles!!!!! Every child received a full length CD and special gifts for the birthday boys. The kids LOVED every interactive minute!!!! This is the perfect entertainment for kids ranging from 1yr to 6yrs. I intend to hire her again next year……..she is that good. You will not be disappointed.
Children’s Party Entertainment
We recently hired Janis for our daughter's first birthday party and she was great! There were about 11 kids at our party with ages ranging from 1 to 7 and all were engaged. The songs were catchy and required active participation, which the kids loved. Janis also has a fabulous voice, which my girls continue to enjoy at least 10 times a day as her party bags included a CD of hers. In addition, we are extremely grateful to Janis for having accommodated us the last minute despite her full schedule. Janis comes highly recommended!
Children’s Party Entertainment
Booking Info
Price Range: $275 and up
Gig Length: 45 - 60 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: Yes
What to Expect
Janis McDavid's wellness concerts for kids promise a truly unforgettable experience that combines music, movement, and a focus on overall well-being. As an incredibly talented artist with a warm personal nature, Janis creates a professional atmosphere that instantly connects with children and their families.
From the moment the concert begins, the audience can expect to be immersed in a captivating world of catchy and educational songs. Janis' ability to create music that resonates with young minds is truly remarkable, and her performances showcase her expertise in engaging and entertaining children while imparting important life skills.
Throughout the concert, Janis skillfully weaves together elements of breathing exercises, self-love, self-care, and movement to empower children to nurture both their physical and mental well-being. Her interactive show encourages active participation, ensuring that each child feels valued and included.
No matter the size of the audience, Janis understands the importance of tailoring her performance to create a personalized and intimate experience. From small groups to large gatherings, she has the ability to make every child feel seen and heard.
With a concert duration ranging from 45 to 60 minutes, Janis delivers an exceptional and impactful experience for children and their families. Her genuine passion for wellness shines through in every aspect of the show, leaving a lasting impression on the hearts and minds of all in attendance.
In summary, attending one of Janis McDavid's wellness concerts for kids guarantees a joyous and educational journey in which children are inspired to embrace their physical and mental well-being. Janis' professional manner, warm personal nature, and incredible performance centered around wellness create an atmosphere that is as delightful as it is transformative.
About
Ms. Janis spent 20 years living in New York City before moving to Palm beach Gardens, FL in 2018. Growing up, she was inspired by Tina Turner’s voice and heartfelt songs which fueled her desire to sing, dance and act at a young age.
In high school, she attended Greenville South Carolina's only public performing arts high school at the time, Greenville’s Fine Arts Center which spring boarded her singing and dancing passion. The stage embraced her as the Leading Player in the musical Pippin.
Ms. Janis received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Howard University in Washington, DC. Her concentration was in acting, however, she continued to study dance and take voice lessons to hone her craft. After graduating from Howard, Ms. Janis was cast in her first regional theater show, Blues for an Alabama Sky, directed by Al Freeman Jr. at the Vineyard Playhouse in Martha’s Vineyard. This led her to earn a Master of Fine Arts graduate degree at Rutgers University in 2001. In 2017, Ms. Janis received her MST from Pace University in New York City.
When Ms. janis first moved to NY, she performed non-stop with her then singing/songwriting group, Sultry Jones, at venues such as Le Bar Bat, The Bitter End and in Philadelphia at the Grape Street Pub. Next came a tremendous opportunity to record at Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios where Sultry Jones completed two demos.
Ms. Janis began her work with children in NY with the Periwinkle National Theater Group. Through this group, she visited NYC public schools that were considered high risk and through performance helped the students deal with bullying and violence.
She then met the award-winning Choreographer and Founder of Leapsmart, Monica Levy. Leapsmart is an innovative creative movement program for preschool children. Ms. Janis worked with Monica teaching thousands of children in Westchester for five years. In 2008, Ms. Janis became a Leapsmart business owner serving NYC as well as Brooklyn.
In 2009, Ms. Janis released her first children’s album, Moving Bodies and Inspiring Hearts Volume 1 to great reviews from teachers, parents and children. Most recently, Ms. Janis has completed her sophomore album, Tumbling Fun Volume 2. The album has 14 original songs that are inspired by Ms. Janis’ love of southern rock and blues. The music encourages children to sing, dance and dream of traveling to faraway places. Tumbling Fun is set to be released on February 12th, 2013 followed by an invitation-only album release party on February 16th.
Additional Booking Notes
This varies per venue. Please contact Ms. Janis Music to discuss your venue and the equipment that Ms. Janis Music can provide.
Influences & Inspiration
Dan Zanes
Tina Turner
Ella Jenkins
Laurie Berkner
Setup Requirements
PA System