Backyard Beats
Series
Join Monica as she builds DIY craft instruments from everyday items found in a recycling bin. Professional musicians and young musicians join her in her backyard for a jam session. Their instruments serve as inspiration for Monica to build her handmade instruments. Each episode ends with Monica and her friends having a jam session in her backyard!
Production
Technical Specifications
- HostMonica BrightonExecutive producersMarlo Miazga
Corinna Lehr
Sean Connolly
Daniel Bourre
Julie BristowDirectors
Drew Dafoe
Steve Digler
Merissa SimonianWritersMelissa Peters
Madeleine Donohue
Ivan Hutomo
- Category / production
Series
- Format
26 x 11 minutes
- Years
2020-...
- Number of seasons
2
- Language(s)
English
- Broadcaster(s)
TVO Kids
Awards and distinctions
2021 Canadian Screen Awards
Nomination - Best Children's or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series
2021 Youth Media Alliance Award
Winner - Award of Excellence for Best Program, Live Action, Non-Scripted Content, Ages 6-9
2021 Kidscreen Awards
Winner - Best Mixed-Media Series
