About
My name is Anna Christina! I am the award-winning author, narrator, musician, storyteller, and owner of Music Audio Stories. My journey began in audiobook production. Whilst working on my first story, I searched online for other audiobooks similar to mine. I couldn’t find any combining original classical music with original children's stories, sound effects, and rhyming styling like mine. I decided to invent my own genre and call my creations ‘Music Audio Stories’.
I have released several audio stories to rave reviews and my music audiobooks have been aired on radio both in the UK and abroad. I am qualified in Sound Engineering, Music and Sound Technology and Music Production. I have been a professional touring and recording artist, musician, songwriter, composer, and singer for many years - annachristinamusic.com. My natural flair for strong-themed storytelling, both in writing and in music, is prominent in my unique brand of music audiobooks.
I created my own musical storytime which has become a huge success at nurseries, schools, libraries, and workshops all over London. Through my stories, I teach children about music, instruments, colours, numbers, nature, animals, and the characters in Music Audio Stories.
The success of my storytime led me to launch a new product line called Storytime with Anna Christina. Parents at my workshops requested packages to take home with them. This is why I created my Storytime Packages. They are an innovative way to encourage your child to listen, sing, dance, read, and write. I have now published my first children's picture book that combines components of my storytime. My book comes with a music audiobook CD and activity booklet for children to enjoy.
Music Audio Stories requires all of my skills, both as a composer and musician, as well as a writer. I create music audiobooks with full orchestral scores, brilliant soundtracks, catchy sing-along songs, and fun stories.
I have worked with actors and musicians including the Olivier nominated TV and film actor Paul Kaye who was the original Mr Wormwood in Matilda, and Thomas Meadows, who can be found drumming for some of today's biggest artists such as Kylie Minogue.
What makes my audiobooks different?
Music
My music audiobooks have strong themed, original classical music behind the narration. The music continues throughout and is an essential part of the stories. It is also phrased with the voices, making my stories seem like songwriting rather than your standard audiobook.
Most of the scores are orchestral but at times, other instruments, such as guitars, banjos and drums are included. I also introduce a variety of music genres, styles and instruments to children.
Songs feature in most stories and have been described as “insanely contagious”.
Audio
I use sound effects, traditional Foley methods and cartoon-style voices combined with panning techniques to create movement in the sound which adds to the atmosphere and excitement of each adventure.
Not everything you hear is prominent in the mix of my audiobooks. There are a few subtle sounds in the background to listen out for. Try listening to Music Audio Stories with headphones on!
Some of the characters’ voices are performed by myself but I am fortunate enough to have special guests do voice-overs for me now and then.
Stories
Each story has its own benefits and is tailored towards topics and themes. They promote environmental awareness, mindful living and kindness towards animals as well as each other.
My stories are ambitious, highly engaging and every scene is filled with wonderfully detailed observations.
I write uplifting stories that inspire children to follow their dreams and never give up on the goals they want to achieve. All of my characters are based on animals and insects.
Music Audio Stories
Music Audio Stories are great when you're on the go.
My audiobooks make travel easier. You can create a fun family experience by listening together via your car speakers or use headphones on an individual device. This is also a help for children who suffer from carsickness and need to avoid staring at a book or a screen. Either way, when you're on the go, there's no need to carry around heavy storybooks with you! Just pop one of my CDs on and your child will love the combination of music, stories and songs!
Speed up mundane chores and make them more enjoyable.
You may find that it’s easier to entice your children into doing their chores when you let them know that they can listen to my fun music audiobooks!
Find out how you can use my interactive videos for teaching and entertaining your little ones here Storytime.
