Courtney Lee
Creator Profiles
I’m Courtney Lee and I make whimsical music for kids about everyday life stuff.
With musical styles ranging from Latin jazz to rap, ordinary things can become extraordinarily fun!
Cards from this Creator
- Courtney Lee - Music for Kids!
"My songs are often inspired by my own children and observations they make or challenges they face."
Creator Q&A
Tell us about yourself
I’m a children’s content creator based in Houston, TX. I started out making YouTube videos of my little songs during 2020, and have since expanded to playing live kids concerts in my local area, as well as learning to animate my videos and grow my YouTube channel. After several years of putting my songs on YouTube, I made my children’s music album! My songs are often inspired by my own children and observations they make or challenges they face. Once I shared a song or two with friends and their kids, and saw how much they enjoyed them, I knew I wanted to continue to put them out into the world.
What inspired you to make this title(s)?
Since the day I my kids got a Yoto, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. I had just put out my album of children’s music and I applied to be a Yoto Creator to turn it into a Yoto card, so more kids could enjoy it. I was over the moon when I realized I was picked! My own children love Yoto and their music cards, and now I am excited to be one of many amazing music card choices in the shop.
"I hope that when they listen, it brings them joy and they find the fun in everyday tasks or situations"
Who do you imagine listening to your audio?
My audio is geared towards kids ages 0-10, and their adults! I hope that when they listen, it brings them joy and they find fun in everyday life tasks or situations.
Is there anything different about making audio for Yoto?
Yoto represents so much of what I want to see in the children’s content world. As a parent, I know the struggle it is to see my kids bombarded with screens. That was not my own experience as a kid, and I long for them to have some of the simplicity of my 90s childhood. I feel like Yoto helps make that more of a possibility. It’s like cassettes and CDs in a more easy and accessible format. I am a Yoto fan for life. As a creator, I see bright horizons for creating audio with Yoto!
What’s next?
I hope to continue in the vein of creating more screen-free opportunities for kids and families by making coloring books and picture books based on my songs, as well as more albums and music cards in the future. You can follow along with what I create at www.courtneyleemusic.com
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Creator FAQs
Who are the Creators?
Our Creators are independent makers of music and spoken word content for children and families. Some have established audiences in other places, while others are beginning their audio publishing journey with Yoto. We put out a public call to join this initiative at the start of 2024.
Each of our creators have their own Creator Profiles where you can read more about them and their cards. Just click on their name on their card store page to find out more.
How can I become a Creator?
If you are just starting out, you might first choose to share your digital content for free in the Open Mic section of our community site Yoto Space, where you can start building an audience and get feedback from friendly enthusiasts.
Learn how to make a great Yoto Card by reading our Yoto Creator Guidelines. Learn about what makes the Yoto format unique, and how to create a really engaging and successful title that children will love.
If you're ready to start selling your content on Yoto, you can register your interest.
Can I learn more about Creator content before purchasing?
Yes, each card has an extended audio preview so you can listen to a representative sample before making a purchase. You can also read more about a card's creator by clicking on their name on the card page.
How is this different from the free audio on Yoto Space?
Open Mic on Yoto Space is where we nurture those creators who may be just starting out or wanting to experiment with a new title. It's a friendly community where they have space to share content for free, build an audience and get feedback. We are delighted to see several creators make the leap from there to become Creators on the Yoto Store, where they can now monetise their work.
What do I do if I don't like a card that I've purchased?
If it simply isn't to your taste, purchases are covered by our usual returns policy. If you believe a title breaks our Creators Content Guidelines, please report it.
Are more Creators cards being added to the collection?
Yes, more titles and more creators will be added over the coming months.