As the owner and lead composer/producer at True Blue Media Productions, I have over 20 years of experience in creating engaging and educational content for children across various media platforms. I am passionate about inspiring young minds through music, storytelling, and exploration. I am the co-creator and host of Alex & The Kaleidoscope, a preschool TV show that won the New York Emmy® Award for Best Children's Programming in 2014. I have also composed and produced original content for Tonies USA, HATCH, and YouTube sensation OMOBERRY, reaching millions of viewers and listeners globally. Additionally, I have written and performed musicals for children, such as Born To Learn: The Montessori Story and Tales and Tunes From Mount Olympus. My work has been recognized with 16 national awards for excellence in children's entertainment.

Alex & The Kaleidoscope2014 New York EMMY WINNER Best Children's Programming Co-created by Alex Mitnick, Emmy Award-winning director Jarett Bellucci, and Emmy Award-winning writer/producer Angelina Cicala, -- follows PBS hits Peep and The Big Wide World and Robert and Robert's Wonderworld as part of the NYC-TV preschool morning programming block.With a production style that could be described as "Anthony Bourdain meets Mr. Rogers on MTV," each episode of Alex & The Kaleidoscope features a "field trip" to a museum, aquarium, zoo, Science center or even to see one of the world's largest model railroads. As Alex looks through the kaleidoscope, the adventure begins, with visits to exciting locations, chats with friendly experts, and the chance to learn some fascinating facts, all enhanced by live-action and animated music videos, dance pieces featuring New York City-based dance company Treehouse Shakers, and live performances by Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band. Through imagination and song, Alex & The Kaleidoscope opens up a world of possibilities for children, exposing them to different ideas, people, professions, and places."A very eclectic and fun collection of songs. This is a great album for kiddos who love beats!" - The SIMPLE Moms"My kids were instantly in love with it!" - Your World Healthy & Natural"A worldly flair is injected into all of these good time dance songs, but never at the expense of their American rock roots, with front man Alex Mitnick's hearty voice being the spoon that stirs this yummy gumbo." - Jeff Bogle, Out With The Kids"This feel-good, hand-clapping, toe-tapping music is crafted with appealing multicultural rhythms and lyrics drawing inspiration from the natural world." – Parents' Choice Foundation"This album had such a worldly feel to the music, almost like you were traveling!" - babycenter.com

I have developed and implemented a unique music education program for Pre-K through 8th grade focused on hands-on musicianship skill-building and joy. My number one job is to make kids fall in love with music! I compose, produce, and direct two original musicals yearly, leading the chorus and all holiday and special events involving music. I also direct and produce all of the school's promotional video content and teach teachers at the Princeton Center For Teacher Education.

I composer and produced a series of live action music videos designed to inspire kids to learn specific movement activities like jumping jacks, marching to the beat, and dancing with streamers.

Music Producer for English vocal versions of German-produced songs for The Horses Of Waterfall line of toys for children.

Composer/producer of Tonies ORIGINALS:Traveling SongsAnimal SongsEric Carle The Very Hungry CaterpillarHalloween & Spooky SongsEuropean Children's SongsHealthy HabitsLeos' Day: RoutinesSing Alongs

I produced 40+ sleep stories for HATCH (kids) with writer Danny Friedman including two seasons of Dream Machines and Bedtime Story Favorites available now on the HATCH APP.

I produced 40+ sleep stories with writer Danny Friedman for the HATCH (kids) sleep device including two seasons of Dream Machines and Bedtime Story Favorites which combine story telling and music for relaxing adventures of the imagination.

http://alexandthekaleidoscope.com/Each episode explores new places like a science center, a farm, a library, Central Park, Statue of Liberty, a veterinary office. They are fun journeys of discovery, where we learn all about these exciting places, meet the people who work there, learn about what they do and celebrate it through music!Through imagination and song, we open up possibilities for children, exposing them to different ideas, people, professions and places. Children learn about real people, doing the real jobs they’re passionate about. It’s a combination of “chock full of fun” field trips and lessons through music videos, provoking and nourishing the curiosity of children. The “magical kaleidoscope” plays an integral role in engaging children. It is a beloved and revered tool guiding them on these dynamic journeys of exploration and learning. Children look forward to seeing the magical kaleidoscope in every episode as it’s the cue for fun and adventure. In a nutshell, our production style is “Anthony Bourdain meets Mr. Rogers on MTV.”