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Studio HummingbirdA little studio with a world of imagination
Stories. Music.
Discovery. Joy.
Family-friendly original music, stories, and educational adventures—created to spark imagination, kindness, and joy.
Come wander awhile
Every story opens
a different door.
Travel through samurai-era Japan, swim beneath Hawaiian waves, walk beside dinosaurs, or simply sing and smile. Each Studio Hummingbird creation is an invitation to learn, feel, and wonder together.
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09Halloween Musical Adventure
Monsters Just Wanna Have Fun
Join Boney, Winky, Wolfgang, Maddie Medusa, and Boo-Boo for a joyful Halloween celebration of music, laughter, friendship, and wonderfully silly monster fun.Discover
08Imaginative Musical Adventure
Balloons
Let your imagination take flight in a colorful musical celebration filled with wonder, movement, and joy for the whole family.Discover
07Musical Western Adventure
Pumpkin the Cowgirl
Ride along with Pumpkin as she learns that practice, perseverance, and believing in yourself can turn a difficult dream into a joyful adventure.Discover
01Historical Ballad
Salt of Honor
Journey to Sengoku-era Japan for a legendary story of Uesugi Kenshin, compassion, courage, and honor.Discover
02Viking Adventure
Thorin Goes a Viking
Set sail with a brave little mouse as Thorin journeys into a colorful world of Viking adventure.Discover
03Heartfelt Music
May God Hold You in His Loving Hands
A tender song of blessing, comfort, and enduring love for the people who matter most.Discover
04Ocean Adventure
Hoku’s Hawaiian World
Swim through bright reefs with a gentle sea turtle—and discover friendship, kindness, and joy along the way.Discover
05Natural Discovery
Dinosaurs Big & Small
Meet remarkable prehistoric neighbors through music, comparison, and wonder-filled learning.Discover
11Sweet Romantic Song
Smack Dab in Love
Join Buddy Bunny and Sharlene for a tender, playful celebration of finding yourself completely—and joyfully—smack dab in love.Discover
06Songs for Everyone
Family Favorites
Meet Bruto, a lovable friend whose cheerful story has become a Studio Hummingbird family favorite.DiscoverOriginal songs
for curious hearts
Watch & listen
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Let wonder begin.
Enjoy beautifully illustrated music videos, historical ballads, lively learning songs, and tender family favorites on the Studio Hummingbird YouTube channel.
Visit Our YouTube ChannelMeet a few familiar faces
Characters with
stories to tell.
From ocean friends and courageous mice to beloved dogs and legendary heroes, every Studio Hummingbird world begins with a character worth remembering.
Smack Dab in Love
Buddy Bunny
A tender-hearted romantic with an open heart and an unforgettable smile.
Smack Dab in Love
Sharlene
Bright, spirited, and always ready to find a little joy in the moment.
If You Wanna Be Happy
Hoku
A warmhearted Hawaiian sea turtle who discovers the joy of kindness.
If You Wanna Be Happy
Tutu
Hoku’s wise and loving elder, always ready with a smile and a welcome.
Bruto
Bruto
A mighty bulldog whose big heart has made him a family favorite.
Bruto
Goldie
A joyful Golden Retriever who brings sunshine wherever he goes.
Thorin
Thorin
A brave little Viking mouse with a wide world of adventure ahead.
Yankee Noodle
Yankee Noodle
A cheerful young patriot sailing into an all-American adventure.
Love Will Remain
Jun
A quiet, hopeful presence in a story of memory and enduring love.
May God Hold You in His Loving Hands
June O’Hara
A gentle Irish spirit carried by blessing, remembrance, and love.
Salt of Honor
Uesugi Kenshin
The legendary Sengoku warlord whose compassion became an enduring example of honor.
Pumpkin the Cowgirl
Pumpkin
A determined young cowgirl who discovers that courage grows with every try—and that believing in yourself can carry you farther than you imagined.
Pumpkin the Cowgirl
Ollie the Owl
Pumpkin’s wise and watchful feathered friend, always ready with gentle encouragement and a helping wing.More friends and new adventures are always on the way.
The heart behind the studio
Created with
music, memory,
and love.
Studio Hummingbird was co-founded by storyteller, educator, and musician Junko Johnson and songwriter and musician Skeeter Jaye.
Drawing on a lifelong love of children, history, nature, and music, they jointly create original worlds where families can discover something beautiful together. The Studio's stories celebrate curiosity, compassion, courage, and the small joys that stay with us.
Our storyFrom our little studio
Studio Journal
Notes, news, and glimpses behind the stories—shared with the families and curious hearts who make this journey so meaningful.
Sep052026
Now playing
Monsters Just Wanna Have Fun—a Halloween celebration of friendship
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What happens when five friendly monsters leave their spooky mansion for a night of Halloween fun? Meet Boney, the tap-dancing skeleton; Winky, a sweet and bashful cyclops; Wolfgang, a bighearted werewolf; Maddie Medusa, whose singing snakes are always ready to join the chorus; and Boo-Boo, a cheerful mummy whose bandages have a lively personality of their own.
Together, these wonderfully silly friends discover a town filled with music, games, laughter, and new companions. Beneath all the Halloween sparkle is a gentle message for every age: appearances can be deceiving, kindness opens doors, and sometimes the friend you have not met yet is simply waiting for someone to say hello.
Gather the family, put on your dancing shoes, and join the celebration. Watch Monsters Just Wanna Have Fun on YouTube—and share a little monster-sized joy with someone you love!
Aug262026
In loving tribute
In Tribute to a True Legend and Beautiful Example of a Kind and Compassionate Human Being
Dolly, the good folks here at Studio Hummingbird love you and will miss you. You will always be an inspiration for us.
We really wanted you to sing our latest song, Pumpkin the Cowgirl (Believe in Yourself)—because its message is exactly what you taught so often: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.
But perhaps you will be singing it now with angelic accompaniment! Dolly, this is dedicated to you!
Aug132026
Now live
Pumpkin the Cowgirl (Believe in Yourself) is out on the prairie!
Pumpkin the Cowgirl (Believe in Yourself) is a heartwarming musical adventure about perseverance, confidence, and never giving up on your dreams.
When Pumpkin struggles to master her lasso, she begins to wonder whether she has what it takes. But with encouragement from her wise friend Ollie the Owl, plenty of practice, and a little faith in herself, Pumpkin discovers that courage means getting back up and trying again. 💛
Don't miss it—and be sure to LIKE it and share it! Watch now on the Studio Hummingbird YouTube channel.
Aug112026
Coming later this week
Saddle up for Pumpkin the Cowgirl (Believe in Yourself)!
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A brand-new Studio Hummingbird adventure is riding your way later this week! Pumpkin the Cowgirl (Believe in Yourself) follows a determined young cowgirl who learns that courage does not mean never feeling uncertain—it means believing in yourself and trying again.
With the help of her palomino horse, Patch, and the wise and encouraging Ollie the Owl, Pumpkin practices, perseveres, and discovers that she already has what it takes. Filled with Western spirit, warmth, humor, and an uplifting original song, this family-friendly story celebrates confidence, resilience, and the quiet bravery found in taking one more try.
We can't wait to share Pumpkin's journey with you. Watch for the premiere later this week on the Studio Hummingbird YouTube channel—and get ready to saddle up, believe in yourself, and ride!
Aug042026
Now available
Salt of Honor has arrived.
Studio Hummingbird's long-awaited Japanese samurai story will be released later this week! Inspired by a 450-year-old Japanese legend that continues to resonate with people today, Salt of Honor tells the remarkable story of the Sengoku warlord Uesugi Kenshin, who refused to use hunger as a weapon against his rival, Takeda Shingen.
When a salt embargo threatened the lives of countless people, Kenshin chose compassion over conquest, allowing precious salt to reach those in need. His decision became one of Japan's most enduring examples of righteousness and is traditionally associated with the proverb, translated into English as "sending salt to one's enemy"—a symbol of showing compassion even to a rival.
This original folk ballad celebrates honor, courage, mercy, and the timeless lesson that strength is often revealed through compassion rather than conquest. Watch Salt of Honor on YouTube and share this enduring story with someone you love.
Aug042026
A note from Studio Hummingbird
Welcome to our new online home.
We created this journal as a place to share what is taking flight at Studio Hummingbird—from the inspiration behind a song or story to new releases, works in progress, and messages for our community. Thank you for wandering, listening, learning, and imagining with us. We look forward to sharing many beautiful discoveries together.
Stay curious. Stay kind.