What Is Rhythm Barnyard?
“Rhythm Barnyard” is a live-action educational children’s show filled with music, movement, and fun. Created in 2019, the show inspires learning and off-the-couch exercise for kids ages 3 to 7. Here’s what you’ll find in our videos:
Catchy, upbeat dance-along songs that kids AND parents can enjoy together.
Kindergarten-level learning.
Basic lessons about music, beatboxing, and rhythm.
Good-natured silliness and fun.
Richard Steighner
Creator, Rickety Richie
Richard is a musician who has travelled to over 75 countries as a beatboxer, producer, and tour manager. But his journey started in a very different direction. Richard received degrees in both Psychology and Design from University of Colorado. He designed everything from restaurants to apps to furniture before music became his life.
His career in a cappella evolved from college to touring the world, learning new ways to make noise!
The travel inspired a passion for teaching music and beatboxing as he became a cultural ambassador, eventually forming his own non-profit to create music programs.
In 2019 Richard began making Rhythm Barnyard after a conversation with his sister, Megan. The first episode was filmed in a spare bedroom on an iphone 6, and they’ve been growing since.
Maria Velletri
Director, Voice Actor
Maria is a trained actor and writer, and is responsible for many of the voices on Rhythm Barnyard!
Originally from Italy, Maria moved to Australia as a child. She has acted in everything from feature films to commercials.
Maria’s vast experience working with children is why she’s such a huge part of Rhythm Barnyard! She has taught ballet to kids of all ages, coached young aspiring actors, even performed as the amazing characters in the Lulus!
Maria’s quick sense of humor, abilities to write scripts, and a keen eye for editing has helped make the show what it is!
Meet the Characters
Rickety Richie
Our main character learning to beatbox and make friend around Rhythm Barnyard.
The Beets
Fresh, home grown, farm-to-eardrum rhythm machines. The roots run deep.
DJ Roland
Trusty side-kick by day, block rocking DJ by night
Pig
Loud, messy, but will tell you the honest truth. Sooie!
Fish
Down-to-earth (under-the-water) teller of tall tales.
Cow
Bougie, bubbly, body-positive bovine.
Mouse
Tiny and energetic. Combats anxiety with meticulous organization.
Snake
A mysterious and intimidating introvert.
Chicken
Im-peck-able pronunciation and attention to detail, she runs the hen house.
Dog
A trusty, old dog who can still teach us a few new tricks.
Sheep
A golden voiced trio of sheep, known for their rich wooly harmonies.
Cat
A former stage icon, now a long-term resident and cat-napping diva.
Word Search
Rhythm Games
Quizes
Learning Materials
Fun educational content with music and rhythm at heart.