Backyard Beats
Join Monica as she builds DIY craft-struments from everyday items. Along for the ride are Pro Musicians and Junior Jammers who inspire Monica to get to the beat. Each episode concludes with a backyard jam featuring Monica and her friends.
- 2020-2022
- 2 seasons
- Family
Join Monica as she builds DIY craft-struments from everyday items. Along for the ride are Pro Musicians and Junior Jammers who inspire Monica to get to the beat. Each episode concludes with a backyard jam featuring Monica and her friends.
Season 2 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Acoustic Guitar
Legendary singer-songwriter Serena Ryder visits Monica inspiring an epic backyard performance. Junior Jammer Maximilian shows his skills on the guitar before joining them for the jam.
Episode 2
Drums
Drummer Mike Sleath stops by the backyard with his drumsticks and Monica crafts her own DIY drum kit. Junior Jammer Steven showcases his talent on the drums before they all come together to bring the beats for the big performance.
Episode 3
Electric Guitar
Rock band 'The Beaches' stop by the backyard ready for an epic jam session. Monica gets working on her electric guitar craft-strument before Junior Jammer Benny joins them for the performance.
Episode 4
Violin
OKAN visit the backyard with their instruments, inspiring Monica's craft-strument build. Junior Jammer Sora shares his impressive skills on the violin, and they all come together for an awesome performance.
Episode 5
Cajón
Singer-songwriter Scott Helman brings his cajón to the backyard inspiring Monica's craft-strument project. Junior Jammer Ward joins them for an epic performance.
Episode 6
Harp
Luna Li brings her harp to the backyard, Monica builds her own DIY craft-strument and Junior Jammer Christina joins them for a 'dreamy art-pop music' inspired performance.
Episode 7
Darbuka
Ahmed visits the backyard with his darbuka, an Arabic drum, and Monica gets inspired to create a DIY craft-strument. Monica, Ahmed's band and Junior Jammer Omar come together for a creative backyard performance.
Episode 8
Strings
Pop star Max Parker visits the backyard and shows off his dance challenge moves. Monica is inspired to build a ukulele for the jam session and Junior Jammer Ishaan joins them for the performance.
Episode 9
Piano
Monica is inspired to build her own Piano craft-strument when guest Michael Shand visits. Junior Jammer Joshua joins them in the backyard for a jam session.
Episode 10
Bodhrán
Guest Oisin brings his bodhrán, an Irish drum to the backyard, inspiring Monica's craft-strument project. Junior Jammer Meara joins them for an epic jam with Oisin's band.
Episode 11
Tap Shoes
Monica and tap dancer Travis Knights get to the beat with their feet and Junior Jammer Julia joins them for the jam session.
Episode 12
Harmonica
Folk singer-songwriter Craig Cardiff visits the backyard, Monica builds her own DIY craft-strument and Junior Jammer Reign joins them for a special performance featuring the harmonica.
Episode 13
Organetto
Monica is visited by organetto player Claudio Santaluce, inspiring her craft-strument build. Junior Jammer Bruno joins them for a folk-style jam session.
Episode 14
Sogo
Guest Jiyoon brings her sogo, a Korean hand drum to the backyard, which inspires Monica's DIY craftstrument. Junior Jammer Alicia joins in and brings her moves for the jam.
Episode 15
French Horn
Brass band Turbo Street Funk visit the backyard which inspires Monica's French horn craft-strument project. Junior Jammer Nathan joins them for a special performance.
Episode 16
Marching Snare
Monica crafts her own marching snare drum after members of Hitmen Drumline visit the backyard. Junior Jammer Krisshiv joins them for the epic jam session.
Episode 17
Bassoon
Monica builds her own DIY bassoon after guest Susan visits with her instrument. Junior Jammer Olivia and Susan's band DFM join them for an epic backyard performance.
Episode 18
Dohl
Guest musician Ikky brings his dohl, an Indian drum, to the backyard. Monica builds her own craftstrument and Amrita shows her skills on the dohl, before they all come together for the jam session.
Episode 19
Kulintang
Group Pantayo bring their Filipino instruments to the backyard for an awesome performance featuring the kulintang. Sibling Junior Jammers Royce and Elita and Monica join in for the jam.
Episode 20
Oud
Manar visits the backyard with her Middle Eastern stringed instrument which inspires Monica's craft-strument project. Junior Jammer Lojain joins them for an awesome jam featuring the oud.
Episode 21
Clarinet
Expert clarinetist Virginia MacDonald visits Monica inspiring her to build a craft-strument clarinet. Junior Jammer Liam joins them in the backyard for a musical performance.
Episode 22
Qanun
Maryem brings her Middle Eastern instrument to the backyard, inspiring Monica to craft her own DIY qanun. Junior Jammer Jacob joins them for the big performance.
Episode 23
Ghungroos
Guest Reshmi brings her ghungroos to the backyard and Monica makes her own DIY craft-strument. Junior Jammer Deepika joins them for an epic jam with some fancy foot work.
Episode 24
Organ
Monica clears some space for the biggest instrument jam yet. Guest Rashaan and Junior Jammer Cadence join her for the impressive performance featuring the organ.
Episode 25
Cowbell
Hawksley Workman comes by the backyard with his cowbell for the jam session. Monica builds her DIY craft-strument and Junior Jammer Miles joins them for the performance.
Episode 26
Brass
Hawksley Workman comes by the backyard with his cowbell for the jam session. Monica builds her DIY craft-strument and Junior Jammer Miles joins them for the performance.