Laurie Berkner (born March 15, 1969) is a French-American musician and singer best known for her work as a children's musical artist and as a teacher.

She plays guitar and sings lead vocals in The Laurie Berkner Band, along with pianist Susie Lampert, bassist Winston Roye,[2] and drummer Bob Golden.

"[7] In 1997, working with Susie Lampert, Mueller and guest bassist Adam Bernstein, she put out her first album, Whaddaya Think of That?

[8] The album contained original songs like "We Are the Dinosaurs" and "I Know a Chicken", along with covers of classics like "The Cat Came Back" and "Wimoweh (The Lion Sleeps Tonight)".

With 1999's Victor Vito, Berkner achieved national fame, appearing on the FX network's American Baby Show and winning a Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award.

[9] Berkner also played a free concert in Central Park to celebrate Earth Day, which was attended by fifteen thousand people.

[10] Mueller, who is married to Berkner, left the band in 2006 "to keep the couple's personal and professional lives separate", and was replaced by Adam Bernstein.

Her music is generally in a major key and in what Berkner calls the "human tempo" of 100–120 beats per minute, approximately the speed of walking or marching.

Berkner has also appeared in Jamarama Live!, a touring music festival for children sponsored by Noggin, and in the 2006 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

[13] The daily 30-minute event consists of Berkner performing a variety of her songs, reading books and encouraging children and families to wash their hands and social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic.