ABOUT KIDZNOTES

To empower youth through music education, fostering personal growth, deepening community engagement, and driving social change.

MISSION

Music is one way to counter some of the disadvantages that accrue due to a lack of economic advantage, helping develop a sense of community through orchestra. Kidznotes’ core values are:

  • Collaboration

  • Leadership

  • Excellence

  • Diversity

  • Joy

We envision a world in which every child has equitable access to a vibrant music education community where the passion for music unlocks children's potential, transforms lives, and contributes to a thriving society.

VISION

CORE VALUES

Empowering Youth and Building Futures

At Kidznotes, we believe that music is a powerful tool for personal and community transformation. Our mission is to engage and empower young people by offering high-quality music education through our three programs. We envision a world where every child, regardless of background, has access to life-changing musical opportunities, fostering social change and a brighter future.

Rooted in the El Sistema model, Kidznotes provides equitable access to music education through full scholarships and the provision of instruments for participating students. Our program offers more than just music—it is a vehicle for leadership development, academic success, and character-building.

Why Music?

Studies show that music training is positively associated with more complex brain development, higher school achievement (e.g., math, reading, SAT scores, graduation rates, etc.) and a host of other gauges of long-term social, economic and emotional well-being. Don’t just take our word for it, though — check out this study! Research also suggests that the earlier the introduction to music, the greater the impact or benefit.

Kidznotes serves students 1-12 grades, utilizing community-based facilities to provide between 3 - 6 hours (depending on their age) of intensive instruction a week to children in years crucial to their brain and behavioral development.

The opportunity for educational enrichment in a safe and nurturing environment promises greater readiness for school among young children in low-income communities. Music is one way to counter some of the disadvantages due to lack of economic advantage, helping develop a sense of community and empowerment. For instance, frequent performances of small ensembles and combined orchestral groups help develop pride and self-confidence in our students.