SONIC STATEMENT
There will be a future where all youth who desire to experience producing music will have the opportunity. There will be no barriers to what, how, why or when they create the music they desire. Music and the freedom to express themselves will be the catalyst that helps them discover an identity and a path.
Notes for Notes will be the first door they walk through in every community that embraces their desire to begin a musical journey. The studio is the environment, music is the tool, and our focus is helping them build CONFIDENCE, CREATIVITY, COMPASSION, COMMITMENT AND COMMUNITY that will prepare them for whatever path they choose.
WE BUILD, EQUIP & RUN FREE RECORDING STUDIOS FOR YOUTH
NOTES FOR NOTES® is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing youth with completely FREE ACCESS to music instruments, instruction and recording studio environments so that music may become a profoundly positive experience in their lives.
NOTES FOR NOTES® are packed with guitars, drums, keys/ synths, DJ gear, digital music stations and professional recording gear offering youth completely FREE ACCESS to explore, create, and record music. Located inside Boys & Girls Clubs and after-school centers in underserved areas around the country, every studio is staffed by a N4N team member. These producers educate, encourage, and listen to each youth member to help them be their best selves, both personally and artistically.
PRODUCING TOMORROW’S MUSICIANS® 30 STUDIOS ACCROSS THE COUNRTY
EVERY STUDIO IS PACKED WITH INSTRUMENTS & PRO AUDIO GEAR
AND A TALENTED TEAM OF PRODUCERS
ENGAGING, EDUCATING, LISTENING, & INSPIRING
PRODUCER PROFILE
JOHN KARSTEN has been a producer in the St. Paul studio since 2022. In that time, over 200 songs and countless memories have been made in the Twin Cities. A dual audio-engineering grad at 19, he’s worked live events, run a Minneapolis studio, and freelanced in sound design.
30 STUDIOS 13 STATES 16 CITIES
WHERE:
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Barbara, CA
San Francisco, CA
Las Vegas, NV
Austin, TX
Chicago, IL
Milwaukee, WI
St. Paul, MN
Detroit, MI
Atlanta, GA
Washington, DC
THE MUSIC IS THEIR VOICE
THE TRACKS LET YOU HEAR THE IMPACT
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We believe every song begins and ends with a listener. We cultivate, advocate and protect freedom of expression in our studios to foster the discovery of young artist’s sound, identity and ownership of voice.
ARTIST PROFILE
SATIZA is 15 and has been a St. Paul N4N member since the studio opened in 2017. She’s featured on countless singles and created dozens of her own songs, inspiring everyone around her. Proud of her Mexican roots, she blends Spanish vocals with her love for jazz, making her a truly unique N4N artist.
• DONATE
Your financial contribution MAKES IT POSSIBLE for N4N to provide youth with the opportunity to explore, create and record music for FREE!
HELP US PRODUCE TOMORROW’S MUSICIANS
SIMPLE BUT COOL WAYS TO SUPPORT N4N
• GIVE GEAR
Are you upgrading the studio & getting rid of gently used gear/instruments?
Give them a 2ND TAKE at N4N in the hands of tomorrow’s musicians!
• VOLUNTEER
GIVE A LESSON on guitar or mixing!
Drop knowledge on the music industry and careers around it!
GUEST PRODUCE a young artist!
• PARTNER Help launch or support!
New N4N in school or after-school Studios
Expansion of N4N Digital WORLDWIDE!
• AMPLIFY
LEVERAGE your voice, platforms and network to advocate and connect N4N to more youth, artists and supporters! INSPIRE & EMPOWER creativity!
• GO LIVE
Play an N4N BENEFIT CONCERT
Add $ per ticket on your tour GIFT stage played instruments for the N4N REVERB STORE
EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF MUSICIANS!
SUPPORT ANY OF NOTES FOR NOTES’ 30 STUDIOS NATIONWIDE!
Sponsor a whole studio or individual rooms for one year or more to maintain free access to music for all youth
NOTES FOR NOTES STUDIOS powered by YOU
SPONSORSHIP RANGE: $10,000 - $100,000
WANT TO OPEN A NEW N4N STUDIO IN YOUR HOMETOWN?
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL N 4 N STUDIO!
Your gift to NOTES FOR NOTES directly powers creativity. Financial contributions keep our state-of-the-art music studios 100% FREE for youth in underserved areas. Your support maintains our studios but most importantly funds our expert Producers who mentor young producers and artists, teaching them valuable technical and life skills. By giving, you provide a safe, positive space for youth to explore their passion, find their voice, and BUILD THEIR FUTURE .
GOLD SPONSOR ($2,500–$4,999)
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• Gold Record Plaque on the studio wall
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• Recognition Post on N4N social media
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• Official Check Presentation + Team Photo in the studio, shared across N4N channels
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• Digital N4N Record to showcase your support of Notes for Notes for your PR, Socials, etc
PLATINUM SPONSOR ($5,000–$9,999)
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• Platinum Record Plaque on the studio wall
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• Studio Experience Day: Your choice of an in-studio experience for you + team/guests to explore, create and record music just like an N4N member.
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• + All Gold Level Benefits
DIAMOND SPONSOR ($10,000-15,000)
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• Diamond Record Plaque on the studio wall
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• CUSTOM Song: Customized Song (or jingle) created in the studio tailored specifically for your company, brand or organization. Check out this original honoring our Las Vegas sponsor, State Farm.
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• + All the Platinum & Gold Benefits
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MIXTAPE SPONSOR ($500-$1500): Digital N4N Record to showcase your support of Notes for Notes for your PR, Socials, etc
50 IN 5 A STUDIO IN EVERY STATE
STRATEGIC PLAN
NOTES FOR NOTES aims to open at least one studio in every state over the next 5 Years— staffed in part by alumni who return to inspire the next generation of Youth Artists.
“POSSIBLY INTERNATIONALLY”
AS OF 2025 N4N HAS 30 STUDIOS... IN 2006 N4N WAS JUST AN IDEA
N4N ALUMNI EMPLOYED AS FULL & PART-TIME PRODUCERS IN +AFTER-SCHOOL, STAND ALONE AND MOBILE STUDIO
