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.
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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 YOUTH
PRODUCER PROFILE
TAE MCKINNEY a 22-year-old Nashville native, is a Producer at Notes for Notes.
Starting as a youth member in 2015, he now leads the East Nashville studio and mentors young artists, all while pursuing his own musical journey and a spot on the N4N artist wall.
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
XL is a talented and inspiring young artist from Milwaukee MAS, whose passion for music shines through every beat and lyric. With a powerful voice and a message, XL represents the next generation of artists using creativity to uplift their community and tell their story.
• 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
BRING THE STUDIO EXPERIENCE DIRECTLY TO YOUTH
RECORDED AT ROO
JIM JAMES + N4N ARTISTS
SPONSORSHIP RANGE: $500K+
Build/ Equip: $150-200K
Truck: $75K
Programming/ Travel (1 Year): $200K+
CUSTOM BUILT INSIDE AN AIRSTREAM OR AUTO TRAILER featuring a stealth studio completed with Mix and Live rooms + a vocal booth. Equipped with guitars, electronic drums, keys/synths, and a full suite of DAWs. Focused on bringing music where it’s missing, we’ll roll up to schools, community centers, native reservations and wherever we can make a difference by meeting youth where they are.
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The MOBILE STUDIO could also activate at festivals with sponsor underwriting or follow an artist on tour connecting with youth in the community at every stop.
MAXIMIZE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
HITTING THE ROAD? Please consider adding a $1 per ticket to support N4N.
RÜFÜS DU SOL + Live Nation are supporting N4N on their 24/26 World Tour with every ticket. Photo by Boaz Kroon Billboard.com
SOUNDWAVES ART Visual artist Tim Wakefield transforms your song’s soundwaves into unique art. Sign a limited run and promote it—proceeds support N4N. Artists from Depeche Mode to MMJ have joined!
PROPELLER N4N partners with Propeller to turn shows into chances to give back. Fans text a code to 99126 to donate, take action, and enter to win prizes like ticket upgrades, signed setlists, or meet & greets!
STUDIO VISIT Visit one of our 30 studios nationwide to connect with Youth Artists in action. Whether on tour or in your hometown, schedule a stop—and check out Post Malone’s visit to our East Nashville studio!
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
