Notes For Notes® Offers Free Resources To Kids In Music
by: Rosie Newberry
Posted: Jul 18, 2024 / 01:45 PM CDT
Updated: Jul 18, 2024 / 01:45 PM CDT
ocal youth performers came to visit Studio 512! Kismet 6, composed of drummer Bryce Davis, guitarist Jaxon Flores, bassist Arturo Frias, singer Eberly Cook, and synth player Oliver Kelly, performed sections of their original rock song, “Grove of Misfortune.” Producer Iram Reyes and Area Director Ray Price spoke with Studio 512 about what the nonprofit Notes For Notes® offers kids.
“Notes For Notes® provides youth with FREE access to music instruments, instruction and recording studio environments so that music may become a profoundly positive influence in their lives.
“N4N® was founded in Santa Barbara, CA in 2006 as an answer to the lack of contemporary musical equipment and programs in public schools in order to provide youth with music and production instruction that produces both positive social-emotional and creative growth. Inspired by their time as Bigs in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program, our founders were focused on creating an environment with zero barriers to entry. Youth could have access to top of the line instruments, gear and Producers that would always be there to help them realize that talent inside themselves, all for free.
“Today, N4N® provides access to high quality recording studio environments, but more importantly, access to positive and encouraging relationships to over 8,500 youth in 23 studios across 11 states/14 cities. Located inside Boys & Girls Clubs/youth facilities (and soon public schools), N4N® Studios are gateways to exploring music, careers in the industry and producing original music that empowers young musicians to realize their identity.
“We have a music showcase at Doris Miller Auditorium on July 20th from 1-5 p.m., where youth from several local nonprofits will have an opportunity to perform for a live audience. The showcase will include youth performances by Notes For Notes®, Austin Soundwaves, and Girls Rock Austin. No need to reserve tickets in advance, and the show is free. Come support our young performers!”
Learn more about getting involved at NotesforNotes.org.