Note Knacks® is the simple hands-on method for making music literacy accessible to all!

I love it! I love it! Getting 5th graders who don’t want to do anything – but they will use these! Note Knacks have brought some new joy to my class and my teaching!” – Josh Bradford, Ft. Worth ISD, TX

The Note Knacks® method is taught in dozens of school systems, including:

Atlanta Public Schools, GA

Birmingham City Schools, AL

Boston Public Schools, MA

Chatham-Savannah County Public Schools, GA

Clayton County Public Schools, GA

Cypress Fairbanks ISD, TX

Dallas ISD, TX

Decatur City Schools, GA

Denver Public Schools, CO

El Paso ISD, TX

Fort Worth ISD, TX

Hamilton County Schools, TN

Marietta City Schools, GA

Paulding County Schools, GA

Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Schools, NC

Ysleta ISD, TX

….just to name a few!

Note Knacks offers several unique products and lesson plans for your students of any age! CLICK HERE TO SHOP!

Rhythmic Hot and Cold Game

Classes can be crazy this time of year, especially when you are preparing for a concert! If you find yourself with a bit of time that needs to be filled, here is a fun game to play! It takes “Hot and Cold” to a whole new level!! When one is far from the object, one sings […]

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Fun Facts Through The Decades

The Macy’s parade interactive website offers a variety of facts and photos from its long history, but I pulled out those that I thought were musical noteworthy! (Some are direct quotes, while others are a summary) Here they are: 1920’s The inaugural Macy’s Day Parade took place on Christmas, 1924 with performers, jazz bands and animals from the […]

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Marching Bands

It is quite a big deal to be a part of this event! If you would like your marching band to participate, you need to apply by March 1st, 2017 to be considered for the 2018 parade! Talk about planning!!! (You can apply HERE!) It is said that approximately 300 bands apply and only 12 […]