Notes for Notes is dedicated to providing free access to musical instruments, instruction and music-making environments so that music can become a profoundly positive influence in their lives.

6-5-09: MusicBox and Boys and Girls club members were treated to a special performance by Ziggy Marley and his band today at the club prior to his show at the SB Bowl. Ziggy also had a moment to check out the Musicbox and listen to a track Luis and Rico had been working on. Check out the photos! Special thanks to the Santa Barbara Bowl's Ed Outreach, Nederlander and Tuff Gong World Wide.

5-14-09: Notes for Notes participants were honored to perform at the first annual Santa Barbara Bowl's Ed Outreach Showcase at the historic Lobero Theater. Caesar Performed an original song titled "My Girl", while Luis and Rico performed an updated version of "Stand by me" for the night closing finale.

5-7-09: World renowned and locally built pick-up manufacturer SEYMOUR DUNCAN has sponsored the MusicBox with their stomp box line and pick-ups for every guitar. Now we have "tone that sets us apart"

4-8-09: Marko DeSantis of Sugarcult and Bad Astronaut has joined the Notes for Notes Advisory Board. Thank you Marko for your help and support!

4-1-09: We are excited to announce that Brian Miller and Carol Burnett have joined our Advisory Board. We thank them very much for their support and dedication.

3-31-09: Notes for Notes would like to thank Citrix Online for sponsoring the MusicBox @ Home program with their GoToMyPc software, which allows us real time music collaboration over the internet.

3-23-09: The organization has found another great partner for the Learn from a Legend program, in SoHo Music Club. Notes for Notes will be working with SoHo to coordinate, visits, meet/greets and workshops at the MusicBox with artists coming through town.

2-18-09: Our biggest supporters, The Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation's Education Outreach Committee has provided us with a large donation to continue MusicBox programming and development of a new MusicBox in 2010.

1-30-09: On Friday Martin Gore of Depeche Mode stopped by the MusicBox to offer advice and take a listen to the music being created. Martin has also generously offered his support by joining the Notes for Notes advisory board.

1-7-09: Notes for Notes was thrilled to welcome Robin Thicke to the MusicBox for a very special meet/greet and tour of the center.

12-1-2008: The MusicBox at the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara is open. Click here for pictures

9-23-08: We are excited to announce a wonderful new partnership with the Lobero Theatre. They have generously provided us with complimentary tickets to some of their world class performances. On Sunday, September 21 we were privileged to attend a phenomenal performance by The Derek Trucks Band.

9-12-08: Notes for Notes is excited to welcome two new board members, Doug Murray and Ian Smith. We are excited and grateful for the enthusiasm and expertise they bring to Notes for Notes.

7-31-08: We are excited to announce that we are developing a new MusicBox in the Santa Barbara Boys and Girls Club.

3-6-08: We are pleased to announce that Jeff Bridges has joined our advisory board. We thank him for his support and belief in the Notes for Notes mission.

2-25-08: We are excited to announce we have received a very generous donation from the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation for Sustained Growth in our newest facility in development at Eastside Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara.