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Members of our community organization playing musical instruments
Youth playing drums at a community organization event.
Members of a community organization playing instruments.
Members of our community organization playing musical instruments.
Members of a community organization playing a drum together.

Different Notes, One Melody

Where every child finds their rhythm

NoteAble is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing music education to children with learning differences. Through our instrument introduction workshops, we provide students with a structured and inclusive space to grow as musicians and people.

Working with NoteAble

NoteAble's partner organizations assist us in furthering our mission of providing quality music education to children with learning differences.
If you are interested in partnering with NoteAble, contact us at noteable.team@gmail.com or @noteable.pasadena on Instagram.

AbilityFirst community organization building entrance
UNA USA Pasadena Chapter community organization logo

AbilityFirst: Lawrence L. Frank Center

United Nations Association: Pasadena Chapter

Through our partnership with AbilityFirst's Lawrence L. Frank Center, NoteAble has hosted thirteen events with 261+ total participants.

NoteAble is incredibly honored to be named a UN Day 2025 Grant Award recipient, sponsored by the United Nations Association - USA.

Pasadena Symphony & POPS - Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestras

Members of the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra proudly support NoteAble through their dedicated volunteer work.

Through our partnership with Rosebud Academy, NoteAble has hosted two event with 39 total participants! We're excited to continue our programming this year. Scroll down access volunteer information!

Pasadena Rosebud Academy

NoteAble is grateful to announce that we have secured a $231 grant from the Pollination Project to advance our programming. The Pollination Project is a global micro grant program that awarded grants to fewer than 10% of 3,800 applicants in 2025.

The Pollination Project

Through our partnership with Westmoreland Academy, NoteAble has hosted one event with 28 total participants. Stay tuned for upcoming events! 

Westmoreland Academy

Our Volunteers Come From...

Wednesday∙March 17

Wednesday∙November 11

Wednesday∙January 13

AbilityFirst Pasadena∙201 S Kinneloa Avenue

Wednesday∙April 14

NoteAble x AbilityFirst

AbilityFirst Pasadena∙201 S Kinneloa Avenue

Wednesday∙December 9

AbilityFirst Pasadena∙201 S Kinneloa Avenue

AbilityFirst Pasadena∙201 S Kinneloa Avenue

Wednesday∙February 10

AbilityFirst Pasadena∙201 S Kinneloa Avenue

AbilityFirst Pasadena∙201 S Kinneloa Avenue

Join Us!

All events are from 3:45-4:45 PM

NoteAble x Rosebud Academy

Friday∙November 6

Friday∙December 4

Friday∙February 5

Friday∙March 5

Rosebud Academy∙3700 Denair Street

Rosebud Academy∙3700 Denair Street

Rosebud Academy∙3700 Denair Street

Rosebud Academy∙3700 Denair Street

Friday∙January 15

Rosebud Academy∙3700 Denair Street

Our Curriculum

Workshop Schedule
0-5 min: Introductions and greetings (volunteers share their name, grade, and age)
5-15 min: Instrument Demonstrations (volunteers help demonstrate handheld percussion instruments) 
15-35 min: Free Instrument Exploration (volunteers facilitate instrument handling and help maintain a safe, inclusive environment)

35-45 min: Group Rhythm Activity (volunteers participate in the activity and provide additional support to participants)
45-55 min: Free Instrument Exploration (volunteers facilitate instrument handling and help maintain a safe, inclusive environment)
55 min-60 min: Group Photo + Goodbyes

Our Instruments Include...

  • Xylophones

  • Metallophones (xylophones with metal keys)

  • Ukeleles

  • Egg Shakers

  • Maracas

  • Rhythm Sticks

  • Rhythm Block

  • Drums

  • Jingle Bells

  • Violins

  • Tambourines

  • Triangles

  • Traditional African Instruments
    & more!

Event Photos

Interested ​in seeing what NoteAble is all about?  Click here to view our event archives and get a glimpse into our workshops!

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