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5/5 Stars! The new Doctor Noize album "Homemade" is not only a great and fun album, it spreads positive messages to children stuck at home during quarantine. Great job Doctor Noize!

That just put the biggest smile on my face. Thank you for this wonderful music and treat time.

Cory Cullinan, the man behind Doctor Noize (and he’s Phineas McBoof too), doesn’t lack ambition. This CD is a double disc that tells the elaborate tales of Phineas’ latest misadventures. It is full of colorful characters, humorous storytelling and a wide range of musical styles (including opera singers and a philharmonic orchestra). It can entertain the kids for an entire week of drives to school.

Astounding and impressive! Congratulations.

My kids love this song -- they can't stop singing it and I think they're actually learning the parts of speech! Yay!!!

My daughter and son love your CD!!!!!!!!!

I was initially drawn to check your project out when I saw Anton Schwartz is a part of it. He is a wonderful talent. I just watched your Making Of... video, listened to Mama's Lament first (on your suggestion ;)), and then the others... Dumbfounded. This is sheer brilliance!! As a music educator who is classically trained myself, everything about this project screams COOOOL to me.

Love your creativity with the “Punctuate This!” album and your awesome lyrics and new words like “Grammaropolis!” Educational and fun!

You should be very proud of the work you've done — it's quite an accomplishment!

Insanely good...and the good kind of insane!

Every night (my son) listens not to lullabies or classical music before he goes to bed....but Phineas Mcboof every night!!!! You are very popular at our house.

I'm fascinated by you project man. Sincerely.  The vintage packaging. The illustrations. The music. It's genius bro.

Great music and great fun! Get your copy now! Simply amazing. And, no, Doctor Noize did not pay nor ask for the endorsement.

I'd just clicked on your Dr Noize web page to tell you how much my 3 kids love your CD (it's the current fave for all car rides and last night they were singing "Banana, Banana" at the top of their lungs)

I just have to say thaaaannnk you! I wish you could have seen the smile my son had on his face when I told him that you had made him the Noizemaker of the Month. And, when I read what you said in your blog --- it just made him smile bigger. I think it was a huge ego boost especially coming from Doctor Noize who is his favorite artist to listen to....we're still listening every day! So, I thought you might like to see how much my son has grown as a singer since that last video. He normally doesn't allow me to videotape as he prefers I watch and he will usually do 4 of your songs back to back doing all the instruments (kazoo, drums, guitar) himself depending on the song. But, on this occasion he had Dad play most of the instruments except the short stint of guitar playing (using his golf club). He really belts it out there. Take a look. Thanks for being such a wonderful influence on our budding musician.

It's a good time.

Dear Doctor Noize, I love your moosic. Love XXX,

Phineas McBoof rocks! We're having a great time listening to it.

I have listened to GRAMMAROPOLIS! It's a great project.  Many congratulations to you!

5 Stars for The Return Of Phineas McBoof. My kids LOVE this album and the first one.

During readings taken from his book (The Ballad Of Phineas McBoof), Cullinan performs songs and rewrites the ending with the audience by adding a new character playing a new musical instrument. Through all of his artistic endeavors, Cullinan delivers a pro-music message that is creative, educational and fun.

Gosh, Doc, not only are YOU brilliant and talented, looks like the next noizeration is too!

We are still coming down from our Doctor Noize high after your program at the Lafayette Library yesterday. I know you made a lot of new "Phineas McBoof" fans after your having read the book and played the music. Not only was your enthusiasm contagious but it became quite evident you perform with a great deal of joy. It was my pleasure to have met you and I thank you on behalf of all of the children and parents who were lucky enough to be here yesterday.

The new book & CD are awesome! By the way, my son saw the cover of the new Phineas book and said, "Hey, those are the people from the bananas game!

We were at a party with all ages, and a father leaned down to his daughter to whisper, "That's Doctor Noize's Mommy." She shouted out, "Grandma, that's Doctor Noize's Mommy!!!" My new claim to fame!

Go where you wanna be.

We got a good laugh after reading your goofy message to our daughter in her new book...

The energetic former Pinewood School music teacher received quite a bit of buzz for his recording and book, “The Ballad of Phineas McBoof.” The story tells of a monkey singer who becomes so popular his admirers scream over his performances – a parallel to the Beatles’ heyday. Disillusioned, he travels to another land, where he meets up with new musicians and friends. As Phineas meets each new musician, another instrument is added to the mix, showing children how musical sounds come together.

I like your music and your books. Thanks!

An engaging picture book for the short set. "Now go make some noize." All of this should draw the attention of the national music teacher's organizations, which have stepped up efforts to convince parents and school and government officials about the positive results documented in studies about kids who have music in their lives.

For the kindie rocker who wants more than just the music, Doctor Noize (aka Cory Cullinan) has created a transmedia property around ‘Phineas McBoof.’ The colorful character creations of his music are brought to life on the page, kicking off a new kid’s property to watch out for.

Wish you could have seen the smile on Ethan's face when I surprised him with the Phineas book tonight. It was like Bono walked in the room or something. We read it before bed and he was in a trance. Congrats on such a great book - mad props to both you and Christian. I wanted to say that now before I feel differently after the 199th reading.

Dr. Noize... you crazy cat! Thank you for the personalized Ballad of Phineas McBoof - (my daughter) LOVES it!!! I also appreciate all the Jazz references that you made, as that is my favorite music. Keep up the good work.

I stumbled on your site because I was looking for books with the name Phineas in them as odd as that sounds. We are expecting our second boy and we plan to name him Phineas. Our older son Jack loves to read books with his name in them and I was just looking to see what was out there. To my suprise I came across Phineas McBoof and was quite amazed at what a great story it is and I listened to the music and loved it instantly. Now I can’t help but tell everyone about your books and music.

Great book! Very creative story that kids will absolutely love, especially if you also order the companion music CD that features all of the songs from the story.

I wanted to share a very sweet story with you about the impact your music/books had on my friend's daughters. Our dear friends have 2 beautiful daughters. They are 5 and 3. Well, when I brought your stuff over to them, the five-year-old had so much fun opening the gifts and looking through the books (the other was napping) -- she got to giggling so much, particularly because she loves animals and the pictures are so cool. Anyway, my friend texted me later that night to recount this sweet story. I guess at dinner they all go around and say what their favorite part of the day was. The girl announced that her favorite part of the day was hanging out together reading your books and giggling about your zany cast of characters. Apparently they insisted on multiple re-reads of the books that night. So, there you go, you touched two more little kidlets. Just beautiful.

Thanks for the fun afternoon in Fort Collins!! Very entertaining. We love your book too, thanks for the autograph!

The Best Newsletter (Noizeletter) in Kids Music... I'm on a number of artist newsletters, obviously, but this one has a higher chuckle ratio than most.

Last night I read your new book "The Return of Phineas McBoof" to my ten-year-old granddaughter.  We both laughed a lot and then gave it to her twin brother Nicholas, who read it, too.  Olivia always wants a bedtime story, but usually goes to sleep in the middle of it and never asks to read it along with me.  This time she insisted I sit on the bed so that she could watch the pictures and the words along with me. I think you must be the musical sequel or successor to Dr. Seuss, and heaven knows the world needs something funny with a sophisticated message hidden in it to laugh at!

You talented sweetie!! (The boys') Grandmother called last week from Washington. She emoted about the hit of their party...your books and thoughtful personalized inscriptions. They were thrilled and most impressed with your ingenuity. So much so she called from the car while going from one party venue to another. Thank you for giving them such a memorable memory and gift.

Addictive... I tried out a new game yesterday called Bananas. While it’s made for kids, I really liked the game and had a blast playing it. It’s great fun for kids (and adults).

Five stars. Bonkers over Bananas. My toddler loves "Nanas"! He may be developing an aversion to crabs.

Five stars. Hard to put down, and still humming the tune. This is a really fun game for kids of all ages. Lots of fun to pick up and play but hard to master, so it keeps you coming back. The music is awesome and the game itself is visually appealing to look at. Highly recommend. You'll love it.

Four stars. Fun! Playing this game may wear out my screen!

Going bananas! over this app — My wife introduced me to this game at first I didn't want to play as thought it was looking boring however once I played it once OMG I am addicted. it is so much fun my three year old daughter loves it and it is so annoying when you can't get past where there is about a thousand crabs trying to get ur bananas. Brilliant App…

Five stars. My child loves the games as well as the music! Good time.

Bright, cheerful, and very entertaining.

Just downloaded and played it with my son. Great app, congrats! Now I know how to read it.

It’s a good week to be a monkey. That is, assuming your name is Phineas McBoof.  Dr. Noize’s hit iPhone app BANANAS has been updated to include Riley Robot.

This application is well-thought-out and will provide fun ways to practice many different skills important to understanding parts of speech. The animated characters and scenes are colorful and the music videos are vibrant. The interactive books that accompany each section will captivate younger children’s attention, as well.

As original as children's entertainment gets...  The dialogue and interplay between the characters is charming and funny.  The story... also teaches listeners about the instruments.

Children in a wide range of age groups will find this app entertaining and engaging. The music videos are in many different styles, but all have catchy tunes and memorable lyrics. The characters have distinct personalities related to their focus part of speech, and they interact with one another in the imaginary world of Grammaropolis in ways that make a fun story.

Punctuate This!

No.  Better get the app.

I have visited your site 568 times.

Five stars. Addictive fun! Excellent graphics and music - easy to learn and play but very challenging and addictive! Highly recommend."

Five stars. Addictive!! Very very fun!!

Five stars. Fun game. Dr. Noize does it again! A great game to go with a great song.

"The linguistic insights are pure gold."

What a wonderful path he has taken and the joy he brings to so many!

Noize Rocks!

I think everyone should have a Sidney The Beak T-Shirt.

Your April Fools Wiggles prank was the greatest thing ever. You are awesome.

One of your most entertaining newsletters to date!

I love my Doctor Noize guitar pick chain. I can hardly wait to wear it to Doctor Noize and a U2 concerts!

Those cookies are awesome! How exciting is that to have fans that crazy about you … ; )

Wow… I just watched those 2 videos and WOW! You're doing such amazing work! I want my teach (my kids) all of those concepts... Big hug.

Finding ways to keep the family occupied without fighting can be a challenge.  But I've found a family that is doing just that, and at the same time, they're helping others.

AMAZING!!! see what I did there....

Sweet! Good Job!... Hittin replay...Now!

I haven't had fun like today in a long time - it's SO good to be around adults who actually like to be goofy. I can't wait to keep working on this project - seriously... SO AMAZING what you are doing, the quality, fun and beauty of it is really inspiring.
Thank you for that.

Great video, Doctor Noize!

I did check out a couple of the animated videos, and they're great!

I am super impressed. Really. Just stunned. Lisa Rothauser and I listened together and then watched the Making Of video with jaws dropped to the floor.

Just watched the Making of... video for this project - Holy Guacamole! Flippin' amazing story, performances, mission, and result!!

Wow, like Schoolhouse Rock when I was a kid! This was great!

Your videos are terrific.

Just saw (Grammaropolis)... It's so good! My favorite part is where the grandma gets rejected haha.. does this make me a bad person?

To Groove Or Not To Groove. That is the question. I don't know about everyone else, but I am really grooving out to the “Quote Me!” video. Awesome job by you and Riley.

Cute video...looks & sounds like a big hit.

Dr. Noize, the mad genius behind the rock-opera The Ballad of Phineas McBoof, breaks down the new single from version 2 of his debut album by talking about Vivaldi, syncopation, and ancient chord progressions.  He’s encouraged to dance like Justin Bieber, but he encourages us to listen to a wide range of musical genres.  This is pretty funny.

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!! This was the best 20 minutes that I spent this morning.... It is genius.

Yesterday, or the day before, my son and I were talking about manners. I can't remember what led into it, but we were discussing how it was not polite to laugh at someone. Arjun then countered with "yes, but you can laugh at someone if they are doing funny things. Like Dr. Noize does funny things. You can laugh at him!" I don't even know where that came from... but I assured him that yes, it was OK to laugh at you... 😉 Keep laughing and inspiring others to do so...

You're a one of a kind person. You're a leader. I learned from you. Thanks again for presenting me with a challenge. It was a a blast, and we are going to put the computer on "stun" so we can pop out something as wonderful as all your voices and melodies and orchestral scores.

Your grammar videos are SUPERBLY entertaining. Thanks.

I just wandered by your site on a tip from a kind of mutual contact. I had a blast browsing around, listening to the music, and watching the videos. It was inspirational for me as a fellow artist. Congratulations on all your successes, and I wish you the best of luck in the future.

You were AMAZING!!! Thank you so much!

Thank you for your time and talent here in Sitka. All were totally happy with the show. Cheers.

The concert was fantastic!!! We all loved the show and when we got home, my son was already asking if I knew when he'd be putting on another performance in the area.

It was a MARVELOUS performance! I can't say what I enjoyed most - the children who were performing and who were so obviously pleased with themselves, the children in the audience who loved every minute of it, or the smiles of the symphony musicians! It was truly wonderful! What a wonderful learning experience for the children in our part of California!

So we went to the Magical Bridge playground where we saw your concert yesterday, and when we arrived, (my daughter) asked, “¿Dónde está Dr. Noize?” ????

It's exciting because this will be the most ambitious, fun and original youth concert we've done to date-it's the first time we've reached out to involve a guest artist like Dr. Noize. We'll be playing some very familiar selections like Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, and we'll also be playing short original works written specifically for the concert by Dr. Noize. It's a great way to introduce kids to symphonic music.

Thank you so much for coming. We really enjoyed your interview and performance.

Just wanted to let you know how much we all enjoyed your show. My daughter loved being on stage and her favorite dance was the robot. Dr. Noize really knows how to put on an awesome show.

It was such a treat to have you! Thanks for a wonderful performance!

GOOD STAGE SHOW!

It is just such a delight to spend the afternoon around Cory's infectious energy and his joyful Doctor Noize persona and music! Honestly! We have such a blast rockin' with Dr. Noize, as do our friends, most of whom have just begun their adventures with Phineas!

We had a great time! My daughter has been absolutely ecstatic. She insisted I tune her guitar again. (The accomplishment lasts about 3 minutes which is 2.5 minutes longer since we upgraded to steel strings from nylon.)

Thank you for your creative partnership with our fabulous conductor. I look forward to seeing what you both create next. I loved the children's concert this year!

Great show. I really enjoyed it, and loved seeing all the kids get into it.

Cory! I'm so glad my friend forwarded you on to me!! Great to see you have found your calling, you were always WAY talented (I still listen to Oyster). I am going to check out the schedule and see you play!!! I have two kids a 9mo old and 2 1/2 year old, my 2 1/2 year old will LOVE you!!

GREAT!

What's cooler than classical music? Ask some little kids and you're likely to hear "broccoli," "cleaning my room" or "seeing the dentist." Cory Cullinan, aka Dr. Noize, and his old college classmate, Kyle Pickett, director of the North State Symphony, are out to see if they can change some of those attitudes. Cullinan will be the special guest at the symphony's annual youth concert. Together, Cullinan and Pickett think they can get the littlest of ears as excited about Beethoven and Stravinsky as they are about any top-40 performer... For Friday's youth concert, Cullinan will introduce Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" - "that's some of the craziest stuff ever"- as well as pieces from Mozart's "Night Music" and even the grandmaster of them all, Beethoven's Fifth.

A friend of mine went to your concert with Andy Z. last year and said it was great.

I'm an excited camper! I really have great admiration for what you do.

Thanks so much for your performance! I had a great time!

It was great fun to work with you and to be a part of something so worthwhile. It’s possible that our performance was the first orchestra experience for many of those children and, let’s hope, it’s the start of a lifelong love of music.

Awesome performances this week, Dr. Noize! The kids are still abuzz with excitement about the shows! You have done an amazing job with this symphony project!

My daughter thought you were THE GREATEST MOSTEST FUN EVER!  She was singing “1-2-3-4-5-6-7-a-song” on the way home.

Thank You Dr. Noize! You were awesome on stage in juneau, AK... You're welcome to play any time again!

Great two concerts. It was nice to see it all come together, complete with good crowds both days! Although, I'm pretty sure there are some broken windows at Lone Tree Arts Center from the high pitched kids screaming on Friday. Lol.

Doctor Noize makes classical music fun for kids.

He came last year and did our kids show with conductor Kyle Pickett and the kids loved it here. What he is doing to promote music education and classical music is awesome and well worth supporting. If they come near you I suggest you go. You will love it.

We received our priceless package!  My son has already read the books multiple times and listened to the CDs.  They are great.  You did an amazing job creating classical music geared towards kids.  Congratulations again and Thank you!

I've said this before, so excuse me if I sound like a broken record, but I think what you're doing to bring orchestra and music theatre to young listeners is admirable, important, and awesome. 🙂

It was a very great performance... we all enjoyed learning about the orchestra so much!

The symphony concerts we performed with Doctor Noize were spectacular! I have never seen kids respond with so much enthusiasm to a classical music concert. He's fun, funny and irreverent. His gift for inspiring kids is unparalleled.

Glad to have been a part of this!

The shows were fun... the kids liked them, including the kids in the orchestra! Thanks for the fun!

Your gift for inspiring kids is unparalleled, my friend!

That was wonderful!  You are such a talented guy and it is a joy to see how kids respond to you and your music!

It was a lot of fun.

That was an auditorium of “pure joy,” and who wouldn’t love being a part of that?!!

Gotta love this whacko Cory Cullinan out there busting his butt representing for music + kids. (And doing Stanford proud.)

You are BRILLIANT!!

My time working with the North State Symphony would not have been as eventful and exciting if I hadn't got the chance to work with you. It was always a joy to see little faces light up in the audience. I wish Phineas McBoof a mountain of success going forward.

You did an amazing job. Thank you for composing the music and helping us with sound effects. You were the best. P.S. Banana!

Thanks. The music was incredible.

(Our nephew who played Phineas McBoof) SO loved being part of this and all your inspired music and story.

I enjoyed the show soooo much. I loved the Dr. Noize character. He reminded me of you!  Hmmmm.

Holy cow. That's just amazing!

I knew you when and briefly, have lots of fun!!!

Last performance – and sold out house. The kids all made a special thanks to you at the end of the show, telling the audience how awesome it was to work with you. It was very sweet. And a really great last performance. It really came together."

These kids (in the show) are amazing! And so happy. LOVE. Kids can do *anything*. You're a force for good, Cory Cullinan.

Awesome!

Our goal at the Children’s Theatre is to present stories that engage our audiences.  We are honored to collaborate with a composer of Cullinan’s experience, imagination, and musical skill directing his talents toward fostering new work for young audiences.

Dang, that sounds really awesome. Congrats, man!

So fun!  Can't wait!

Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for bringing such joy for music to so many kids. BRAVISSIMO!!!!

My kids love Doctor Noize!

I was so grateful to work on this with you, Cory. The music and live sound really change the energy of the production, and make it feel so much more full and engaging. And you were so great with the kids. Thank you so much.

So cool, Cory!

Brilliant, Cory. The world is very lucky to have you in it.

It's now being picked up by theater groups. All to teach kids about music. How about doing something useful, Cory?

One of our favorite books being “tuned” by one of our favorite and inspiring and energetic people on the planet. What fun.

Super cool! Kids' theatre people, check it out. Awesome new musical! Congratulations, Cory Cullinan!

Well... 500 kids under the age of 10, 30 members of the North State Symphony and all their instruments, Dr. Noize, and me in a shark hat...all in a hot, sticky gym... still buzzing!!! Did I dream that? No words can thank you enough.. all of you! Kyle W. Pickett, and all of the players... great day!

Thank you Cory for coming to teach us about music! I enjoyed making music. Thanks again. Bye!

Hi! Thank you! Thank you for making a song for us. You are relly Cool. Bye!

Thank you so much for your excellent presentation for the Douglas-Elbert Music Teachers Association. The teachers have mentioned to me how much they enjoyed your information that you you shared!

The amazing Doctor Noize chats up a storm on Zooglobble. Terrific insights.

You Rock!!! Thank you for creating such a fantastic place for kids (and us kids at heart) to learn about music & have a BLAST at the same time. You, my dear, are pure genius and it makes me quiver to be in your presence :-). Thank you for your books and the Grammaropolis CD. I love them! Much Love!

I recently read "The Last Lecture," which was so poignant I found it quite haunting, but that isn't the point. The point is that in reading the book, and then searching YouTube for video of Randy Pausch and his lecture and then (heartbreakingly) his memorial service, I thought a lot of Cory. His energy and how he affected and influenced people, students, and colleagues reminded me of you. I wish nothing but the best for Dr. Noize and his future career. I also think you would be an amazing teacher at a higher level of education, and thought you should know that I think that.

Dr. Noize generated fantastic enthusiasm for music and I can say that every student walked away not only amused, but genuinely interested in learning more about music. You, and your orchestra showed that music (even "stuffy old classical" music) can be fun. You educated the audience of wiggly children about music in a fun and interactive way. I hope that this is the beginning of an educational relationship between your orchestra and the schools that will build on some of the programs that are already in place. Thank you for a wonderful opportunity to share high quality music with our children!!!

My BFF was telling me all about this amazing presentation by Dr. Noize today at Redding School of Arts. And I was saying "Wait, wait, stop, I KNOW Cory!" So, how funny is that?

My husband is a big fan of Dr. Noize after attending a concert with our kids through Music for Minors. He has been a MfM docent for the last 5 years+ and loves getting our own kids (and others) to love music as much as he does.

Thank you! I really enjoyed making the song, coming up with lerics/words, and finding the subject. It was awesome! I appreceated it very much. Thank you so much please come again. PS Disco Monkey! Zombie style.

Thank you so much for doing a song with us. You are silly. Your freind Jordan.

You are a great coach… to thousands of young people.

It’s hard to get more excited about music than Doctor Noize. This is a man on a mission – to help youngsters discover their “song of life” and have the courage to share it.

I still have your speech on demystifying excellence and have shared it with many friends. I read it more than once a year, and it always helps to inspire me.

You are a really good musician and singer, and you were funny and cool. Hope you will come back!

I wanted to let you know that Jeffrey has been offered a music scholarship at California Lutheran University. When we visited we set up a last minute audition with the music director. Jeffrey brought his file of music and sang for him. He, Dr. Wyant, told him on the spot that they’d be offering him a scholarship, and followed up with a very nice letter. What was important to him was Jeffrey’s expression and precision, and that he had sung pieces in several languages. Needless to say, we are very pleased, and owe you our thanks for getting him involved in Pinewood Singers and challenging them with such wonderful pieces.

Doctor Noize i love your music it’s awsome you are really creative and i love how you take the music genre of the details

Every time he does it, I tell myself I should tell you. Finally, this time I will. For the umpteenth time, when I went into his bedroom to ask how school and homework are going, Polo jumps up from his work and animatedly begins telling stories about your class. He resets his CD player to a specific track from The Messiah and goes into what makes that part so appealing to him, then, after another moment, says enthusiastically, “He’s such a great teacher!” and “Did you know it’s a round? He had us sing Row Row Row Your Boat to show us what a fugue is!” This, plus more about you at the keyboard, in front of the class, etc., goes on for about 10 minutes before I remind him that I didn’t come in to disturb his homework or distract him, just to check in… "Oh yeah…” he’ll say as he heads back into his room (his retelling includes coming out to pick out some melodies on the piano). I couldn’t keep it in because his increasing love of music is creditable solely to you and it makes me very, very happy. And if I were you, I’d sure want to know that what I do and how I do it is making a very big difference. Thank you.

I wanted to tell you what an excellent job you did on the concert with the Lone Tree Symphony. I was amazed at how quickly the kids picked up on your classical music lesson and loved it as well. Coordination with the symphony was delightful, especially how they all played along with the work. Never forget Conductor Jacinda Bouton with a pink tail. I have talked about the performance in several groups and in fact briefed Council the next week. They were amazed when I mentioned how the symphony players stood up and down to your musical arrangements. You are doing tremendous work and I wish you continued success for the lessons you are teaching.

You always make this day a bit more special.  🙂  Best Old McDonald I've ever heard!

Here's wishing you MUCH success with that McBoof rascal.

It has been such a joy working with you.  You are an amazing person.

I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you for giving such a great show last Friday. In total we managed to raise HK$13,790 for bring me a book which is fantastic plus the feedback from parents (and children alike) has been wonderful and very positive indeed. In fact, everyone wants to know when you’ll be back to do another show!

A big thank you to Dr. Noize... He gave a wonderful book reading and music performance for the kids. We had lots of fun dancing and laughing.

You are an extremely busy person so I feel so blessed that you are willing to do this concert for us. We are confident it will be a great night! We are all so excited! With the money raised, we plan on splitting the proceeds for both Treyton's and Connor's memorial projects. In Treyton's name, we are fundraising to build a baseball field in Whitewater which will be called Treyton's Field of Dreams. Connor's memorial will be a playground in Jefferson. Thanks again for all that you are doing!

Hubboy... (tears streaming down my face) the video of Kaia's Song made my day as I was lying here feeling sorry for myself and wishing my sore throat would go away and bug someone else. Then Doctor Noize made his 'wake-up, you dummy, and thank the heavens above that all you have is a goofy cold today' house-call. Thank you, thank you for that. You are such inspiration... truly.

Thank you for your kindness in sharing your talents and gifts in honor of our son. It was a wonderful event. Thank you!

I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you for giving such a great show. In total we managed to raise HK$13,790 (US $1,768) for "Bring Me A Book" which is fantastic plus the feedback from parents (and children alike) has been wonderful and very positive indeed. In fact, everyone wants to know when you’ll be back to do another show!

Everyone had a great time and we raised $740 for Treyton's Field Of Dreams & Connor's playground!

i was just looking through your website again... and watched the video of the kaia song that you did at the show. i'm not sure i ever told you properly how amazing that was. i know it was a little overwhelming for kaia but i think she enjoyed it too. but maybe more significantly, it was a really amazing way to get all those people to express their love for her. it was a really cool thing to be a part of aside from the fact that i am her dad. being her dad too, wow...so very cool. so anyway, thanks again for that. the show was great, of course, but that little impromptu bit for her specifically was above and beyond.

The concert on Sunday for Kaia Emery was a huge success. We had more than 250 people come, the kids had a great time, Kaia really seemed to enjoy herself, and the community raised a significant amount of money for her future.

Loved the original kickstarter video.

Wow, what a great show!  I love the interactivity, the demonstration of tech choices/uses, the upbeat pace, the musicality... I'm sure you've heard all of that before...

What a tremendous opportunity for our students to experience your creativity and musical talents! Plasencia Elementary School and Magnet currently serves about 900 students, many of whom are low income and minority children from the surrounding neighborhoods of Echo Park, Temple/Beaudry, Silverlake, and Koreatown.  As with many LAUSD schools, Plasencia Elementary School and Math-Science Magnet have very limited funds for enrichment programs. Thank you, again!

You've done a great job as a musical entrepreneur, creating artistic projects that actually amount to something valuable to the public. And this orchestral project is the best yet.

Wow! What a great show. My kids were thrilled.

Thank you so much for being our Featured Speaker at Mardi Gras Night. We raised over $100,000 in one night for Bay Area school music programs! And, my dear, you played a huge role in that success. You now have an army of new fans. You were so inspiring, dynamic, funny, and got folks so jazzed about music. You are the MFM poster child and embody the fact our mission works!

How was it that this man had a literally boundless store of energy and good humor?

It just wouldn’t be April Fool’s Day without an email from Dr. Noize. 😉  Thanks for the laugh.

The first thing I completed as Doctor Noize wasn’t a recording or a live concert.  It was the story and text of the rhyming odyssey poem whose two Acts became the first two Doctor Noize books and albums.  It all starts with the story and characters.

I’ve always loved reading to my own kids — now I get to read to yours too!  Your kids will dig mixing their own version of our theme song.

As my own kids have become increasingly involved in musical theatre productions, I've become more fascinated with bringing my works theatrically to the stage.  It allows me to connect with my past as a teacher and Music Director for shows like Into The Woods.  Musical theatre is a wonderful creative outlet for kids to perform and watch alike, and a delightful medium to write and compose for.  It feels like coming home.

We're making a punctuation album? Hey! Let me tell you something:  We're making a punctuation album...

Thank you for helping us bring sophisticated family fare to the world's most important audience -- kids.

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I’ve been given the rare opportunity to build a series for the most adventurous audience in the world — kids and the adults who belong to them.  I can’t imagine giving the next generation anything but my best, so I treat them as the budding creative geniuses they can be and the world needs.

It’s imperative that we reteach our culture to be curious and intellectual.  As a lifelong student and teacher — and a parent and children’s musician in the modern technology age — I consider it my duty to impart a love of learning and the joy of building a sophisticated intellect to the next generation.

Sometimes you just gotta have a little musical fun in the sun.

The greatest award you can ever achieve is the knowledge that you gave everything you can give toward a purpose you believe in.  Everything else is gravy.

You Mayor!  Here be some badly grammar too drive you crazy.  You dig?

This book is bananas!

Show 'em your character.  And show 'em you're in The International Band Of Misunderstood Geniuses.

Phineas McBoof Crashes the Symphony was intentionally created as a complete work of musical theatre — no shortcuts — with highly sophisticated and challenging music.  Kids have the most fun and gain the most pride, satisfaction, and confidence when they’re reaching for things that cause them to stretch and learn.  So we’ve made an album that’s funny and fun and dramatic and sad and happy and crazy and colorful, in ways that only authentic orchestral music and musical theatre can be.

I hope you enjoy reading this book to your kids as much as I enjoyed writing it for mine.

In the electronic media age, mastery of the written word is an increasingly rare skill.  I’m thrilled to team with acclaimed young adult author Coert Voorhees — Mayor Of Grammaropolis — to produce a musical for all ages celebrating the power of words on equal footing with the power of music.

Orchestral music is the most adventurous and colorful music in the world.  Kids and newcomers are the most adventurous and colorful audience in the world, because their minds are not yet made up.  As young fine arts audiences in the digital age are increasingly elusive, it’s imperative that those of us who want to preserve the art form we love design and perform symphony shows that specifically appeal to new audiences.

I like smart.  I like smart a lot. And you're smart.

Many fine artists make collections of songs for kids.  My goal is to introduce kids to larger-form works, and more sophisticated concepts, than a single song could ever offer.  If we can expand the creativity, curiosity and character of each listener — from kids to adults — we can raise the ambition and empathy levels in this beautiful world.  Each recording features world-class artists administering giant heaps of fun to the cause.

I wrote and recorded The Ballad of Phineas McBoof when I was a high school music teacher, documentary film composer, and new parent.  Basically, I wrote what I’d want to listen to with my own kids.  To my great delight, other parents, educators and kids agreed with me.  And thus Doctor Noize was born.