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Learning grammar has never been so much fun! And because poor grammar makes the Mayor cry, Doctor Noize (Cory Cullinan) and the Mayor (Coert Voorhees) have put together these songs to teach students the finer points of grammar usage. Each part of speech has its own introduction. Mr. Mayor and Dr. Noize have a lively debate about slang, followed by the song, "Let's Get Groovy, Baby."

Absolutely delightful! Fun and informative CD destined to entertain and educate kids of all ages!! A must-have collection for your family! Loved it!

I love the CD!! Now that I have kids, I definitely spend a lot more time listening to children's music, so I'm naturally VERY happy when I find a recording that I can enjoy as well as the little monsters in the back seat. (: I think a lot of people assume that music for children is simplistic and easy to perform/create, but you certainly turned that assumption on its head. I was so impressed with the whole CD... When is the next one coming out, by the way? I want to know more about Placido Flamingo...

Masterpiece! Nice work, Dr. Noize!  It really sounds great. Thanks.

I'm lovin Phineas and the book!

The doctor is IN!  That email/press release is amazing.  Makes me want to run right out and buy 20 copies!!!  What you all are accomplishing is wonderful.

I know your music well... my kids had your songs memorized. 🙂 You've always been a hit!

Editor's Choice -- Recommended.

Hi Doctor Noize. I like Phineas McBoof. My favorite song is Banana Banana. I like Riley the Robot. Bye-bye...

The most delightful musical journey! A dream realized - outstanding!!!

You know this, but I will say it again: It's REALLY good. So very marvelous!

An easy-on-the ears album that brings kids in the wonderful world of the symphony through a silly monkey conductor.  It’s unlike everything I have ever heard and I thought it was quite bold to include the element of silliness and play with several minute ballads and songs about robots.  Somehow it all works together with the song line-up and there is plenty of online and educational content to inspire children into different worlds on music.  Awesome!

I loved your work.

I admire your work so much!!  I love your ideas with Phineas McBoof Crashes the Symphony.. these are great ideas to bring about consciousness of quality music, discipline, team work and harmony to kids.. and I am completely for it.  This is a stupendous album of brilliant sounds that merge into one seamless, fun whole that is as entertaining to kids as it is to adults. The production is top-notch, the singers marvelous, the orchestral arrangement out of this world! The compositions are so very likable, its like being an audience at the theatre watching the grand show unfold. Marvelous storytelling!!

I do have to tell you how much of a positive impact you and your music have had on (my son). He knows every song word for word and we've listened to it every day in the car since we bought the CD. He sings your songs ALL the time.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!  What a fabulous piece of work.

I so love and adore your Symphony CD of Dr. Noize for children. What a stunning idea and exceptional and amazing performance with the Prague orchestra. Programs for children and making their life better through music is always a priority for me too. Good luck for your wonderful project.

You're an inspiration, and I mean that very honestly. It's so awesome to see someone doing what they really want to do in life and succeeding at it.

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

The kids already have listened to the CD multiple times -- I teased (my son) that he was trying to learn the words to the Banana song.

(My 3-year-old twins) are really into your books right now.  They love music, so get a kick out of the band.   It’s hilarious. That and the octopus. Oh, and they’re fascinated with the page where the students are bored and yawning, falling asleep.  How funny is that?!  You have two fans.

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 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.

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.

It's just so cool. This universe of Dr.Noize and his band of Misunderstood geniuses that you've created. You are one of a kind!! And so is your band of misunderstood genuises:) Have you thought of ever making a cartoon series out of them?

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.

The book really comes together, works great for our family. (Our son) laughs at the musical bottom every time... the one in your book that is.

Cory's work reminds me of Mr. Rogers. Recently, I reread "The World According to Mr. Rogers" and the book mentions the best thing you can do is help/teach children. Perhaps it has occurred to Cory to have a TV show for children. The world would benefit from it.

Dr. Noize, you are soooo clever.

The book's great. Great illustrations... great rhymes. I especially like the ending. Kudos. P.S. Our youngest is officially a Noizemaker. He loves the book! P.P.S. I think you DO have the best children's music newsletter and maybe one of the best newsletters period. Can I get you to write my memoirs?

Awesome! The artwork is gorgeous.

Kaia really likes the book. Your creativity is amazing and inspiring.

Cory Cullinan, the musician/genius/madman behind Doctor Noize is both a very funny and a very loquacious man. The interview below, which was conducted in late December, was even longer what's printed below. I left out jokes and I left out even more of the obvious passion Cullinan brings to his unique family music project.

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.

My nephews in Tennessee LOVE the CD and the book.

Thank you so much for the book and cd for Jack. He LOVES them both!!

5 out of 5 stars -- Such a GREAT book. It keeps little ones interested and with the CD they enjoy it even more. Very well written, to me it resembled Dr. Seuss and I absolutely loved the story and the silliness of it. We also bought the CD on a separate occassion which makes the book come alive. My 4 yr. old loves it! Hope Dr. Noize comes to the East Coast some time so we can go see him. Reminds me of old radio shows with the sound effects and story.

You have an incredible story telling talent! We are really enjoying your cd and book I marvel at your creative ability... We are looking forward to part two of Phineas's adventures.

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.

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 have visited your site 568 times.

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

Punctuate This!

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.

"The linguistic insights are pure gold."

Five stars. Addictive!! Very very fun!!

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

No.  Better get the app.

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.

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

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

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. 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.

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.

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).

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.

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

Grammaropolis should be a required stop on every learning roadmap.

Bright, cheerful, and very entertaining.

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

You’re the new school house rock! Love it!!

We have been reading, listening and watching the video too. My son especially LOVES the octopus.

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.

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.

I keep seeing the video with Isabel Leonard and Nathan Gunn in my head… You're amazing and talented beyond imagination!

Just saw Grammaropolis video. Very cool!!! Love the part about gramma thinking it’s about her. Always a treat to hear what you’re up to Dr. Noize! Peace.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Love it!!! It made us smile????????!

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

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

I can tell you that I was so happy to be a part of your project. I think the world of you, and, at this stage of my career, I only want to work with people I respect and like. So let me thank you for the experience! I can't wait to hear all about this wonderful project. Again, I'm so happy to have met you. You really touched my life ~

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....

"THE BALLAD OF PHINEAS McBOOF" is very impressive! It was my pleasure to listen. Doctor Noize's utterly joyous song "Banana" is awesome! I loved the superb performance of the drums. The vocals are fantastic and go so well with the animation. I loved watching this song too... it's sure to be a hit with the kids.

CU Denver Music and Entertainment Industry Studies Recording Arts Professor Cory Cullinan, AKA “Doctor Noize,” wrote an over-the-top, 70s family band-inspired song to record with his loved ones. Together with his wife and two daughters, they recorded the track and a music video for Doctor Noize’s latest hit, “Stay At Home,” in their home studio.

I enjoyed checking out your Doctor Noize site and songs. That's a very cool job and I can't think of someone more appropriate to do it than you!

I caught the tail end of his solo acoustic set yesterday at the Learning Game “educational superstore” in Cupertino and got to speak with him for considerably longer. The concert was markedly different from what I’d heard before; the lively conversation was not. Having only experienced the electronic one-man band version of Dr. Noize’s concert, I was glad to have caught him as an old school troubadour. Like Erasure (one of my favorite bands ever), Cullinan makes sure that the songs are fundamentally sound and don’t require electronic flourishes to mask any shortcomings in structure, development and lyrics.

Thank you again so much for coming to the museum and sharing your talents with our visitors! We really appreciate it!

The Fort Collins Kiwanis Club would like to thank you so very much for the support that you gave us for our first ever "Wish Upon A Star" kids fair in Old Town... Spirits were high and those parents and kids who did join us enjoyed every minute. The children of Fort Collins are our Mission and we were there helping you nurture our kids and community. So here's a big Kiwanis "high five" and hope to work with you again next year.

I went up to the front counter of a small children's store in downtown Los Altos, aking if I could post your flyer in the front window. The owner was fairly negative in her initial response. But a mother with a 5 or 6 year old boy saw the poster and could not stop saying what a wonderful teaching entertainer you are. When her boy heard the name Dr Noize, he stood up and told his mother he just had to go to the show. It was amazing how fast the store owner's attitude changed. She grabbed the flyer from me and immediately taped it to the window. I should have asked that mother and son to follow me around to all the stores. You're developing quite a following!!!

Thank you! It was great.

FRESH... Dr. Noize puts on an interactive show for the whole family -- he plays the instruments and the kids supply the voices.

A high-energy, interactive, educational, and FUN concert for kids and their parents.

Your concert was amazing! The kids loved your acrobatics and music.

I just told my son Rohan that your birthday was on Thursday and he replied, "I wanna go see Dr. Noize. I like him." Followed immediately by "I like Nemo" (he was playing with a Nemo toy at the time). Seriously, whenever your name comes up, he talks about what fun you were... 🙂 Also, one other anecdote you may find amusing... Rohan often requests we "play Dr. Noize" in the car and always insists on starting with "Banana." So, needless to say the tune is running through my head frequently. So, one day (can't remember what triggered it), I started singing "Obama, Obama, Obama" to the Banana tune and Rohan got quite upset, insisting that I "sing it the right way!!"

Thanks again for making my son feel so very special today at the Indy Childrens museum, he really enjoyed helping on stage 🙂  You are awesome! 

It was a great concert today... the kids had a blast.

You're Awesome!! Thanks for letting us in on a piece of your world 🙂

You should know that you made it into (my daughter's) bedtime prayers. She goes through a long list of "god blesses" and she recently added to the list (her pediatrician) and "that funny doctor that sings" (you). It took me a while to figure out who she was talking about, but then she mentioned Phineas McBoof and that cleared things up.

Your concert was great, and I am happy to recommend you in the future. Keep up the great work you are doing!

Dear Doctor Noize... You are awesome! Thanks and keep up the great work!

Thank you so much for coming. It was very entertaining. I'm amazed at your energy level...

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

I didn't know how AWESOME you were until I saw your show... I was inspired by your concert to write a song on the guitar.

(A grandmother) was very appreciative of the fact that you remembered her Cory. She mentioned that a picture was taken of you with her grandkids. She went on and on (and on) about what a fantastic day they had with the programs and the music so well done! Cory thanks again so much for being here, we have had excellent feedback from the families.

I had tears in my eyes when you asked a thousand kids if they wanted to hear Beethoven’s Fifth, and they screamed yes like it was a rock show.

Doctor Noize makes classical music fun for kids.

A day with Dr. Noize is like three days with normal people!

Kids walked in not caring about classical music, and walked out thinking that anyone who thinks kids can’t handle classical music is uncool.

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. 🙂

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.

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

Awesome, amazing show!!! You rock!

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!

My boys had a blast, thanks for the great concert! So now, not only do we sing the Banana song, but also 1-2-3-4-5-6-7- a song!

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!

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

Banana, che cosa mi avete incitato a fare per amore?

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.

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.

You are BRILLIANT!!

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!

If you have been cajoling your kids into liking Beethoven and Mozart, coaxing them into practicing piano and/or violin, but all they want are Pokémon-go or Minecraft, then please take your kids to the Doctor Noize musical "The Ballad of Phineas McBoof." Cory Cullinan, a.k.a. Doctor Noize, is a Stanford-educated music major and a father of two daughters, but his dream has been to share his love for music with the kids. Commissioned by the Palo Alto Children's Theatre, Doctor Noize adapted his Phineas McBoof books and album into a new musical. Don't miss this very special show!

Thanks. The music was incredible.

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

So cool, Cory!

Thank you for making such amazing music.

Dang, that sounds really awesome. Congrats, man!

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

Thank you so much for my amazing songs! I really had fun working with you.

So fun!  Can't wait!

Thank you so much for encouraging our kids! I do hear many great comments from the audience at the end of shows. One of our parents said you should get the shows to the stages in China! Yeah, I am sure the China parents and kids would love to greet Phineas McBoof and his folks! Thank you so much for your great contributions to the children around the globe!

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.

Thanks for the amazing music, and for helping me improve my voice!

Congratulations on the fantastic new request to Dr. Noize for his next piece of work--that is quite simply wonderful, and such a recognition of you and what you have achieved!

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

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

My kids love Doctor Noize!

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

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

Awesome!

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.

Thank you for coming to our school and helping us make a song.

Thank you -- I loved the presentation you gave yesterday.

Dr. Noize, this is Sean from Reno, the one that did the break dancing, I want you to know I keep talking to everyone about your show, I really enjoyed it, and my mom said I can take piano lessons.

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!!!

I am a high school English teacher in a small coastal town called Bunbury, in Western Australia. I have been trying to make grammar interesting for my class of Year 9 students who are classified as 'at risk' because of low literacy skills. They are absolutely fantastic students who make my days funny, interesting and sometimes challenging. Lucky for them (and me) I love what I do. I came across your fabulous Grammaropolis YouTube productions and have ordered the CD. I can't wait to introduce it to my students. I love your work and what you are doing to help kids.

Thank you for coming!!! Hope you have a great time writing your songs!

As always you do the most fun and outrageously wonderful projects. This is exactly what you should be doing my friend! Phineas McBoof Crashes The Symphony is going to be a beautiful addition to the world.

The kids LOVED Dr. Noize. He played his guitar and sang many fun songs with the kids. After he left they each shared their favorite song from Dr. Noize’s performance. Almost every kid said a different song. This was a fun experience for the children. They sang, danced, and laughed A LOT with Dr. Noize. Plato, a famous Greek philosopher once said... “I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning.”

It was truly a treat to have a musician and entertainer of your caliber to Evergreen Middle School. Thank you for sharing your love for music and inspirational spirit with our students and staff. I hope we have another Noize experience in the future.

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.

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.

I really liked how you gave up your time and came to our school and showed us how to make our own song. Disco dance!

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!

THANK YOU!! The kids LOVED the final product and hopefully they get to do it again next year. I really enjoyed your workshop and would love to have you come to Saratoga next year as well!

Oh Musical Impresario, Dr. Noize... You are amazing. Yours in all things fun...

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.

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

The symphony with Dr. Noize was AWESOME! I do hope you bring him back.The kids had the best time, were very engaged, and all wanted to go to the evening concert.I do hope this wonderful musician can return to Juneau!

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

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

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 … ; )

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

One of your most entertaining newsletters to date!

Noize Rocks!

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.

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!

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

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

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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.

Beyond being a professor at CU Denver, Cullinan is a children’s recording artist, composer, and author. He knows other families are spending more time together, so he released all of Doctor Noize’s commercially released albums, videos, and learning curriculums for free online. Now, other families can also spend time at home together and connect over music, like the Cullinans.

You guys rock! Thank you mucho for donating back to Pinewood and helping us finally get Middle Campus renovated. We love your music!

Loved the original kickstarter video.

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

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

We raised over $3,800 at the Benefit Concert for Kaia Emery, a wonderful girl who's mom recently passed away. Kaia is June's Noizemaker Of The Month! Watch the video of Kaia's Song, improvised with a packed audience of Geniuses at my alma mater Stanford.

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

Thank you to everyone involved for the wonderful Dr. Noize show last week to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Everyone had such a great time and when it was all said and done, the Food Bank has an additional $715 to feed the hungry in our community. This translated into 2,860 meals, which is a very significant contribution in the fight against hunger.

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...

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

It's a rough job, but somebody's gotta do it.

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.

This app is gonna be amazing.  This app is gonna be amazing?  This app is gonna be amazing!

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.

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.

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.

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Kids are the most adventurous audience in the world.  Their enthusiasm makes us better listeners as parents and teachers.  It’s imperative that we bring kids positive energy and inspirational musical substance in shows.  They’re forming their minds; they’re forming their level of sophistication; they’re forming our future.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

This book is bananas!

We’ve made sure to offer a little of everything to fans with the Doctor Noize Apps — from games with established hit game makers to interactive ebooks and deep educational ventures.

Let’s make a positive impact together.

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