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Doctor Noize recorded his new double album with a symphony… I highly recommend you check it out. It’s super duper cool, and on this one there’s operatic singing, strings, there’s horns, it’s… it’s really, really good.

Phineas McBoof, a rock star monkey and member of the touring Band of Misunderstood Geniuses, eventually finds the crowds too unwieldy, so he sneaks away. The other band members, including Backbone the Octopus, Bottomus the Hip Popotamus, Riley the Robot, Lenny Longtail, Sidney the Beak, the Ooh Gah Boo Gus monsters, Placido Flamingo, Luciano Frogerati, and Dr. Noize, go looking for him and find him conducting an orchestra. So the band members decide to join the orchestra as well. Phineas and the orchestra members have to overcome obstacles such as interfering parents and levitating instruments on their way to putting on their concert. This two-act musical comedy features Grammy-winning stage singers Isabel Leonard and Nathan Gunn, the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Colorado Children’s Chorale. Opera and show tunes dominate the musical styles. During the course of the story, the orchestra explores types of music from different eras: early (Gregorian chant), baroque (Bach), classical (Mozart), romantic (Chopin), and contemporary (jazz). They also play and discuss Beethoven’s 5th Symphony.

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.

Our grandsons (and we) love your Phineas McBoof CD. We are wearing it out.

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

I've held out hope that someone could really blow me away. Will consider this mission accomplished. What clever and great lyrics, and so ridiculously full of energy. It's also very musical. It's not just slavishly pursuing some 'goal,' like communicating grammar ... it's real music. Seriously I am floored, it's awesome. This is what children's music should be. Absolutely top notch.

I really do love Grammaropolis. I love stuff that doesn't talk down to kids but requires them to "come up" to it, even if that requires repeated listening. Do you think anyone would laugh at me if I put Grammarolpolis on MY ipod even though I don't have kids?

My daughter was so excited the other day to hear Dr. Noize on the radio...

I've checked your album out already and it's really fantastic! I've got a 2 and 4 yr old so I know they'll enjoy it. 🙂

I have listened to some of Phineas McBoof Crashes the Symphony and it is quite an impressive production with the orchestra and vocalists and story line! Congrats on an epic record!

Strong aesthetic, quick paced, catchy song.

Cory Cullinan has every reason to smile. His song "Banana" off his debut children's album The Ballad of Phineas McBoof, clinched the No. 1 spot on XM Radio's Kids Chart last fall. Zany as it sounds, his music isn't just for kids... His concept, "rock-opera for kids," combined with high-level musicianship (the album features artists who have worked with Santana and Huey Lewis, as well as opera singer Nathan Gunn) appeals to a more mature set... The hidden payoff? "I get to work with people of my maturity level, which is the 2-to-11 set."

For a lighthearted and (discreetly) educational soundtrack on your next family road trip, look no further than Phineas McBoof Crashes the Symphony — the latest musical from Doctor Noize. Composer-performer Cory Cullinan, aka Doctor Noize, has recruited an impressive roster of artists to record this spirited two-act, two CD set.  The Metropolitan Opera’s John McVeigh, in the role of Mama’s Boy, pleads for courage in the adorable I Could Be Someone.

You'll be happy to know that your CDs are being played over and over and over and over and over and over in our house.

What a fun album! Kinda like a Sergeant Peppers for kids. I really enjoyed how eclectic it is in terms of styles and format. It's unique, well-written and produced, and it just sounds like you're having fun.

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

I have been enjoying Phineas McBoof Crashes the Symphony end to end, and it is absolutely brilliant. It is amazing what you have managed to achieve. Vocalist as Phineas McBoof, Doctor Noize and Riley the Robot, alto sax, composition, production and orchestration. And also story & libretto. I found the artwork and art design also quite stunning. Very well done.

Top hit--Way to go....Yippeeee..........!!

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.

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

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.

My nephews in Tennessee LOVE the CD and the 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.

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?

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!

Dr. Noize, you are soooo clever.

My son cannot get enough of the book, The Ballad Of Phineas McBoof... as well as its companion CD. Through the crazy adventures of Phineas the rock star monkey and his International Band of Misunderstood Geniuses, he's able to discover the wonder and joy of making music with friends. The story is fun to read. The illustrations are wonderful. And the music is a treat for both of us.

Dear Dr. Noize... Thank you so much for coming to my school for my birthday to share your new book and music with my kindergarten class. It really meant a lot to me that you could be part of my special day! My friends & I all went totally "Bananas" over "Phineas" & the "Bunch"! I hope you can come back to school again sometime soon.

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.

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?

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.

As Doctor Noize, Cullinan wrote a book, "The Ballad of Phineas McBoof," and created a CD around it. It's the story of a monkey musician who becomes so popular that he runs away to escape his groupies. On his journey, he meets other musicians — including drummer Backbone the Octopus and Riley the Robot, who has an electronic sound on "keyboards and toys" — and forms a new band, The International Band of Misunderstood Geniuses. The book has lively rhymes and snazzy illustrations, and the CD features a host of guest voices portraying the animals, such as opera singer Nathan Gunn.

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.

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.

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.

I always love your newsletter! Needed my chuckle for the day! My girls love the Phineas book and CD still even after all these years.

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

"The linguistic insights are pure gold."

Punctuate This!

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

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.

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.

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…

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).

Bright, cheerful, and very entertaining.

Grammaropolis should be a required stop on every learning roadmap.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

I have visited your site 568 times.

Five stars. Addictive!! Very very fun!!

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

No.  Better get the 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

"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.

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

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

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.

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

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...

Your videos are terrific.

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

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.

Your grammar videos are SUPERBLY entertaining. Thanks.

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

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.

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

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 ~

The kids and I saw your website and they went wild! Totally cool show. Diggin' the improv.

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

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!

I'm glad you enjoyed performing at Yahoo! We loved having you there. We definitely want to do it again next year.

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

Unlike Bob Dylan, Dr. Noize knows when and when not to go electric.

You’ve always been one of our favorites!  You’re so easy to work with and so much fun to watch!

It was so great to see you! You and Andy Z were fantastic...I just got so much pleasure out of watching you guys rock out!

Doctor Noize performed two concerts with the Juneau Symphony on Jan. 20: a free school assembly concert for all 4th and 5th grade students in the Juneau School District and a pay-as-you-can family concert in the evening called Doctor Noize Goes Bananas. Over 900 children and 350 adults attended the performances, and a lucky few were even called up on stage to sing, dance and “chomp” along with the music. The Symphony was very pleased to have Doctor Noize join the orchestra and hopes to bring him back next year.

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 children's performer produces whimsical pop music on the spot, inviting the audience members to come up and join in on the creative process. He plays multiple instruments and uses computers to arrange and record the songs at the show.

VERY COOL! I am so glad that you found your passion and followed it... We LOVED the show! My daughter hasn't stopped talking about your show -- she's a big fan now!

Great job and awesome crowd yesterday! Congrats- your passion for what you do is obvious! Cheers!

We received some great feedback about you and really enjoyed having you! Thanks for all of the laughs and hope to see you up here again soon!

Hi Dr. Cory Noize, and I do mean NOIZE... That was a fabulous show you put on at CSMA. My two grandchildren loved all of it, especially the dancing. Annika laughed the loudest every time you were scared and ran off the stage. You are very silly and haven't grown up yet. That is a good thing. They didn't want to leave... I didn't want to leave either! So nice of you to do that benefit. You bring a lot of joy to small girls and boys. Keep up your energy and fun--it is contagious.

Interesting, fun, engaging and participatory for all ages. The kids were so into it.

dear dooctr noize, i called and made a reqest to hear you sing banana on kids place live you were rily funny at jack's burthday prty. I rily injoyd having you at jack's burthday prty

We have had the opportunity to work closely with a wonderful young musician-educator by the name of Cory Cullinan (aka Dr. Noize), who is performing here in the museum as well as exploring a possible traveling music exhibit with us. He's a great musician, wonderful educator and great person and we recommend him highly!

how fantastic to see you and have you here in good ol' sun prairie.

While attending Stanford, Cullinan met Kyle Wiley Pickett, now Music Director and Conductor of the North State Symphony. The two hit it off and became friends. They sang in the Stanford Chamber Chorale together, and performed together in operas for Bay Area school kids. They've kept in touch and have followed each other's careers over the years...now both fathers, they are excited to be coming together again to blend their musical talents in this very special show for kids.

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.

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

You are BRILLIANT!!

How dare you get these kids interested in sophisticated classical music!  Kids... are NOT SMART ENOUGH for that stuff!

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.

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.

Glad to have been a part of this!

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!

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

I still credit Dr. Noize as being one of the foundational experiences in my musical journey... Truly your program changes lives! Who knows what I'd be majoring in at Vanderbilt if not for Phineas McBoof!  I’m majoring in percussion performance with a minor in business, focusing on arts administration and sustainability... Whoo boy that’s a mouthful!

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.

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

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

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!

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.

My kids are IN his performance, in Denver, all weekend this weekend! The music is amazing. He is awesome! The show was amazing! I hope for the best for the whole endeavor.

Awesome, amazing show!!! You rock!

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.

So cool, Cory!

Dang, that sounds really awesome. Congrats, man!

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!

My kids love Doctor Noize!

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!

Awesome!

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

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

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!

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."

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

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

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

Thank you for making such amazing music.

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

Holy cow. That's just amazing!

Thanks. The music was incredible.

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

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

So fun!  Can't wait!

I want to play “Banana” for my kids on a guitar. Now that I’ve memorized all the words, what are the chords for guitar?

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.

Thank you for coming to our school and helping us wright a song and the lirics.

Dear Dr. Noise. I love your book's. You are cool, you know what is your new book going to be like? That is all I can think of. Peace!

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

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!

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.

Did your kids come home talking about Beethoven like mine did today?!? Hope so! Dr. Noize is generously taking time to introduce our kids to the world of classical music -- and how it relates to modern, pop music. Now go ask your kids what they learned today ... if you are like me, you'll learn something new!

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.

Last week my small elementary school in San Bruno, California had the rich experience of a Dr. Noize assembly. From the onset of the program to its conclusion the students were engaged, delighted, and involved. Cory displays a high level of spirit, energy, and gregariousness that is highly infectious. It is one week later and the students continue to ask when Dr. Noize will return.

That was the greatest manipulation I have ever seen. Kids walked in not caring about classical music, and walked out thinking that anyone who thinks kids can't handle classical music is uncool.

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

Thank you so much for coming to my class for a songwriting workshop! I really loved it! It was fun when you made Ms. Tait laugh. I also loved the song! Thanks again! Do you like my cursive?

One of my children’s music heroes, Dr. Noize - a talented children’s musician, composer, and CEO of Doctor Noize Inc. (Whew!). He is passionate about bringing sophisticated music to kids that will inspire kids to stretch their minds and explore. A keen observation from his page: “Today's culture promotes increasingly short-attention-span multimedia to a generation who'll grow up to face increasingly sophisticated challenges.”

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.

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!

Wow… that was an amazing speech!

Thank you for coming in and making music with us. It was awsome. I can't wait to see the CD.

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!

Brilliant! I have always marveled at and learned from the way you lead by being so authentically yourself! Bravo!

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

Loved the original kickstarter video.

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

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.

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...

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

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!

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.

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 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!

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

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 truly appreciate everyone who shares their thoughts and experiences about Doctor Noize, and I personally read every post and contact we receive.  I couldn't do this without you.  PS Everyone quoted here is 100% insane.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Learning is awesome.  Kids are awesome.  And adults who learn like kids are awesome.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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