Lullaby Project — Southern Nevada
Harnessing the transformative and healing power of music
Trusted National Partner
The Lullaby Project is a program of
Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute.
Grounded in Evidence
Supports caregiver-child bonding
and early development
Rooted in Community
Built with Southern Nevada community organizations and allied institutions.
What is the
Lullaby Project?
In partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, Notes with a Purpose brings the Lullaby Project to Southern Nevada, pairing new or expecting parents and caregivers with professional teaching artists—accomplished musicians experienced in guiding creative work with communities—to create and sing personal lullabies for their babies. Through songwriting, reflection, and song-sharing, the process fosters healing, creative empowerment, and stronger bonds for individuals and families navigating vulnerable, transitional, or high-stress circumstances.
Why Lullabies Matter
For babies
Regulating arousal more effectively than speech
Deepening bonding and secure attachment
Supporting early brain, language, and social development
Creating grounding routines that carry into childhood
For Caregivers
Singing supports caregiver wellbeing and emotional connection
Supports young parents in finding their voice and reclaiming their stories
Builds community, confidence, and connection through creativity
The Lullaby Process
Creative Workshop
Parents explore memories, identity, and hopes for their child with Teaching Artists, beginning the process of crafting lyrics and moods through a workbook.
Composition & Recording
Notes with a Purpose Teaching Artists collaborate with parents to develop, refine, and orchestrate their lullabies. The UNLV Recording Division records the pieces at professional quality.
Reflection & Celebration
Parents and caregivers gather to listen to their lullabies, celebrate each other, and receive a keepsake — creating community, confidence, and connection.
Meet the Team