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As both a storyteller and a parent, I’ve spent the past decade watching how the stories we share shape the world our kids grow up in. I’ve seen teachers stretch every resource to give students something meaningful. I’ve seen kids light up when creativity becomes part of their learning. And I’ve seen too many programs, especially music, disappear when budgets tighten. The truth is, music gives kids more than notes to play. It gives them confidence, belonging, and a way to connect with who they...

There’s a moment in every creative journey when the footage stops being just clips on a timeline — and starts to breathe. That’s where we are right now with A Note Towards Tomorrow. Months of planning, filming, and long nights in the edit bay are finally coming together. Each scene, each note, each voice is starting to form a living, moving story — one filled with heart, rhythm, and the spark that first inspired this film. Filming on-location in Queens, NY Watching the first cuts has been...

We just wrapped a few days of filming in Queens for A Note Towards Tomorrow , and I’m still trying to process how much heart we...