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Notasium: Music based play space and music school
Notasium: A music-filled space where kids play, learn, and sing.
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Notasium: A music-filled space where kids play, learn, and sing.
Notasium: Music based play space and music school in Durham, NC offers a lively, music-filled environment for kids to explore instruments, participate in group activities, and enjoy open play. Guests praise patient, creative instructors in drum lessons and the Jr. Notemakers program. The venue hosts birthday parties with activities, plus two karaoke rooms and a bounce house. Some reviews note class-format variations between parent-assisted and independent sessions.
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Interactive music classes for young children, designed to introduce basic musical concepts through fun, creative activities with supportive teachers.
Personalized instrument instruction (e.g., drums) with patient, enthusiastic teachers, including trial lessons and 'musical petting zoo' sessions to explore interests.
All-inclusive party hosting with play time, music activities, setup, and staff support, featuring decorations, kazoo-making, and sing-alongs.
Open play access to music-themed playground areas, karaoke rooms, and bounce houses, ideal for casual visits and family fun.
Private karaoke rooms available for singing and entertainment, perfect for group activities or special occasions.
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Overall rating
Emily Logan
Been going here for years with my kids. Such a fun place for them to run around and play around with some music basics. They also have two karaoke rooms and a bounce house.
Angie Michaels
Our six-year-old has been doing drum lessons for about one month, so it’s early to review but thus far it’s been fabulous. He’d asked to play an instrument about 1.5 years ago; during his “musical petting zoo” it was obvious that his focus wasn’t quite there. The teacher had still been really patient and my kids walked away excited about the future idea. When he asked again this year, they let us do another “zoo” (where they play multiple instruments” PLUS the less expensive trial drum lesson the following week. At each step they’ve really seemed to support where he’s at. The drum teachers both were chill and enthusiastic. I don’t know how he’ll progress talent-wise, but our goal was moral a positive experience. We are definitely getting that!!!
Sade Heard
My daughter has really enjoyed her time at Notasium and has taken the Jr. Notemakers class twice now. The teachers are friendly, creative, and make music fun for little ones. However, I was a bit disappointed this time around because the class was advertised as an independent learning experience meaning children would participate without parent assistance. In this session, nearly every child (except mine) needed a parent in the room to help, which changed the dynamic and made it confusing for my daughter since she was told it was a “kids-only” class. I still think Notasium offers great exposure to music and a wonderful space for kids to explore, but I hope future sessions keep a clearer structure between parent-assisted and independent classes.
James Goerke
Been here several times and the kid loves it. Apparently there's a lull in kids mid-afternoon so that might be a good time to go if your kid doesn't like large crowds. I’ve gone to a few birthday parties here and each one has been great. They include play time and an activity. At one we made a home made kazoo which the kids loved.
G B
Kids love this place! My friend's son had a party there recently and all the kids and some adults had a ball playing in the common area and singing along with the staff during the music time. My friend provided the decorations but everything was set up well. The party ran smoothly and the staff were on top of things. No complaints.
