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