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Addanote ™
“The other teacher in the room”
Testimonials:
What is Addanote?
Addanote is an affordable, interactive, video-based music resource designed to support both specialist and non-specialist teachers in delivering whole class instrumental lessons effortlessly. Unlike other resources, Addanote works by reducing and managing cognitive load, ensuring students can learn faster, retain more, and stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed.
We believe our groundbreaking, patented system easily outperforms other music resources by making music education simpler, smarter, and more effective.
How does Addanote work?
Our expertly modelled videos follow a step-by-step, note-by-note Watch-Listen-Play format, keeping students fully engaged while preventing errors and boosting motivation.
Each video is optimized between 3-6 minutes—the ideal length to sustain focus and build confidence without cognitive overload. Sequential, incremental learning that reinforces prior knowledge. Visually intuitive, using close-up shots to demonstrate technique and timing. Brief, digestible segments (usually around two bars of music) for immediate success.
This efficient structure (including carefully curated silent pauses) frees teachers to focus on classroom management and individual student support while ensuring high engagement, better attention, and greater musical progress.
Currently available for keyboards, guitar, glockenspiel, ukulele, body percussion, and hand percussion, Addanote is the future of interactive music education.
“The other teacher in the room”
“The Addanote system really engages students, teaching musical skills the way an expert teacher would and leaving you free to help individual students where needed.”
“Unlike any other resource”
“Students’ progress and achievements are demonstrably quicker, and learning is strongly embedded. They are engaged in the learning and it gives them the motivation, confidence and positivity they need to grow.”
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“Gateshead Young Carers Music Project with Addanote”
Working together to create a great performance. Learn more, learn faster with Addanote and North East Music Foundation.
What do other teachers think?
" Addanote is an invaluable resource for classroom practitioners. It provides an easy-to-follow platform that is simple to deliver and for students to follow. I don't know what I'd do without it!"
Marcus Heslop - Drama teacher
Frequently Asked Questions
+ How do I access the content?
We offer 12 month memberships to both Primary and Secondary schools. Get in touch with us if you would like to know more!
+ Does Addanote align with the Model Music Curriculum?
Yes. all of our content aligns with the MMC. Our website provides links to MMC content and information to help support deliverers of music education - specialists and non-specialists alike.
+ For which instruments do you offer tuition?
We have tuition for keyboards, glockenspiel, guitar, bass guitar, singing, djembe, ukelele and more. We are currently working on creating more videos for a wider range of instruments.
+ How much does Addanote cost?
Prices for a 12 month subscription (including a login for all pupils to use at home) range from £125 to £180 for primary schools, and £250 for secondary schools. Get in touch to find out more!
+ What devices can I use to access Addanote?
To use Addanote to its full potential, we recommend that you use a desktop, laptop or tablet. You can also use a mobile device, but if you do, we highly recommend that you use landscape mode.
+ How often is new content uploaded?
Addanote resources are being constantly updated and improved, to provide the best learning experience for all users.
“Students have made some fantastic progress and they are remembering exactly what they’ve learned as well, coming back in two to four lessons later still able to perform the pieces which is fantastic for them”
- Music Teacher from Kenton School, Newcastle upon Tyne