Take Note Studio, Inc.

What Take Note Studio, Inc. does

Take Note Studio, Inc. is a privately held, bootstrapped music education studio founded in 2006 by Jessica Hanson in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The company delivers research-based early-childhood music programming under a licensed Kindermusik curriculum for children ages 0-7, alongside private and group instruction in piano, guitar, ukulele, and voice for older children. Operations span three physical studio locations — Manitowoc (502 N 8th St at First Presbyterian Church), Sheboygan (1125 N 6th St at Zion Covenant Church), and De Pere (605 N Webster Ave at First United Presbyterian) — plus a business office at 520 N. 7th Street, Manitowoc. The studio runs seasonal summer programs including Fine Arts Camps (ages 6-12, $349/week) and camps for ages 3-6, as well as a Kindermusik PlaySchool preschool program and virtual Conscious Discipline parenting workshops delivered via Google Meet.

The studio's product portfolio is organized as a tiered curriculum funnel: families enter through age-banded Kindermusik levels (Foundations/Level 1 through Level 5), progress into private instrument lessons, and can layer in summer camps, the PlaySchool preschool, and parenting workshops. Core technology is intentionally lightweight — the JackRabbit Class SaaS platform handles enrollment, billing, scheduling, make-ups, and the parent portal; a Take Note Studio app provides parent communication and access to home materials. The Kindermusik app (my.kindermusik.com) supplies digital home materials and playlists. Marketing is community-led: Facebook, Instagram, a Blogger blog, an email mailing list, and direct word-of-mouth referrals across three Wisconsin Lakeshore communities. Staffing consists of approximately 15-17 part-time instructors and operational personnel, with multiple instructors being former Kindermusik students who grew up in the program.

The business model is recurring monthly subscription tuition charged on the 5th of each month, with consistent year-round pricing averaged over the calendar to provide predictability for families, plus pro-rated mid-month enrollment. A $35 annual registration fee per family is currently waived. Revenue streams include Kindermusik tuition, private instrument lesson tuition, summer camp tuition, Kindermusik PlaySchool tuition, and parenting workshop fees ($39/month for 3 months). Take Note Studio operates as a direct-to-consumer, self-serve business with no disclosed venture capital, institutional investment, parent company, or acquisition activity; control and management remain with the founding team led by Director Jessica Hanson, who transitioned in 2024 from classroom teaching to staff training and development.

Name

Take Note Studio, Inc.

Legal name

Take Note Studio

Website

https://takenotestudio.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Take Note Studio is a privately held Wisconsin music education studio offering licensed Kindermusik classes for children ages 0-7 and private lessons in piano, guitar, ukulele, and voice across three Lakeshore locations and virtually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Music Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood Music Education (Ages 0–7) (EDAMANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Music Lessons (Instrumental) (EDAMANAA), Private Voice Lessons (Vocal) (EDAMANAB), Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal) (EDAMAAAE)

Keywords

• Early childhood music education
• Private music lessons
• Kindermusik program
• Children music classes
• Preschool arts programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Manitowoc

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Monthly Class Tuition: Recurring monthly tuition for Kindermusik classes and instrument lessons, charged on the 5th of each month. Pricing remains consistent regardless of number of lessons in a month (averaged over the year). Pro-rated when enrolling mid-month.
2. Annual Registration Fee: $35 annual registration fee per family upon registration (currently waived through 12/31)
3. Summer Camp Tuition: Weekly summer camp programs at $349 per week, all-inclusive of activities, materials, and field trips
4. Parenting Workshop Tuition: $39/month for 3 months for Conscious Discipline parenting workshop including access to 10 training videos, weekly discussion, and workbook
5. Kindermusik PlaySchool: Monthly preschool program including Kindermusik class tuition, home materials ($80 value), 4 hours/week of programming. Scholarships available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Take Note Studio is a music education studio delivering Kindermusik group classes for children ages 0-7 and private instrument lessons (piano, guitar, ukulele, voice) for school-age children, run by certified and licensed instructors at three Wisconsin locations. The studio supplements year-round classes with seasonal Fine Arts Camps, Summer Camps for ages 3-6, a Kindermusik PlaySchool preschool program, and Conscious Discipline parenting/teaching workshops delivered virtually. Enrollment, billing, and scheduling are managed through the JackRabbit Class platform.

Product overview

Take Note Studio is a music education studio offering a structured program portfolio centered on the Kindermusik curriculum for young children (ages 0-7) combined with instrument-specific private lessons (piano, guitar, ukulele, voice) and group classes. The studio provides a tiered progression from foundational Kindermusik group classes through private instrument instruction, supplemented by seasonal Fine Arts Camps, Summer Camps, a Kindermusik PlaySchool preschool program, and Conscious Discipline parenting workshops. Programs are available at three Wisconsin locations (Manitowoc, Sheboygan, and De Pere) with enrollment managed through the Jackrabbit Class platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindermusik Program Research-based music and movement curriculum for children ages 0-7, organized into multiple levels (Foundations/Level 1 for ages 0-2, Level 2 for ages 2-3.5, Level 3 for ages 3-4.5, Level 4 for ages 4-6, Level 5 for ages 5-7) that develops musicality, social skills, language development, motor skills, and creativity through singing, dancing, instrument exploration, and imaginative play. Delivered as weekly 45-minute classes year-round at all three Wisconsin locations.
• Private Piano Lessons One-on-one piano instruction in Manitowoc and Sheboygan for children ages 6 and up, featuring personalized progression plans, instrument workshops, practice support, recital performances, and service opportunities.
• Group Piano Classes Small-group piano lessons for children ages 6 and up, offering a motivating approach with ensemble playing, games, ear training, and creative challenges alongside traditional bench instruction.
• Private Guitar Lessons Private guitar instruction for children who thrive with one-on-one attention, covering acoustic, electric, and bass guitar in styles including classical, jazz, contemporary, country-rock, classic rock, blues, funk, and metal.
• Private Ukulele Lessons Private ukulele instruction offered as ongoing monthly lessons year-round, teaching chord patterns, strumming techniques, and music reading fundamentals.
• Private Voice Lessons Private vocal instruction for building breath, tone, pitch, projection, rhythm, blend, harmony, expression, and stage presence.
• Studio Singers Ensemble vocal program for children ages 6-12 who love to sing, move, and perform. Students build vocal foundations, musical skills, theater basics, and collaboration skills.
• Kindermusik PlaySchool Arts-based preschool program unique in Manitowoc, combining Kindermusik curriculum with daily music lessons, language-enriched play spaces, themed crafts, and literature for children ages 3-5 who are potty trained, with class sizes of 6-8 students. Includes Kindermusik class tuition and home materials ($80 value).
• Fine Arts Camps Week-long summer camps for children ages 6-12 offering daily guided experiences in music, theater, dance/movement, and visual art, including outdoor play, a Friday showcase, 30 hours of screen-free time, and Strand Adventures 2x/week. All-inclusive at $349 per week with supplies and a camp t-shirt.
• Summer Camps Ages 3-6 Weekly 45-minute camps for children ages 3.5-6.5 during summer session (June 8 - August 28) featuring age-appropriate music and movement activities, plus monthly Friday Fun Camps. All-inclusive of classes, studio events, apps, and outings.
• Conscious Discipline Parenting/Teaching Workshop 10-session virtual workshop via Google Meet for parents and teachers, providing tools to navigate challenging behaviors including power struggles, tantrums, and transitions while maintaining adult composure. Tuition of $39/month for 3 months includes access to 10 training videos, weekly discussion, and a workbook. Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm. Accessible from anywhere.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children develop social connections, comfort around other children and adults, and joyful musical foundations including steady beat, movement, and instrument play
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• School of Rock: School of Rock is the largest franchised music education provider in the U.S., specializing in performance-based music instruction for children and adults. Comparable to Take Note Studio's private instrument lessons (piano, guitar, voice) but at a much larger scale and broader age range, with franchise locations nationwide.
• Gymboree Play & Music: Gymboree Play & Music is the largest global early childhood enrichment franchise, offering music, art, and movement classes for children ages 0-5. Comparable to Take Note Studio as a broader multi-discipline early childhood enrichment provider serving the same family demographic.

Others

• Kindermusik International: Kindermusik International is the parent licensor of the curriculum Take Note Studio uses. While not a direct competitor (it licenses to studios rather than teaching end consumers), it is the upstream platform whose health directly determines Take Note's core product viability and serves as a benchmark for the early childhood music education category.

Direct peers

• Music Together: Music Together is the largest franchised early childhood music education program globally, offering classes for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Directly comparable to Take Note Studio's Kindermusik-based offering, with a similar research-based curriculum, licensed teacher network, and parent-and-me class format.
• Musicologie: Musicologie is a multi-location private music lessons provider offering piano, guitar, voice, and other instruments with subscription-based monthly pricing. Directly comparable to Take Note Studio's private instrument lesson business model and instructor-led recurring revenue structure.
• Bach to Rock: Bach to Rock is a U.S. franchise music school offering private and group lessons for children and adults across multiple instruments. Directly comparable to Take Note Studio's private piano, guitar, ukulele, and voice instruction, with a similar mix of group classes, camps, and individual lessons.
• Allegro Music Academy: Allegro Music Academy operates multi-location private music studios offering piano, guitar, voice, and other instrument lessons to children and adults. Directly comparable as a multi-site private music studio with subscription-based lesson pricing serving similar family demographics.

Regional players

• The Little Gym: The Little Gym is a franchised early childhood enrichment program focused on motor skill development (gymnastics, sports, movement) for children ages 4 months to 12 years. Comparable as an early childhood enrichment franchise serving similar family demographics with subscription-based class models, though focused on movement rather than music.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KindermusikAtTakeNote
• Instagraminstagram.com/takenotestudiokm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/take-note-studio-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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