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The Harmony Method™ is a guided, standards-based music education video resource that enhances the Freenotes instrument experience and helps extend play into meaningful learning.
Created in partnership with music educators, My Music Starts Here, designed for use exclusively for Freenotes Harmony Park instruments, the Harmony Method uses authentic outdoor musical instruments to bring structured, joyful music learning into shared outdoor environments.
Short, human-led activities are supported by QR-linked video guidance, allowing learning to happen naturally through play.
Designed for New and Existing Musical Instruments
The Harmony Method™ can be implemented on both new and existing Freenotes Harmony Park musical instruments, allowing organizations to activate current installations or plan new ones with music education and accessibility in mind.
Learning takes place through Freenotes Harmony Park outdoor musical instruments, which are authentic melodic and percussive instruments designed for public, outdoor environments. The instruments are intuitive to play and invite participation from people of all ages and abilities, making shared music learning possible in open-air settings.
Supported Instruments Available Now
The Harmony Method™ is currently supported on select Freenotes Harmony Park instruments, including:
(Additional instruments will continue to be added as the Harmony Method™ expands.)
Learning through the Harmony Method is:
Human-led and supported by short, QR linked video guidance.
Guided and repeatable for consistent use over time.
Flexible across ages, settings and abilities.
Together, the resource and instruments provide a clear framework for using outdoor musical instruments as active learning environments that support access, inclusion, creativity, and social connection.
Simple. Guided. Flexible.
Learning through The Harmony Method™ is designed to feel natural, engaging, and easy to step into.
Learners engage with musical instruments in outdoor settings while short, approachable video guidance supports exploration and creativity through play. Experiences follow a clear, repeatable structure that encourages listening, response, and collaboration, allowing participants to build shared rhythms and melodies together.
Activities are intentionally designed to encourage participation, adaptability, and collaboration, giving facilitators and learners the flexibility to shape each experience in ways that feel natural and joyful.
How the Harmony Method Works:
The Harmony Method is designed to be easy to step into, with guidance available right where learning happens.
1. Scan
Scan the QR code located directly on the Freenotes Harmony Park instrument.
2. Watch
Select a short, guided activity designed for that instrument.
3. Play
Play along and explore together, following simple musical prompts.
4. Learn
Follow a clear, repeatable structure that encourages listening, response, and collaboration.
Guidance is available in the moment, allowing leaders and learners to move seamlessly between instruction and play without interrupting the experience.
See if the Harmony Method Fits Your Space
Whether you are planning a new musical playground or activating an existing one, our team can help you understand how the Harmony Method™ can be implemented in your environment.
We’ll walk through how the resource works, what implementation looks like, and what considerations matter most for your space and goals.