Welcome to LyricNOTESTM This 32-page document is a fun and informative activity guide to introduce kids, ages 8-12 to the Great American Songbook and the work of Johnny Mercer.
The guide focuses on the highlights of Mercer's career while offering educational exercises that examine the significance and application of his songs to the contemporary world. Every child participating in Accentuate the Positive educational programs will receive this 32-page activity guide that he/she will complete in conjunction with a series of in-school workshops.
Since 2002 thousands of children have experienced these fantastic workbooks to learn more about songwriting and our American musical heritage. Click here to download the entire LyricNOTES™ workbook in PDF format!
You can also download our latest Frank Loesser LyricNOTES™ Workbook
We have also developed an online Jukebox of a selection of Johnny Mercer songs from the LyricNOTESTM guide. Click here to listen to clips of Johnny Mercer songs!
If you would like to receive the printed booklets, the first 5 are free and additional books are $1.00 each (vs. using the download link above), please click here to send us your contact information. A Guide to Teaching Lyric Writing DVD has also been developed to help teachers see how educators are implementing this great program.