Can I create a shortcut for Notes in my Dock?

I love the Apple Notes App on my iPhone because it has the ability to sync seamlessly with my MacBook Pro.

I prefer to use the Apple Notes App cause they sync seamlessly for me between devices (I don't want to use another program like Sticky Notes or such.)

I was wondering if it is possible to create a shortcut on my Dock (or desktop or keyboard shortcut to launch?) to these notes directly so I don't have to keep opening up the Apple Mail Client (Which I do not use)?

Thanks!