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June
2017
Sony Music/Dark Star Records Sign Oscar Rangel's Band Operus

Sony Music/Dark Star Records Sign Oscar Rangel's Band Operus

Oscar Rangel and his Epic Metal/Theatrical Metal band Operus have just recently signed a deal with Sony Music Entertainment/Dark Star Records for the upcoming release of their full length album entitled Cenotaph. The album will be released on October 13, 2017 and features three Neighbour Note music teachers ...

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May
2017
Little Rockers Voted 4th Best Summer Camp

Little Rockers Voted 4th Best Summer Camp

Mommy Connections voted our Little Rockers Band Camp as the 4th best summer camp in West Toronto. This truly is a great camp. Children get to write songs, jam with other musicians, create band logos, and make new friends. The camp concludes with a Rock Band Showcase gig for all ...

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May
2017
Stelth Gives Back to the Johnson Eye Institute

Stelth Gives Back to the Johnson Eye Institute

Violin and piano teacher Stelth NG shared his gift of music with the patients and staff at the Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute at the Toronto Western Hospital as part of the University Health Network's Vision Health Month on May 16, 2017. Together with the Grigori String Quartet, Stelth ...

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May
2017
When Students Inspire Teachers

When Students Inspire Teachers

When students inspire teachers they both do great things. Dr. Nina Soyfer was inspired by one of her beginner piano students Emberlee so she decided to compose a song using sounds that Emberlee found aesthetically pleasing. The song is beginner friendly, and it features clapping, stomping, voice exclamations, and knocking ...

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May
2017
Having Fun Performing Live

Having Fun Performing Live

Performing music live in front of an audience does not have to be a scary experience. It can actually be quite fun! There are a few things students and teachers can do to help ensure that everyone has a positive experience when participating in a student music recital.

First and ...