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From the Studio to the Seminar: Alex Purcell Begins PhD Journey at Laurier

Neighbour Note guitar and piano instructor Alex Purcell has just been accepted into the prestigious PhD in Community Music program at Wilfrid Laurier University. He shares what this milestone means for his teaching, research, and the future of music education.

A New Chapter in Music and Research

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Neighbour Note Piano & Singing Teacher Publishes Book

Toronto based piano and singing teacher Dr. Nina Soyfer has just published a book entitled 'The Art From My Heart'. The book itself is a collection of eighty six original artwork reproductions. This catalogue of art works features contrasting pieces that follow a similar style. Dr. Nina Soyfer has completed ...

Neighbour Note Guitar & Cello Teacher Perform at Wacken 2018

Here is a music video for the latest single release entitled 'Where Falcons Fly' by the the band Operus. The footage was shot at the Hell and Heaven festival and the Wacken Open Air festival in 2018. The Hell and Heaven festival was held in  Autodrómo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico ...

Neighbour Note Violin & Singing Teacher Nominated for a Juno Award 2020

Toronto violin and singing teacher Elizabeth Rodriguez is the second Neighbour Note teacher to be nominated for a Juno award for 2020. Elizabeth's band OKAN is nominated for World Music Album of the Year for 2020. OKAN combines Afro-Cuban rhythms and other global beats with Jazz, Folk, and Classical ...

Neighbour Note Harp Teacher Nominated for Juno Award 2020

Neighbour Note harp teacher and soloist Dr. Angela Schwarzkopf has been nominated for a Juno Award this year. The award is for 2020 Classical Album of the Year: Solo or Chamber. Dr. Angela Schwarzkopf is the first harpist to complete a Doctorate of Music (DMA) in harp performance in Canada ...