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Alexander Purcell

Alexander Purcell

Toronto,ON

Summary

Passionate about leveraging extensive background in music education and production, I excel in fostering musical skills and emotional well-being in diverse learners, as demonstrated at Neighbour Note. My expertise spans multi-instrument teaching and integrating music with autism spectrum disorder research, underpinned by strong entrepreneurship skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Conference Presenter

Neuromusic 2024
Hamilton, ON
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Presented at McMaster University, discussing innovative methods for integrating musical therapy in ASD treatment.

SEM Annual Meetings

Society for Ethnomusicology
Toronto, Ontario
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Participated in the Society for Ethnomusicology annual meetings, contributing to discussions on ethnographic approaches in autism and music studies.

Volunteer Music Program Coordinator

Reena Foundation
Toronto, ON
10.2024 - Current

Organized and led music programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on enhancing social skills and emotional well-being through musical engagement.

Music Educator

Neighbour Note
Toronto, Ontario
01.2013 - Current

Specializing in guitar, piano, theory, bass, drums, and production.

Taught beginner to advanced levels, engaging students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Education

Master of Arts - Ethnomusicology

York University
Toronto, None
07-2024

Certificate - Small Business And Entrepreneurship

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, None
09-2021

Bachelor of Music - Guitar

Humber College
Toronto, None
05-2013

Skills

  • Music education and multi-instrument teaching (guitar, piano, bass, drums, theory)
  • Research in music and autism spectrum disorder
  • Music production and mixing
  • Entrepreneurship and small business management

Languages

Japanese
Professional
Hebrew
Limited

Timeline

Conference Presenter

Neuromusic 2024
10.2024 - 11.2024

SEM Annual Meetings

Society for Ethnomusicology
10.2024 - 11.2024

Volunteer Music Program Coordinator

Reena Foundation
10.2024 - Current

Music Educator

Neighbour Note
01.2013 - Current

Master of Arts - Ethnomusicology

York University

Certificate - Small Business And Entrepreneurship

Toronto Metropolitan University

Bachelor of Music - Guitar

Humber College
Alexander Purcell