Neighbour Note

About Us

Neighbour Note is unlike any other music school in Canada. It was created after the founder, John Force, became overly frustrated by other music schools’ lack of credibility. Neighbour Note employs highly educated Canadian teachers and real-life rock stars, Grammy and Juno-nominated musicians:

• Dr. Kristin Force, Dr. Gillian Turnbull, and Dr. Pete Johnston are currently contracted faculty members at Ryerson University, and were partly responsible for establishing the minor degree in music at Ryerson University.
• Dr. Steve Koh teaches violin at the University of Toronto.  
• Dr. Pete Johnston is a full-time teacher in the music department at Humber College.
• Dr. Angela Schwarzkopf is the president of the American Harp Society (Toronto chapter).
• Oscar Rangel, Robin Howe, and David Michael Moote are part of the epic heavy metal band Operus who are currently signed with the Sony Music label.
• Elizabeth Rodriguez has performed with three-time Grammy Award-nominee Jane Bunnett and Masqueque and with the Juno Award nominated band, The Battle of Santiago.

All music teachers are not created equal. Education matters. Experience matters. Without proper professional guidance and tutelage, it is quite easy to develop bad habits and ultimately become injured. John Force has extensive nerve damage, CTS, and has swollen vocal chords as a direct result of poor instruction from inexperienced uneducated guitar, piano, and singing teachers. Neighbour Note is breaking the cycle of poor music education and guidance by employing only the most exceptional teachers.