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Notes for Neighbours
A student-led initiative bringing neuroscience, music education, fundraising, and technology together so more kids can access the instruments they need to begin.
Notes for Neighbours
Approved instrument nearby
Give music a second life.
Acoustic guitar
Good condition · Calgary NW
Beginner keyboard
Ready for lessons · pickup preferred
Beyond the app
Presentations, fundraising, and now instrument access.
Cofounders Aarez Muhammad and Praveer Bal are neuroscience students who grew up playing piano and guitar. They have presented to middle school students about the neurological benefits of music therapy and raised $1,000 for music therapy at the children's hospital.
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Students and families can apply to receive instruments or funding while private contact details stay protected.
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Beginner lessons, volunteer onboarding, and local outreach all live in one coordinated experience.
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A safer way to match community gifts with real needs.
Admin review helps keep instrument listings appropriate before they become visible to applicants.
Donor and recipient details are handled with care, so people can participate without exposing private pickup information too early.
The same app supports donations, requests, lessons, volunteer forms, and progress tracking.
Ready to donate or request an instrument?
Use the donation form if you have an instrument to give, or the request form if you need support accessing one.
Contact us
Want to donate, partner, or ask a question?
Reach the Notes for Neighbours team directly and we will follow up about instruments, presentations, partnerships, or volunteer support.