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John Brownell is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto (U of T) Music. He obtained his PhD in Ethnomusicology from York University in 2003. His research interests focus on rhythmic organization, repetitive idioms, the history of percussion, and performance pedagogy. John is an accomplished performer and has received instruction from notable teachers including Peter Magadini, Russell Hartenberger, and Fred D. Hinger. He has taught graduate and undergraduate courses at various universities in southern Ontario, contributing significantly to the field of music education and dedicating his efforts to enhancing the understanding of percussion performance.
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