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A student-musician volunteer program

NotesForNeighbors

Founded by Sofia Bejenari

"Student musicians sharing their talents to brighten the lives of seniors, one performance at a time."

Our impact

Music, shared in person

10
Student volunteers
4
Nursing homes visited
6
Performances given
Performance history

Where we've performed

FacilityAddressDate
Fellowship Village 8000 Fellowship Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 March 17, 2024
The Residence 219 Mt Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 April 21, 2024
CareOne at Somerset Valley 1621 US-22, Bound Brook, NJ 08805 June 29, 2024
The Residence Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 March 9, 2025
Brandywine Senior Living Summit, NJ 07901 June 21, 2025
The Residence Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 January 11, 2026
What people are saying

From the rooms we've played in

The students made a wonderful performance that my mom adored. One of the girls played Nocturne in C sharp minor, which is my mom's favorite piece. Very entertaining and sweet.

A resident's daughter
Family member

Our residents look forward to these visits more than almost anything else on the calendar. The students are kind and very talented people, and we look forward to hearing new pieces from time to time.

Activities Director
Partner nursing home

It's very nice seeing these groups of kids come together to try to make these seniors' days a little better. Some of them even take requests for future events to learn in their free time. The seniors love it.

A resident's granddaughter
Visitor

Ready to bring music to your residents?

Visits are scheduled on weekends — pick a date and we'll take care of the rest.

Schedule a visit

Book a visit

We perform on weekends only, between 12 PM and 6 PM. Choose an available Saturday or Sunday, pick a time slot, and tell us a bit about your nursing home.

1. Choose a date

Weekend — available Selected

Select a weekend date to see available time slots.

3. Your details

Join the team

Volunteer with us

Play an instrument and want to make a difference? Volunteer with NotesForNeighbors and bring live music to seniors near you — it's a great way to earn volunteer hours while helping out right in your own neighborhood. Musicians of every level are welcome.

Volunteer application

Please provide an email or phone number so we can reach you.

Sofia Bejenari · Piano Instructor

Piano lessons for young beginners

I teach beginner and intermediate piano to students ages 3–13. Whether your child wants to perform competitively, earn a music certification, or just enjoy playing, I will meet them right where they are.

★ Free first lesson $20 / hour Ages 3–13 Beginner & Intermediate
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Beginner and Intermediate
I can come to you, or you can come to me
Flexible weekly scheduling
Builds real technique and musicality
First lesson is free, no commitment

Request your free first lesson

Please provide at least one so we can reach you.

The first lesson is completely free with no commitment. We will use it to meet, assess your child's level, and make sure it is a great fit.