On October 11, 2026, Dijilele joined the talented music students of Naseri Piano Institute (NPI) for a special showcase in Toronto titled “Discover Dijilele: A New Way to Play Persian Music.” Following the students’ performance…
On October 2, 2026, the Dijilele team joined the community at the Accelerator Centre in Waterloo for an evening of music technology, live demonstrations, and conversation. The workshop, Meet Dijilele: A Live Music Technology Experience,…
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, we brought Dijilele to Queen West Art Crawl 2026 in Toronto for a day of live music, hands-on exploration, conversations, and new connections. Throughout the day, visitors had the chance…
On September 13, 2026, we brought Dijilele to Waterloo Maker Faire for a full day of music, experimentation, conversations, and hands-on making in Uptown Waterloo. This year’s event was especially exciting because Maker Faire returned…
A ukulele is often one of the first instruments adults consider for a child. It’s small, approachable, relatively simple, and much less intimidating than many full-sized instruments. But what if that small instrument could do…
On August 30, 2026, Dijilele M came to Toronto for the first time. We spent the afternoon making music, learning, and exploring the instrument at Skymark Centre Avondale. Musicians, educators, learners, and curious guests joined…
A melody can begin with just three notes. That is an important idea for beginners. Many people imagine that music starts with complexity. They think they need many notes, fast fingers, or years of theory…
Children are naturally curious about sound. They tap, hum, sing, repeat rhythms, and notice patterns before they can explain them. Music is already part of how many children explore the world. The challenge is not…
Music can become meaningful again at any age. For many older adults, the desire to play music does not disappear. It often becomes quieter. A senior may say, “I always wanted to learn,” or “I…
After your first sound, the next question is simple: what should you do tomorrow? Many beginners stop not because they lack talent, but because they do not know how to practice. They sit with the…