Faculty profile
Wynnpaul Varela
Back to facultyAdjunct Assistant Professor and Research Project ManagerQueen's University
Research
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Latest papers
Creative aging and lifelong learning through singing+: A scoping review.
Research studies in music education · 2026
1 publications.
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Creative aging and lifelong learning through singing+: A scoping review.
Brook J, Renihan C, Varela W, Bruce C, Prystay K
Research studies in music education2026
Frequent collaborators
- Julia Brook and Colleen Renihan: 2 shared papers
- Julia Brook and Wynnpaul Varela: 1 shared paper
- Colleen Renihan and Wynnpaul Varela: 1 shared paper
- Dan School of Drama and Music
- Other
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Subject: Prospective PhD student
Dear Professor Varela,
My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year].
I read your paper "Creative aging and lifelong learning through singing+: A scoping review." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.]
Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you.
Thank you for your time.
Kind regards,
[your name]
Profile data last refreshed on September 27, 2026 from the university directory, publication records and public research funding records.