Living the dream with singer songwriter, Professor and former Associate Dean for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University Wally Bartfay

Send us Fan MailDr. Wally Bartfayis currently a Professor and former Associate Dean for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ontario,Canada. He is also affectionately known as the “Rock N’ Prof” by his students, because he often plays original songs that he has written prior to thecommence of lectures to create certain vibes and buzzes in his classes. His music has appeared on World Indie Music Chart lists top 2; Euro Indie MusicChart lists top 5 and, BWNR music list top 5.See links below for Ontario Tech University weekly reports and chart rankingshttps://ontariotechu.ca/weeklyreport/archives/2023/05/faculty-of-health-sciences-associate-professor-release-new-song-ball-and-chain.phphttps://ontariotechu.ca/weeklyreport/archives/2023/05/faculty-of-health-sciences-associate-professor-has-song-debut-on-independent-artist-music-charts.php?utm_source=weeklyReport&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20230510-Faculty-of-Health-Sciences-Associate-Professor-has-song-debut-on-independent-artist-music-charts:Ever since Wally was a little lad, he wanted to play the electric guitar and make music that creates smiles on people’s faces. He can remember playinghis imaginary electric "air guitar" in his parents basement to various rock and country songs for hours on end. He got his first guitar when he turned14 after taking on various odds jobs including pumping gas on weekends and cutting lawns. He quickly learned to play it on his very own, along with severalother instruments. He is passionate about song writing and his songs often reflect personal experiences and challenges that he has faced over the years.Support the show