Hello, my name is Héctor Aizpurúa and I am from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I recently graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s in music. I teach group and private piano lessons around the Chapel Hill and Durham area. My passion for teaching has led me to realize that the more I know about music and the world around me the more I can teach my students. The majority of my free time is spent reading, practicing new music, and exploring new topics, whether that is in history, cooking, or exercise science. The GLS program is an amazing opportunity to continue my education at the highest level while also allowing me the flexibility to continue teaching and learning about various topics. I hope to pursue a joint degree in history and law upon graduation.
Preferred Name: Héctor
Please share the title of a book you’ve recently enjoyed and would recommend to your GLS colleagues. Pathogenesis – A History of the World in Eight Plagues by Jonathan Kennedy
What movie or television show that you watched recently would you recommend to the rest of us? Interstellar
Coming to the Duke GLS program, I hope to meet people from all over the world and hear their stories. Everyone has had a different path to Duke and I look forward to hearing about everyone’s journeys!
We’re going to make a GLS 2024 playlist on Spotify. Please recommend a song to include that speaks to how YOU feel as you embark on this new learning journey. It could be something that you’re listening to a lot now or a longtime favorite that captures the moment for you.
Hó-Bá-Lá-Lá by João Gilberto
