Our Services
Adaptive private and group music lessons designed for autistic and neurodivergent students — piano, wind instruments, drums, and more.
Private Lessons — Instruments Offered
Every lesson is tailored to the student’s interests, strengths, and needs. We offer structured challenges, improvisation, and flexibility across all genres.
🎹 Piano
Adaptive pacing, familiar songs, and improvisation for confidence and creativity.
🎺 Trumpet
Breathwork, tone production, and flexible methods that feel positive and natural.
🎵 Trombone
Healthy technique, efficiency, and joyful music-making for any ability level.
🎼 Saxophone
Foundational pedagogy for disabilities with a focus on ease, enjoyment, and growth.
🎶 French Horn
Relaxed breath, supportive pedagogy, and tunes in classical, jazz, or popular styles.
🎷 Baritone
Adaptive lessons to support sound production, musical independence, and expression.
🎼 Tuba
Foundational brass pedagogy for disabilities with a focus on ease, enjoyment, and growth.
🥁 Drum lessons
Drum set, shakers, tambourines, and keyboards to support groove, coordination, and fun.
Coming Soon: Group Jam Sessions
Make friends, build confidence, and find your musical groove. Our inclusive group classes are open to all ability levels.
Email MusicLessons@SpectrumSoundStudio.com to be added to the waitlist.
The Benefits of Adaptive Music Lessons
Music is a transformative tool for autistic and neurodivergent learners, supporting communication, confidence, and emotional growth.
- Improved Communication Skills: Practice verbal and non-verbal expression through structured music-making.
- Enhanced Social Skills: Group and partner work encourage turn-taking, listening, and cooperation.
- Increased Self-Confidence: Mastering songs or instruments builds pride and independence.
- Fine Motor Skills: Playing piano and brass develops dexterity and coordination.
- Cognitive Development: Music engages memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.
- Emotional Expression: Safe space for self-expression, regulation, and creativity.
- Sensory Integration: Positive experiences with sound and rhythm help process sensory input.
Why Choose Spectrum Sound Studio?
With doctoral-level pedagogy and nearly two decades of teaching, your loved one is in capable and compassionate hands.
- 🎓 Education: UCLA — BA in Music
- 🎓 Northwestern University — Master of Music
- 🎓 Indiana University — Doctor of Music (Performance & Education)
- ⭐ Specialized Training: 3 years with movement disorder specialist Jan Kagarice
- ⭐ 10 years of experience working with people with disabilities
- ⭐ 19 years of teaching experience from preschool to professional musicians
We are proud to be an SDRC vendor (Vendor #PY4050) and accept SDP clients.
Get Started Today
Email MusicLessons@SpectrumSoundStudio.com to learn more and schedule lessons.