Our Services
Adaptive private and group music lessons designed for autistic and neurodivergent students — piano, brass, rhythm, 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.
🎶 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.
🥁 Rhythm Sessions
Drums, shakers, tambourines, and keyboards to support groove, coordination, and fun.
Group Jam Sessions
Make friends, build confidence, and find your musical groove. Our inclusive group classes are open to all ability levels.
Email [email protected] with your availability to be included in the next class.
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).
Get Started Today
Email [email protected] to learn more and schedule lessons.