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Best Autism Resources for Music Teachers with books, articles, magazines, podcasts, blogs and teaching tools to help students with autism.

When we as teachers (or just humans!) are exhausted and stretched thin, our communication skills start to decline. It takes us longer to form phrases and answer questions, our brain might feel sluggish, or we may feel overstimulated and tired of talking and answering questions. The same is true for our students of all ages, levels and abilities, but this is particularly applicable for our piano and private music students with Autism and ADHD. Since communication, processing a

Learn how to use structured routines in music lessons for students with autism and disabilities. Discover practical strategies, from visual schedules to improving student behaviors, that reduce anxiety and help neurodivergent learners thrive. Master adaptive music education today!

Add some holly-jolly to your holiday piano and music lessons with Christmas Piano Bingo! Print and use it for a no-prep activity for lessons, home practicing, or to help students prepare for a performance.

Favorite Studio and Office Tools used in teaching and operating home music businesses

One of my favorite things about piano teaching is the first lesson in the new studio year. For me, it’s the piano teaching equivalent of ‘new car smell’- I truly love it! It’s a time to reconnect after a busy summer, hear about their adventures and new pets, share in their excitement for the upcoming school year, and exclaim at how much taller they’ve gotten over the summer months. Disclaimer: it hasn’t always been a highlight. I remember dreading that first lesson of the f