10- The special needs child and piano lessons

Can a child with special needs learn piano?  Of course they can!  Every child has music inside of them, and it's up to the music teacher to help them find it.  I’ve worked with kiddos of all different disabilities and needs in music and there definitely is not a one size fits all approach.  With special needs kids, a lot of teachers need to realize that the traditional style of learning or the method books won’t work. Why?  Because special needs kids need a lot more patience and personalized approach based on what they need. In this episode, we'll explore some of the different needs your child might have and ways they can still learn piano in their own timing and way.  Here are websites to help support you further: How to Teach Piano to a Dyslexic Learner An Introduction to Piano Lessons for the Blind Music Lessons for Kids with Hearing Loss Teaching Children with Down Syndrome to Play Piano You can read blog posts I've written about music and special needs kids here:  Autism and music Deafness and music You watch a free piano lesson with Jessica here. Grab your free "Homeschool Music Education Starter Guide" here. Check out the blog, resources, and other content to help your child learn music on this page.  If your child is ready to jump right in with online piano lessons, I'd love to be their teacher on my "Learn Piano At Home" course.  You can enroll your child here.  I’d love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.