Every student is deserving of a high quality music education.

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Every single one.

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And as a music educator, there are so many ways in which you can support your students in receiving this education, no matter what level, ability, or stage they are at.

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The goal of this website is to synthesize my research of many different methods that promote accessibility in the music classroom, specifically instrumental music classrooms, whether that be a general music format or large ensemble space. It is designed to aid fellow music educators and parents in seeing what options are out there to support their students, as well as provide resources for education, practical opportunities, and more. Through research and application of educational psychology concepts, I hope to provide a thorough (though certainly not extensive) portfolio of tools and resources for both myself and others who are dedicated to providing each of their students with the quality music education that they deserve.

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As mentioned, this synthesis of information is by no means extensive. However, it delves into select broader topics that provide a means for further exploration. Topics such as communication accessibility, adaptive instruments, music notation, and composition resources are just the tip of the iceberg. It is important to note than many of these resources and articles come from countries other than the United States; this just goes to highlight the work we as educators and researchers still have to do to support our students here in the US. We have the tools and resources, but we need to do better for our students. But, by default, these methods and resources are not a "one-size-fits-all" approach to accessible teaching. They are, instead, a portfolio of suggestions, stepping-off points, and methods to support each unique student. As I continue my own education, I hope to add to these methods to support my own students in the future. 

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HOW TO USE THIS SITE:

- underlined items are links and can be clicked for further reading and exploration

- topics are grouped together in very broad categories, and lists are by no means extensive

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