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Music instruction for passionate and budding musicians with disabilities in the Pittsburgh area!
Music for Me PGH, LLC
Our mission is to provide individualized music instruction for budding musicians with different abilities to nurture a fuller life!
- Personalized and targeted techniques
- Sound sensitivity, fine and gross motor practice
- Utilizing existing learning supports
- Adaptive equipment
- Inclusive music instruction
About
WHO
We are inclusive of all diverse abilities and recognize that diagnoses can not always define all disabilities! Ms. Beard's experience is predominantly in teaching individuals with intellectual and/or developmental conditions, diverse cognitive abilities, mild-moderate hypotonia, delayed motor skills, speech delays, and other diverse congenital conditions.
WHAT
Music instruction for children can often become a novelty experience. Lessons offered through Music for Me PGH are for deep music-exploration and self-discovery! Student recitals and performances are showcased to the community. Accessibility demands visibility!
WHERE
Music lessons are held in the comfort of the students home. Adaptation supports and an instrument can be provided (pending availability).
Those studying an instrument are encouraged to procure their own for consistent practice.
WHY
Every person with a tune in their heart has the potential to learn, have fun, and excel in music. A tailored and nurturing environment is created where students are understood and supported. Lessons can help to accelerate social and motor skills, creativity, and confidence through self-expression. These lead to a richer human experience!
ABOUT
Music for Me PGH is founded by professional string instrumentalist, educator, and accessibility mom & ally Shundeena Beard. She has been providing quality music education to the Greater Pittsburgh community for over 10 years. Ms. Beard has extensive experience in teaching music instruction for a manifold of diverse student abilities.
MUSIC THERAPY?
If you are looking for music interventions to accomplish individualized goals for specific mental and/or physical well-being, please refer to the American Music Therapy Association's webiste https://www.musictherapy.org/about/find/ to connect with a credentialed music therapist!
Music for Me PGH, LLC
Benefits of Music Lessons
- Communication practice
- improved emotional regulation
- decreased anxiety and agitation
- improved cognitive function
- dexterity practice
- deep connections to others
[Shipman D. A Prescription for Music Lessons. Fed Pract. 2016 Feb;33(2):9-12. PMID: 30766157; PMCID: PMC6368928.]
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Let's Get Started!
Feel free to reach out with any questions, inquiries, or to get started with your first lesson.
Music for Me PGH, LLC
Hours
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