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Daniel’s Music Foundation(DMF) welcomes All Abilities in their Music Classes. With attention to Diversity, Inclusion, and Joy of Heart it’s no wonder the foundation has been around for over a decade.

You see, regardless of skill level, DMF believes that Everyone is a Musician at Heart! For this reason, Daniel’s Music uses a “Smile First” approach to teaching individuals with disabilities. Whether it’s to a group or a private one-on-one lesson DMF’s goal is to make you feel happy and empowered. Indeed, Daniel’s Adaptive and interactive music classes serve as a universal tool for bringing everyone together. In fact, DMF instills the motto “Just call Me By Name” with all students to ensure universal inclusivity and acceptance.

Furthermore, students can learn at a pace that feels comfortable for them. Teachers meet students where they are in their mastery level while still encouraging growth. DMF generally takes Ages 3 and up of all abilities in music where you can acquire skills using a wide variety of instruments. In addition, one can take a DJ, Songwriting, Dance class, or voice training. Practice One Two this could be for YOU!

https://www.danielsmusic.org/diversity-awareness-overview

Speaking of music. Have you heard of High 5 to the Arts? You can go to a Broadway Musical for 5 Bucks! https://thedisabilityallynyc.com/teen-social-theater-category-entertainment-theater-high-5-to-the-arts-arts-connection/

Music therapy has nothing but benefits for the Special Needs Community. “Where Words Fail Music Speaks ” is true on so many levels. For instance how many times has a song conveyed how you feel about your crush? What about those days when you are feeling sad and can’t explain it? Music comes instantly to the rescue. Also like some of you, I have friends that are unable to use words at all. Similarly, music therapy provides a way to share how they are feeling too.

Presently here in Manhattan, there is a place called the Nordoff-Robbins Music Center for Music Therapy at New York University. New York University? Yes. Wouldn’t that be cool to say “gotta run, I have to get to NYU”? Couple that with the fact that you would be working with specialized instructors. You have got yourself an exciting new activity. Furthermore, they work with individuals with all sorts of disabilities. So no worries there. Luckily for us , the center prides itself on offering music resources to all. Because they been doing this a while, they have a lot of expertise. To demonstrate, research is even conducted on-site to show how beneficial music can be as a therapy tool. Just figure out what instrument you want to learn and poof- The hills are alive with music! Falalala….Follow the link.

https://research.steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/nordoff

Have you looked at the Special Needs NYC Calendar yet? Better look and Print it Out! https://thedisabilityallynyc.com/calendar/