Adaptive Music Lessons
Music therapy is the use of music interventions to work on individualized clinical, non-musical goals. Although learning an instrument comes with many additional benefits, adapted lessons have a primarily musical goal: learning an instrument.
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Who Can Take Adaptive Music Lessons
Music Center offers adapted music lessons to students for whom traditional music lessons may not be the best fit. Adapted music lessons are provided by a music therapist who will adapt musical instruction to the student’s individual needs. Prospective students may register for an assessment with one of our music therapists to find out more and to decide whether traditional or adapted lessons might be the best option.
We offer adaptive instruction for the following instruments:
Piano
Flute
Guitar
Ukulele
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Getting Started
Adaptive lessons are unique and custom tailored lessons in the instrument of your choice, either in-person or online.
Adaptive lessons can be provided in 25-minutes or 50-minute increments. This is determined by the age and need of each individual. For younger students just beginning their musical journey, we recommend starting with a 25-minute lesson.
Typically, lessons are provided weekly with independent practice completed by the student throughout the week. Families can then register for the remainder of the academic year or smaller packages.
Contact us by filling out our Inquiry Form and one of our staff members will reach out to you about our program.
The Details
Who can participate in adaptive lessons?
Adaptive lessons benefit anyone who loves music and wants to learn an instrument. If you have a strong desire to learn an instrument, but have had difficulty learning in the traditional manner, adaptive lessons are for you. Examples of individuals who may benefit include:
Neurodivergent children, teens, and adults
Older adults with a background and love for musical instruments with a desire to continue learning who struggle due to loss of skills and abilities
Neurotypical children, teens, and adults who struggle with traditional learning methods
Persons with musical backgrounds who have experienced an injury requiring relearning of skills
Persons who have never learned to read music, but have an ear for music and are eager to learn
Adaptive lessons are a great way for people of all ages to experience musical growth in an individualized and unique learning environment.
Do you bill insurance or offer financial assistance?
Music Center provides access to exceptional musical experiences for people of all ages and abilities, regardless of means. Learn more about Tuition Assistance for families here. Some insurance plans cover music therapy services. Music Center will provide monthly statements upon request for families who would like to try for insurance reimbursement. Music Center cannot bill insurance directly at this time, nor can we guarantee that reimbursement will occur.
What is the cost?
Your Initial Assessment will take up to 1 hour and may be divided up over two days.
Initial Assessment: $95
After your assessment, you may sign up for continuing sessions.
25 - Minute Weekly Adaptive Lesson: $45/session
50 - Minute Weekly Adaptive Lesson: $90/session
Tuition and fees must be paid before a client begins music therapy sessions. Families enrolling in lessons at Music Center are required to pay a registration fee. Discounts are available.
What if my student needs to miss an adaptive lesson?
No credits or refunds will be given for client absences (vacation, field trips, school music obligations, sports, illness, etc.). Therapists are NOT required nor obligated to reschedule sessions due to client absence. If you must miss a session (especially for illness) you should stay in contact with your therapist for additional assignments or practice ideas.
What if we need to stop adaptive lessons entirely?
If it is necessary for a student to stop taking adaptive lessons, students/guardians should complete a Withdrawal Form and return it to the office. At the time the office receives the Withdrawal Form, the client is responsible to pay for four (4) more sessions (which they may attend if they choose).