In this episode, Jaclyn Mrozek and Tara Mock discuss teaching piano to potentially neurodiverse students. Tara shares her experience as a piano teacher and a mother of children with neurodiverse diagnoses. They discuss the importance of understanding and using appropriate terminology, the challenges of disclosing diagnoses, and the need for compassion and positive language. Tara emphasizes the importance of adapting teaching methods and creating a safe and supportive environment for students. They also discuss the role of music education in empowering students to advocate for themselves and the resources available for piano teachers.
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Want to Connect?
Tara Mock www.instagram.com/taramockpiano;
aramockpiano.com
Jaclyn Mrozek www.instagram.com/pianokatsmastermind; www.pianokats.com
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Resources Mentioned
Dr. Elizabeth Davis www.elizabethdavispiano.com
Autism & Piano Study by Dr. Scott Price
Studio Software Management session registration
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Intro & Outro Music
Title: Changes
Artist: Elizabeth Swift
Courtesy of: Elizabeth Swift Piano, ASCAP
