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Simply Music Gateway – Opening Musical Doors For Everyone
We are overjoyed to finally make the Simply Music Gateway Program available to Simply Music Teachers and their students. In this post Karen Nisenson, its creator (along with Neil Moore) talks about the benefits of musical self-expression for those with special needs. Imagine that you…
From Her Heart to Yours – What Simply Music Gateway Means for Laurie Richards
I have always had a heart for people with special needs. So, in 1993 when I had my first child, I was not surprised when I was told he has Down syndrome. It just felt like it was meant to be. I have considered it…
A Supportive Family, Committed Teachers & Simply Music – Celeste’s Formula for Success
Through the launch of our Simply Music Gateway project, you may have heard the story of Jewels, a special needs student with a special relationship to music. In this profile, Simply Music Piano Teacher Anne Smith introduces us to Celeste, a student on the autism…
Online Piano Lessons – The Benefits, Pitfalls & Choosing What Works Best For You
In this day and age, you can learn anything online! Yes, even how to play the piano. Online piano lessons give you the ability to learn piano anywhere with an internet connection. While no self-teaching experience can replace the knowledge and care of a good…
Conversing with the Creators of Simply Music Gateway
“We’re dealing very much with fully developed minds, but what we’re missing is that gateway, that opportunity, to walk down that path and create a new connection.” – Neil Moore Simply Music Founder Neil Moore and Arts for Healing Founder Karen Nisenson talk…