03- Beyond the Curved Finger: Rethinking Piano Technique for Neurodivergent Students

Send us Fan MailThe journey of teaching piano technique to students with disabilities presents unique challenges that require creativity, patience, and a willingness to adapt. Traditional approaches—filled with flowery language about rainbows and waterfalls—simply don't connect with neurodivergent students who think concretely and pragmatically.Teaching piano technique to students with disabilities requires adaptability, patience, and a willingness to break from traditional approaches while maintaining pedagogical integrity. Success comes through adapting our approach, not by lowering expectations! Learn more in this first episode on teaching technique.Support the showSubscribe to Elizabeth's email list here so you won’t miss future courses, freebies, teacher events and more. Love the show? Buy us a coffee and support the podcast.Let's stay in touch!On the website/blogFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeYou can find all of our favorite repertoire and teaching tools on the Amazon Storefront (affiliate link)Questions or suggestions? Send Elizabeth an email:[email protected] As an Amazon Affiliate, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase through our links. Thank you for helping support the podcast!