Here is a big thought: "Look at the rate our technology is evolving. Look at how musical taste and expression constantly evolve throughout human history. Look at the prevalence increase of ASD. Let's all do something new and cool!!" Who's got the new iPad2? We are working to get a few, here at Musical Autist Academy, and we want to know who else in the world wants to make music with us! Two days ago, on … [Read more...]
why do so many people on the spectrum have perfect pitch?
A post by Ms.CJ~ This is one of our favorite tunes to sing and play around here. This one goes out to Will! The above embed is dedicated to this little guy. Will and his family are thrilled to be a part of The Musical Autist family. Will's only been taking music lessons for less than a year. On our first official lesson, I told him about C, F & G major chords. The next week he … [Read more...]
One of Our Favorite Pianists
And for the record, the culturally correct way to pronounce it is "pea ANN ist". Just so you know..... Anyhow. Brad Mehldau is one of our favorite pianists around here at the music studio. We like to watch his youtube videos, to see and hear the way he plays his music. Here's a great example, isn't it really cool to watch how he plays? Ms.CJ also really likes Nick Drake. Here's the … [Read more...]
Sensory-Friendly Concerts
This is a new term that WE are coining, right here right now, at The Musical Autist!! We want to follow the example of Autism Society of America's partnership with AMC Movie Theatres, to provide "sensory-friendly films" for people on the spectrum. Their concept is "to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday to The Musical Autist
The Musical Autist is dedicated to all people on the autism spectrum, their families, and their allies. The Musical Autist is intended to serve as a tool for technological and musical growth, for my music students. I believe the concept of a site like this is capable of being an adequate stomping ground for my students' self-expression. Like any good idea, The Musical Autist has been birthed in a simple and … [Read more...]
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