Adaptive Music Program
Music Lessons Designed for Every Student
At Willow Glen Music School, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to experience the joy, confidence, and connection that music can provide.
Our Adaptive Music Program is designed for children and teens on the autism spectrum who may benefit from a more individualized, structured, and flexible approach to music education.
For students ages 5 and up, our program provides a calm, supportive environment where students can learn at their own pace while developing musical skills, communication, attention, confidence, and independence.
A Personalized Music Experience
Every student learns differently. Our teachers adapt their approach to each student’s individual interests, strengths, learning style, and needs.
Students can explore a variety of musical activities and instruments, including:
- Piano
- Guitar
- Ukulele
- Percussion
- Singing and vocal activities
Students do not need previous musical experience. Lessons can be adapted for beginners through more experienced students.
What Does a 30-Minute Lesson Look Like?
Each lesson follows a consistent and predictable structure while allowing flexibility based on the student’s needs.
- Welcome | 3 minutes
Greeting, connection, and reviewing a simple visual schedule for the lesson. - Warm-Up | 5 minutes
Rhythm, movement, singing, or sound exploration. - Main Activity | 12 minutes
Instrument skills, learning a song, or engaging in creative musical activities. - Student Choice | 5 minutes
The student chooses from 2–3 musical activities, providing opportunities for choice and independence. - Wrap-Up | 3 minutes
Ending with a favorite song or successful activity and celebrating the student’s progress.
What We Focus On
Musical Skills
Rhythm, melody, chords, songs, instrument technique, and music exploration.
Communication
Choices, turn-taking, following musical cues, and expressing preferences through music.
Attention & Participation
Hands-on activities designed to encourage engagement, focus, and active participation.
Confidence & Independence
Celebrating progress, encouraging decision-making, and helping students experience success at every step.
A Love for Music
Most importantly, we want students to have fun and develop a positive, meaningful relationship with music.
A Calm, Supportive Environment
Our goal is to create a safe, encouraging, and welcoming environment where students can feel comfortable exploring music and developing their abilities.
Lessons can incorporate repetition, visual schedules, student choice, movement, singing, rhythm activities, and other approaches that help make learning engaging and accessible.
Parents are encouraged to share information about their child’s interests, communication style, learning preferences, and strategies that have worked well in other settings. This helps our teachers create a more personalized experience for each student.
Tuition
Weekly 30-Minute Private Lessons: $209/month
One-Time Registration Fee: $40
Tuition includes one private lesson each week.
Every Student. Every Step. Every Success.
Whether your child is discovering an instrument for the first time or already has musical experience, our Adaptive Music Program provides an opportunity to play, explore, create, and grow through music.
Contact Willow Glen Music School to learn more or schedule a trial lesson.