At CMS, we can say with full confidence and enthusiasm that students of ALL abilities are welcome. We don’t just “try our best” with students with special needs - we are trained, equipped, and thrilled to work with them. WE PRESUME COMPETENCE
We don’t focus on deficits and drill endlessly to “overcome” them - we seek out strengths and teach to those. We don’t shy away from stims or “different” way
s of moving and communicating. We talk to students with age-appropriate language and expect them to succeed. Learning music should be fun - if it’s not, then we’re not doing our job. We realize that many different paths lead to the same destination, so we use a student-centered approach to guide our way. WE'RE SENSORY-FRIENDLY
Every aspect of the studio is designed with accessibility and sensory needs in mind. Did we HAVE to invest our time and money in changing all 50 overhead lights in our studio from harsh, flickering fluorescent to warm LEDs? No, but we know that fluorescent lights are linked to poorer outcomes in educational settings and can wreak havoc on sensitive sensory systems. We keep the studio space open and clear of obstacles, and we keep our “clutter” out of sight to give curious eyes a chance to focus. We understand that some students learn better when they’re on the move. We have bouncy balls, stretchy bands, and fidgets available for when stillness is not what the body needs. WE'RE SAFE
We follow best practices to minimize the risk of spreading illnesses like covid-19. To keep our air clean, we leave our doors open and/or run our Brondell Pro - a class 2 medical device with a plasma generator, and one of the only air purifiers certified by the FDA to capture and kill coronavirus. WE'RE INVESTED
We invest in our teachers. All of our teachers go through the training course developed by our founder and director, Selena Pistoresi, who is a leading expert in teaching piano to students with disabilities. All of our teachers meet regularly with the director and engage in ongoing professional development. WE'RE STUDENT-CENTERED
We realize that many different paths lead to the same destination, so we use a student-centered approach to guide our way. Your kid loves TikTok music? Let’s do it. YouTube tutorials? Let’s make our own. Pop songs? No problem. We realize that students’ unique interests are the gateway into the world of music, and we’ll never try to impose our idea of music onto them. Call or message us today to schedule your free trial lesson with one of our friendly, highly qualified teachers!
