Instrument instruction
- Acoustic guitar
- Electric guitar
- Electric bass guitar
- Piano
- Violin
- Trombone
- Vocals and singing
- Rhythm and percussion
Individualized Music Lessons for Neurodivergent Learners
One-on-one music lessons built around each learner's interests, strengths, starting point, and ways of learning.
What IDS Music Lessons Are
IDS provides individualized music instruction. Music is the service, and learner-centered teaching describes how each lesson is delivered.
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One-on-one
Lessons are primarily one-on-one.
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60 minutes
The standard lesson duration is 60 minutes.
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Typically weekly
Frequency may vary based on the learner, family schedule, and applicable funding authorization.
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Primarily in person
Music Lessons are primarily offered in the learner's home. Remote lessons may be available when the learner and lesson format are a good fit for online instruction.
Caregivers may remain nearby and are welcome to join musical activities when it feels natural and appropriate. Caregiver participation is not required.
What Lessons Can Include
Depending on the learner, lessons can explore different instruments, musical interests, and ways of making music.
Musical activities
- Improvisation
- Music exploration
- Rhythm
- Songwriting
- Creative music-making
- Learning preferred songs
Instruments and materials
Families do not need to purchase or provide an instrument before beginning. IDS brings the instruments and materials needed for lessons. If a learner develops a strong interest in a particular instrument, IDS can help the family explore practical and affordable options for obtaining one of their own.
The lesson adapts to the learner, not the other way around.
Individualization happens through practical teaching choices.
- Start with a preferred song or musical interest.
- Adjust the pace, activity length, or order.
- Use demonstration, spoken explanation, visual materials, or another appropriate format.
- Change teaching strategies when something is not working.
- Allow different appropriate ways to participate.
Curiosity matters more than a starting age.
No previous musical experience is required.
IDS does not use an arbitrary minimum age for Music Lessons. Young age alone is not a reason to rule out a conversation.
Fit is considered individually. If a learner is interested in music, contact IDS to discuss what an appropriate lesson experience might look like for them.
Educational music instruction
IDS provides educational, non-medical, and non-clinical music instruction. IDS does not provide music therapy.
Rates & Funding
See Rates & Funding for current pricing and funding information.
Interested in Music Lessons?
Tell us a little about your learner, their musical interests, and any practical details you would like us to know. You do not need to resolve funding logistics before contacting IDS.